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It is now only two weeks until Christmas! We are excited, as this is a fun time of year for baking, shopping, wrapping gifts, attending Christmas concerts, and various other winter activities as a family.

Quite often, people have photos taken in December to send out with a newsletter to their family and friends in the new year. This is a great option for those of you who won’t be with family until Christmas. Are your kids, siblings, grandkids, etc all going to be together at Christmas? It is a great time to have photos taken while everyone is home for the holidays! While the family is together, spend some time capturing those moments to look back on for years to come. Whether it be decorating the tree, indulging in some delicious baking, opening presents, making a snowman, or simply playing games in the living room. We’d love to be there to capture those precious moments for you!

Need some tips for family Christmas photos?  Check out these pointers to know how to look your best in photos.

Looking for a unique and special gift for a loved one this Christmas? We also have an amazing gift idea for you – Purchase a gift certificate of any amount, and get the session fee as our gift to YOU!

Contact Miko Photography today to book your family photos while everyone is home for the holidays! You won’t regret capturing those special memories.

Father’s are one of our first mentors. This Father’s Day, give dad a gift that will last a lifetime. With these fun photo ideas for dad, you’ll be sure to put a smile on his face. These are also great for wives to give to their husbands on behalf of their small kids for Father’s Day: (more…)

Guys, your wife has been thinking about her big wedding day for some time now. She’s going to have a lot on her plate with planning, picking out color schemes, and all the minor details that are going to bring this special day together.

Your role is to help make this job easier for your wife. There are some things you’ll only help out with and other duties that will be yours alone. This is the perfect time to show your support and show that you’re involved.

Here is a fabulous post all about The Groom’s Guide to Weddings that we recommend you check out. It covers important topics, such as:

• Getting into the Right Mindset
• Know Your Role in the Wedding Planning
• Wedding Planning: The Fun Side!
• Groomsmen: How to Take Care of Them
• What to Tackle a Few Days Early
• How to Make Your Attire Stand Out!
• 5 Must-Take Wedding Photos
• The End: Giving a Thank You Toast

This is a great post that we highly recommend you read! You can check it out again here.

It’s been an unusually cold and snowy winter and it’s brought on a few questions about how to prepare for a winter photo shoot. The falling snow and blue skies can reveal a magical feeling and beautiful photos, and we wanted to share with you a few tips on how to survive a photo shoot on a winter day. Because let’s be honest, winter makes up about half of our year in Alberta, so why not learn how to embrace it with your photos!

Here’s some helpful tips to give you the best experience possible for winter photos:

1. Talk to your photographer about the best location for outdoor winter photos. There’s so many ways you can have fun with winter photos. Some location ideas could be:
   • Skating
   • Sledding
   • In a park
   • In the forest
   • By a river
2. Don’t be afraid to have some fun with your outfits. Adding a pop of colour in winter photos can give a cheery feel on a cooler day. Purples, emerald greens, and blues look beautiful in winter photos. And don’t be afraid to liven it up with some patterned clothes or a patterned scarf!
3. Dress warmly. Layers are a good idea because there may be periods of time where you are in the same position for photos without consistent movement, you could start to feel cold. Bundling up is a good idea so everyone stays happy and warm 🙂
4. Consider bringing a blanket or a large scarf. Aesthetically pleasing warm blankets and scarves can make for cozy photos and also keep you nice and warm!
5. Session time may be a little shorter than if it were a session in the summer, for obvious reasons. We don’t want you to freeze while you are having your photos taken. Talk to your photographer about having the most important photos taken at the beginning while everyone is warm and in good spirits.
6. Gloves and toques are A-ok! We want you to stay warm, so a cute toque or warm gloves is perfectly acceptable. We also recommend you bring along items such as Kleenex and hand warmers if it is particularly cold day.
7. Consider taking a small break mid-session for a cup of tea or hot chocolate to keep your body temperature up. Bonus is that pictures can also look very adorable when taken as you are drinking from a cute mug.
8. Have fun! Don’t be afraid to get moving during your session (with your photographer’s guidance). Action shots like snowball fights, skating, dancing in the snow, building a snowman, etc are all fun ideas and help keep you warm!

If you have any questions about your winter photo shoot, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss!

Not having a photo shoot until spring? No problem! We are booking into April and May with a Spring Special – $99 session in Fish Creek and a bonus mini album with any package! Contact us today to book.