“Wow,” I said, “I’ve taken a lot of family photos, and I have to say you four have been the easiest yet. Your kids are so well-behaved and photogenic. No offense Mark, but before we’re done, can I get one of just the girls?”
“Sure”
Mark walks over by his parents, as I position the girls
“Megan, just cradle Mary and try to get her to face the camera. Emily, stand right in front of mommy.” I instruct.
Megan lifts Mary, with Emily backing up tight against her legs.
“Mmmmm”, I say under my breath. Then louder “Such a perfect and attractive family. I’m really the lucky one.”
20 pictures click off in rapid succession. All catching different degrees of smile and eye contact.
I turn around and look at the sky. The sun is starting to set and I check my watch.
“Well, I’ve kept you 10 minutes longer than the session, I apologize for that. But how did you like it? I know you said it was your first professional photo shoot”
“It was great” Emily says excitedly, while Mark just smiles. I could tell it’s not his thing, as is the case with most men.