The truth of the matter

Awhile ago someone had made a comment that they thought Dusin was the one in the family who takes the pictures. And while yes it is true, he does have more natural artistic talent than I and does take some of the pictures posted here at Heigh Five, I must say that I tend to be the more passionate photographer in the house. I must give credit where credit is due however. Dustin's reputation as an artist does preceed him and it is him who has taught me most of what i know about photography. He still can take the camera out of my hand and almost always take a better picture which has no end of frustrations for me. But, it is still I who takes the majority of the pictures around here. Someone just commented on my last post that "how can I resist taking picutres of such cute subjects?". And that's just my problem. I can't. Especially of Olivia because she's pretty much immobile so it's much easier to manipulate the lighting and get a clear shot. It must be obvious that I have a love for it. And remember, I am LOOKING for practice and a reason to brighten up a portfolio. So, if you want... let me take your picture. If not, I have three unwilling participants here. But, I can force them to look cute if i have to.
And then sometimes they just look cute without even trying. Like today...

PS. I took these. In case you were wondering.

.......isn't it difficult to imagine such a child being able to make me want to rip all my hair out?