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#yycdancephotographer – AdaLilly Photography
Jan
13

***REGULAR VS MINI SESSIONS***

Mini Sessions, what are they and why are they different from a regular session?

These Sessions are NOT:

  • my regular photo session offered at a discount.
  • insanely good deals offered to anyone who wants them at any time.
  • customizable like a full session

They ARE:

  • Exactly as they sound, a mini session.
  • They consist of a shorter time frame (15 mins vs 1-2hrs)
  • They consist of a lower number of images than a regular session
  • While less expensive than a regular session they are a ‘pop-up’ flash like seasonal sale.
  • They are only offered on specific dates & times of the year
  • They are planned a year in advance
  • They are specific
  • They are a little taste of my style and service for those who’ve never worked with me before

Regardless of what session you choose, I can’t wait to meet and work with you!

 

AdaLilly Photography

 

Thank you for supporting our little local business!

Jan
05

***TIP TUESDAY #13***

Winter’s cold, sure, but it makes for some seriously stunning photographs. Snowflakes, snowmen, white canvases, glittering icy trees? It’s a photographer’s veritable wonderland! Here’s how to dress to take advantage of that winter wonderland.

  • There’s bound to be lots of white, so choosing pastel colours will bring a soft cool tone to your images. Think warm with cream tones and muted mocha’s to add some warmth.  (Check out our favourite winter colour pallet below)
  • On that same note, don’t hesitate to play with chunky cable knits to make a bolder statement and add more texture.
  • Really bundle up and play up the winter factor. We love seeing fur-lined boots or hats, oversized chunky scarves, adorable gloves, etc.

Do wear a couple layers underneath to ensure you stay warm. Double up on those socks and throw on some long johns, if you must!

AdaLilly Photography

Thanks again for stopping by and supporting our small business!

Aug
25

***GIFTS THAT MAKE MEMORIES***

Send someone a gift card, buy one for yourself or do both! ALP Studio gift cards are perfect for wedding and anniversary gifts, maternity, birth, newborn, dance & fine art portrait sessions or even use towards our line of fine art print products. Redeem them anytime!

Capture your special moments and let them grace your home with the perfect souvenir: priceless memories.

Easy to Use

Buy a gift card and it will immediately appear in their (or your) email inbox

Never Expires

Gift cards never expire, so they can be redeemed any time in any one of our studio locations.

Memorable

The perfect gift to capture memories to look back on for years to come!

To purchase simply click the image above.

Thank you for supporting our small business!

 

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
19

FAQ FRIDAY #2

Location Location Location

 

‘Where are we getting our portraits done?’

It’s almost time for your session and we’re trying to decide on a location.  Below are some things you’ll want to think about.

 

  1. Keep in mind the décor of your home. My personal photography style is more modern minimalistic or brighter and softer.  My home is also more modern minimalist. I would never have us dressed in bright colors on a canvas in my wall because it doesn’t go with my minimalistic style. Make sure you coordinate your outfits and locations to match the décor style of your home. You also will need to coordinate the colors with the walls of your house so they don’t clash.

 

  1. If you have a modern minimalistic space like mine, studio portraits look gorgeous and outdoor pastels will go with all modern minimal decor.

 

  1. The above being said however, if you have a more modern home, studio photos will more than likely be your best option.

 

  1. You can also choose to have a lifestyle session done inside your home. We will come to your house and take photos of your family in your own natural environment.  These are beautiful and will look great in your house because they match perfectly.

Xo,

AdaLilly Photography

Thank you for supporting our small local business!

Jun
03

WHY WE LOVE CANVAS

This is why we love our Professional Canvas’

ALP canvas prints are one of a kind! They are hand wrap premium fine art canvas on metal to create a streamlined piece with classic natural texture. Our cotton-poly canvas is acid- and OBA-free, and archival-certified. The opaque, matte finish has excellent D-max tones for spectacular highlights and an extended color gamut with our professional pigment-based inks. Canvas is water, scratch, and crack resistant, and finished with an additional protective coating for an heirloom product.

Talk about a statement piece!

AdaLilly Photography

Thank you for supporting our small local business!

Jun
02

CHOOSING THE BEST WAY TO DISPLAY PHOTOS IN YOUR HOME

 

You may not be aware but part of the experience of working with AdaLilly Photography is we can help design your at home wall display with our virtual design assistant!

 Talking about prints and sizes, and where to hang and what to hang etc can be a tough and confusing decision.  I mean talking about different kinds of paper and why we print on one vs another is something everyone should know right?  No, we don’t expect you to know it all and part of the experience of working with ALP is that we love pampering our clients and being the experts in this area.  After all it is what we do being a full service photography studio.  We wanted to take the guess work out of choosing what to print and where to hang it, again taking you through a seamless transition through the entire experience.  After all you’ll want your portraits to look their best in your home.

How does it work:

*  Most of this is planned in the pre-session consult believe it or not.  It’s partly how we decide on the backdrop to shoot your portrait on.

*  Decide on a space in your home that you’d like to use as your ‘feature wall’ or space to showcase our work we just created together.

*  Next, lets decide on print size(s)

*  Then let me virtually design the look showcasing colours already in your home or more specifically the area these pieces of art are going to be enjoyed.

*  Lastly we place your order together and await its arrival to share in your home with family and friends.

Some things to think about that we will discuss in detail at your ordering appointment.

Is the space large enough for 1 feature image or a collage of multiple images?

Pick your favourite images that you might like to see on your wall(s)

Still have questions?

Its okay, we understand that you may have questions.  We also understand that you may want to see more than one option.  No problem!  Let us know we are happy to answer any questions you have and if its a concern about whether or not its the perfect image for the space, lets chat more and create a couple digital design options for you to choose from.  Regardless, no need to stress, we have your back!

When hanging photos on your wall (framed or canvas) you can choose to hang a single photo, or a group of photos in a collage to change it up.

AdaLilly Photography

Thank you for supporting our small local business!

May
29

FAQ FRIDAY #1

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 ‘I have so many clothes and nothing that matches my family’s wardrobe, how are we going to look good if we have nothing that compliments each other?’

Fear not my friend!  We have the answer (and no it doesn’t always involve going out and spending more money right away).  Sometimes what you think may not compliment each other we see something different.  That is why part of the service of hiring us as your family portrait photographer means we help style you!  YES!  We will take all the guess work out of styling your family portrait session right from the start.  Thats right you leave it to us!  We will make sure the props (if any), location, and wardrobe all come together seamlessly to create that one of a kind experience!

(Check out our favourite spring and summer colour pallets here for inspiration)

How does it work?

Its easy!  During our pre-session styling consult you take us on a virtual like tour of your wardrobe via FaceTime or Zoom and we help tailor your family’s wardrobe precisely to fit your personalized portrait session.

 

One more thing…

Ladies, I have one more thing to pamper you with!  Take the guess work out of your hair and makeup!  Why?  Because we’re including Hair & Makeup in all our sessions for one individual going forward!  (Its the least we can do to show how much we love our clients and we personally believe we work with the best HAMU Artists in the city!)

COVID-19 Policies on HAMU
Until we get the confirmation to go ahead to proceed with this additional complimentary service we are also happy to put this value towards your print package.

Thank you for supporting our small local business!

 

AdaLilly Photography

May
19

***TIP TUESDAY #11***

ALP Client Guide – Spring & Summer Session Wardrobe

Dressing for a Spring & Summer Family Session

Spring

The birds are chirping, the buds are blooming, and the snow has officially melted. That means it’s time for your spring family session. Here are a few wardrobe tips to ensure the whole gang looks smashing:

  • Play up the fact that it’s spring. Have a necklace with a butterfly pendant? Perfect! An insect-printed tee? Yes, please.
  • Channel the colors of spring.  While pastels are the most popular colour during Spring, other colours will work too.  Seriously – look out the window for inspiration for your family’s colour palette or pin our colour client guide image below. Greens, pinks, yellows, beige, khaki, and blues all work exceptionally well.
  • Layer up! Spring can be both warm and cold at once, so come prepared. We love spring scarves, light cardigans, vests, etc.

Summer

It’s hot outside, but fear not. Here are some cool wardrobe tips to make sure your summer family photo session is a hit:

  • Wear light fabrics that let you breath, but still look polished. It’s OK to show some skin, too. Shorts are good, as are tank tops.
  • Really play up the summer accessory factor. I’m talking sun hats for the ladies and big sunglasses for all.
  • You can even bring summer-appropriate props that complement your outfits. Maybe it’s a beach ball, balloons, giant lollipop or messy ice cream cone.
  • Choose shoes that are comfortable and summery. Flip flops, loafers, open-toed pumps, even sweet sneakers on your kiddos.

    Now that we’ve shared some of our favourite colour schemes and you’re still unsure, keep it simple!  You can never go wrong with white cotton/linen blends.  All we can say is #swoon

 

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