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Capture the long days of summer with a family portrait

A family portrait is a treasure at any time – but Summer provides such a wonderful opportunity to capture the joy of a family at play.

This Summer, why not create a lasting memory and a unique piece of art, with a portrait taken outside in the beauty of nature.

Here’s a tip for a wonderful Summer portrait:

  • If you have young children, portraits of them playing in the water will bring a smile to your face for years to come.
  • If your family has a special place such as a farm or cabin – or even just a favourite spot in the local park – this is a wonderful backdrop for a fun, relaxed portrait.

We also recommend you bring the following to your Summer portrait:

  • Sunscreen on hot days
  • Clothing you feel comfortable in
  • Insect repellent – just in case!
  • Props (if the location does not have a lot of playful options)
  • Cold drinks and snacks for younger ones

Miko Photography is now taking bookings for on-location shoots this summer.

Call (403) 451-9769 or email info@mikophotography.com to book your session now!

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Celebrate Mom this May!

Your mom has done many things for you in your life. Celebrate her this May for Mother’s Day with a special gift that she can cherish for years to come. Give mom the gift of JOY this Mother’s Day with a family photo session.

Here are three great ideas to make this Mother’s Day gift the best ever…..

 

  1. Book a photo session of the kids and/or grandkids now to have an online gallery to share with mom on Mother’s Day. Let her choose her favourites as a Mother’s Day gift! This way you know she’ll be getting exactly what she wants because she will have chosen the images while still enjoying the surprise element of the gift by being presented with the online gallery to enjoy.
  2. Give Mom a gift certificate and join her for the photo shoot at a later date! Family photos, a mother & daughter photo shoot, grandparents with grandkids or a multi generation photo shoot are all option she could choose from a gift certificate. As with our Christmas promotion, we love to help you be extra generous with your gift certificates so give us a call and we’ll add an extra gift to your gift certificate to help you celebrate Mom this year!
  3. If you are a Mom, give yourself a gift this Mother’s day – you deserve it! These image are from a session that was just that, a gift this mom gave herself. What a great gift that both mom and daughter will cherish for years to come.

However you celebrate, I wish you the happiest of Mother’s Days filled with love, laughter & and photos to commemorate the occasion! Call Jana at Miko Photography, 403 451 9769 or contact us here to give the joy of photography this year.

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5 Easy Ideas for Spring-Inspired Photos

It’s finally Spring! One of my favourite times of the year is Spring. The snow starts to melt, the sun shines a little longer into the day, and the weather is nice enough to start doing some fun activities outside with the kids. It’s also that time of year where you can play with some really fun photo ideas (perhaps even get some taken when your family is all together for Easter!)

Here are 5 easy ideas for cute Spring-inspired photos with your kids:

  1. Go to your local dollar store and check out their selection of umbrellas. You’d be surprised with the neat patterns you will find! Let each kid choose their favourite umbrella for some photos that are sure to produce some giggles.
  2. If you have girls, are they into tea parties? Find some fun dresses and sunhats at your local thrift shop and a cute tea set (plus some stuffed animals if you choose!) for some memorable shots of your girls.
  3. Pretty soon the dandelions will be out. Have some fun in a field of golden yellow dandelions and take advantage of this pop of colour for some bright and cheery photos.
  4. Check out a nearby park with trees, swings, and slides for some action shots.
  5. Paint some eggs or create some Easter crafts that can be used as props in a photoshoot.

From now until the end of June, we have some Spring mini photo sessions at Fish Creek Park. This package includes a 30 minute photo session and an 8×10 print or a set of 5×7 prints for only $79.

Take advantage of the long evenings and enjoy a photo session with your family in the beauty of nature.  Our sessions are fun and relaxed and we aim to capture photos that reflect who you are as a family.  Call Jana at 403 451 9769 to book.

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10 Easy Photo Resolutions for the New year

The New Year has arrived and we wanted to share with you 10 easy steps you can take to make sure this is the best (and most organized!) year for all your photo needs:

1. Plan your photo sessions for the year.

There are many great moments throughout the year. Knowing when to have your photo sessions can make your life a whole lot easier than to wait until the last minute. Some important photo sessions to keep in mind could be January business headshots, May Mother’s Day photos, June Father’s Day photos, Fall photos for Christmas cards, back to school photos, December “Home for the Holiday” photos, and so much more!  Continue reading