My first try at portraits

Mindy called me the other day and asked me if I would take some family photos for her. Although I do find that I enjoy taking pictures, I don't consider myself a photographer. We went to the park by Machelles house and wandered around taking a few photos. I don't know if Mindy will get mad that I posted these, but I looked at her post and realized she doesn't put up any pictures anyway. All in all I had a fun time being with them and I know that if they paid a profesional he/she would have done a better job, but you get what you pay for.

Mindy and C's

The whole family. I had no idea what it took to get the whole family to do what you want, forget smiling all at once. I was just happy that they all had their eyes opened at the same time.

The photogenic Allea.
I think this is the only picture of Colbys smile. He has the same problem that I have when posing. I think I'm smiling, until I see the picture. At least he makes up for it in being cool.

C's and Allea. This is one of my favorite. I know that C's is not my blood brother, but I think of him as one, and like to see how good he is with the kids.

Coltons new myspace photo

I can't say who won this one, but it was close.

Good looking kids in a cool car. When I do become a profesional photographer I will find out how to get them all to smile, but maybe that is what makes a good picture, letting them be themselves.

I had such a good time just being around them for the morning. They probably thought I was grumpy. I wasn't, I just get nervous when I try new things. Thanks Mindy and family for letting me get my feet wet with this first attempt. I promise the next ones will be better. (and then I can charge you).