Taking family photos isn’t always easy. If it’s a group photo, it can prove difficult to organize everyone in an efficient manner. For a candid shot, it’s easy to see how that approach might go wrong. These people all shared some of the family photos they say they’ll never forget and we can’t stop laughing.
Celebrating the News
We all mark big milestones in our own ways. Maybe you prefer to catch a video of an event while someone else grabs a moment. This person got rather creative.
They explained that they had a specific outfit they would wear when something big happened. It just so happened that the outfit they fell back on was a clown costume. It definitely made for some interesting photos from when their younger brother was born!
Come Back!
If there’s one setting that’s almost always sure to come with quite a few chaotic family photos, it’s going to see Santa Claus at a local event. It was sure not to be a visit to Bass Pro Shops like any other.
It seems like this child just didn’t want to sit with a stranger rather than their mom — can you blame them? It’s hard to pin down what’s the funniest thing in this photo. Is it the mom sprinting away? One child staying in a pose? Is Santa ignoring the whole thing?
School Photos
School photos can really be hit or miss. Plenty of people have photos they look back on and wonder just what anyone was thinking when the photo was snapped. This person had a few questions about this school photo.
While they were only 11 years old in this photo, they also pointed out they could have passed 55 years old with this photo. It could be worse but we can see how they might find the style a little dated in the early ’90s.
They Want to Join
It’s not easy to get everyone in one place for one big family photo. For a minute, it seemed like this family managed to do the impossible! To their credit, the family seems like they were ready for the photo for the most part.
Still, pets are a part of the family, too, and they want to be involved! We’re not sure this family was hoping for a canine wrestling match when they took a second look at this picture.
She Needs Some Rest
Having a lot of children takes a lot of energy. Once those kids have their own kids, though, you’ll have a lot of grandkids around.
Even if you’re used to a large family, thirteen grandkids running around would use up a lot of energy. This grandmother was still trying to have fun when all the excitement of Christmas got to her. The result was a puzzle being turned into a pillow.
Oh, Okay
As a parent or a grandparent, you usually want to grab plenty of cute snapshots of the newest members of your family. Some are a little frightening, though.
This expression is already a little unsettling before you notice this toddler is enjoying a copy of The Exorcist. The person who shared this photo said they received it from their mom after a night of babysitting. It’d definitely catch us off guard, to say the least.
Good Effort
There was a time it was popular to head to a local photo studio when you needed a professional family portrait. That’s what this family had in mind.
After all, what’s a better gift for Mom for Christmas than that family photo she’s been wanting? Well, almost the family photo she’s been wanting. The only problem is that these siblings may have forgotten to show their smiles when the camera flash went off.
What Is She Planning?
There are some moments you want to get on camera forever. Siblings meeting for the first time is a huge milestone for everyone involved and parents probably want that for posterity or to show them one day.
These parents decided they needed a picture of the two. While the smile here was likely conveying excitement, the person who was the baby in this photo couldn’t help but notice how sinister their older sibling seemed in this pose.
Pretty Sure We Know Who’s Guilty
There are some things your phone simply won’t withstand. You can’t really expect your phone to work after being flushed down a toilet. Luckily for these parents, the phone was at least intact enough to get the pictures off their phones.
While they may have been hoping to save some baby photos, they found one baby photo they weren’t expecting. It seems pretty clear which one of their kids was behind the phone’s disappearance.
Don’t Do That!
There are some things you simply can’t stand for. This grandmother wasn’t about to be disrespected by anyone, wildlife included. So, when this pelican came to take a bite of her, she wasn’t having it.
Her grandchild snapped this picture while she was right in the middle of lecturing the bird. We’re not sure how but it seems like she really made the bird feel ashamed. They might even think twice before trying that again!
Stunning Results
There are some poses that seem safe for a family photo when you’re working with a photographer. After all, if they weren’t, why would the pose be so popular? To be fair, both of the parents look rather serene here.
The toddler they’re holding between them doesn’t look quite as relaxed. Even worse, they’d managed to get the same picture perfectly only a year before. We suppose this would make a hilarious then-and-now comparison, though.
Who Is That?
Baby pictures in a family can sometimes be a mystery. After all, genetics are strong and family members often look alike when they’re still so young.
This person couldn’t help but laugh at the face in these family photos. Just as they were laughing, they decided to ask about the baby in this photo. They were quickly informed that this photo was of them as a baby at only a month old.
Baby Photos
Like we said, people look a lot different when they’re babies and this can lead to some interesting photos. When this couple was looking at an old photo album, they managed to find a picture of the husband that left them in stitches.
The picture in question here isn’t necessarily weird in any way — the two were just surprised by how large this person’s head looked when he was an infant.
Not Quite Enjoying Things
When you’re trying to get a family photo, making sure that everyone is smiling can be a challenge. On a log flume, you probably aren’t going to nail too many smiles. To start, we have to say the mom in this picture was ready for the photo.
Her son, though, seems a little more nervous about the whole situation. As for the person in front, they assure everyone this is his standard look but he definitely doesn’t seem to be photo ready.
“Fun Clowns”
At first glance, this photo is incredibly terrifying. We’re not sure how we’d react if a bunch of clowns rode by on bicycles. The person who posted the picture explained that it was a childhood photo of their wife and a few others.
Apparently, it was regular practice to ride around the neighborhood like this. The kids called themselves “fun clowns” but we’re sure they scared more than a few people together.
Not Worth It
It’s hard to stay up and party when you’re a little kid. After all, you need a lot of sleep when you’re very young! This person snapped a photo of their sister when she was already tired.
The facial expression that steals the show here immediately follows her very first sip of sparkling grape juice. While it’s a drink some kids love, we’re not so sure that this child was ready to try it again anytime soon.
Quality Time
It’s funny to see what entertains kids when they’re young. They often break into fits of giggles over things adults do every day or wouldn’t think to do at all.
Unfortunately for this dad, the game their kids came up with one morning seems like a pretty harsh way to wake up. While we understand a newly-found ability to balance must be exciting, it doesn’t look like the spot they found to pose for a picture is comfortable for everyone.
Really Loving the Ride
There are some things you get to do as a kid that are just wildly exciting. Hitting up an amusement park you love? That’s a real opportunity for fun. This child seems thrilled for the chance to check out the rides at Dollywood.
While this photo may not be the picture-perfect family photo some were hoping for, it’s memorable in its own right and surely has a place in the family photo album. They said they laughed so hard at the picture they couldn’t help but buy it!
It’s Definitely Creative
As we’ve said, hitting a local photographer’s studio for posed pictures in front of a backdrop was the go-to method for family photos for quite some time.
When this family decided to get their portraits done to serve as directory photos for a church, the photographer wasn’t feeling the standard poses. So, they asked the family if they could get a little more creative. Judging from this final result, that creativity was a little off-the-wall. Also, does the back of your head help in a directory photo?
She’s Ready
As you go through life, you probably learn a few genuine life hacks here and there to help you out. This grandmother lived and learned.
So, when her grandchild came up and asked for rice because they dropped their phone in water, their grandma was ready. Instead of sacrificing some of the rice from the kitchen, she already had a container dedicated to rice only used to dry out electronics. Not a bad idea!
Not Posing for the Picture
Vacations with the family are a great chance to show younger members new experiences and create some really special memories together. If you want great photos, though, maybe aim for midday while everyone still has the energy to pose.
By the end of the day on a trip to Croatia, this family was trying to snap a cute picture but the younger sister of the family was a bit too tired to stay up any longer.
