How Do You Get a Teenage Boy to Cooperate?
When my son was younger, he was a "ham" and let me take his picture all the time. Now, as a teenager...I find I have to negotiate with him. So, tonight he brings me his "Irish" Santa hat for a little mending. I told him I would stitch it if he let me take his picture in it. I mentioned that I needed a photo to make Christmas Stamps. Reluctantly (and only because he really wanted the hat to take on his Boy 
Scout Christmas camping trip tonight)...he said...okay. I was able to get four takes of him, trying to get him to cooperate and smile. Here are the photos I wound up with. I think my favorite--ironically--is when he covered his face...as that is the only "real" smile he conjured up. I guess there is still a little "ham" left in him.
Scout Christmas camping trip tonight)...he said...okay. I was able to get four takes of him, trying to get him to cooperate and smile. Here are the photos I wound up with. I think my favorite--ironically--is when he covered his face...as that is the only "real" smile he conjured up. I guess there is still a little "ham" left in him.
I so understand! :)
Posted by: Tammy Gray | Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 04:11 PM
I have a 14, 17 & 19 yo and I can't get them to cooperate with much of anything! My daughter will smile for a photo, if her hair is done ... but the boys not so easy.
I think your photos are great of your son - he's very handsome too!
Posted by: Susan | Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 05:18 PM