I was afraid with the 6:15 AM bus and anti-camera tweens combo I wouldn't be able to accomplish pics this year, so I did what any other mom would have done... I fudged it! Yes, I printed these signs and made my children grab their backpacks for a few staged pics a whole day early. Oh, the horror.
The photographer in me had visions of something more like last year's back to school shoot with the period actor in a rustic schoolhouse setting with fun vintage props, but the mom in me was willing to settle with whatever my kids would do...
Backyard snaps it was. Nothing spectacular. Crappy midday light. A weathered fence as a backdrop. Wrinkled clothes. And less than enthusiastic subjects. Beggars can't be choosers. But I feel like I was victorious even with these subpar pics...
Another first day of school bites the dust. And I have it documented. [Insert happy sigh here.]For those who are new here, this is Wordless Wednesday, a place to share a photo and connect with an entire community of others. Being me, I couldn't keep it wordless, so Wordful or Not So Wordless posts are always welcome here at Project Alicia. You can grab my button in my sidebar if you'd like, but it's not required to participate.
Just grab a photo and link up below! And if you'd like to connect with other WW participants, click HERE or one of the thumbnails below. (These are just a few of my favs.)
Happy back to school day! Love the guitar photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Hope that have a fun 6th & 8th grade year!
ReplyDelete6th and 8th grade...wow...time flyes. My son is in 7th grade now and my daughter in 3rd grade. I totally love the close ups of the guitar! I think it´s so cool that your son playes the guitar.
ReplyDeleteGosh they're looking so grown up! Hope they have a great year :)
ReplyDeleteLove these photos. Sooo adorable. I don't blame you for doing it a day early!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha they look great! I can't wait for the day my kids start hating the camera. No, I take that back!
ReplyDeleteThat is some serious first day of school stylin'
ReplyDeleteNice photos - although I think you are in a time warp on that last slide (it is 2012 not Twenty Eleven.)
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
~EdT.
I'm sorry but there's nothing traditional or boring about these pictures. They are truly unique and utterly brilliant! Happy Back to School!
ReplyDeleteLove it Alicia, what a great keepsake!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for the new school year!
Tammi
My Organized Chaos
Your kids have NO IDEA how lucky they are to have YOU as their mom! Someday they will be so appreciative of these wonderful, unique, personalized records of their youth! What a lovely gift you are giving them!
ReplyDeleteAwesome back-to-school shots!
ReplyDeleteWoW! Back to school already eh? Great pics...as always!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos as always! And I totally love that you "staged" it a day ahead of time. I need to do that with my son for starting school next week.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots really love the guitar shots!
ReplyDeletethose are fantastic back to school photos!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful first day photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos make great memories! Hope your kids have a fantastic school year!
ReplyDeleteStunning shots as per usual! :)
ReplyDeleteWe still have 2 weeks left here, but i'm totally hyperventilating! I don't want them to go back yet! I'M not ready!!! (my girls are going into gr 3 and gr 7, EEK!)
Love these shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to remember the first day of 6th and 8th grade!
ReplyDeleteHappy first day of school!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful shots! I am amazed you get your kids to do all these shoots.
ReplyDeleteWell you managed some gorgeous pics nonetheless! I hope they have a great school year! ;)
ReplyDeletegreat pics! Totally makes sense to do it one day early!
ReplyDeleteLovely back to school pictures. I'm sure that they will make great memorabilies for your kids.
ReplyDeleteThey look like they're still in Cali! :> You did far better than I. We were crunched for time & squeaked in just a couple shots from my phone. I wasn't delighted, but also wasn't going to be late on the first day! (Which makes you a smart woman for doing it the day before!) :>
ReplyDeleteCheating or not, these are still great! I might just cheat this year too. It is always so crazy in the mornings. Taking pics the day before isn't a bad idea!
ReplyDeleteMe too! Me too! Today was our first day of school, and I managed to get some fun pics. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I should try this before school too :) Great shots!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images. What a wonderful way to remember the first day of school. Even if it was a day early. lol
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Where is the time flying?? Stop the clocks!! Lovely photos Lish.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea about the sign - going to do that with L :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos, you are such a inspiration as a mom and photographer. I know your kids will have a great year.
ReplyDeleteGreat back to school shots, even if they are reluctant ones. We gave up on back to school pictures years ago due to the complete lack of cooperation of DD. Her stance, "Mom it's the same uniform as last year, you don't need another picture of me in it." She started 8th grade this year. They sure grow up fast.
ReplyDeleteWe still have a few weeks left to go before this happens here. School goes back on the 4th September.
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
Your "mediocre" shots beat my best shots any day of the week. ;) Gorgeous way to document the first day!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Time goes by so fast. We start in 2 weeks. :D
ReplyDeleteThat is a GENIUS idea! I'm tucking that away for next year, especially after the hurry and flurry of this morning's first day - I didn't get the pictures I had envisioned getting. :)
ReplyDeleteLove these Alicia. My son is starting PreK in a few weeks, I'll have to see if I can convince him to do something like this too :)
ReplyDeleteYour choice of coloring in these photos takes me back to an earlier time -- and your daughter's wearing the same denim cutoffs I was wearing in middle school. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures! I love the guitar pictures as well. Their faces are priceless! We're back in school today. I'm nowhere near the photographer you are (basically I suck!). It's one of the things I'd like to learn now that my kids will be back in school. Thanks for the linky!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Heartfelt Balance Handmade Life
These photos are wonderful!! I especially am partial to the guitar pics :) Gosh back to school is so bittersweet, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteVery cool!!! Love the way you document their personalities & interests at the time & not just the event.
ReplyDeleteFantabulosa photos :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that school is starting already.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
Royalegacy Reviews & More
Love how you put these together with notes about you they are at the start of school too!
ReplyDeleteGreat hues in these
ReplyDeleteGreat pics. I love that you document about the kids at this age too.
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beautiful kids Lish.
ReplyDeleteWho needs props when you have such gorgeous offspring?
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Love these, I can't wait to do something like this with my kids.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to fudge it too. Making the kids put on their uniforms and taking pics early!!! Love what you did with the photos. Your kids are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
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Lovely pics!
ReplyDeleteThey may be staged shots but they are great! It may have been a bit since I checked in last but your work is still top notch!
ReplyDeleteI love these. They are so natural and laid back. I also like how you listed their interests and hobbies.
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