Picture This

Strike a pose! Say Cheese! Take your finger out of your nose!

Of course, our little darlings are perfect every time we put a lens in front of them (and if they’re not, we just delete) but sometimes we like to get ourselves in the shot too.

For this otherwise impossible task (most moms are invisible when it comes to the family album), we might need to call in the pros. They really can turn your family into a printable work of art, but they are a luxury…especially in these, shall we say, challenging times.

As usual, we found a solution and it involves the word party—yes, a photo party. Shutterbug’s Photography, owned and operated by savvy parents Shannon Hilton and Larry Jackson, packs up their equipment and comes to you, setting up their portable studio in your home or backyard (weather permitting) and taking photos of your family and all your friends’ families, too. The best part is that Shutterbug’s waives their sitting fee at Home Portrait Parties so your family’s participation (and that of your guests) is free.

Shannon and Larry know that parents just can’t say no to a good photo of their family so you will likely go home after ordering a few 5X7’s, calendars or mugs. We like that you can buy your images as digital files, allowing you to use them on the web, imbed them in e-cards or print them at home yourself. You only need to buy what you like. 

So, how do you get invited to a photo party? Your best bet is to host. Invite up to seven of your friends, their husbands, kids and even pets to your home in half-hour increments. Serve a few muffins, some fruit and some java (might help with the smiles). In return, you will receive 20 percent of the value of your guests orders toward your own portraits.

So go pro and hit them with your best (group) shot. 

SavvyMom Special: Mention you read about Shutterbug’s Photography in SavvyMom when you book a Home Portrait Party and receive a free 8 x 10 print.

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