Name: Lindsay B.
Original Inspiration: http://pinterest.com/pin/424182858622643367/
What I Did: I had my first child this past May and became a part-time stay at home mom. I was all excited to do fun cooking/crafty/homemade projects with my wee one. I decided to create our own Christmas photo shoot from an idea I saw on Pinterest. After about an hour of prep, a frustrated husband and crying baby I realized that I had totally nailed this one. {Insert sarcastic tone} I ended up just sitting my sweet baby boy on the couch and letting him play with the string of Christmas lights for the picture. The photo was cute and not as elaborate- but definitely not as funny.
My Result:
Next Time I Will: Realize that just because I have Instagram does not mean I am a professional photographer.
Comments on this post
this just made my day-cracked up!!! that’s exactly what mine would’ve done too!
21. February - 7:30 amOh. My. Goodness. I laughed so hard!!!
12. March - 1:42 ambhahahaha!!!! this was so cute!!!!
13. March - 4:36 pmBummer. You set up everything just right, but you need a special camera lense (one with a large aperture) to get the picture you were trying to copy. Also you need to be at the same level as the baby’s face when you snap the picture. Hope all that work didn’t go to waste. Personally I would have sent out the bad with my xmas cards. It’s hilarious.
15. March - 8:47 pmNothing has made me laugh out loud in private as much as this picture in a looong time. I think I honestly like the second picture better! It really captures the reality of life.
16. March - 2:42 pmthis made me laugh out loud. “face plant”.
19. March - 2:24 pmi think u should have sent it like this post. the good and the bad. lol
19. March - 2:25 pmI love this. It’s not PERFECT but your baby is still adorable. I’m sure next time things will turn out better but thank you for the laugh.
20. March - 8:18 amThis is hilarious!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!
27. March - 11:35 pmCan’t breathe, can’t see – laughing too hard. This might be the funniest thing I’ve ever seen! Had to call a friend and share but couldn’t get the words out. Love this!
15. April - 11:43 pmThis is great! Thanks for sharing
24. April - 11:05 amThis made me laugh so hard. awww lol
24. April - 11:22 amShame on you for covering up the professional photographers watermark!
9. May - 7:01 pmLove it! And LOVE the gDiaper!! We used them, too.
10. May - 2:36 pmThanks for the comments everyone! I am glad my sweet boy is bringing so many people joy!
And I made sure that I did cover up the original photographers watermark- I included a link to the posting which has the photographer cited. Also, Buzzfeed picked up my photo and made it #1 in Reasons You Should Never Reenact Pinterest Photos. I made sure the photographer was cited on that website too!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariellecalderon/reasons-you-should-never-reenact-pinterest-photos
10. May - 9:45 pmOops! Meant to say that I “made sure I did not cover up the original photographers watermark”.
10. May - 11:51 pmOMG !!! I never comment on websites, but this time I just HAD to !! This is hilarious !!! It’s 3am, and I just woke my husband up with my laughter !!! Can’t stop !!!
11. May - 4:52 amLove the pic !! As someone already said, it truly shows the reality of life