Christmas pictures

We had family pictures taken this fall outside. I really was pretty pleased with the way they turned out. Lots of beautiful fall leaves and the day was perfect to be outside. The boys did pretty well. Carson is not one to look at the photographer, no matter who it is. And neither of the boys smiled their natural smile but over all did well.

We considered ordering our family picture from that photographer for our Christmas card but decided it was just too expensive. A friend of ours enjoys photography and has taken pictures of his own kids as well as other families but became too stressed out doing it professionally, especially weddings because you can't really do a re shoot if the couple isn't happy. So I asked if he would be willing to take some pictures for us.

We went over this past Saturday and had a great time with them. We took pictures in their basement where he had back drops and lights set up. The boys did really well, I think it helped that his wife and kids were getting the boys to look in the right direction and smile a natural smile. He also took pictures in rapid fire sequence, one right after the other, which I also think helpe a lot. We shared a meal together and some playtime/conversation.

We ordered one of the family pictures for our Christmas card - which you will see at a later date. Here is one of the two boys.

And here it is after a little editing. He gave the boys alien eyes. Andrew thought we should definitely send this one out as our Christmas card!