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#familyportraitsyyc #familyportraitscalgary #calgaryfamilyportraits #yycfamilyportraits – AdaLilly Photography
Jul
09

***WHY FIT IN WHEN YOU WERE BORN TO STANDOUT!***

We absolutely believe we have the best job providing a one of a kind experience!

We love making sure its easy!  There shouldn’t be a question of what to wear so we not only provide our ALP Style Guide for our clients but we also provide a client wardrobe!  I mean why not provide something a little more unique to your experience working with ALP Studios.

CLICK IMAGE TO BE LINKED TO OUR CLIENT WARDROBE ALBUM

Below we are sharing some of our favourite local shops that are part of our client wardrobe…

FRANCES BLACK DESIGNS

KARTAY PHOTOGRAPHY PROPS

RAE’S CLOSET

What makes us swoon?

We’re into knits, linen cotton blends, vintage threads and those oh so swoon worthy creamy whites!  Tried and true to our ‘less is more’ modern minimalist approach.

Thank you for supporting our small locally owned business!

 

AdaLilly Photography

Jul
02

***7 TIPS TO TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF PICTURE DAY***

When it comes to family picture day, a lot of stress is typically associated with days leading up to the session. We’re here to help you relax and be prepared all at the same time.  Here are some tips:

 

  • Find the outfits you want everyone to wear a month in advance and set them aside somewhere safe. Then try them on a week ahead of time to ensure everything still fits comfortably and that you didn’t miss any stains or holes that you couldn’t see until they were being worn.

 

  • As soon as your family changes out of their photo attire, make sure it is clean and pressed to be ready for the big day. Set the clothes together (sorted by person) and place them somewhere free from harm and dirt. Be sure to tell everyone that these are picture clothes and not to be worn until picture day. This will help to be sure that no articles of clothing go missing. Don’t forget about shoes, jewelry, belts, and other accessories.

 

  • About three to four days prior to the session, start talking with your husband and kids about the session and what will happen and how they should behave. If you plan to use a bribe, now is a good time to set that in place. Continue to talk to your children daily to prepare them for the session.

 

  • Two days prior to the session, pack a bag of everything you will need on picture day – snacks, props, bribery, etc. and put it somewhere you can grab it and go. Be sure to include wipes in case things get messy, an extra hairbrush, and other “emergency” items, such as bobby pins and a backup lipstick.

  • On the day of the session, make sure everyone is well fed, but not overfed. We don’t want sick little tummies from overeating, but we don’t want anyone getting “hangry” (angry because they are so hungry) either. Do not get your family dressed in their photo clothes until after they have eaten and brushed their teeth. This will prevent spills and other messy accidents.

 

  • If you have young children, avoid any colored drinks the day of the session until after we are finished. Also, get them to wear a bib or drop cloth if they drink anything on the way to the session to save their shirts from wet spots or stains.

 

  • Once you get to the session, try to relax. If you have set a bribe, please let me know so I can use that throughout the session if the children get restless. Trust your photographers – know that I will take care of things and will deliver amazing photos of your family.

 

Thank you for following and supporting our small business!

 

AdaLilly Photography

Jun
05

***CLIENT TESTIMONIAL – CASSANDRA***

We love our clients, they often turn into friends after working with them!

Friend, Client, Family, but what I love so much and am forever grateful for is that she trusted me with so many intimate moments in her life.  She is an absolutely gorgeous person, and I mean slaying your maternity session the way she did…#queen!

Thank you Cass for letting me be a part of all the major moments!

AdaLilly Photography

Thank you for supporting our local small business!

Jun
04

***IN LOVE WITH GOLDEN HOUR***

Why we prefer to schedule sessions around sunset

So you want to learn about golden hour, eh?  It’s a pretty popular time of day for photographers to shoot.  We’ll tell you what it is and why we prefer this time of day to others.

You may or may not have noticed that all of our open availability for sessions is in the evening before sunset.  We do have some daytime sessions available, but we prefer to shoot in the hours leading up to sunset.  This is called the ‘Golden Hour.’  During this time, the lighting is absolutely perfect.

 

The perks:

  • You get yummy light flares and beautiful soft light.
  • There are no soft shadows or squinty eyes from the blinding sun at high noon.
  • In the summer, the weather isn’t too hot, so you’re able to relax a little better knowing there isn’t sweat running down your face or making stains on your shirt.
  • During Golden Hour, everything is warm and pretty and gives off a magical feeling.

We can also get some sweet silhouette shots as the sun is going down on the horizon.

Reserve your Essential Summer Family Golden Hour session today!

As these sessions are seasonal we’re only accepting evening bookings between July 1st – September 1st.

We’ve Included the Following in these sessions:
* Pre-consult and customization of your portrait session (this is usually done in person but we’ve migrated to zoom meetings, FaceTime, and telephone or even email)
* Wardrobe consult (I help you take the guess work out of what to wear)
*Complimentary Hair & Make-up for one individual
* 1 hr outdoor session (location will be determined as per our consult and customization meeting)
* During the session I will be sure to prompt and pose and direct you in order to capture those flattering angles.

We look forward to seeing you and your family and can’t wait to create some amazing memories together!

 

AdaLilly Photography

Thank you for supporting our local small business!

Feb
22

***ALP EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION – 2020 EASTER MINIS***

RESERVE NOW before you miss out!

Two backdrops to choose from this year.  Keeping it true to our minimalistic approach we can’t wait to work with your little ones this year.

Session Fee:  $99 + gst (regularly $149 + gst)
Dates:  March 15th & 21st, 2020 10 am – 4 pm
30 Minute Session
Use of ALP High Quality props & wardrobe (optional)
Included:  2 complimentary digital images (option to purchase more)
Turnaround:  In time for Easter 2020

BACKDROP OPTION 1 – HOPPY FRIENDS

BACKDROP OPTION 2 – HOPPY TREATS

All backdrops & set designs are copyright AdaLilly Photography

RESERVE TODAY

 

AdaLilly Photography

Jan
21

***TIP TUESDAY #3***

TIPS FOR EMOTIONALLY PREPARING YOUR HUSBAND FOR YOUR FAMILY SESSION

For some of us, preparing our husbands for the family photo session is as exhausting as preparing the kids.  If your husband is happy-go-lucky about photo day, that’s excellent.  If you’re dealing with someone who’s reluctant, however, then here are some things you can do to help:

  • Especially if this is your first session together with the family now that the kids are mobile, let him know how the session will go and discuss your expectations.  Also, if you have to bribe the kids, communicate this with him so he can help remind them of the bribery.
  • Warn him that the kids will probably be crazy or freak out and that he should prepare himself for that.  Let him know that it will still be fine and to try not to get overwhelmed or worried.
  • Let him know that the more helpful he is in getting himself and the kids ready, the less stressed you will be and the less chance of an argument between you arising.
  • Remind him that the session is a max of only one hour and then it will all be over.  This way, he sees a light at the end of the tunnel and can stick it out.  Even if it’s a newborn session it can take up to 3 hrs, his portion will likely only consist of an hour or less even.
  • Give him the stress relieving tips.
  • If your husband is being difficult, bribe him to cooperate during the session as well.  If it works for the kiddos, it may very well work for him!
  • And most importantly – remind him that you love him (and that he loves you, and that’s why he’s cooperating with this).  Tell him how much you appreciate his support and cooperation in this, and how pleased you are going to be with the finished photos.

AdaLilly Photography

 

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