A few weeks ago, we asked you to submit a photo showing what family means to you. Dozens of amazing submissions later, we have a winner! Congratulations to Bethany who won the family photo contest and a $1,000 shopping spree at Focus Camera. She shot the winning photo with a Nikon d610 and we’re excited to see what she creates with her upgraded gear.
If you’re interested in entering Focus’s Camera’s next contest, keep an eye on our blog and Instagram for details and updates.
To celebrate Bethany’s win we compiled the top ten weirdest/most awkward family photos we could find. Click through if you dare.
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#10 Joylessness To The World |
When kids are sad, everyone is sad. Shoutout to family and baby photographers tasked with turning these frowns upside down. You are far braver than we are. 
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#9 Oh…Christmas Tree? | We have so many questions. Who’s idea was this? Is this a family tradition? Are there more pictures of whatever is happening here? Can we see them? But most importantly, what is the star standing on?

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#8 Babyzilla | Another heartwarming moment ruined by a cranky child. Get ready, kiddo. This picture will be shown to everyone you date for the rest of your life.

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#7 Brotherly Love | We’ve all been the strangler and the one being strangled. Isn’t family the best?
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#6 Adorable Copyright Infringement | A+ for effort. Bonus points because that is the happiest child we’ve ever seen.
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#5 Spotted | That awkward moment when you have National Geographic’s creative director choose the props for your family photo.
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#4 He Sees You When You’re Sleeping | No matter how we look at it, Santa’s eyes are always following us. Why do we need to be quiet, sir? You’re freaking us out.
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#3 Monkeying Around | The most remarkable thing about this photo is not the presence of six small simians. The most incredible factor is that they’re all dressed. There’s no way this was easy—one of them is wearing a lace trimmed dress. We would like to see some behind the scenes photos, please. 
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#2 Birds Of A Feather | It can be difficult to find a partner who shares your hobbies. This is especially true when you’re passionate about weapons, exotic birds and tinted eyewear. These two really found each other. 
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#1 Beach Babes | The movement in this picture gives it a similar dramatic vibe to Baroque paintings of the 17th century. But instead of portraying lords and ladies at court, it’s a couple failing miserably to take a casual beach photo. Action photography at its finest.