A birthday photography primer (or) Why my Dad rules at taking pictures

1. Camera position is key.












Just a little bit higher and this would've been gold...still i love that my Dad takes pictures of us with his arm extended out.

2. Solicit friends with working camera knowledge.












umm...we'll just call it "soft-lighting," I guess.


3. Maintain the same pose as the rest of your family.













Seriously, we didn't plan this. I guess the wine made our heads lean.


4. Insert amazing confectionary focal point.

















and full bellies and smiles will abound. Success!