Lockers in Distress

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This was taken a couple of months back while Leta and I were waiting to be seated for brunch. I took this one and she took a couple more and for the first time, I felt like maybe she liked it a bit. The question for me is if she likes it enough to be patient with me while I shoot. I’d be patient with her while she shoots. I swear.

Daily affirmation: Things are not always as they appear.

  • http://twitter.com/CupcakeKarate Lindsay

    Does Leta have her own camera? Maybe it could morph into a neat quality time activity if she seems to have an interest. 

    • HollyHKH

      Sharing a camera is always so hard. I am wondering if you could get her an el cheapo digital camera for her to mess around with.

    • http://blurbomat.com/ blurb

      She does have a camera (it’s one of my older ones). I’m going to introduce her to the photo walk concept very soon.

      • http://twitter.com/CupcakeKarate Lindsay

        I love this idea. I think it would be so cool to see the side-by-sides of those images. I have an understanding of what things catch your eye based on what you post here– I wonder what perspective Leta would have?

  • http://twitter.com/CarenJew Caren Jew

    Oh just get her an iPhone already.

    Kidding!  We’re the loser parents who still won’t let our 7th grader have a cell phone.

    LOVE this shot.

  • Amy Kovach

    My husband is a photographer and I’m not always patient when he is setting up shots.  To pass the time, I started taking pictures of him taking pictures.  It has become a fun pastime. And yes, definitely get her a camera of her own. My point/shoot is perfect for me to take pictures of him with.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Carol-Lynn-Chevrier/656933462 Carol Lynn Chevrier

    I always enjoy it when you talk about Leta.

  • http://www.tokenblogger.com ɯoɔ˙ɹǝƃƃolquǝʞoʇ

    The thing you have to remember about being a kid is that time passes so much slower for them. 

    Seriously.  The older you get the faster “time flies.”  No foolin’.  For realz.  I ain’t making this up.  It is  a psychological thing.  Do the research.

  • PandoraHasABox

    One of my fondest memories as a kid is of my Great Uncle Jimmy, who was a professional photographer, teaching me how to use a camera and how to frame a shot.  Obviously I never took what he taught me to any great heights, but I did learn a lot about perspective and how to put my own unique spin on things.  Our kids got a cheap-o Disney camera as a gift a few years ago from a doting grandparent  (they’re much younger than Leta), and it was fun and easy for them to run around taking pictures.  I do think that the technical aspects of photography can wait a bit while someone is still developing their “eye”, but YMMV.  Anyway, what a fun activity to share with your kids!

    • Bluestalking

      Q: What % of the time do you use a tripod? My husband insists that’s the major difference between good and outstanding photos.

      And my family hates how much time I spend taking photos. It’s truly a horrible feeling when there’s so much to capture and you know the family’s staring daggers in your back… Hope Leta does take up photography. Would be a great daddy/daughter activity.