This year for Valentine's day why not try out some crafts with the whole family? I've got my top 3 crafts and one activity to do with the whole family for Valentine's Day. Pick one or try them all out.
Oh yea I also promised an activity. This is a great activity to do pretty much any time of year here in the Boise area. The Old Idaho Penitentiary is hosting a special V-day event, romancing the pen. They even have later than normal hours and 2-for-1 pricing!
I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day no matter what you do. Share some pictures in the comments of your activities from the day. I look forward to hearing from you.
I want you to have images on your living room walls that your proud to show off to the neighbors the next time they come over for dinner. How am I going to do that? By offering this special photo session created around you.
In honor of Valentine's Day this session has a love theme that will bring out the fun in your whole family. There will be heart shaped cookies with hot cocoa and mulled wine for Mom and Dad. If you've ever wanted to try out professional photography this is just one of the many fun ways to get great pictures of Mom and Dad, Allison and Jack. Sign up now because this session is for one day only, February 20th, 2016.
Details of the plan. On the 20th of February you'll arrive for you session, the location will be revealed once you've booked. The next 45 minutes are for us to be creative with the love theme, feel free to bring any props you feel fit. Don't feel that you're a creative person? Don't worry about it I've got your back. Together we will create images that you can show off to the neighbors at your next dinner party. With this session you'll receive a $26 print credit, that you can use to print any of your favorite pictures. You'll also be going home with three mini flip books, that we will create from some of your favorite images. You get all of this for only $106.
Don't delay though, there are only 8 spots available and your last chance to sign up is on the 18th of February.
I can't wait to see what we can create together. Do you have additional questions? Feel free to call and ask 850-4815 or send me an email.
Because today is my birthday and everyone's birthday should be a national holiday. Ok so we might not be able to get the government to fold to this request but we can make it a holiday within our families.
Since today is my birthday I got to thinking about the past celebrations I've had. I've had a surprise party at Chuck-e-Cheese, another time I spent the weekend at the family cabin. My second favorite so far was the time I played video games and drank all day (I wasn't looking forward to that birthday to start with), I've spent many a birthday bar hopping and I've thrown some pretty epic house parties. How old am I you may ask, but like any classy lady I'll let you keep guessing.
A birthday in my life is a holiday, no matter your age. I try to make that day or week or even month very special. Its the one and only day that's just about you! Embrace the day or even a month long celebration, don't think of it as a number but more of a new year party.
Since I love celebrating birthdays so much I thought I would share the fun with all of you. Here is the deal, sign up for the Birthday Club! you'll be glad you did.
Here's what it means to be a member of the club:
Every year during your birthday month, as a way to celebrate, you'll receive an email which gives you a special complimentary mini session with a $46 photo credit for that month. The mini sessions last between 30 and 40 minutes with 10 images guaranteed.
Want to have your entire family involved? Its only up to $156 to add 4 more people, and each person after 4 is only $16 more. So you can invite Grandma and Grandpa to join in on all the fun too.
Let me help you celebrate your special day, and join the Birthday Club! today.
Tis the season for getting together at family gatherings, office parties or hanging with friends. I think the best part of those parties is being able to look at the pictures the next day and years later.
How do you capture all those wonderful memories? Run around the event with a camera or your phone snapping photos. Well that's one way to get the pictures but I've got a few tips to try to make your event more enjoyable and keep you from running around like I use to.
The approach to take depends on the size of group.
If its a small group, like a family gathering, its a lot easier to spend more time taking pictures because everyone is probably staying in a close space. So keep the camera or phone out the whole night and just keep snapping.
For large crowds, say a work party, I take some time to socialize which also gives guests a chance to settle in and maybe have a couple of drinks. Once you've done that spend a couple of hours taking photos. Of course if you're not in the mood to try to capture everyone at the party there's always the option of hiring a photographer (like me).
Here are a few more tips for pictures at events:
Keep an eye on the amount of light on the people
As always watch light poles (or similar type of things) coming out of peoples heads
If you miss a shot ask the people to do it again and be ready the second time
Use the zoom for large crowds to get in close without being in their space
If you just don't want to worry about it there is always the option of hiring a photographer to take care of your photography needs
The important part of taking pictures for your event is to also have fun yourself.
Do you have tips for how you get the best pictures at your events? Share them with us!
Here's the thing, you've been planning a photography session for a month. You know you've thought of everything and you probably have but the truth is we can't control everything.
Its the day of your photography session and your child is cranky or just not acting like themselves. You don't want to cancel because the stars may not align like this again.
So you go to the session with high hopes. In my experience there are two ways it can work out. The child snaps out of it and has a wonderful time. Or its a bad day no matter what we try.
I'm hoping your situation is the first because that's easier and less stressful for everyone.
But if you've hit the second situation there are a few ways to try to make the best of it:
Bring a favorite toy
Have the Ipod set to their dancing song
Get someone to dance, sometimes a person will make them the happiest
If the photographer is available in the afternoon, take the kid for a nap or lunch and start over in the afternoon
If you have a session booked with me and we can't get enough good shots I am always willing to reschedule. I know that doesn't always work, so if not I'll try my hardest to get the best shots. Even when we sit down to look at the photos, if you're not happy I'll re-shoot at no cost to you.
Do you have any tips on how to help a grumpy child? I'm always interested in your ideas and thoughts.
