family photography

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…)

Your mom has done many things for you in your life. Celebrate her this May for Mother’s Day with a special gift that she can cherish for years to come. Give mom the gift of JOY this Mother’s Day with a family photo session.

Here are three great ideas to make this Mother’s Day gift the best ever…..

1. Book a photo session of the kids and/or grandkids now to have an online gallery to share with mom on Mother’s Day. Let her choose her favourites as a Mother’s Day gift! This way you know she’ll be getting exactly what she wants because she will have chosen the images while still enjoying the surprise element of the gift by being presented with the online gallery to enjoy.
2. Give Mom a gift certificate and join her for the photo shoot at a later date! Family photos, a mother & daughter photo shoot, grandparents with grandkids or a multi generation photo shoot are all option she could choose from a gift certificate. As with our Christmas promotion, we love to help you be extra generous with your gift certificates so give us a call and we’ll add an extra gift to your gift certificate to help you celebrate Mom this year!
3. If you are a Mom, give yourself a gift this Mother’s day – you deserve it! These image are from a session that was just that, a gift this mom gave herself. What a great gift that both mom and daughter will cherish for years to come.

However you celebrate, I wish you the happiest of Mother’s Days filled with love, laughter & and photos to commemorate the occasion! Call Jana at Miko Photography, 403 451 9769 or contact us here to give the joy of photography this year.

It’s finally Spring! One of my favourite times of the year is Spring. The snow starts to melt, the sun shines a little longer into the day, and the weather is nice enough to start doing some fun activities outside with the kids. It’s also that time of year where you can play with some really fun photo ideas (perhaps even get some taken when your family is all together for Easter!)

Here are 5 easy ideas for cute Spring-inspired photos with your kids:

1. Go to your local dollar store and check out their selection of umbrellas. You’d be surprised with the neat patterns you will find! Let each kid choose their favourite umbrella for some photos that are sure to produce some giggles.
2. If you have girls, are they into tea parties? Find some fun dresses and sunhats at your local thrift shop and a cute tea set (plus some stuffed animals if you choose!) for some memorable shots of your girls.
3. Pretty soon the dandelions will be out. Have some fun in a field of golden yellow dandelions and take advantage of this pop of colour for some bright and cheery photos.
4. Check out a nearby park with trees, swings, and slides for some action shots.
5. Paint some eggs or create some Easter crafts that can be used as props in a photoshoot.

From now until the end of June, we have some Spring mini photo sessions at Fish Creek Park. This package includes a 30 minute photo session and an 8×10 print or a set of 5×7 prints for only $79.

Take advantage of the long evenings and enjoy a photo session with your family in the beauty of nature.  Our sessions are fun and relaxed and we aim to capture photos that reflect who you are as a family.  Call Jana at 403 451 9769 to book.