Oh, I am really dreading it!!

Humbug don worry my friend, take the picture and smile while taking it, as this will be such a cherishing moment with the kids. Your children, family and friends see you for you and not for what a photo may look like. Keep in mind they love you no matter what. I am one of those who loves to take photographs and pose, pose pose. lol I do have some not so attractive ones that from time to time I look at and say, oh my but the smiles they bring me each time I see them brings joy for me. Get your hair done and smile pretty and allow this moment to be placed in your family history of memories. Remember thee is always more pictures to come and you will continue to smile each time you see them.

I actually like getting my picture taken, but only when I'm decent I don't like surprise photos but generally I like taking pictures in fact I often take pictures for fun I'm also considering taking some digital photography classes.

I am as photogenic as a brick and not as useful! I hate hate hate having photographs taken because they always say "smile" and I can't! Well I can, but not one for the camera. But professional photographers ought to be able to put you at your ease and I have no doubt that the shots will be superb. Enjoy it as much as you can.

I hate it when people make pictures of me. I have been told i didn't like it as a child rither.

I also don't like posing for pictures. I prefer the candid shots which can capture real life as it happens. Wouldn't this photo session include re-touches on the positives? Then maybe they can fix any breakouts that you'll have. In any case, good luck! Don't stress out so much, as it might show in the photo!

I love having my picture taken, whether i am prepared or not for it. It won't bother me whether i have added some poundage or not. At least, i get to see how i look in those conditions.

Remember that your dress (color and style) can make a difference in how you look. I have taken many group shots and how you position people can make them all look very attractive. Relax and enjoy the session, I do not like to have my photo taken but having it done by a good photographer made me look good.

I totally understand where you are coming from. Some people can't stand taking pictures, like my mom. She blocks her face with her hand, yells at people, etc. I don't necessarily like getting my picture taken because I don't always look good in pics. I believe some people are just not photogenic, and this doesn't mean that they are ugly, either. But, I also know that every once in a while, when I'm not expecting it or when I take 500 snapshots in a row, I get a really nice pic of myself. And, it's those pics that I hold onto. I would suggest that you don't let your friend's gift go to waste and go ahead and take the pic. The photographer shouldn't stop until you are happy with your photo. Also, even if you have a breakout they don't always show up in photos. My guess is that you will keep making excuses, cuz you don't like taking pics, and never do it. So, just go and have fun with it. Relax and put your best face forward, literally. If you truly can't be satisfied, the pic is yours to do with it what you will.

When I put weight on, I just have a head shot done. They can take the head shot from further away. I posed myself with my hands by my chin, that hides the double chin, lol, and only took it from above the bust up. It turned out good. All you have to do is let your photographer know how you feel, you would be surprised what they can do to make your picture look great. Good luck to you. Hugs