Self Timer Pains

Tips for great self timer photography:

1. Set the time for 10 seconds, not 2 seconds. 

2. If you do set it for 2 seconds, do not attempt to run to designated pictures spot within 2 seconds.

3. Don't set scene across from gravel road/surface.

4. Wear shoes with traction.

5. Wear football pads.

6. If your wife is able to not laugh at your fall into the small, roadside hill for a few minutes, don't believe that she wont, 10 minutes later, burst into uncontrollable laughter that reduces her to tears.

7. Bring remote trigger.

What? You'd like a close up of our faces as we watch Tyler's fall?  OK!

I'm sure Isabelle and I felt concerned.... even if our facial expressions betray that.

Don't worry- Tyler did narrowly avoid bashing his head into the side of the cliff, thankfully, but he did end up with a giant gash on his chest from being stabbed by a branch. Ouch!

Comments

[Eve]

You should feel doubly guilty for 1. teaching Isabelle it is funny when her dad falls and 2. teaching her the exact expression to wear when this occurs. You seriously are expression twins.

Also, I see Isaac broke out the "family picture" face in the last shot. I think that might've made me laugh harder than the falling down pic. (Okay, that was a lie.)

[Brandy]

I don't normally comment, but this post has made me laugh for several minutes now. I know it shouldn't be funny that Tyler fell, but the picture of him falling cracks me up! I love the expressions on your's and the kid's faces. Your and Isabelle's expressions are the same and Isaac looks like he is saying, "Woah, Dude!" Anyway... Thanks for the good laugh. I needed that. Tyler, I'm sorry you got hurt.

[Christine]

LOL. I'm sorry Tyler. This is too funny. I was chuckling at the computer. I know next to nothing about my camera (I still desperately want an intro class from the Blues), but I do know how to set my timer for 10 seconds :) Great story, great photos.

[charmaine]

LOL!!!! Thanks for the outtakes!!!!

[tami]

hahaha. thank you Tyler for starting out my day with a laugh. :)

[Red Clover]

I have never met you so feel free to disregard these suggestions...ha ha. If you are spending much time in Rio (which you should because it is the most beautiful city in the entire world!) then try to take the ferry to the Ilha de Paceta. It's a little island in the bay that has no cars. You rent bicycles for a few dollars and ride around the island, eating at great places, watching all the locals congregate at the center of the island. It's a fun way to start a day, play, ride, eat lunch, then head back. Not very many people ever hear about it.

Also, the Palacio do Catete is amazing! (Also known as the Praca do Republica) And it has a really great park to hang out in behind it. At night sometimes the locals of a certain advanced age get together and perform music for each other. It's always a pleasure to listen in.

Hope you enjoy Rio. It's such a wonderful place.

Cheers!

[Jen]

Definitely LOL'd at this one. You guys are so great. Hope you're havin fun!!

[Cat]

PMSL
I know what you girls are thinking...what all females think when males screw up....shoudl of done it my way lol
oh love the out takes of a family photo op
truly they are the best

love and light

[Brianne Henscheid]

That is why you should have invited me! I could have taken your family photos so Tyler didn't have to sacrifice his life. LOL Have a fun and safe trip.
P.S. the kiddos are getting so big.

[Lexi Fenton]

Oh my gosh I'm still laughing. I love your blog!

[clippingimages]

very innovative photography.........

[steph]

oh frig... i am dying here!
you lilies!!!!
you make me pee my pants... like, ALL the time!
tyler stumbling forward... priceless.
now THIS is great photography. ;)

[Parisbug]

Can't. Stop. Laughing.

Um...is Isaac peeing??....still laughing.

Expressions on the audience? Seriously priceless.

[Amy kidd]

This post made me laugh out loud several times! Hysterical!!!

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