Reid

My brother and his family came up from Alabama for a visit a couple of weeks ago. Good times ensued. One of those times was when my sister-in-law asked me to take senior pictures of my nephew, Reid. Of course I said yes! And to sweeten the deal even more, I didn't have to edit any of them! Apparently, a photographer friend of hers likes to edit pics. I didn't know people like this existed! So the deal was that I take them and she edits them. I haven't seen her edited pics yet, but I am insanely curious to see what she does with them. On most days, editing pics isn't my forte. Don't get me wrong. I still edit. I just find it to be a daunting task at times. On the rare occassion, I actually find editing relaxing. This is a very rare occasion. VERY.

What I do love is taking senior pictures. So we hopped in the car and traveled the metropolis of Nappanee looking for good spots. Another nephew and niece tagged along for moral support and ended up being a big help to me. (Thanks Jake and Hope!)

Reid was a good sport. It was only about 175 degrees that day so it was a comfortable, pleasant photo session. He claimed he could handle the heat since he is a Southerner. Between you and me, I think he was as hot as the rest of us. We went to a couple of different spots and I snapped away in my own little world. I suggested some great options for his photos. Things like riding in a buggy, tilling the earth on an Amish farm, posing with a stuffed Elmo. Believe it or not, he shot them all down! So we stuck with simple poses and straightforward shots.

I did edit some of the pics just to satisfy my own curiosity. I am drawn to the more non-traditional photos. That is what I chose to edit, for the most part.

So here is Reid, my very oldest and southernmost nephew. He is a good guy. I think you will like him.



FAVORITE!

Freaky children of the corn pose:

He went blind after this shot. But it was worth it because it is super cool!

I did edit some traditional poses, as well. Just because. (Note to Reid: notice the vertical orientation? It's just for you...)

Other Favorite!

I truly hope he didn't feel this was a complete waste of time. I mean, what 17 year old wouldn't love hanging out with his aunt for an afternoon? Well, I guess if nothing else, this experience can be blogging material for him later in life.