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Clicking a family picture can feel like a full-on mission: getting everyone to dress up, stand still, smile on cue, and somehow look normal at the same time. But honestly, it’s all worth it when the photo turns out perfect… or perfectly hilarious. 

Today, we dived into the Instagram page Awkward Portrait Studio, a goldmine of delightfully chaotic family photos. We’ve gathered some of their funniest gems for you to enjoy. Keep scrolling, who knows, you might even get some inspiration for your next family portrait.

#1

Couple posing with their dog in a studio portrait with colorful laser light background and awkward studio vibes.

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Sarah Suelzle
Community Member
10 months ago

What's awkward about this? LOL I think its cute 🩷

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    #2

    Couple kissing their dog in an awkward studio pic with a blue background, showcasing quirky and funny pet portraits.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    The dog is loving every minute of this.

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    #3

    Small dog wearing a pink bow tie posing awkwardly on a pedestal in a studio with a blue background.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Now this one I like!

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    #4

    Family in matching pajamas posing awkwardly in front of a decorated Christmas tree, a shirtless man standing behind them.

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    Paul C.
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Girl on the right is saying "He's still behind me, isn't he?"

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    #5

    Four adults posing in an awkward studio pic, with one person horizontally held by three others laughing and smiling.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    "Four adults posing in an awkward studio pic, with one person horizontally held by three others laughing and smiling". Aren't their joyous expressions uplifting? Such happiness radiating from them all.

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    #6

    Two women wearing Jurassic Park shirts pose awkwardly in a studio with a floating clown head against a blue backdrop.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Is the clown part of the family too?

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    #7

    Woman with surprised expression holding two distressed children in a poorly staged awkward studio photo session.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    I think the cameraman tried "flash" photography to get this reaction.

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    #8

    Man in colorful sweater holding large gray cat in front of a retro laser light backdrop in an awkward studio pic.

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    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    This guy is wearing the exact same sweater as the guy in the family pic(guy holding a phone to his ear) just above this, currently #6.

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    #9

    Group of five posing in an awkward studio pic with retro props, colorful outfits, and playful expressions, showcasing awkward studio vibes.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Couldn't even afford a real cat.

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    #10

    Couple posing in an awkward studio pic with an unusual moose background, creating a humorous and cringe-worthy moment.

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    Lazy Panda 2
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Okay....

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    #11

    Two women holding red roses and standing awkwardly in front of a bookcase, capturing awkward studio pics vibe.

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    Detroit Citizen
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    " Come play with us Danny" twins all grown up lol

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    #12

    Woman with curly red wig and glasses posing for an awkward studio pic with a faded child portrait background.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
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    10 months ago (edited)

    So many questions. It looks like the child has passed away? Is it the same person young and old? Look at the hairline of the older person. Is that hair a wig?

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    #13

    Couple wearing matching duck print shirts posing awkwardly in a studio with a pink heart background and holding a doll.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    That shirt is awful.......where can I get one?

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    #14

    Couple posing with a large dog portrait in the background, creating a humorous and awkward studio photo setup.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    They waited so long for a child. I'm happy for them.

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    #15

    Woman with glasses posing in an awkward studio photo with a person in colorful socks and bent legs behind her.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Hehe

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    #16

    A shirtless man and a smiling woman hugging behind him in an awkward studio pics setting with a blue backdrop.

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    Onan Hag All
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    He's pregnant?

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    #17

    Couple wearing matching holiday onesies posing awkwardly in studio with large cockatiel bird backdrop for awkward studio pics.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    The cockatiel is the best part.

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    #18

    Man holding a ring and woman holding flowers in an awkward studio photo with a blue background and black outfits.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    She's looking the wrong way.

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    #19

    Couple posing awkwardly in a studio photo with matching white shirts and jeans against a blue backdrop.

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    wayne whitson
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    That Man's GOT SASS!!

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    #20

    Family posing in colorful retro outfits and heart-shaped sunglasses in an awkward studio photo with laser light background.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Yes, kiddies, this is *almost* what the eighties looked like. What they are missing is hair. A lot of hair, chemically suspended in improbable ways.

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    #21

    Group photo of seven people and a dog in matching pink shirts and gray cardigans, an awkward studio pic with laser lights.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    The best thing is the dog's cardie.

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    #22

    Three friends wearing denim outfits posing in an awkward studio picture with a bookshelf background and playful expressions.

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    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Which photography studio had this SAME bookcase? It's in about six photos.

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    #23

    Man and woman holding hands and jumping in a studio, captured in one of the awkward studio pics with a blue background.

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    They are laying on the floor.

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    #24

    Five people dressed in casual clothes posing awkwardly in a studio setting for awkward studio pics.

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Someone didn't get the memo. (and bp, I'm not posting too quickly, you're listening too slowly)

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    #25

    Group of ten people in casual white shirts and jeans posing in an awkward studio picture with smiles against a blue backdrop

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    Looks like a Bennetton ad.

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    #26

    Couple posing back-to-back in awkward studio pics with retro laser background, both wearing white tops and jeans.

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    Jacob Bush
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Who wore it better

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    #27

    Man sitting with neutral expression and woman laughing in awkward studio pics with colorful neon light background.

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    nomnomborkbork
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Her excess enthusiasm almost makes up for his total lack thereof.

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    #28

    Man and woman in an awkward studio photo, each holding vintage telephones with humorous expressions.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
    Premium
    10 months ago

    Hello! Is it me you're looking for?

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    #29

    Two people posing awkwardly in front of a bookcase backdrop, capturing one of the awkward studio pics moments

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    UnclePanda
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    They look like fun.

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    #30

    Three kids in awkward studio pics wearing festive sweaters sitting in front of a Christmas tree, one holding a love sign.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    Mom just told them she's expecting another child.

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    #31

    Three people in matching plaid shirts and jeans posing awkwardly in a home studio setting with wood paneling.

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    I've seen this family with those shirts recently, yesterday? Same girl with same wet jeans. How many times did they make her get her picture taken before they let her change?

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    #32

    Two people dressed in black with Gothic makeup posing in an awkward studio pic against a blue backdrop.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    I hung around with a group of people like that in the '90s when I was a newly fledged adult (and failing at it) and they were some of the sweetest people I've ever met.

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    #33

    Two women holding hands with a large floating bearded man's portrait in the background in an awkward studio setting

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    wayne whitson
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    "Sister Wives"??

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    #34

    Couple in awkward studio photo with festive sweaters, vintage rocking chairs, and a dog in a holiday-themed setting.

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Should have put her in the rocking chair.

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    #35

    Family posing in an awkward studio photo with Christmas decorations and a cozy holiday backdrop.

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    This one is nice

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    #36

    Two women posing with plungers on a pink heart background in an awkward studio pic showing playful cringe moments.

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    UnclePanda
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    They finally took the plunge!

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    #37

    Young woman in colorful sweater and sneakers posing awkwardly on a rocking horse in a studio photo.

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    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    This is the third photo in this thread, where someone is wearing this sweater.

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    #38

    Woman in a denim vest and black outfit posing in an awkward studio pic with colorful laser light background on wood floor

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    Vincent Brennan,III
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    My back still hurts...

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    #39

    Family posing for an awkward studio photo with a vintage phone prop, creating a cringeworthy but memorable moment.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    The kid's trying to call his dead Grandma, having just seen that episode of The Twilight Zone.

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    #40

    Four people in awkward studio pics posing with heads stacked closely against a blue backdrop, wearing casual light-colored clothing.

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    Terrence Scott
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Someone didn't explain the all in cheer hands not heads

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    #41

    Woman and child in denim jackets wearing sunglasses posing with a clown puppet in an awkward studio pic.

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    John Leavitt
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Puppet from #3

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    #42

    Five people dressed as wrapped presents with bows and Santa hats in an awkward studio photo during Christmas time.

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    royal crablets
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Se7en 2

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    #43

    Family wearing denim outfits posing awkwardly in a studio with a white cat for an awkward studio pics photo session.

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    megabeth
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Little denim heavy..cute otherwise!

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    #44

    Three young women posing awkwardly in front of a pink heart-patterned backdrop in an awkward studio photo setting.

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    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Looks like an album cover of a group climbing the charts.

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    #45

    Family holding plungers and a cat in studio with colorful light beams, an awkward studio pic that might make you cringe.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    What's with all the plungers?

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    #46

    Person wearing a space helmet and denim jacket, holding a vintage phone in an awkward studio photo with neon lasers.

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    Kid Murray
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Calling occupants of interplanetary craft.

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    #47

    Man with curly white hair holding a mirror reflecting his face in an awkward studio photo setting with colorful backdrop.

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    Antoinette the Red
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    "Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley"

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    #48

    Group of four young adults posing in awkward studio pics with casual outfits against a blue backdrop, showing awkward studio vibes.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    I'll bet they sing acapella.

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    #49

    Family posing awkwardly in studio with sunglasses and vintage 80s clothing, showcasing awkward studio pics style.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    Effortlessly cool.

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    #50

    Four women in denim outfits and colorful feather boas posing awkwardly in a studio with a pink heart background, awkward studio pics.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    They look like lifelong pals who have posed together in similarly whimsical outfits for years. Good for them!

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    #51

    Family awkward studio photo with two children on parents' shoulders in front of a vintage bookshelf backdrop.

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    American Gothic, part 2.

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    #52

    Woman posing with dog wearing red shoes in awkward studio pics with a blue background and neutral expressions.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    You don't usually see people LITERALLY putting their pet on a pedestal.

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    #53

    Family posing for awkward studio pics with retro laser background, capturing cringe-worthy and funny moments.

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    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    Fourth picture

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    #54

    Young couple posing in a studio with an autumn forest backdrop, capturing awkward studio pics with casual outfits.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    That look on her face tells me she lured him into the woods for some reason he didn't expect.

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    #55

    Man in colorful sweater holding happy dog in an awkward studio photo with retro laser background and smiling expressions

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    Bi.Felicia
    Community Member
    Premium
    10 months ago

    Fifth

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    #56

    Young couple posing awkwardly in a studio with an autumn forest backdrop, wearing casual white shirts and jeans.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Top half, kinda sweet. Bottom half, 🫣

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    #57

    Family posing awkwardly in a studio hot tub with festive lights, capturing a cringe-worthy studio pic moment.

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    Antoinette the Red
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    (Family) Hot Tub Time Machine

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    #58

    Two women wearing Santa hats and a dog posing awkwardly in a holiday-themed studio photo with Christmas decorations.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    The Blue Peter Christmas card for when the 💩 really hits the 🪭.

    #59

    Three women stacked vertically in an awkward studio pose with a bookshelf backdrop, showcasing awkward studio pics humor.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    10 months ago

    They would have been perfect for the see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil pose. Lost opportunity.

    #60

    Mother and daughter wearing matching Toronto Blue Jays sweatshirts in an awkward studio picture.

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    Peripheral Visionary
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    Fascists

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    #61

    Two men in matching denim outfits posing awkwardly in front of a bookshelf in awkward studio pics with humorous expressions.

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    Sheri Lytle
    Community Member
    10 months ago

    i guess looking like you peed your pants in a picture was a thing....????

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