Shoot Miss Agnes!

Shoot what?  A photo shoot!  Confident in his ability to take a picture of small children, as he can take pictures of small atoms, my well-meaning dad tried to perform a SM photo shoot.  Here is his first attempt - and his first lesson.  What you are wearing can distract from the photo itself!

'Fine', he said, 'we'll switch outfits AND poses!'  Lesson number two involved waiting for the subject to smile first.

'Atoms are so much easier to photograph!  They are happy no matter the orientation!  Let's hire a professional."  My patient and beautiful momma had won a victory.  'I think I have a phone number for one right here...yes, yes I do.  I'll call immediately because I think she has an opening this afternoon.'  And the official photo shoot soon began courtesy, not of Miss Agnes, but of Miss M.
In a few seconds, a new outfit, a delightful pose, and WA-LAH!  A great picture!

Not willing to cede total control of photograph memories to a five year old, my dad has stated his intention to be official food photographer.  The food dresses and poses itself.  If it is made by my beautiful momma, all the surroundings look happy too.  Banana Creme or Porcupine pie?  Depends on how you like your Neil Diamond.