outdoor photography

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.

 

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.

With the Christmas season approaching, there comes a lot of happy, fun, and busy times. All too often, we forget to slow down and enjoy the happy moments that make Christmas really special. December is full of many new memories, as well as traditions. Here’s a list of ways you can capture your most memorable Christmas moments:

1. Picking out your tree

2. Decorating your tree

3. Bringing out and setting up indoor decorations

4. Putting up the Christmas lights

5. Driving around looking at lights

6. Christmas baking

7. Sledding or skating with the family

8. Opening Christmas cards you receive in the mail

9. Making Christmas crafts

10. Making gingerbread houses

11. Writing letters to santa

12. Building a snowman

13. Family night in Christmas jammies

14. Reading Christmas stories

15. Friend or family holiday parties

16. Wrapping presents

17. Christmas presents sitting under the tree

18. Hanging stockings

19. Unwrapping gifts Christmas morning

20. Playing with Christmas gifts and toys

These are just a few examples of pictures you’ll be happy you remembered to take over the Christmas season. For the best quality pictures, contact your photographer today to shoot some of these fun Christmas moments. What are your favourite holiday traditions?

(source: ClickinMoms)

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!