How many times have you had a birthday party, whether for you or your child, and you are not in any of the photos? Or, how much mental energy have you spent on taking photos at your event, afterward to realize you were not being very present at the event? Maybe you missed some key shots because you wanted to be in the fun, not observing the fun. These are all reasons to consider hiring a photographer for your kid’s next birthday party.
1. You Will Be In The Photos
So, often the family member who takes the photos of the family is not in the photographs. You look at your photos on your phone or on your computer after the event and you are not there! (At least that is how it appears in the photos). When hiring a photographer, you can tell them who to focus on in addition to the birthday boy or birthday girl. You can then receive memorable photos that have the whole family and all the friends present at the birthday party.
2. Save Your Energy and Remove Stress
You might not notice at first, but running around at your kids birthday party to take photos and take care of other details of the party takes energy and can be stressful. When you delegate responsibilities to others like taking photos, you don’t have to work so hard, and you can experience the event without the stress of managing so many details, like taking photographs.
3. Be Present at Your Own Event
If you love taking photos of your family, and want to capture the whole birthday party. You may have found that you were behind your camera so much, that you were often not being present for your child’s birthday party. Let a professional handle the photography so that you can be in the fun. Let a professional photographer handle those difficult shots, while you can be at the party that you are meant to enjoy for your own happiness. Instead of observing your kid’s birthday party, be in it!
4. So That You Get All The Good Shots
There is a lot to pay attention to at a Birthday Party. First, and most important, your child. Then you have the other children to host. And, you probably want to socialize with the parents at party. If you add taking photos and want to get all the special moments, you are sure to miss some of the moments while you have all of these other responsibilities. Make sure you get all memorable shots by not taking them; instead, have the professional photographer you hired to capture those great moments for you.
Photographing a Birthday Party at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery, Woodinville, WA
This birthday party at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery in Woodinville, WA, rocked! What a location! What a venue! At noon, delicious wines were served to guests. While photographing, I lived vicariously watching the adults sipping local and acclaimed Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. Elegant and beautiful food was served as well. After the birthday cake, children were animated in high energy, playfulness and joy. Enjoy the several images showing what kids love to do: play outside.
Novelty Hill and Januik are two independent wineries that share a destination tasting room and state-of-the-art winery under the direction of Mike Januik, one of Washington State’s most acclaimed winemakers.
Wines by Novelty Hill Januik Winery, birthday cakes by Carla Reich of Honey Crumb Studio, venue party details by Elice’s creative parent.
Please, check my kids portfolio for more dynamic photos of children playing.
Contact me if you would like to schedule a photo shoot at your children’s birthday party.