The LPS Blog

Both myself and my business have grown so much since Lovely Pictures Studio started in 2014. After working such a wide range of photo sessions, I have gotten every questions imaginable from clients. This is why I decided it was time to put my tips and recommendations all in one place and start this blog! Whether it be information about how to dress on the day of your session, how a cake smash works, or my favorite creative apps and tools, all of the information will be here. I hope you enjoy reading and come out feeling more confident about your shoot.

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WHY YOU SHOULD INCLUDE YOUR PETS IN YOUR PHOTO SESSION!

Photo sessions, commonly taken with family members and/or friends, are a creative way of spending time and having fun with your loved ones. Not only that, but they also serve as an opportunity for you to document changes, reminisce on memories, and/or celebrate milestones.

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YOUR DREAMY BRANDING PHOTOSHOOT

The most important part of your branding photoshoot is getting your foundation right. This means defining your brand and how your brand can be visually represented. Pick a scene. Make sure you have the clothes you need for it. You should bring some items that make this shoot unique to you and your business.

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PHOTOSHOOT CHECKLIST

Parents wanting to know how to dress their families, what location I recommend, or even how they should style their hair. It makes sense, as this is a day that I'm sure you want to be absolutely perfect. I've compiled a list below of all of the main things to get ready before your session.

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WHAT TO WEAR TO A PHOTOSHOOT

Sometimes outfits and accessories can become distracting or even come off as sloppy and unfashioned. So today, I'm sharing tips of what to wear and not to wear to a photoshoot.

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HOW TO PREPARE A NEWBORN SESSION

As parents we want to capture our babies’ delicate features as they unfold in front of our eyes. With this being said, the thought of preparing for a newborn shoot can be stressful for many parents. To ease the anxiety of this memorable day, I put together a guide to ensure you busy mamas and papas will arrive ready to witness picture perfect results!

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HOW A CAKE SMASH WORKS

What better way to celebrate kids getting older than a photoshoot that they can take the reins on? A cake smash photoshoot literally means a small cake is placed in front of your baby and their reaction is fully documented in a series of photos.

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BENEFITS OF PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS

Photography workshops are a great way to pick on the brains of the professionals who know the ins and outs of taking good photos. This is also an opportunity to learn from their past photography mistakes so you can avoid them, and the different tips and tricks to improve a photo's appearance.

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HOW BRANDING PHOTOS CAN BE USED IN YOUR MARKETING

Are you guilty of always deferring to stock images and simple text graphics to use in your marketing efforts because you really dislike taking photos of yourself and always feel like they don’t look “professional” enough? Although these stock images and graphics are OK to sprinkle into your content every now and then, you don’t want those types of photos to be the only ones you rely on.

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MY FAVORITE APPS AND TOOLS

I utilize social media in so many ways for my business and wish I had known years ago what I know now. The following are my favorite apps and tools that are sure to make your business that much more successful

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