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Give a Kid a Camera

by Candace Sampson

Give a kid a camera and hilarity ensues. Last year we gave our daughter a camera for Christmas. She’s a pretty avid photographer but I never really took the time to look at what she was snapping until her card was full and needed to be erased. Now that she has a new card, I think I’m going to wait until it’s full again before I look. This was simply too much fun.

She begins to master the self-portrait on Christmas Day.
It's not enough to wear the t-shirt, you must also take a picture of it.
A picture of one sleeping Grandfather.
Boppy's awake!
The dog strikes her usual pose
Self-portraits are getting more entertaining
The accomplices
If any of the stuffies go missing we have a picture of all of them. Every. One.
The Toothless Wonder
By March, it's clear she's just irritating people
In my natural habitat
Lazy Saturday morning
The comedian in the family
The WORST picture of me EVER! Working out to Jillian Michaels. As you can see, I'm struggling.
My feet in the RV. That's a keeper.
Wha? Why? Why take another TERRIBLE picture of me? You're killing me kid.
Don't think this isn't etched into her mind as the "ideal". Oh boy.
Finally! A picture where I'm caught off guard but at least made up.
Awwww. That's a cute pic
Again, why?
Good one! I was prepared for this one.
She posed them for this one. In case you were wondering.
Finally, her sister snags the camera and gets a good one of her and Nanny.
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About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder of Life in Pleasantville and the host of What She Said, Canada’s longest-running women’s talk show turned podcast. A trusted voice in Canadian lifestyle and travel media for over a decade, Candace blends storytelling with sharp insight to connect with women on everything from solo travel to social issues. She’s also the creator of Girl Trips, a women-focused retreat and travel brand. Find her on Instagram @candace_said @whatshesaidtalk and @girltrips.ca

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  1. Sharon

    Ba ha ha hah aha….I think I make the same face when I work out to Jillian Michaels. When I gave Son No. 2 a camera there were about a hundred pictures of my ass which actually made sense because that’s where his eye level was at the time.

  2. Charlene

    Gawd I love you that you posted the um… “less than flattering” photos.You make a crappy photo editor but a great mom! Just put your foot down if she wants to create a printed album 😉

  3. CL

    Omg these are the best pictures ever. I love your girls. The one of poppy sleeping kills me. 

  5. Candace

    LOL, thanks Pam 🙂

  6. Lisa

    Love these shots!

    I was just remembering back when cameras came with a roll of 24 and you had to get them developed and then buy more film…I also so love taking pictures of absolutely everything (mostly my cats) :-).

  7. Melissa

    I gave my boys a disposable camera. 23 pictures of inside the fridge. 2 pictures looking up their nostrils. Good times, good times.

  8. Candace

    OMG, that made me laugh out loud Melissa. Thank you.

  9. Shannon

    Thanks for the giggles.  🙂  Love the pov of kiddos!

  10. peady

    Jillian Michaels scares the bajoopees outta me. There. I said it.

    Love this post. (Lead here from your GORGEOUS CL session – of course.)

    You are a great sport.

    I love the photos my Things take when we hand over the camera!