HO HO HO is out

So times they are a changin! We visited Santa again today at the mall. First of all what ever happened to great Santa visits where they really talk to your child and then maybe get a picture with him. Nowadays it is all about the perfect picture. They hold your child off from sitting in Santa's lap until the people before you finish their purchase, no wonder there is a long line to see Santa. It was our turn and of course it took the lady in front of us with two kids forever to get the kids both looking. It was so annoying with everyone yelling at the kids making funny noises and faces, and this is coming from a children's photographer. I am sure Santa must be driven up the wall by these crazy parents. So while she was selecting her pictures I asked Santa if Kyndal could come over. He said they like to wait so that the kids don't get upset before the picture is taken. I said we are just there for a visit and he said okay. Kyndal sat and he asked her if she wanted a doll, she said she wanted a little red car. She gave him a hug and I asked if he could give us a Ho Ho Ho. He gave us a little one kind of under his breath and said that Ho Ho Ho is out now because it has become an ethnic term. Huh? Okay so I know we were in Antioch, but come-on... HO HO HO IS OUT????

So one more complaint. $12 for a 5x7 with Santa. That is what I charge for a 5x7 and I am a custom photographer that spends anywhere from 1.5 - 2 hours with each child.