Posing... and a two-fer

I'm a photographer... really I am... I have a little biz!

As a photographer I know the importance of posing. Seriously it's amazing how standing a certain way makes you look 10 lbs heavier or lighter... unless you look like this, than it really doesn't matter... actually I take that back, even stick figures can look better with the right posing!

When I'm taking pictures I tell people to adjust here and there to help them look their best, lift your chin, twist like this a little... etc.

My problem is when I stand in front of the camera and my children or husband is behind it... no one is telling me what adjustments I need to make!

This is why I prefer to shoot in front of the mirror! I can see what needs to change, what looks most flattering and I go with it!

Last post I told you I'd show you how I wore that purple shirt... not that it was a momentous occasion.... I actually am not in love with this look... I think it's the shoes... but I am wearing my purchase... that's the point... I think!

I so love this jacket! Not so flattering pose here!

Here is where it gets good! Because after looking at my photos, then doing a retake, trying to make my own posing adjustments, my daughter getting tired of camera duty, little E ready to go play with his sister... who is taking pictures... I let it all hang out!

I feel more comfortable this way actually! This is more of who I am!

My kids were rolling on the ground laughing! They love it when I'm a goof, which is often!