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Jan

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!

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Aug

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.

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AdaLilly Photography

Jul

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.

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AdaLilly Photography

Jul

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.

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AdaLilly Photography

Jun

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.

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.

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

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

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

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Jun

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

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Jun

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!

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Jun

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

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Jun

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP FOR YOUR SESSION

You may be questioning whether the cost of a professional hair and makeup artist is worth it. While we highly recommend splurging on these two things, and here’s why

(Complimentary HAMU is included for one individual during each portrait session)

You’re going to feel amazing with that fabulous hair and flawless face. Trust us! You better believe that feeling of confidence will totally show in your photos.

It’s less that you have to worry about. You’re already going to be tasked with getting the family or yourself ready for your session that day, why not have one less thing on your mind. Grab a glass of bubbly and get yourself pampered, knowing you’ll look amazing after your hair/makeup sesh.

These people are professionals. They know exactly what kind of tools, colors and products to use to bring out your best features and make you look stunning. I mean, isn’t that exactly how you want to look on your portrait session day?AdaLilly Photography

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May

FAQ FRIDAY #1

‘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.

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AdaLilly Photography