PKS*

I will be the first to admit I'm not pro photographer. I am more familiar with how to use my DSLR now, but 99% of the captures I get are pure coincidence or luck. I will be the first to admit however that I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to photos of my child. My husband will be the 2nd to admit it as well. He and my poor daughter have endured many a photo "session" while I've tried to obtain "the" perfect capture of her. This has resulted in not only my child but my husband growing weary of my taking their photo, which means when I really want to take a good shot, neither is cooperative at all. hah

The 'coined' term that the pros use is PKS - Photographer's Kid Syndrome. My kid has definitely acquired it. When my photographer was here last week taking my pre-natal photos and I was complaining about Tasha's hate of my camera (she did really well at ignoring B back in July as well during our family session), she encouraged me to set my DSLR aside and just use my point and shoot for gtg's, bdays, special events etc. Not to get so wrapped up in finding that perfect capture, but instead to capture the moments and not care if there was blur or it was not composed perfectly etc.

So, this morning I tried my best to do this. I still spent probably an hour taking these photos, but I was not as persistant or frustrated when I did not get the 'perfect' capture. I can't deny though, that when her little sister shows up, I'll be happy to have an immobile subject again. hah

Anywho, here are some pics of her in her costume;







And this is how most of my captures of her look: