“Professional” Photos

December 13th, 2006 | jchaager | photography

For the first time in months, I had an opportunity to brush up on my photography skills. Karin wanted to get formal pics done to put on our Christmas cards, and to update the ones hanging on the wall. So out came the tripods, lights, camera, backdrops, clips, and other assorted items necessary to take portraits.

I spent an hour getting everything set up just right and taking test shots of Bethany. Then, it was time to get everyone dressed and start shooting pictures. As is often true in a case like this, the pics that I took turned out pretty good. Got a number of good shots of the kids, and a couple of Karin with the kids. The family shots all turned out to be duds. Remote triggering the camera didn’t work so well, and everything was blurry.

So after sorting through the 190 images I took during the shoot, Karin and I settled on 19 that we liked. We picked two that we wanted to use on the Christmas cards, upload them, and ordered 3 boxes of Christmas cards.

The next day, Karin bundled up the kids and drove across town to pick them up. Upon arrival, she was informed that in order to actually get the cards (which were already paid for), she would have to produce proof that she either owned or had permission to make prints of the “professional photographs”.

Quite the compliment for me, but a real pain for her. She ended up driving back home to get the memory card that contained the originals so that she could prove to the drug store clerk that she really did own the pictures.

So, I’ll let you all judge for yourself whether you think they’re professional or not. Enjoy!

3 Responses to ““Professional” Photos”

Kelli Wommack Says:
December 15th, 2006 at 12:02 pm
John, it was good to hear from you! I would send you a Wommack “professionally” made Christmas card if I had your address. so email it to me!
Give my love to Karin. I miss you guys. It is always good to see how God is blessing!
Love, Kelli
c-kwommack@worldnet.att.net
30 Little Bear Drive
Cataula, GA 31804
Leigh Ann Says:
December 18th, 2006 at 10:32 pm
Its great to hear from you! I love the photos!! I enjoy watching your family grow and learning how you all are since I miss seeing you in person. Continue to update the blog; I know many of us eastcoast people like it. Happy Holidays and thanks for sharing.
Eto Says:
December 21st, 2006 at 8:28 pm
Hi John. Lisa and I received the card today. I am very impressed with your photography skills. G’ would be proud! Merry Christmas, and we look forward to your next visit to GA.