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Before you know it, the Christmas season will be here. Are your Christmas cards ready?

If you are hoping to send out a family holiday greeting card this year, now is the time to book your photos. Here’s some ideas for some family Christmas photos:

• Indoor photos by the fireplace or by the tree
• Outdoor photos in a park, in front of the house, or playing in the snow
• Fun photos in pyjamas, ugly Christmas sweaters, playing a game, or having a snow fight
• Using props such as a wreath, Christmas ornaments, Christmas lights, or stockings

For more great ideas, book with your photographer today!

Not sure how you would like to send your family photos? Here’s some unique ideas:

• This year, take a compilation of your photos and make a calendar
• Add your photo(s) to a mug to give to family, friends, and loved ones
• Turn your photo into a fridge magnet that friends can easily place on their fridge
• Send your photo as a card with a picture of your family on the front and a letter on the inside
• Make your family photo into an ornament

For more great ideas, book with your photographer today!

With school just around the corner, we wanted to share with you some important tips for the best back to school photos! Remember to book now before spaces are filled up! Whether you attend a traditional brick & mortar school, or are homeschooled, we have some great ideas for you! (more…)

You are a passionate business owner with a solution to many people’s problems;

You enjoy sharing your expertise and know that so many can learn from you;

And your number one goal is to enhance people’s lives and make a difference with what you do.

But are people seeing you and experiencing all that you have to offer?

A common mistake many entrepreneurs and business owners make is the lack of professionalism in their photos and marketing materials. Or even a lack of business photos at all!

If this is you, you are not alone; is your presence visible in front of your ideal clients? Is your headshot present on your website, Facebook page/profile, business card, and other marketing materials? For people to recognize you and your brand, they need to see you and your business clearly in front of them at the appropriate times.

Headshots are the first photo we recommend with your business. This is the starting point and should be the bare minimum when representing yourself. You can learn more about the importance of headshots here.

Important tip: Always make sure your headshot is up to date. It can be irritating for people to see a photo of you and then when they meet you in person, realize you look nothing like your headshot you have been using with your materials. We recommend updating your headshot once every year or two.

Next, we recommend that you have some photos taken of your staff (if applicable), and your business location/setting. This gives people a sense of who you are and what your business is about. If you work from home, consider having some professional photos taken with some props to represent your business.

Many people make the mistake of using a grainy, poorly-lit selfie as their business headshot and have no other photos to represent them and their business. Be wary of doing this; it can carry a lot of weight when it comes to how your potential clients view your professionalism.

To get started, we recommend you book a photo session today!

A family portrait is a treasure at any time – but Summer provides such a wonderful opportunity to capture the joy of a family at play.

This Summer, why not create a lasting memory and a unique piece of art, with a portrait taken outside in the beauty of nature.

Here’s a tip for a wonderful Summer portrait:

• If you have young children, portraits of them playing in the water will bring a smile to your face for years to come.
• If your family has a special place such as a farm or cabin – or even just a favourite spot in the local park – this is a wonderful backdrop for a fun, relaxed portrait.

We also recommend you bring the following to your Summer portrait:

• Sunscreen on hot days
• Clothing you feel comfortable in
• Insect repellent – just in case!
• Props (if the location does not have a lot of playful options)
• Cold drinks and snacks for younger ones

Miko Photography is now taking bookings for on-location shoots this summer.

Call (403) 451-9769 or email info@mikophotography.com to book your session now!