Ah, a portrait of moi in full glory! Surrounding me are horses that I remember all too well from my childhood trips to the photo studio. All us kids were made to stand in a row, staring blankly at the camera, waiting for that darn birdie to fly out of the photographer’s box. I still shudder at the thought of those days, my dear mother always fussing over my appearance and dragging me there to capture my awkward stages for all eternity.

But fear not, dear viewers! This portrait is not your typical stuffy, overly posed masterpiece. Oh no, it’s a delightful and satirical piece that captures the absurdity of childhood photo shoots. The horses flying around me are a nod to the bizarre and random props that were often included in those photos. Who knows, perhaps in another life, I could have been a jockey instead of a portrait subject!

So, let this portrait be a reminder that sometimes, the most memorable and entertaining images come from the most unexpected sources. And to all the parents out there – let’s spare our kids the agony of those forced photo shoots and let them be their wonderfully messy, imperfect selves. After all, those are the moments that make life truly beautiful!