Comments | lisamullarkey: Camera Magic (Whitenes teeth! Erases Wrinkles! Adds Makeup!)

lisamullarkey

Camera Magic (Whitenes teeth! Erases Wrinkles! Adds Makeup!)

Mar 23, 2011 08:56

A few years ago, my daughter proudly held forth her school photo. Since those things can be hit or miss, we were both so happy with the way it turned out. She was entering that awkward girl phase but you couldn't tell by the picture.

She pointed to her gleaming, white teeth: "See, I AM brushing."

That had been an issue. Oh, my.

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annemariepace March 23 2011, 13:41:12 UTC

Honestly, I think those pictures look awful. I'm definitely camera-shy but I would rather not have a picture look fake like that.

lisamullarkey March 23 2011, 13:45:52 UTC

I actually agree. The teeth and lips look completly fake. Now a camera that takes off a double chin and some serious poundage? Bring THAT on!

annemariepace March 23 2011, 13:48:35 UTC

I would like that camera! Then again, I think the way manufacturers have made sizes larger, so that I think I'm in the same size jeans as I was twenty years ago when I weighed 30 pounds less, is actually contributing to the problem.

So maybe honest cameras will keep us healthier. I know that I saw some pictures of myself this weekend that upset me, but this week I've now become more committed to eating right and moving more.

lisamullarkey March 23 2011, 13:57:22 UTC

I just got my photo driver's license renewed. Need I say more?

On a positive note, I've lost 8 pounds since January by going to a great woman who focuses on nutrition in a "Biggest Loser" type of program. We meet from 7:15-8 on Saturday mornings. A perfect time for me.

amygreenfield March 23 2011, 17:51:22 UTC

Thanks for friending me! Your book cover looks great, and your post really spoke to me. Wow. I have a young daughter myself, and I can see I'm going to have to keep a close eye on those school photos.

lisamullarkey March 28 2011, 14:56:01 UTC

Looking forward to reading your posts!

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lisamullarkey March 28 2011, 14:56:30 UTC

Yes, sort of a Catch-22 of sorts.

afraclose March 24 2011, 03:58:19 UTC

I almost wish they had this technology when I was having school portraits done.

Would have saved me a lot of heartache.

lisamullarkey March 28 2011, 14:57:09 UTC

Me, too. Honestly. Such an awkward time of our lives, isn't it?

cute_n_cranky March 26 2011, 14:57:16 UTC

The photos from that camera were a little creepy. Not as creepy as photos of ME from my camera...but at least mine are real. Of course, maybe that's kinda creepy too. Oh no, now I'm conflicted.

lisamullarkey March 28 2011, 14:57:32 UTC

You crack me up...:)