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Stocking Stuffer Ideas | I’ve Got Them Ready

Stocking Stuffer Ideas | I’ve Got Them Ready

by Andrea | Blog Post, Family Life, Style + Life Tips

Stocking stuffer ideas that fit every kind of sock stuffing you do! Does Santa bring big gifts to stuff in the stockings? Or is he more practical and fills the socks up with toothpaste, floss + sugarless gum? In case Santa catches my blog post this week I’m...
What To Do When You Want Urban Photography & Mom Wants Natural

What To Do When You Want Urban Photography & Mom Wants Natural

by Andrea | Blog Post, Senior Portraits

Urban photography versus nature for your senior portraits. It’s a household debate that happens more than flipping the quarter to see who empties the dishwasher. Urban photography AND natural What can we do when you want a city vibe but don’t live in an...
3 Ways to Save Teenagers + Mom’s Sanity This Fall

3 Ways to Save Teenagers + Mom’s Sanity This Fall

by Andrea | Blog Post, Family Life, Senior Portraits

Hey there busy Teenager + Mom~ We might be a little less busy these days, just a tad. But sprinkle in extra stress, add online school + reduced social interactions and the recipe might not be so hot for teenagers + mom. WE ALL NEED THIS PIECE THIS WEEK! Seriously! I...
3 Tips for Fun Firework Photos

3 Tips for Fun Firework Photos

by Andrea | Blog Post, Family Life, Style + Life Tips

It’s the day before my birthday and GET THIS… All across the US they’re putting on firework shows to celebrate with me! Okay, I’m an adult now and know that’s not true anymore, but as a kid it was pretty cool staying up late to watch the...
Growing up | Marketing on Social Media

Growing up | Marketing on Social Media

by Andrea | Blog Post, Business + Personal Brand, Headshots

Growing up into “adulting” is tough stuff! Here’s a short story about knowing the best way to start your marketing on social media. Let’s go back to graduating from high school and deciding what to study for a profession. That’s a...
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shining moments photography

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Sycamore, Il

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The ONLY WAY to shoot a headshot...⁠
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There isn't one!⁠
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Do we need a good classic headshot - yes⁠
But there are so many other ways to convey YOU in your headshot. And it matters who you're trying to reach.⁠
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Did you see my post on Monday? ⁠
{it's the one with me + all the hats I wear in my biz}⁠
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That post has some new ways to think about your headshot + my blog post yesterday has 4 No-No's when it comes to headshots {there's always gotta be a few no-no's}😉⁠
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If you can't afford a professional photographer right now, then absolutely - POSITIVELY have a gander at the SMP blog. Click the link in @shiningmomentsphotography⁠
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And when you're ready to up-level your headshots or brand, I'd love to plan those images with you! 💖⁠
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#SMPshine #SMPblog #iamheretohelp
📸⁠ It's headshot week & I'm going to show you 📸⁠
It's headshot week & I'm going to show you ALL THE WAYS⁠
your headshot can be done + how to have FUN with them - yes, they can be fun⁠
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First, not all headshots are shot the same⁠
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𝔸 𝔹𝕀𝔾 ℙ𝕀𝔼ℂ𝔼 that's missed is considering YOUR PROFESSION. I hung up my business suits long ago, like a really long time ago - so I no longer need {or want} the classic gray backdrop with me in my navy + white business suit. It doesn't fit my brand.⁠
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When I was teaching/coaching...that was another kind of headshot⁠
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As a small business + photographer...I want a different vibe for my brand {I wear a lot of different hats with a staff of ONE}. Being a senior + headshot photographer I want to tell a story, I want my sessions to be FUN + relaxed, and yes⁠
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I give professional AND fun in my business. That's what I want to say in my brand images. And I know when each is necessary. When I'm shooting headshots for a college president we are shooting classic + professional images in a shirt + blazer.⁠
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In a more creative business {cake baker, fashion boutique, coffee shop, me...} we look at your brand + creative shots that SHOW YOUR STORY...your personality...what you want people to FEEL about your business💖⁠
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This week is stocked full of help to you + your brand on track! 𝙏𝙖𝙜 𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙 who needs or wants new tips to liven up their brand.⁠
💖Cheers & Sparkles to your week Friends!
📸⁠ Headshots outside takes a hot-blooded pers 📸⁠
Headshots outside takes a hot-blooded person right now...⁠
And Emma + I aren't it😄⁠
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We made it about 7-minutes out there & ran back in for hot chocolate⁠
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We were out filming some reel pieces + getting a few new headshots of Emma in her new favorite hair color {+ against that white snow...🔥}⁠
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On the blog today I'm showing off my new website + have a fantastic website builder for you. My Beautiful friend @suzannekrullphotography made all the magic happen for my new site @shiningmomentsphotography⁠
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So click on over in my bio & you'll be magically swished over to click on the SMP BLOG⁠
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💖 It's #tiptuesday!⁠⠀ And I have TWO for yo 💖
It's #tiptuesday!⁠⠀
And I have TWO for you...1 for my cell phone camera people + 1 for my real camera people😉⁠⠀
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I posted this filter trick to my @shiningmomentsphotography #reels last week + I have my blur reel posting today as soon as I finish it {I'm not as fast as y'all anymore} Shooting with my camera, filming with my phone, keep it under 15 or 30-seconds, talk faster, find the right music... 😱⁠Holy moly that’s a lot for this one-woman biz!
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But I’m gettin it done! If you’re busy too with all the homework starting- SAVE these posts/reels for later or SHARE THEM with a friend to try together! It's a new year, change up your snaps with some new colors❤️💛 ⁠⠀
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This one's EASY to do + why not spice things up with some extra color in your day {better yet, SPARKLE}🥰⁠⠀
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Cheers & Sparkles to your Tuesday!⁠⠀
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@iheartbooks_emma⁠⠀
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💡⁠⠀ The holiday break seemed like a BLURRRR 💡⁠⠀
The holiday break seemed like a BLURRRR⁠⠀
Back to school/work today. Emma + I are having fun making some new reels to share some camera tips {both on a real camera + iphone}⁠⠀
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Have you seen any yet? ⁠⠀
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Usually it's been on #tiptuesday, but with all the down time we’re playing a little extra. If you have a favorite so far Iet us know😄⁠⠀
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I have 'my assistent' home for a few more weeks so I'll be keeping her busy in front of my camera + phone.🥰 
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I can afford her as you can see from her shirt {I'm just here for the snacks}🤣 #TRUTH⁠⠀
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Since we're all getting back to school/work you may not have the extra time to try these ideas coming out right now, so SAVE them or SHARE THEM with a friend to try together {always more fun with a friend}⁠⠀
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I'll be posting this BLUR TIP tomorrow for ya!⁠⠀
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💖 Cheers & Sparkles to your Monday!⁠⠀
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@iheartbooks_emma⁠⠀
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@shiningmomentsphotography

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