20 Times Kids Ruined Family Photos In the Funniest Way Possible

Getting your kids to sit still during family photos is an art form that most parents never master. Fortunately for us, we get to see their failed attempts at heartwarming memories in this gallery of photo shoots totally and completely ruined by kids who just had to have their own way.

1. The sign says “joy.”

Their faces say “whatever the opposite of ‘joy’ is.” Oh yeah, that would be sadness. They’re sad.

2. That was unexpected!

I guess there is something worse than having your baby cry during a photo shoot. Not only did this kid puke, but look at how happy he/she is at the work they did!

3. Sure, the parents look happy at the news.

But look at the girl holding the sign. She looks totally and completely over it. She knows that three’s the magic number and the family should stop there.

4. Inverted child!

This clearly wasn’t a formal shoot or anything, but maybe you could Photoshop that kid to be facing the right way? Also, get a little closer together, guys. You look like strangers!

5. Three types of kids in this vintage photo.

You’ve got Angry Kid, Crying Kid, and Nose-Picking Kid. I’m not sure which one I would pick if I had to. They all look problematic in their own special way.

6. Karate Kid strikes again!

Nothing screams “family dinner” like a seven-year-old in a karate outfit showing off his moves in a wood-paneled restaurant. Enjoy your meal, folks.

7. A special mother-son moment!

I think that’s a son. It could be a girl. It’s hard to tell with newborns. Maybe Mom should have waited a few weeks before scheduling these photos.

8. A familiar feeling, no doubt.

As a kid, family photos are a) awful, and b) make no sense. Why would anyone subject themselves to this AND pay money for the hassle? This kid clearly objects.

9. Again, three kids with three very different expressions.

I sorta feel bad for these parents. Not only are these kids expressive, but it’s clear they’re not ashamed to share their emotions even if no one asked to see them.

10. Unruly kids in photos transcend cultures.

Even in Japan, a country built on quiet respect, kids play by their own rules. I wonder if the parents are keeping straight faces for decorum or if it’s because they’re going to kill him.

11. There’s one explanation I can think of here.

Maybe these aren’t the kids’ real relatives? I mean, kids are so awful during photo sessions that you could take kidnapped children in for an appointment and they wouldn’t be any worse to deal with.

12. What’s wrong with this picture?

As you can see, none of them feel TOO bad about this. I guess it’s just an understanding family…that will never, ever be able to potty train their kids.

13. The older kid gets it.

You don’t have to reach middle age to realize you don’t need to sweat the small stuff. Sometimes, the easiest solution is to just grin and bear it.

14. Well, what did you expect when you put lipstick on the boy?

Look at him. He’s clearly deranged. And why on Earth would anyone have a knife on hand for a picture? Even if it’s just a casual one inside the house…weird.

15. As weird as all of this is, there’s something front-and-center that’s far weirder.

Why is there a couch in the woods? And not like a folksy, plaid one, but a black leather Miami Vice-style number? That’s the weirdest thing about this photo.

16. Sent to timeout.

I guess if you want to get a picture that really captures what the family dynamic is like, then this is pretty spot-on. I wonder if he did anything to earn that sentence or if it’s just for the sake of the pic.

17. Choking, crying, and taunting.

This photo really shows off a good percentage of what it’s like to be a parent of four rambunctious kids.

18. Caution: Falling child

It’s not often that family photo captures a true disaster as it unfolds, but let’s hope this poor kid didn’t really tumble off a bridge. Because…things don’t look good for her in this pic.

19. Wrestling the children into frame.

It looks like the mom got dealt a better hand with the two obedient kids, doesn’t it?

20. Game over, man.

Sure, it’s always the kids that are lying down, but I’m sure the parents feel like collapsing as well. At least they got some funny pics out of the experience!

Bonus

Dominique Davis is a mom with style.

 

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A repost, but it seems quite fitting considering the super-human strength that Penny unleashed on Wednesday while she was mid-tantrum (if you saw my Stories you’ll know all about it, if not, they’re in my Highlights). And I’ve spent the last two days reading through all of your amazing #tantrumtales. There’s been kids shouting “stranger, stranger!” at their Mam, a lot of tears (from both kid and parent), and some truly cringe-worthy experiences. So, thought we should keep them flowing. What’s your best #tantrumtales?

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The blogger, Instagram coach, and mom of two takes adorable matching photos of her family that she shares online.

The idea all started when she noticed that her and her two daughters, Penny and Amelia, all accidentally wore the same outfit one morning.

 

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#allthatis….five? We’ve got a new member of the family that we’d like you all to meet. Meet Elvis (the whippet); Elvis meet everyone. This little guy came flying into our home on Friday and has been hogging the sofa ever since. He’s adorable, loveable and has (thankfully) already been sleeping beside and licking Bugs (in a friendly way, not a oh-you-taste-good kind of way ??). #allthatisthree

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She posted a photo of the wardrobe mishap online and people liked it so much, she started posting more photos of her and her daughters dressed alike.

She captions the photos with the hashtag #allthatisthree.

 

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We're all feeling pretty happy in our new matching @sondeflor dresses. Of course, a simple smile for Penny wouldn't be funny enough, so this is what we got instead ? 'It spins mammy; it spins!’ which for Penny is how the only way to determine if a dress is worthy to wear, or not. For Amelia and me, it’s all about the comfort and general coolness of wearing a soft linen dress, and alright, we may partake in the occasional spin too. Twinning at its very best for this weeks #allthatisthree

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The three girls pose in matching outfits and hairstyles and stand in a line by height.

Their matching outfits range from cute casual, to full-on costumes.

 

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Inspired by Penny's newfound love for The Beatles and Penny Lane (or Penny Jane in this house). And although Amelia isn't fussed on 60s music, and rolls her eyes every time we play it (for the millionth time), she had no objections to the 60s wardrobe. #allthatisthree

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They use inspiration from what the girls are doing to choose their latest photoshoot. This 60s-inspired outfit sprang from Penny’s love of the Beatles.

Sometimes they use props.

 

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When the pumpkins imitate their owners. Two fresh, young, little ones and one that's slightly older, more weathered and with a few more wrinkles ?.

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Like this cute pumpkin photoshoot, where Dominique says the pumpkins “imitate their owners”

But sometimes things are little more laid-back.

 

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We've been a house of poorly people this week. Penny kicked off the show with a tummy bug, Amelia followed suit by saying that she felt sick and I'm in agony with my mouth. Stay clear people, stay clear ?.

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Like this cozy in-bed scene.

Her girls seem to be up for anything!

 

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Well shiver me timbers, what do we have here? This is what happens when you ask Penny for ideas for this week’s #allthatisthree. Pirates! And it’s a perfect representation of our day because that squishy little face has been more unruly than any pirate could ever be. We’ve had tears, tantrums, whining, arguing, the whole works. If we had a ship, she’d be walking the plank by now ?. When does this mellow? Does it ever? Amelia was always so easy-going and quiet when she was younger, but I’m starting to think that the frightful fours are taking over from the terrible twos! ?

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Even posing with fake pirate beards.

Sometimes Dominique’s partner even gets in on the action.

 

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With Amelia away this week – and with my lack of pre-planning and organisational skills – we were left with a bit of quandary for this weeks #allthatisthree. Do we skip a week? Or do we draft in a stand in? I put it to a vote over on my Insta-Stories and the decision was unanimous. So, here you go, #allthatisthree (the Boy Dom edition).

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So. cute.

If this family isn’t #goals, I don’t know what is.

 

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There's a new craze in the world of kids. Every night these two scientists take over my kitchen, turn it into their lab, raid my kitchen cupboards, and make their very own….slime (usually adding glitter to *really* maximise the mess ??) . Anybody else experiencing this? When I was a kid it was all about Pogs – a game where you'd hit two circular pieces of card with a 'slammer' in the hope of turning them both over (riveting stuff ?). What was the craze when you were a kid? #allthatisthree

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I’ve never even said #goals before. I must have been reserving it for this very moment.

Truly the cutest.

 

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There were three in the bed and the little one said…. 'is it croissant time yet?' #allthatisthree If my bed and my two little bed invaders are there, it's home #WHPhomesweethome

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Hold onto your ovaries, seriously.

But the family doesn’t just do #allthatisthree photos, they do other adorable photoshoots, too.

 

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We're such a croissant loving family. I'm pretty sure that Penny's (and probably my) diet is 96% pastry. So, when @thewhitecompany asked me how I was escaping to the summer this year, I immediately thought of food and al fresco dining. There's nothing better than to use the lazy weekend mornings to get out into the garden and enjoy a breakfast banquet, in the sun (I'm sure the neighbours love to hear us there bright and early, too ?). #EscapeToTheSummer Summer #MyWhiteCo • • • Pyjamas, Aubrey Outdoor Mattress, Mango Wood Serving Platter, Picnic Blanket, Rattan Dining Basket, and Pembridge Stripe Napkins all c/o @thewhitecompany #sp

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Could this picnic scene be any more idyllic?! Having serious croissant-envy over here.

Some of Dominique posts are dreamy, unrealistic images.

 

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A warm summer evening in the UK, an hour spent child-free enjoying a book and some @jacobscreekuk wine, and a bottle that pours itself; sounds too good to be true, right? ? #madeby #ad

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Like this photo of wine that pours itself. (The first thing I’d ask to learn at Hogwarts, tbh).

Others are images that feel a little more real.

 

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I would do a lot for Boy Dom, but hand over the phone charger…erm…I don’t think so. I also won’t share my chocolate, give up my allocated lie-in days or forgive him for leaving his toothbrush by the side of the sink and not in it’s proper place. What about you? Quote via Pinterest.

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Very, very relatable content.

And some are just funny.

 

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#sponsored – I’ve had enough of cleaning up the mess, now it’s time to clean up the mess-ers ?. I’ve written a new blog post about how I – a notoriously messy person – manages to keep her house tidy(ish). I get a lot of help from my new love, the @dyson Cordless Vacuum V10 and by putting my phone away as far away from my hands as possible. Link in bio. #dysonV10 #dysoninvents

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This family is just the cutest family ever in the history of families.

Dominique even has her own website where she writes about beauty, lifestyle, how to use Instagram well, and more.

Here are some more photos of the Davis family, because you know you want to look at them.

 

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It’s all been about the 80s this weekend. First the Goblin King made (a rather large ?) comeback on Friday night ?, and now this. The verdict: we’d all happily go back – crimped big hair, colours, and the music #allthatisthree #whp? And a big Happy Mother’s Day! The motherhood journey and story is different and unique to us all; no one is the same (much like the kids we raise). There’s no right or wrong way to parent, there’s just your way. From how you became one, to how to you do it and what it means to you. The sleepless nights, early mornings, the random I love you’s, meal times that always require serious negotiation and bargaining skills, the doubting yourself (am I doing it right?), the proud moments (Amelia performing in her show and Penny reading the word ‘chicken’ out of the menu this weekend) and the unconditional love. The memories we make, the #allthatisthree’s we create, I love our wonderful family, I wouldn’t change a thing (well, apart from the early mornings, I’d happily say farewell to those ?) . I got to celebrate with lots of food, a lengthy lie in (much needed after Friday night), and got to listen to *my* music all day long (Simply Red, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Elton John – they’ve had the pleasure of hearing them all).

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Here they are in adorable 80s workout outfits.

Here they are as Mary Poppins.

 

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Because I can’t get enough of that squishy little face or get over how much Amelia has changed in just a few short months. What that squishy little face doesn’t know is that she’s going to see the ‘real’ Mary Poppins at Disneyland Paris in May with the family. The plan is to tell her the day before we leave, maybe even the morning of because she has no concept of time right now, so I don’t think any of us could bear the daily “is it Disneyland time yet?” over breakfast, every morning ?. But also, the thought of the excitement and the thrill of being whisked away to a magical place within 24hours sounds like a good plan too. An old work colleague once told me that when she was younger, her parents woke her up crazy early one morning and told her that she was going to London to see Michael Jackson that day. Can you imagine? I adored Michael Jackson when I was a kid (I was obsessed), so although the car journey would’ve been torturous for anyone with me (“are we there yet?” shouted over MJ’s back catalogue), it would’ve been my childhood dream. It’s a story that stayed with me and an reveal that I always wanted to do one day with my kids, if I could keep the secret long enough. I can’t give them MJ, but I can do Disney ☺️. Have you ever surprised your kids with something magical?

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Look at that little squish face!

Here they are in flower crowns.

 

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This weekend has been all about the flowers. Flower crowns, Penny's Floral Faffing Workshop (she sat for a good 30 minutes just cutting up petals and stems), flower baths, even the snowdrops decided to make an appearance in the garden. It's the bouquet that just keeps on giving. Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend. #WHPcolorful #allthatisthree

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Perfection.

Here they have chicken pox.

 

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If you’ve got spots, then we’ve got them too. Showing our love and support for little P who is finally over the awful stages of chickenpox, but is still covered in spots from head to toe (they’re even in her mouth!). But, when it comes to family, you have to share the good and the bad, so we couldn’t just stop at matching clothes ? #WHPwithlove #allthatisthree We’ve all been confined to the house this week, with not a lot going on (one of the effects of having a contagious child ??), so fill me in with all your news – what’s been going on? What’s been your wins of this week? Mine include having a full night sleep again on Friday night, seeing my school friends for food and board games last night, and eating all the nachos while watching Coco at the cinema.

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They even make infectious diseases look cute!

Here they are as swimmers.

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Diving into next week ?. It’s officially the end of the school holidays which signals the end of us all trying to think of yet *another* activity to do to keep the kids amused *happy dances around the house* ?. #allthatisthree #whpmoveit

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Keep in formation, ladies!

They even have the world’s cutest pets.

 

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Ever wondered what your pets get up to when you’re not around ? #WHPwildthing *We’ve had a helping hand from Photoshop here. We can barely get Elvis to sit on cue never mind ride a bike ?

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A bunny and a whippet who are friends?! And can ride a bike? (Ok, this one is photoshopped, that dog cannot actually ride a bike, they may be perfect but not that perfect.)

Dominique also makes fun, whimsical scenes from fabric.

 

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Spring has officially sprung (the calendar and the insect bite on my leg that happened while shooting this image is proof of it). And it’s been so eagerly anticipated that even the sun decided to make an appearance to celebrate. If you managed to catch sight of a rainbow today then you’ve got me to thank – champion rainbow painter over here. Sorry about the rain that came with it, but it’s all part and parcel of a rainbows, okay ?? What a wonderful way to spend #internationaldayofhappiness ?? #scenefromtheceiling

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Totally cute.

And builds cool scenes for her kids.

 

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Me: Where do you want to go on holiday in the summer, P? Penny: SPACE! Me: Erm…okay…no sure we’ll be able to make it there this year, so will a cardboard rocket suffice? #whpawaywego Thankfully, it did. So, alongside being a footballer, a hairdresser and a palaeontologist, Penny also wants to be an astronaut (the @bravery_mag that I talk about on my Stories has definitely helped spark that passion). @elonmusk watch out, you’re looking at a future employee ?.

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Blast off!

But she doesn’t pretend like the whole thing is easy. 

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And the grey hairs. The wrinkles. The early mornings. Unfinished conversations. Cold coffees. Lateness (I was late before my kids came along, but I’m sure the reason that it’s not improving is because of them ?). Crowded bathroom trips and the crowded bed. The weekend’s that are filled with soft play visits and parties. The extra mileage on the car from being a personal taxi service. My messy house. The never-ending flow of washing. The constant negotiating. It’s all because of the kids. And yet, I wouldn’t have it any other way ?. Thank you all so much for your comments, advice and opinions on my last post. Although I didn’t manage to reply to them all, I did read every single one and they’ve definitely made me think about how we handle the topic of saying sorry with the kids. Thank you ❤️

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Even if sometimes she makes it look that way!

Would your family take cute photos like this?

 

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I realised last week that we'd missed the one year mark of our #allthatisthree series (I thought it had started in July when actually it was in June). So, here's our one year anniversary post (a whole 6 weeks late). Happy birthday #allthatisthree! ?? I wonder; can we go for another year? What will the next year of images look like? And how long until my bed is free of glitter stars? ?

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