Not So Feeling the Photo Session Today

Okay, I just need to vent! So, today Z had a photo session this morning at the JCPenney. First off, I knew Z was just a little tired since she didn't get a little nap in before the session but that has not stopped her from taking great photos before over at the Kmart studio. The first put off, the studio was hot. Granted there were lights and umbrellas and other photography equipment but what happened to the A/C? It was not nearly as hot at Kmart. I was sweating literally within 5 minutes of being there. I think Z was getting a little uncomfortable with the warm environment also.

Anyway, I was not impressed by the photographers. These two young ladies were not as good as the photographer at Kmart. They did not interact with Zakiah to encourage her to smile for the shot. I mean, why would you take a picture of someone when they are clearly not smiling? The lady shooting the pictures was basically pointing and shooting. And she was only getting one or two shots per pose. She had me DTM (doing too much) by having my hands in the shot and taking a shot just of Z's feet. I wanted a nice full face on pose with Z sitting and showing off a big smile! Not all these random poses of her laying on her side, laying down, sleeping, and me holding her in the air. Z was clearly getting annoyed and started fussing. So much went wrong with this shoot.

When it came down to review the pictures, I already knew that my selection would be pretty slim. The young lady pulled up the 10-11 pictures taken and was trying to get me to purchase pictures I clearly did not like and made her aware I did not like. Of all the pictures, the photographer only managed to get ONE shot of Z slightly smiling. Not impressed with her skills. So ultimately I told them I did not want any of the pictures and that I may have to reschedule for another time. I was not paying for anything I did not like!

So I would say this was a bad experience this time around, but I will not say the blame was all on the women. I mean, maybe Z was just too tired and cranky to cooperate. Maybe it was just too early. Next time, I will schedule an early afternoon session instead of a late morning session to make sure Z can get in that little nap before a session. I am going to try to see if I can get a session in tomorrow at Sears for her third month pictures. Hopefully we will have a better experience the next time around.

On a better note, here are Z's first two months' pictures:

Month 1

Month 2

Some Photos of the Day

Zakiah recovering from a long morning/early afternoon (see post above).

Zakiah in her bouncer.There goes that pretty smile. Finally I caught it on camera!Is it good, boo boo?

Whew, you are getting big in that tub! Slow down!

Enjoying being bundled in the towel.Aw, I see you boo!Yes, you have that model look and pose down pat!Hanging with daddy before going to bed. No, she hasn't found her thumb yet.

Pushing the 3rd Month Portraits

For the first year, my goal is to have a professional picture taken of Zakiah for each month. For the first month, she took a pink themed photo and the second month, a white and lavender theme. Zakiah will be 3 months this Tuesday. Oh, how time flies! For the third month photo, which I have set up an appointment this upcoming Monday, Josh and I are thinking maybe some green themed or possibly black background. Not sure yet. Only have a little over a day to think about it. Nevertheless, it will be cute! I will try to remember to post the first two months' pictures on here.