Picture Perfect
/When Miguel was very young, I always wanted the perfect picture. I wanted him to pose serenely in front of the Christmas tree so that I could get that perfect picture for our Christmas card. I snapped away. I wanted him to smile just so. I wanted his smile to look natural despite the fact that I was directing him - "Not so wide...oh honey, don't squint - I want to see your beautiful eyes...just relax." I still have those moments but they are rare and I have begun to embrace the fact that life is full of imperfection. Imperfection brings it's own beauty as an unexpected gift and, sometimes, it brings laughter.
- Christmas Card Outtake 1
This photo was one of many taken one morning as the kids cuddled in the overstuffed chair in our living room. I didn't ask them to pose - I simply started taking pictures, capturing a loving moment shared between them.
- Gas Leak
This was taken after we finished decorating the Christmas tree. I could have insisted that they pose in front of the tree and I won't lie, part of me wanted that. Still, I just let go and let them have their picture taken the way they wanted - feigning sleep under the tree or posing for a crime scene photo. Whatever. Either way, this is who they are.