Your smile, that is.
After losing my dad last year, I can’t tell you how much I cherish those photos of him through the years. There’s not a huge amount because, as the years went by he was less and less inclined to be in front of the camera. I noticed, while searching for pictures, that my mom is absent from many photos throughout the years and when she was in them, she was trying to duck out of the way or was displaying a “OK quickly take the picture” smile rather than laughing and grinning ear to ear like I’d have liked her to be captured.
My mom didn’t have the luxury of a selfie, I suppose, and had to accept the photo as it was developed later on, whereas we can delete the 10 ‘awful’ pictures and accept the best one of the bunch to share with friends. Still, I know I am always busy snapping photos of the kids but don’t ask others around me to grab the camera and snap photos of just me on a regular day, or hanging out with my family. I want my kids to have those photos (printed!!) years from now to look back on. Since it’s up to me to provide the content, I have to make a conscious effort to ensure I’m doing that. Yes, I’ll smile for the camera when my seven-year-old snaps a picture on her iPad (wow do they get some awful angles!) and hopefully, we’ll have a few we can print and save for them in an album to look back on when they’re adults.
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Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.
I try to avoid having my photo taken.
I am one to shy away from pictures, but when with family I do try to get in a least one.
I take loads of photos with me rarely in them!
I’m always the one taking the pics but I’m rarely in any
i take a lot of pictures but never in them
I usually take the pictures but don’t show my teeth
i take a lot of pictures
I shy away as I am self conscious about my weight 🙁
I am rarely in a photo! Too shy to have my pic taken! I LOVE being behind the camera!
I try to take lots but really dont get in front of teh camera. I should more.
I like to capture all the memories I can but admit to not liking to being in front of the camera myself.
I love photos but am terrible at remembering to take them.
I don’t take many pictures myself but i don’t mind being in them.
I tend to be the photographer and I love taking pictures non stop of the kids during the summer.
I like to be the person taking the pictures, not the one in the pictures.
I tend to be the one taking the photos or I feel like the day has ended and there isn’t one picture to document our awesome outing, adventure, milestone, whatever it may be! Now that I think about it, my Mom is the same way. She’s always ducking out of photos or trying to cover up! I’m going to make sure I get a great one of her this weekend! Wonderful prize pack! Thank you 🙂
I’m the one that takes the pics..it’s rare that someone will grab my camera and take pics of me..I don’t have many pictures of myself
I am usually the one taking all of the photos, but I enjoy being in them too 🙂
I don’t consider myself photogenic so I avoid being in photos, which is unfortunate because my family won’t be able to rely on photos of me for memories.
I try to avoid having my photo taken
I capture all the moments I can, behind and infront of the camera, so I can remember them all the fun times later on.
i shy away from all cameras regardless of time or date
We try and capture all the moments we can, and why not>? You only live once.
I take pictures but try to stay out of them.
Im the one usually behind the camera. I love taking photos. I try to avoid having my photo taken
I don’t shy away but I’m always the photographer so a lot of selfies are required if I want memories of me being part of those family events.
I shy away from photos when I can
I shy away,and take pics of everyone else,,,but hardly any of myself.
I take TONS of photos!! Love making memories!
I take lots of photos but there aren’t a ton of me because I am the one with the camera.
Yes, I want to create memories. I use to not want to take pictures because I though I didn’t look good that day. Now, I think I look good even when I wake in the morning. Hee 🙂
I’m not a huge fan of pics, I love taking them but try to avoid being in them
I tend to shy away from all cameras
I don’t like taking photos,I shy away from them. But take lots of others in the family 🙂
As soon as I see a camera I am gone, I’m very upset with the way I look so I avoid the camera as much as I can
I am not one to like getting my picture taken and usually make myself scarce.
no pictures, thanks.
I prefer to be the one taking the pictures.
i totally shy away from the camera and am normally the one taking the pictures
My nose is a bit crooked and it always show so much in pictures, so I try to not smile too much as it show more. For that reason, I don’t like to be in pictures.
i avoid the camera
Im learning to embrace the camera
I am very camera shy, summer or not
I love taking pictures and being in them. I think they’re a great way to capture memories.
I take a lot of photos but I’m not in many
Im naturally shy so I do tend to shy away from photos.
I tend to be camera shy but I am working on making sure I take more photos of family events.
I don’t shy away, but I’m usually the one behind the camera so it winds up that I’m not in too many photos.
I love taking photos and I don’t mind being in them.
I usually shy away from photos
I’m usually the one taking the photos as I hate being in pics.
I shy away from having my picture taken.
I sometimes shy away. I always think I look fat in pictures. I don’t feel like I looked that fat in the mirror before I left the house that day!
I usually try to soak in all the memories I can, but I’ve definitely had those days where I just don’t want my picture taken at all!
I’m not shy. I like taking pictures.
Love taking photos but hate Selfies !!
I have always been more of a behind the camera type, but I’m trying to change that for my kids sake so they’ll have a few photos of me!
As long as I have my hair somewhat done and a little makeup on Im all for pictures. If its at the beach I like to have my shades on so my dark circles are not captured. (ah the life a a shift working rcmp & mama to a little one!)
i am the one taking the pictures, otherwise we would have none lol
I don’t really like to be in pictures because I am not photogenic. I try to flee when the camera comes out. 🙂
I shy away from cameras since I gained all this weight.
I avoid cameras at all costs! Although I would love to have some good shots of my son and myself together!!
i take a lot of pictures but never in them
I usually shy away from the camera or i’m the one behind it. I love having photos of memories.
I don’t mind getting my picture taken, especially if it’s with my kids.
I like to capture the moments, but it’s tough getting my hubby in on the photos.
I’m usually the one behind the camera just by habit, but i don’t mind getting some of me with my family!
The Women’s Women’s Relaxed Fit: Skech-Flex – Ultimate Reality would be my first pick!
Sometimes I shy away…I am usually the one taking most pics.
It depends how red my cheeks are :0 I take a lot of photos in the summer, but don’t tend to be in them. I’m not a big fan of selfies (for myself or anyone else).
I try and avoid the camera
I am usually the one taking the photos so I tend not to be in them.
i always shy away
I try to avoid having my photo taken.
My kids call me Mammarazzi, so that should tell you how much I love taking pictures 🙂 I would say most of them are of the kids, but occasionally I do take selfies. I love to smile. My teeth aren’t as white as i would like, but I am a very happy person 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!
I usually shy away from having my photo taken, especially showing my teeth. I am usually the one behind the camera, capturing everyone else!
I tend to jump in more pics these days. Not a lot of my face in the older boys pics growing up so I am determined to make into the youngest DS memories 🙂
I avoid being in front of the camara.
I capture all the moments I can!
I go for it. I love seeing old pics of my mom so I want to be in them for my boys.
I’m always hiding from the camera.
I like taking pictures:) If others bring the camera yes why not I love being in pictures.
My daughters learn from me…I get in all of them!
I tend to hide from the camera!
I am very photogenic so I’d say that I love taking pictures and creating memories in the process
I hate having my picture taken.
i sometimes shy away, especially if I don’t feel pretty
I usually shy away from photos at summer events by being the one that takes the photos
I try to avoid to avoid having my picture taken.
I capture the moments because i usually take a lot of pictures with my two small children
******I never miss an opportunity to take photos and include myself in them. I am confident in myself and my appearance as I keep myself in shape and take good care of myself. Life is short to worry-Live it to the fullest*******
I love taking photos at events, but I don’t always love how I look!
i love capturing all the photos that i can!
I enjoy taking photos of others, especially grandchildren…but if I have to be in front of the camera I always tuck myself behind others.
5000 steps a day is on my Bucket List this summer…if it is too hot outside I plan on heading to the mall!
Most of the time, i hold the camera :/
I’m on the heavy side so I don’t rush into pics. BUT I’m generally the one with the camera . :/
I don’t avoid having my picture taken but it seems like I take most of our pictures.
I take as many pictures as I can when things are happening and family is together especially.Love all the memories!
I’m usually the one behind the camera….working on getting in front of it more!
I am one to avoid having a picture taken however, I do like spotting out and taking the “magic moments” photos.
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