I'll start with personal experience. When my daughter was 13 years old, it suddenly became clear that she wanted to have an exclusively girls’ party. Why? The fact is that all her boy friends at this age were still children, and her girls the same age already felt much more mature.
I spent a long time looking through programs that could combine the interests of teenagers, but I never came up with anything. My daughter insisted on an unusual holiday surrounded by girls, and I agreed with her. So we had a master class on braiding. Then, naturally, everyone wanted to photograph the wicker masterpieces from all angles for social networks in order to get a bunch of likes.
There was a lot of delight, but I still regret that everything happened spontaneously. I could make this party more spectacular - thinking, as you know, comes later.
But! Every cloud has a silver lining, and our team thought through the details of the holiday with a photo shoot, I will try to describe everything in detail.
Preparing for photography
Today, photography is a good gift for a girl’s birthday. However, some moments do not depend on the skill of the photographer and his technique. Advance preparation is required. It includes:
- choosing a suitable idea;
- preparing clothing appropriate to the shooting theme;
- applying makeup.
Photos must be processed after shooting. However, to achieve maximum results, you need to carefully prepare. High-quality makeup and tastefully chosen clothes that fit your figure will make your photos more impressive. A friend's birthday is a good reason to have a photo shoot!
Ideas for a birthday photo shoot
Today photography has become accessible to everyone without exception. That is why you need to approach the choice of ideas for photography wisely and use all your imagination. For example, a photo of a girl with friends can be taken in a studio with unusual interiors. Good ideas for filming:
- themed costumes;
- home photography;
- photo session in the studio;
- plein air (outdoors);
- photography on a boat or yacht;
- in a restaurant;
- "on wheels".
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The photographer will be able to tell you the optimal location for filming. It is important to remember: event participants should feel comfortable in the process. This is the key to good photos!
Family picnic
Every child will love this event. A trip to a park or forest in spring or summer already puts you in a good mood. A green lawn with a homemade blanket, and on it a variety of goodies. You can even get everyone an ice cream and have a competition to see who can eat first or who can eat the longest. The delight and such a family meal are easy to capture on camera. The main thing is to behave naturally and take a lot of photos.
Fun activities
You can continue to have fun taking pictures after the picnic, or you can purposefully take accessories with you only for games. Such photo sessions are best suited for active children who find it difficult to sit still. Suitable for photos:
- a lot of balloons;
- kite;
- throwing glider;
- bubble;
- ball;
- badminton;
- favorite toys.
The parents will play with the child, and the photographer will capture the bright moments. It will be natural, relaxed and everyone will like it. During the games, you will also have your own ideas, because with a good mood comes excitement.
“In style”
Photos turn out to be original when all family members dress alike. For example, a white T-shirt and jeans. You can simply pose in front of the camera in family style, or you and your child can come up with ideas “on the fly” (fly an airplane, put it on dad’s neck, everyone can jump up together).
Costume photo shoot
Holding a party in a specific, pre-selected style is a great choice! You just need to start preparing for the event in advance. It is advisable to choose themed costumes with your friends for all participants of the event - without exception. This will create the right atmosphere and allow you to get good pictures.
An important convention is that the gender of the hero of the occasion matters. For example, a guy will not be interested in pink pajamas and things from Tiffany. This point is important to consider. The following party themes will be universal solutions suitable for boys and girls:
- Hawaii;
- pirate;
- pajama room;
- USSR - you can dress everyone up as pioneers;
- mafia;
- superheroes.
A birthday photo shoot conducted in this format will not only be another reason to please the birthday boy. But it will also allow you to preserve the emotions of this joyful day forever!
You can get additional information and order the service by clicking on the link “birthday photo shoot”
Musical dynasty
Using a musical concept is a fresh and not yet hackneyed solution.
Participants in the photo shoot can get used to the role:
- rockers (choose leather trousers and leather jackets, use metal jewelry with spikes)
- hip-hop performers (for a photo shoot in this style it is better to wear wide pants with pockets, T-shirts, caps, sunglasses, chains)
- musicians of the classical genre (fans of this genre in a modern interpretation often opt for trousers and simple shirts with elegant ties); You can take pictures with absolutely any musical instruments: violins, synthesizers, guitars, flutes, clarinets
Advice: it is better if everyone is dressed in the same style or at least in the same color scheme.
Photo shoot at home
Shooting at home with friends is also a good solution! Despite the apparent simplicity of such an undertaking, it requires careful preparation. You need to choose clothes and do makeup. An equally important factor is the interiors. If the home environment is not to the birthday boy’s taste, you can move to a studio decorated in the form of a regular kitchen. Today, quite a lot of studios offer such interiors.
The most important point: the main hero of the occasion should like the format of the event. Therefore, you need to find out in advance the preferences of a friend.
Photo session in the studio
Filming in a studio is much easier for a photographer than on the street or in other difficult conditions. Artificial light sources allow you to create a unique cut-off pattern and take good shots even with minimal makeup.
Cities with more than 500 thousand inhabitants usually have several studios. In cities with millions of people there are a couple of dozen. It is important to plan your shoot in advance. Since studios usually take advance payment. It is necessary to accurately indicate not only the day of the event, but also the time. Moreover, prepayment is usually not refunded if clients were unable to arrive on time for some reason. Proper planning is the key to a good result at a photo shoot.
It is only important to choose the right photographer. Shooting in a studio, like anywhere else, requires experience and knowledge of many nuances. Photographer Nikolai Yakubovsky will take great photos for you and your family. The most vivid, emotional events of the holiday will remain in the photographs!>
How to organize a fun photo party: what is the essence and main difference from holidays of other formats
Suddenly
For those children who attend children's parties several times a month, it is always difficult to come up with something fundamentally new and unusual. They know competitions, games and relay races by heart, and sometimes even refuse to participate in some tasks. A photo shoot with training master classes is a fresh solution.
Professionally
Girls really like their own portraits, but even a professional can only get high-quality shots if it is possible to use a set of lighting equipment. At such a party, the photographer will have everything he needs for professional work!
Bright
In rare everyday photographs there is a good background. Furniture, wallpaper, doorways, unnecessary characters in the frame in the background - all this spoils the impression. An interesting background will be thought out for our holiday!
Effective
You need to know how to take pictures! The presenter and photographer help each participant find their own image, correctly “catch” the light, and choose a good pose. This skill will come in handy not only at the party itself, agree! These will be individual master classes teaching how to pose for the camera.
Informative
For girls, there are sets of decorative children's cosmetics recommended for the holidays, but few people know how to properly use all these jars, stickers, sparkles and brushes. The makeup artist will conduct a short master class and prepare the birthday girl and her girlfriends for the shoot.
Funny
While one girl is talking to the photographer, everyone else is getting very bored. But! Our host has prepared an interesting program with age-appropriate competitions, quizzes and dances for your guests. In other words, girls at 12 and 17 years old will have a completely different program!
Outdoor photo shoot
Shooting outdoors is one of the easiest solutions! All you have to do is choose the right place and time. The optimal solution is to conduct shooting in the morning, before 9 o’clock, and in the evening, after 18.00. At this time, natural sunlight becomes a little diffused and does not form sharp shadows on the faces of the models. This allows you to create a unique light composition in your photographs and achieve an even skin color.
The bright midday sun creates discomfort for those photographed and makes them squint. If the shooting will be carried out outdoors at the height of a summer day, it is advisable to place yourself in the shade of trees with a dense crown. This will avoid the appearance of sharp shadows and discomfort for the participants in the shooting.
You may also be interested in the article “26 ideas for a family summer photo shoot in nature”
The best poses for photos with children
Not everyone is naturally gifted with relaxed behavior in front of the camera, and it is especially difficult to pose with a baby. To prevent an infant from getting bored, the process needs to be turned into a game for him: there should be bright toys in his field of vision. The most successful examples of family poses in the studio include the following:
- parents hug their baby from behind
- mom and dad kiss the baby on both cheeks
- parents holding baby upside down
- all household members lie on the floor and smile at the camera
- dad lies on his back and lifts his daughter or son above him
- you can build a pyramid with a small child at the top
If you are photographed outdoors, for example, in a field or in a forest, then in addition to all the listed poses, you can also use more dynamic ones. The older the child, the more active you can behave:
- you can run and catch up with each other
- play different games - football, hide and seek
- compete in high jump
- dance in circles
- spin your daughter or son in your arms
- a child may be peeking out from behind a tree
The more intense the script, the more interesting the result will be.
Photo session on a boat or yacht
Many people come up with similar ideas, but only a few implement them. You don't have to own your own boat. Today, most large cities located on the banks of large rivers or seas can boast of their own yacht clubs. To realize your idea, you can simply contact one of these places. Many owners will agree to let several people and a photographer onto the deck for a nominal fee.
It is important to remember some of the nuances of shooting on a boat or any other watercraft. You should pay close attention to the weather - strong winds and pitching will interfere with the photo shoot. If the weather on your birthday is not favorable, you should reschedule the shooting date. Don’t forget about safety measures - even if the water conditions are calm, there is no wind.
Photo session in a restaurant
Many birthday people celebrate their birthdays in restaurants, cafes, and banquet halls. By giving a certificate for filming a report, you will not only make a good gift, but you will also be able to see the pictures from the holiday with your participation more than once! However, you should remember that you need to be able to film such events. Therefore, before contacting a photographer, you should familiarize yourself with the portfolio. It must correspond to the chosen topic.
There are no special nuances that participants in the shooting should be aware of. The only thing that is required of guests is to behave at ease and avoid posing. This will allow the photographer to concentrate on shooting and take shots where the guests will look natural. Therefore, before starting shooting, you should discuss this point with everyone. This will eliminate the tightness and unnaturalness in the photographs.
Family photo
Family photos will become memories for years to come. They will talk about what a small child was like, about the happy and cheerful moments of his childhood. Not only children, but also adult relatives, and often pets, take part in the photo shoot.
You can take the following joint photos of children with their parents:
- mom or dad hugs the baby to the chest (this will look especially good if the child is one year old or younger)
- baby on an adult's back
- parents stand in an embrace and hold a baby in their arms
- mom and dad kiss the child's cheeks or hands
If you are photographing a baby with an older sister or brother, we recommend using the following subjects for shooting:
- children at home playing on the floor
- children read one book
- children help cook, repair furniture, care for flowers, etc.
- the older child rocks the younger one in his arms
For a joint photo, sit all family members on the sofa, and place the youngest in the center of the composition.
You can independently choose original options for shooting, suitable clothes, poses and scenes, or consult a professional photographer. In any case, the captured images will turn out bright and interesting. The most important thing is that you need to think through ideas for a photo shoot for children at home, taking into account the wishes of your son or daughter.
Photo shoot on wheels
One of the non-standard solutions for a photo shoot is to order a limousine or bus equipped for a party. Today it is not difficult to find one in any city. Photography inside a vehicle does not have any specifics. It is only important to indicate to the photographer in advance the conditions of the event - the color of the ceiling, the amount of free space.
When ordering photography of an event with your friends, you should remember the need for good makeup. Typically, the processing of reportage photos only includes exposure correction and color work. Retouching is performed by prior arrangement only. To get good, natural photos with friends, you just need to act natural. Excessive posing is not advisable.
We also recommend viewing the article “Features of reportage photography”
A photo session is a good birthday gift. But to get great pictures, you need to think through everything well and prepare. High-quality shots will fill the birthday boy with pleasant emotions even after many years!
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