Getting pregnant.
The whining, the screaming, the poop, the puke. I'm afraid of it ALL. I don't ever want the responsibility, I don't ever want to go through the worrying, or the fear that something is happening to my... kid. Babies look like puddles of pudding. If I ever had one, I'm pretty sure it would get neglected for World of Warcraft. The horror of having a baby and having to stick with it for 18 years terrifies me. Especially getting pregnant now. I'd have to give up everything for a baby. Bye bye phone, computer, leisure driving, alcohol, the good stuff. I have NEVER wanted a kid my entire life, and I don't ever see it changing.
Fortunately, for this photograph, I got my entire family in on it. My mom had me at 19, which is horrifyingly young to think about (for me anyway) and she always told me never to have a kid at a young age, so I knew her reaction would be shocking and horrified, so I asked her to pose in such a way that would portray it. She's stationed in the top right. My little sister is a demon. If this ever happened, her reaction would be to laugh at me as hard as she could to make me feel even more miserable (positioned in the middle, above me). Dale, my stepfather, (if I still lived there) would immediately try to throw me out of the house and would yell if he ever found out I was pregnant, so I made him pose as if he were yelling. He's dressed in the black shirt on the left. My sweet loving grandmother would look at me and shake her head whenever i got into trouble as a little girl. I made her reenact the way she'd always scold me in this photograph. My step aunt, (Dale's sister) sitting to the left of me would be extremely happy she's a bubbly person, so I just imagined her reaction to be excited. My aunt, the relative I live with is sitting on the right side of me. She is a realist, and would see all the oncoming troubles I'd face as a young parent (shiver) so she would just drop her head to her palm if this ever happened.
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Getting pregnant is a HUGE fear for me too. This photo is hilarious. I love everyone different reactions and how you captured them all. Your face is priceless. My favorite reactions are of your grandmother and your aunt with her head in her hands. They look the most natural. I just reactivated warcraft after seeing blizzard at PAX so your comment about that made me lol.
ReplyDeleteThis pictures great. The concept is really good, and you executed it really well. It is amazing that you managed to get everyone to express something all at once. Nice job with it.
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I really like your direction here with your image. It was a good idea to get your whole family involved. It really pulled the shot together and we get to see everyone’s facials expression which makes it so much fun. I also want to commend you for doing so well with the indoor lighting. That can be an issue sometimes and then throw in a room full of people that want to get the shot done and it can be very frustrating so good job.
ReplyDeletelool awesome. I love the expressions on everyones face, from disappointment, to shock and to just finding it funny that you're screwed. I think it all came out very well, also the lighting isn't half bad, maybe a bit brighter? Otherwise great job giving a common fear alittle comedy to it.
ReplyDeleteHey! I know this is from last week, but this is the coolest idea for a photograph! I love that you incorporated your family and their reactions, and this is such a legitimate fear, I think any girl (or guy for that matter) can relate to this image. I think you did a really GREAT job! :)
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