portraits
Jun 23 2009, Asylum Staff

Filed under: Humour, Weird The family photo-shoot ritual has long been a source of pride for parents and dread for their children. After all, who wants to go to Sears and have that creepy-looking photographer dangle toys in your face? Dressing up in a coo

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Designer Christian Siriano poses for a portrait in Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Siriano recently designed a line of maternity clothing for Moody Mamas called Fierce Mamas.