The Art of the Photobomb

Have you ever wondered just how many people have photos of you? It is an interesting concept if you think about it. Think of all the family trips you have been on, think of the places your have visited, think of all the concerts and shows you have been to, think of the fairs, carnivals, so on and so forth, and then times that by the amount of camera usage at that event. There could be someone in China right now looking at their photos from Disneyland or New York, and you could be in it just because you were walking by as they clicked for a photograph. How crazy, right?

But then you could also be in any and every photo because you spend your days trying to be. Which brings us to the topic of today's post, The Art of the Photobomb. It really and truly is an art. And something that I have come to know and love over my years. With the holidays coming up there will be a lot of opportunities to jump in photos all over. Today I am teaching you the steps to being an expert photo-bomber.

1. Always be central. 

You need to be in the middle of whatever is going on. Make sure you are never on one end of the group. Because if you limit yourself to one side, you miss the opportunity to be in multiple photos in a row. 

2. Stand behind people. 

You might miss the conversation... but who cares!? You get to be in all their photos. And that is going to bring many more memories and a much better digital footprint. Years down the road what are you going to remember? Making conversation with a bunch of people you will probably not talk to again (unless you will... then that could be awkward) or having a million photos with you in them!?

3. Look for small windows of opportunity. 

Literally... small windows. Your whole body doesn't have to be in a photo for it to be a successful photobomb. One limb, one eye, or whatever else you can squeeze in. There are always keyholes to work through.

4. Never look guilty. 

Did you get caught trying to photobomb? Just smile and walk away. Or just duck down. More on the ducking down later. You just have to blend and pretend you are supposed to be there. It is as simple as that. If you make a guilty face the photographer will second guess that you are supposed to be there!

5. Work on your creepy face. 

Okay... doesn't have to be creepy... thumbs up or some weird face will also work. But I prefer creepy.

6. Open your ears. 

Most photographers count, "Okay... Ready? 1...2...3!" THREE IS YOUR LUCKY NUMBER! 

The countdown always means you are close enough to jump in.

7. Be prepared to jump.

 Literally. At the last second. Because sometimes you get caught on the first attempt. And then you have to squat down and jump at the last second. But also. Jumping connects to number 6, because you will probably have to jump there too.

8. Be prepared to stop. 

You might not be planning to photobomb... but then you are walking by and someone pulls out a camera. Stop. STOP! Always be prepared to stop for those moments. 

9. Blend in. 

Oh, hello family taking photo in front of the building. Hello, Sorority/Fraternity posing at event. 

Hello cheer squad jumping on the beach. Mimic them. Blend in. Be in the photo. Then walk away. 

10. Be mobile. 

This is the most important step. Be prepared to move around. Stand up, sit down, jump, squat, stand up, slide to the left, slide to the right, criss cross, criss cross, cha-cha real smooth. Okay. Maybe not all of that. But be prepared for anything and everything. If you can't move, you can't be in photos.

With all that being said. I wanted you all to see a little of my work.
So here is my photo bomb portfolio, based only on the photos I could find.. 

This.

Just this.

Lucky for you the day I couldn't think of anything to blog came after the day I 

stumbled across this gem from freshman year in Hinckley Hall. 

Have a WILD Wednesday!

Get it?

Welcome My Dear Sam || Giveaway

So earlier this week I mentioned my friend Sam. And that she just started a blog. And so now I want to tell you that you should REALLY think about going to read it. Because she will make you laugh. Because she is hilarious. Her post has been up for about a week and she posts her life lessons of living all sorts of virgin things. So far there are six life lessons...

• Lesson #1: be careful what you google for...
• Lesson #2: try not to know more about TV than you do about math
• Lesson #3: Speak like a lady
• Lesson #4: Never allow your children to watch Disney movies (if you want them to have healthy relationships...)
• Lesson #5: Be better at texting!
• Lesson #6: Bring a little more hopelessness and and dependency into your life!

I feel like those are pretty valuable lessons she has learned. And at such a young age. Well... let me tell you something else. Sam has always been funny. Aging back to our times playing rec basketball in 4th grade - because that is where our friendship began. It led to many adventures... including getting a BMW stuck in a muddy back road. And just like a good cheese she has gotten better with age. So the other day I won a "name that movie" contest on her blog - but rather than take the prize I made her a deal to host a giveaway on my blog! That way you can get to know her, we can help give her baby blog some traffic, and you can win a customized Sam gift! Now here is my girl Sam to tell you alll about it. Take it away sister friend!

[Enter Sam]

I have been cutting up magazines and glueing pictures and words together for years, it was something to do while I watched the multitudes of television and movies I spend hours upon hours on and make me feel like I was being productive. They decorate my walls, my notebooks (like the two we're giving away!) my folders, binders, boxes, everything I own. I know my friends love me when they give me stacks of their used magazines. I"m so excited to be able to share this hobby with you guys, enjoy these notebooks, they were glued with my blood, sweat and tears; ok not literally that wouldn't work… and it would be gross…

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So help me out by helping Sam out. Enter the giveaway. Stop by Sam's blog.
And have a smashing day.

SailBoat Dress Sale

"Stupid is as stupid does."

Let's be honest. I have done a lot of stupid things in my life. Some that I will gladly admit. And some... not so much. But I wouldn't have much to say if I wasn't willing to share the stupid things that I have done. But basically... the stupid things I am going to share are things that I am actually really okay with. Because everyone else might look at me and think, "What a dummy!" But I look at me and think, "What a great memory!" So, here you go. My top ten stupid moments that were only stupid to anyone on the outside.

10. Going to a formal dance dressed like this. All items were found at a thrift store, a costume box, or used for a Halloween party. We felt cool. But the "what the heck!?" looks were never ending.

9. Spending months... no, no.... years perfecting my dinosaur. There is a video of my raptor impression somewhere. I will find it for you if you so desire.

8. Posing like this. 

 7. Putting chocolate over our teeth to make it look like we were missing them... and then taking photos.... and then putting them on Facebook.

6. Dressing like pirates for the Pirates of the Caribbean movie premiere.... three months after the movie had actually come out.

5. Drawing on myself with markers like a child. Then convincing my roommate to do the same thing because it was funny. And obviously, biggest mistake, not learning how to draw a proper mermaid.

4. Going to Walmart dressed like this. 

3. Letting Sarah's baby sister put this up in the backyard at a party we threw when her parents were out of town. Sarah's sister was only 11...

2. Putting my head in this. In public.

1. Dressing up as the entire HP clan - Luna, Trelawny, Rita, and a snitch to name a few - for the HP 7 midnight premiere. And the proceeding to walk to the front of the theater to do the wave, start cheers such as, "When I say Harry, you say Potter! HARRY! POTTER! HARRY! POTTER!", and holding the snitch friend by the wings and yelling to the audience before the movie, "150 POINTS TO THE PERSON THAT CATCHES THIS GOLDEN SNITCH!" Then watching her as she ran through the aisles.

 So there you have it. The most stupid things that I have done that I am actually happy that I was stupid enough to do them. My memories are fond, my friends are funny, and now all of your probably think I am nuts. But I am embracing it, because I can't change who I was. I can only apply it to who I will be. What crazy things have you done? What are some moments when people gave you the "What the devil?!" look?

Love,

Deidre

M is for Monday and Meme

It is another meme Monday. Mostly because I am running too late everywhere to even think of something to actually write. Let me gather my thoughts for tomorrow's actual post while you get your giggle on. Today's Monday giggles is brought to you by a little T&T. Toddles and Tiaras for those of you that didn't catch that.

 

And of course a little Honey Boo Boo for the road.

I can't be the only one that finds these kids hilarious and these parents ridiculous? What do you think about T&T? What gives you the giggles? How has your Monday been? Hopefully a little better than mine. But either way... Have a MAGNIFICENT Monday.

Love,
Deidre