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Life Events That Require A Photographer

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There are a lot of events in life that can be fun or exciting time. During these times you may want to consider inviting a photographer to capture the moment for you. Some events you may not even think of, which is why I made a list of life events that require a photographer. 

Engagements- Getting engaged is an exciting time in one’s life. It’s also one that should be professionally documented with photos. Whether you want to hire a photographer to take pictures of your spouse as you surprise them and propose or you’ve already proposed and just want to stage some photos for invitations and memories, a photographer can help you get the perfect pictures to remember this special occasion. 

Weddings- This is another big event in your life that you’re gonna want to document and look back at over the years. A professional photographer can capture both planned and candid moments of your day. They can make sure they get pictures of not just you and your spouse but your family members and the decorations as well!

Maternity- Having a baby, especially your first one can be an exciting and new experience for both you and your partner. This is another occasion that should be documented not just for you and your spouse but for your future child as well to look back on. A photographer can help you come up with themes and locations for this type of shoot. This will also be a good time to help the pregnant person feel special and pampered. 

Baby Showers- This event is another one that you’re going to want to capture once again not just for you and your partner but for your future child as well. This is a great time to capture family members as well who you maybe don’t get to see as often as you would like. 

Newborn Babies- New additions to families are another great time to get pictures taken. Newborn photos will be the first professional images you get of your bundle of joy and can share with the whole family. These pictures are especially important if you want to start a photo album for your child or family or use some of the images in their baby books. 

Significant Birthdays- These photoshoots are super fun for everyone to look back on over the years to see how you or your child have grown over the years. It’s also a great way to celebrate another year of life. Some birthdays people like to highlight include one year, ten years, sixteen years, eighteen years, twenty-one years, twenty-five years, thirty years, forty years, and fifty years. 

Senior Portraits/Graduation- These are important pictures to highlight yourself or your child when you graduate from high school or college. These pictures are a great way to celebrate graduating and starting the next chapter in your life. These pictures can also be useful for graduation invitations.

Prom- When your child goes to prom they are going to want some photos to remember the day and to show off to their friends and family members. These pictures can be great memories for them to look back on especially since some of their friends who they may take pictures with that day may be moving away for college soon. 

New Holiday Portraits- During the winter holidays, it’s a great time to take some family photos. These can be used for holiday greeting cards or just as a way to update your current family portrait. 

New Family Portraits- Family portraits are important so that you can have photos in your home and photos of everyone together at one time. It only gets harder to get family photos with everyone together s everyone gets older with busier schedules. If you welcome a new addition to the family or it’s been a while since your last family photo that means it’s time for a new family portrait. 

New Business Ventures- If you’re entering the workforce, starting a business, or haven’t updated your headshot in a while that means it’s time to get some new headshots. Headshots are essential when reaching certain work milestones. They can help give your client or job a good first impression of your personality. 

I hope this list was helpful to you and I’ll see you all next week!

6 Birthday Photoshoot Themes for Ladies

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It’s almost your birthday and you want to do a birthday shoot to commemorate the special occasion but what should the theme be? I get asked a lot about ideas for birthday photoshoots that aren’t basic which is why I put together this list of 6 birthday photoshoot themes for ladies. Onto the first theme!

The Queen/Princess- This is a fun and cute theme that I see a lot of ladies going for today. With this theme you would want to dress in some of your fanciest attire, we’re talking a nice dress, some heels (or sneakers if you’re like me and can’t walk in heels so you wear sneakers with dresses lol), maybe some fancy gloves, and a crown or tiara. If it is shot indoors you’ll want your photographer to have a throne for you to sit in and maybe a balloon arc if you’re very fancy. If you’re outdoors you may want to take these pictures somewhere in a garden or if you live in Cincinnati the Loveland castle. The point of this theme would be to showcase you as the queen or princess that you are.

Number Balloons- Our second theme has also become very popular in recent years but I’ve put a little twist on it so that it isn’t basic. You’ll need to get number balloons to match the age that you’ll be turning. you’ll want to dress up in your favorite outfit, it can be dressy or more casual, the choice is yours. Some people like to have extra balloons in the background too so that the scene looks more festive. For this theme, you can have the balloons in the back while popping a bottle of champagne if you’re of age. Another option is to have confetti falling while you pose with the number balloons. If you’re looking for something to showcase your personality you can use a hobby you do to add personality to your pictures. For example, if you play volleyball you might want a picture of you spiking the ball with the balloons in the background, or if you roller-skate you might want a picture of you rolling around with the balloons in your hand. There are a lot of different possibilities. 

Champagne and Cake- Once again this idea is for those who are of age. In this theme, you will be mimicking a cake smash photoshoot like toddlers do but with a fun twist…you get to have a bottle or glass of wine or champagne with you to enjoy. This type of session is usually done in a photography studio so you have a backdrop behind you and maybe some balloons or other decorations. You might want to go with a color theme to match the color of the cake. Some ladies like to dress up for this shoot while others dress more childlike in a tutu to mimic their younger years.

Movie / Television Theme- This is a fun theme, especially for a movie or TV buff. If you have a favorite television show, movie, or character from a movie or television show then this might be the perfect theme for you. For example, maybe you like the show Grownish and int to dress like the min character Zoey or maybe you love Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. Both of these are characters you could dress up as for your photoshoot. If you’re into Anime this would be a perfect time to cosplay as your favorite character. 

The Goddess- For this shoot, you would dress up in one of your most glamorous outfits and have a prop headpiece to go along with it. It would be a good shoot for both outdoors and indoors. The point is to have you dressed up like a goddess and looking like a million bucks. For this shoot, you may want to be outside in a park or garden-like mother nature or you might want to be in a studio with some cloud props. Just look to old greek mythology pictures for inspiration!

Decades- This last theme is for those who love dressing up in different styles from different decades. For this theme, you would dress up in clothing from the year you were born. You would also have a set design that would look like it was from that time period as well. For example, if you’re born in the 80s, you’ll probably wear some bright and colorful clothing like neon leggings, or a blouse with padded shoulders, big hair, and maybe even some props like a boom box. You also might want some balloons to show the year you were born in the background. 

I hope this list of 6 birthday photoshoot themes for ladies, has given you an idea for your next birthday photoshoot. If you’d like to book one with me be sure to go to the contact page and reach out! See you all next week.