a photogapher is born....

Before I sign off for tonight, I wanted to share a cute story. As you probably already know I am doing photography now, and I learned tonight how serious of an apprentice I have on my hands. Kateli does NOT enjoy being in front of the camera, but she sure shows a passion and enthusiasm for being behind the lens. She's gotten a hold of our old point and shoot camera, and it's obvious that she pays close attention when I'm on a shoot, or when I take pictures of them (Joshua and Kateli). A few times, I've heard her say "mommy, I take a picture" and she pretends to do so, but tonight was a bit more involved. Before our run this evening, as I was trying to get them dressed and ready, Kateli grabbed the camera and said "mommy, I take a picture of you?" So, I said "okay" and made a silly pose and said "cheese"...she quickly let me know that it was not up to her standards, so she said "not like that mommy, like this..." and she got down on the floor on her side, leaning her chin onto her left right hand--I just smiled and followed instruction. Promptly after that she obviously needed another piece of equipment (this is when I change my lens, or get the flash or something like that) and she said "wait a minute..." a second later she came back and said "thank you for waiting"--another smile for me. But I'm not done...keep reading, this is too funny and too cute. So, soon after (before she could "snap" another picture) Joshua happened to walk by, and she said "I take a picture of you and Joshua" and she called Joshua over and instructed him "you sit here" pointing exactly to where she wanted him in the frame. Wouldn't you know it? Joshua followed instruction to the tee and not just sat down for a second, he stayed there for a few minutes. Kateli's response to his compliance?? she backed up from her subjects and quickly said "purfect!" Another smile on my face. But this wasn't it...nope, then she called out "daddy, come" and instructed Dan on where to sit, and how close. Then she snapped the picture, looked at her camera and said "I LOVE it!" I could hardly contain myself anymore and laughed out loud...my goodness, what better photographer could you ask for?? She is friendly, courteous, gives easy to follow instructions, uses words of encouragement and is SUPER cute!! I didn't think she enjoyed photography quite that much--but she had me fooled!! :) She pays close attention, and remembers everything!! I hope you got a kick out of that!! If you didn't, then I guess it's like they say "had to be there!" Have a great night.