There was no reason for other people to take photographs of me last month, so I did something different and specifically asked my husband to take them of events I wanted captured. These are the only pictures of me from March, but it is a big step forward for me that I requested (possibly demanded) they were taken.
The first was me wearing the new cycling gear he’d bought to keep me motivated in going out on the bike and the second was with B before we watched a local amateur dramatics performance of The Wizard of Oz. The third occasion was when the children gave me their Mothering Sunday cards and gifts (when I still had wet hair you’ll notice), and as there are several pictures I’ve been able to pick my favourites rather than making do with the one that exists.
I’ve been thinking about taking photographs of myself in future, although the idea of it feels very awkward to me. We don’t have a full length mirror and most of our surfaces are at the wrong height, so I’m planning on buying a small tripod, although I’ve already procrastinated for several weeks. How do you feel about taking selfies?
From the comments you’ve left on my previous Hidden me posts, and from reading this fascinating post Lessons Learned from a Year of Staying in the Picture I’ve realised this is an issue wider than just me, and it is not just about Mums. In most households it appears there is one person who is the main photographer and consequently they don’t appear in pictures very often. I find this sad, and I think it is important that everyone is captured for memories; when my Mum died we discovered the most recent photograph of her with both my sister and me was over 15 years earlier. That is something we can’t go back and change.
I think we should be encouraging more pictures to be taken of these ‘hidden’ people. What do you think?
A group of friends and I commit to having a photo taken during a special moment with our tots once a month, its spurred my husband into offering to be the photographer more and I’m feeling more relaxed in front of the camera too!
It’s so true, I’ve been taking bump shots throughout my pregnancy, but on holidays and special occasions (except our wedding) hubby and I take photos of one another, but the only ones of us both are ‘selfies’ which could be from anywhere! As you said, you can’t go back and change these things. Your photos are lovely xxx
Great photos and images of Mother’s Day when children are little are so special. I totally get your point but I hate having my photo taken.
Lovely photos!
I started taking lots of photos of me a few years back and like to get professional family ones with the kids.
You never know what might happen in life and I always want the kids to have lots of photos and memories of their Mum. x
I’m always the one to take the photographs in our house so am rarely in any of them. It’s very tricking taking a selfie and I always feel awkward! Apparently the trick is to take it from a height and take hundreds so you can delete the awful ones! These photos of you are great – so important to capture the special/fun moments 🙂
Lovely photos x I also take most of the photos, so I’m rarely in them, I do occasionally make sure that I get a few photos of me with the kids and we get professional ones done once a year x
It is so difficult. I realised I have few photos- especially ones I like- so started with the Me and Mine linky- it’s so much easier with children in the frame.
Well done on getting in front of the camera- truly photos to cherish.
(and Mr J managed to get me a tripod from a car boot for £1 after breaking my previous £5 car boot tripod!).