Why does my camera hate me

I swear, every time I try to take a simple family photo, someone’s blinking or making a funny face. I even brought a tripod to a family dinner, and my uncle still managed to photobomb by walking in front at the last second. Is there a secret recipe for capturing a good shot, or do I just have bad luck?

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