family photography

They’re back! It is that time of year where tacky Christmas sweaters are making their appearance in stores everywhere – even more so this year than any other year! It’s fun to switch things up, so this year, when your family is over and are you are having Home for the Holidays photos taken with a professional photographer, consider putting a fun twist on your photos and encourage your family members to come home with a tacky Christmas sweater for some fun photos (and good laughs!)

Stuck trying to think of something different for your Christmas cards this year? Check out this article with 101 Creative Christmas Card Ideas.

Looking for a unique Christmas gift for a family or friend? Consider a Gift Certificate from Miko Photography – one of the best gifts that lasts a lifetime is a photo package. Contact us today to learn more!

Photos of friends, family, and loved ones are too precious to lose. When you receive photos from your professional photographer from your recent photoshoot, or even simply taking care of the photos you took on your iPhone, remember these tips to help preserve your photos:

1. Store them in a folder on your computer. If you have many photos, it can be easiest to store them in separate folders by date on your computer for easy reference.

2. Back up your hard drive. Computers crash, so make sure your hard drive is backed up (onto an external drive). You can buy an external hard drive from any computer store such as Staples. (more…)

It’s that time of year again ~ fall. A wonderful mix of beautiful skies, colourful leaves, and cooler temps! Summer may be over, but fall is no doubt one of the best and beautiful seasons of the year to take family photos.

Often times, I am asked what is the best way to prepare for a family photoshoot. Family photos do not need to be daunting or overwhelming, so I have put together a simple list below that will help you prepare for a photoshoot: (more…)

It’s that time of year where family get together for reunions!  What better time to book photographs than when grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are visiting?!  If you want to produce some great photos, keep these tips in mind when discussing photos with your family and your photographer:

• Scope out a location ahead of time.  Try to go for a “distraction-free” setting.  For example, a field with no buildings or houses in the background is great.  There will be a lot of faces to photograph, so the simpler the background, the better.
• Plan a time with your family when the photo will be taken.  We recommend sometime in the evening and in the shade, so that people are not squinting in the photo.
• Have everyone wear solid colours.  This will help the attention be drawn to faces,  not the clothing.  Tell your group to try and stay away from big logos and bold stripes, if at all possible.
• Group people according to families/couples.  Make sure everyone is standing near his or her family.  If the event is centered around one or two people, put them in the center of the group (for example, grandma and grandpa’s anniversary!)
• Do some close up shots.  Talk with your photographer about doing close up shots of each family.  This is another great way to get some family photos for Christmas cards!
• At a loss of how to make your photos memorable?  Try doing some shots lying down, making silly faces, everyone jumping at once, or themed.

As always, the best photos you get will be the ones taken from a professional photographer.  Talk to us today to book your family reunion photos!