Picture Perfect Children’s Birthday Parties

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Taking photographs at your child’s birthday party is essential.  You’ll want to have the special day captured on film, so you, your family, and your child can enjoy remembering the excitement of the day.  Below are a few picture tips for your child’s birthday party.

1.  You should always have a designated photographer at your child’s birthday party.  Ideally, the photographer shouldn’t be you.  You should be free to enjoy your child’s birthday party without worrying about taking pictures.  If someone else is photographing the event, you should end up with a few pictures with you in them and even a few with you and your child.

2.  Using a digital camera allows for some keepsake possibilities.  If you own a computer printer or a picture printer, photos can be printed before the party is over.  Your photographer can take a group photograph and print a copy for each child.  Before your guests leave, you can give everyone a picture before the party ends.  The photograph can be placed in a mini photo album or in a picture frame.   You can even have the children decorate picture frames, and then put the group photo in the frame.  Each child will have his or her own decorated party favor to take home.  If you don’t want to give out picture frames or photo albums, you can make a label on your computer that says, “Thanks for coming to my birthday party.”  Once the pictures have printed, place the label on the back of the picture. 

3.  Having disposable cameras in a bowl or placed around the birthday party area is fun for children of all ages.  They’ll enjoy taking pictures of the party and will get shots that many adults wouldn’t think of taking.   You can have a designated bowl near the front door, so the cameras can be dropped in it before your guests leave.  If you don’t want to use the disposable cameras during the party, kids will enjoy taking one home with them as a party favor.

Finally, always make sure that at least one camera is ready for your child’s birthday party.  You don’t want to miss a great photo opportunity because you didn’t charge your camera or didn’t buy any film or a new card the day before the birthday party.

October 16th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Birthday Parties, Party Planning, Tips | (0)