Photo birthday parties

A few months ago I started offering birthday Photo Parties at the studio. They've been so much fun, I thought I'd post a little "how-to". Because it really is a simple idea that anyone could implement at home. If you're interested in creating your own little "Glam Girl" party, start with the invitations. Let people know what you're doing, and what to expect. It's up to you, but I'd limit the number of guests from 6-10. This will preserve your sanity, and also make sure there's enough time for everyone. You can purchase or use your own dress up clothes, or have guests bring their own outfits. Then grab a couple friends to help you with makeup and hair. When the girls are all dolled up, it's time for their little Glam session. You can shoot against a bare wall (like I did in the photo above), or purchase a backdrop. If you don't have a soft box, just place it near a bright window, and shoot away! The little divas have so much fun posing and playing! Then afterwards, you could either print photos for your guests as a party favor. Or, upload them to a site like Shutterfly so they can order and print whatever images they'd like. You can also assemble them into a book at Blurb, so you'll have a permanent keepsake. This photo was taken at my daughter Emily's party. They had a blast, and I love that I have so many fun photos from the day. 

What about you? Do you have any photos of the little divas in your life? 

Comments

[Marcie]

I'm loving taking kids out with their dogs..and capturing their 'relationships':
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=925

[Puna]

These little girls in my neighborhood get together all the time...they are adorable. This was inspired by a previous Shutter Sisters post.

http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/09/september-17-play/

[melissa]

I LOVE this idea! Can't wait to try out with my little princess!

[Ali]

This is such a fantastic idea, my girls are such Diva's they would love this!! Thanks for the inspiration.

[maz]

I'm doing my first photo party on Saturday! Slightly different as I'm going to the party (in a local village hall) and the 'kids' will be 13 and 14... but they are totally up for it! I'll let you know If it goes well...

[kosenrufu mama]

I use to paint their faces, it is so funny !!!!! http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2009/05/festa-festa-festa.html

[djbeat]

what a blast! great idea - i don't have a diva - but we recently had a first birthday party that was soooo much fun~
next year we should try something like that or dress them in the white painter suits & let them have a paint party!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3892891013/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutter_pixie/3911103857/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3892902991/

next year we should try something like that or dress them in the white painter suits & let them have a paint party!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3914615138/

[traceyclark]

loving this shot so much maile! and it's such a great capture to go with our One Word Project word this month PLAY! http://shuttersisters.com/onewordproject/

[Erica P.]

Seeing as I have 3 girls, I love this idea!! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Heather Plett]

I did a similar idea for my 13 year old daughter, but with a twist. She's a big fan of project runway and dreams of being a fashion designer some day. I prepared 2 bags full of fashion odds and ends (belts, shoes, pieces of fabric, things I'd picked up at thrift stores, etc.) and broke the group into 2 teams. Each team had to come up with three fashion ideas from a list I'd made up ahead of time (something you'd wear to a wedding, a circus theme, etc.) And then they had to put together a fashion show with a commentator and models wearing the new designs.

They had a blast and I played photographer.

[Elicia]

little girl who's a friend of mine:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eliciaruth/3853940546/
little sister and her friend:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eliciaruth/3636796273/
little drama queen i babysit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eliciaruth/3467433838/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eliciaruth/3201919093/

[Gail]

I think "diva" whenever I see my granddaughter with her sunglasses on...she loves them!
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rlXu_rbhEOm7a2_7GfGFSQ?feat=directlink

[rachel]

Oh! I adore this idea!!!

[iHanna]

Adore this idea, but hey... I wanna be invited to a glam party too. For big girls! :-) Where can we see more photos from your glam party girls, this is too cute!

[Kirsty-Abu Dhabi]

My diva big girl - always trying on Mummy's shoes!! http://kirstylarmourblog.com/?p=461