Retake Please

Posted by Daddy Forever on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 : : 36 comments

We recently got back the kids’ school pictures. Not sure what happened this year. It looks like the Little Princess forgot how to smile. I hope the retake photo is much better. Is it too late for a refund?

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Comment by Mrs. C
2008-11-18 03:19:10

Clicked over expecting something hideous and didn’t get it. Your kids are just too cute.

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 07:39:06

They may be cute, but they are still monsters.

 
 
Comment by peepnroosmom
2008-11-18 04:04:19

Look how much she has grown! She looks just like her Mommy Forever!
School pictures are always less than average to me.I guess it is the massive number of photos they have to do in one day. But she still is beautiful!

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 07:41:44

I agree. It’s not easy getting good school pictures when the photographers has to shoot as fast as they can. And yes, she does look so much older this year.

 
 
Comment by jen
2008-11-18 06:14:04

And how come I can take 5,000 digital pictures and get them all printed for like , $10, and school pics - for the same pose and a little blurred and cheapy-cheapy- are $37? It’s a racket! Did I spell that correctly?

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 07:51:34

It’s kinda of a scam when you consider you have to pay for them before you see the pictures. We rather just order the class picture and take individual photos of our kids with our digital camera. But you can’t get the class photo unless you pay for a package.

 
 
Comment by Desert Songbird
2008-11-18 06:19:01

She’s just getting older. My son’s third grade photo didn’t turn out that great either, but this year’s was better. Something about third grade. It’s a tough year.

Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 07:43:26

We have not received the class picture yet, but I wonder if the class picture will be full of kids looking like they forgot how to smile.

 
 
Comment by Holly Schwendiman
2008-11-18 07:21:52

Ironic, I sent my daughter’s back this year too and would have done with my son except he didn’t want to retake his and I figured best to leave well enough alone with him. But my daughter is so great in photos I was surprised. I too hope retakes are better! Weird that both our girls would have retakes this year, it’s our first time for it.

Hugs,
Holly

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 07:45:23

Our girl didn’t want her picture taken again either, but we made her. I hope she didn’t frown in the retake to teach us a lesson.

 
 
Comment by orlund
2008-11-18 08:13:05

I think you took better shots yourself.

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 12:10:05

Too bad parents can’t take pictures during school pictures day.

 
 
Comment by Chris H
2008-11-18 13:19:07

Hey Dad, she’s trying to look ‘cool’ is all!

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 16:57:24

Looks more like, “Right, dad, that’s very funny.”

 
 
Comment by yoshi
2008-11-18 14:03:42

the photographers totally rush the kids. it’s crazy. You should get pictures done on your own. although i have to admit that the kids will hate it when they see they’re pic in the yearbook. Usually.

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 16:58:06

I do take pictures at home, but it’s nice to get the class picture too.

 
 
Comment by Bodhi
2008-11-18 16:34:11

Looks like she maybe learned how to do a cool sneer rather than forgot how to smile. This is a good thing in a way — she’s broadening her repertoire, and this could come in handy if she ever goes into acting.

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 16:59:03

Maybe next year she can go for the Goth look.

 
 
Comment by Mike
2008-11-18 16:40:06

Dude,
A great example of how they grow up so fast. Enjoy the “monsters” while you can. Soon they’ll be making your life hell in other ways. Just read my blog for your future…

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 17:00:16

I’m guessing everything will eventually be smooth sailing - just like your life.

 
 
Comment by Mark
2008-11-18 17:20:43

On the morning of picture day at our house I took the kids outside the house in their nice clothes and took some pictures. We like them a lot better than the ones taken at school.

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 19:14:41

Over here, it’s too cold in the morning for outdoor pictures. We could take the pictures inside, but the photos would have a Halloween theme.

 
 
Comment by Carmi
2008-11-18 19:40:53

It bothers me that most school photographers are so not into it these days. It’s big business, and these companies often hire low-paid, unskilled people who just don’t know how to get kids to respond to the lens.

Where does all the money go? Profit. Their margins are HUGE, especially now that they use digital.

Found your blog via WW…and I love what I see. Cool to see other dads who write and share the important stuff in their family’s lives. I look forward to reading more.

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 23:09:33

I don’t see why they can’t take multiple shots and have us order online or something. Paying before you see the photos is not exactly customer-oriented.

 
 
Comment by Yen
2008-11-18 22:25:02

I like the long hair! She is pretty young girl:)

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 23:11:07

She likes her hair long too. We use to cut it short, but she won’t let us cut her hair anymore. Just a trim from time to time.

 
 
Comment by Sreisaat
2008-11-18 22:50:04

Great school pictures. She still has a pretty face, it doesn’t matter if she smiles or not :)

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Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-18 23:12:58

She’s usually photogenic. Not sure what she why she was smiling in her school picture.

 
 
Comment by June
2008-11-19 04:11:37

Lovely shots of lovely young ladies!

 
Comment by SuburbanGypsy
2008-11-19 05:43:50

My lil guy just had his own retakes done. Cannot wait to get them back.

She is a lovely little girl! And I kinda think the pic with the half smile is totally charming. You can read her mood. That I adore.

Happy WW!

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Comment by Debbie
2008-11-19 07:21:59

The photographer probably told her to say something weird and so that is her “what in the world?” face.

She’s very pretty regardless.

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Comment by marina
2008-11-19 09:04:57

what an adorable child. only pictures can tell the difference to you, i bet. i look at my son and he doesn’t look like he’s grown:)
Happy WW! Have you ever seen Hummingbird Babies?

 
Comment by Danielle
2008-11-19 15:19:47

Well…at least her eyes are open…there is nothing worse then the school year eye closed photo…LMAO..

Comment by Daddy Forever
2008-11-19 17:03:48

How about a photo with a black eye?

 
 
Comment by Leslie
2008-11-19 21:41:17

She’s just got that Billy Idol sneer going. She’s hip! Wait, is Billy Idol still hip?

She’s a cutie either way.

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Comment by kris
2008-11-23 13:27:36

awwww she’s so darn cute, even with that quirky smile!

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