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Birthday Photoshoot Ideas for Fun Birthday Pictures

Bunch of colorful Balloons

This is a classic for a reason! Get a helium tank and your favorite colors of balloons and take any and every type of pose you can think of while holding them.

Grab a bunch of monochromatic balloons

There’s something gorgeous about a bunch of balloons that coordinate with an outfit. Here’s your permission to work some of your best colors, it’s your birthday! Plus, this is about the easiest DIY birthday décor out there!

Party Hat

A simple party hat prop goes a long way! Plus, there are tons of cute, classy, and funny party hats for adults on adults to make it perfectly you.

Birthday Year Balloons

Another classic of the birthday photoshoot ideas you can never go wrong with! Get giant foil balloons with the age you’re turning. Particularly if your next birthday is a milestone birthday (Like a 30th birthday photo or your golden birthday), you’ll be so glad you included them! The pictures holding and trying to wrangle them always make for a great birthday shoot!

The Year you were born balloon backdrop

While we’re on a balloon kick, a backdrop of balloons showing the year you were born is always a fun take on your birthday with a more subtle way to reveal your age. This size is perfect for it! It’s also one of the best 21st birthday photoshoot ideas for those celebrating this fun new time of your life!

Happy Birthday balloon backdrop

Get the words spelled out in Balloon form and set them up as a backdrop for your birthday photos. It may be worth renting a photo studio and doing a photo session showcasing your cute setup!

Grab a party blower

It’s a simple prop that adds all the fun to a birthday photoshoot for adults!

Hold noisemakers

Why not get loud and declare it’s your big day? Noisemakers are a fun prop and lend to a lot of fun social media captions about getting loud or declaring your birthday!

Holding a birthday cake

Add this to the top three birthday photoshoot ideas for adults! But a full birthday cake on a platter or cake plate just feels like the best kind of prop! Plus you can get gorgeous custom cakes or cakes from the grocery store on the cheap. They both photograph fantastically well!

Special cake topper with cake

Whether you pull out your Cricut or buy a cute cake topper, they take birthday photoshoots up a notch!

Blowing out candles

Capture the moment of making the birthday wish and blow out those birthday candles. There are so many social media caption options to share your wish for the year. And get a professional photographer to make your look beautiful while you blow those candles out!

Using a hairdryer to blow out candles

During the time of the pandemic, this has become a funny joke. It’s a fun picture and documents a moment in time really well. But even beyond it, it’s a fun mood to show a sassy face and a hairdryer doing the work for you!

Sparkler Number candles lit on a cake

It doesn’t get much cuter or more photogenic in birthday photoshoot ideas than sparkler number candles lit up. You can also get glitter candles if sparklers aren’t easy to find.

Decorate your own cake

Hello perfect lifestyle photo opp- get in the kitchen and document yourself decorating your own cake. These are birthday images you’ll always treasure!

Holding a cupcake/Donut/Cookie

Buy a simple cupcake or other treats from your local bakery, and add one candle. it makes for a simple and sweet birthday moment.

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Adult Cake Smash

This is always funny, and always cute! It may sound silly but an adult cake smash photoshoot always turns out great! Take a page from a 1st birthday party with a cake smash, and create one for yourself. All you need is a cake on a stand and someone ready to snap pictures while you dig in!

Head to an ice cream parlor

There’s something sweet and nostalgic about ice cream parlors. They make for a darling birthday photoshoot and bonus, they often provide a free ice cream on your birthday. It’s many photographer’s favorite location to shoot at for some really sweet and fun photos!

Eating Your feelings getting older

Feel free to make all the jokes about getting older and the need to eat your feelings while you take a moment to capture yourself doing just that. A formal birthday portrait to document it is definitely in order!

Bust out the bubbly

Whatever your celebratory drink of choice is, grab a champagne bottle or apple cider bottle, and document starting the party celebration. You could get extra fun holding a bottle of champagne (or sparkling cider) in each hand!

Holding a champagne flute

It’s a simple prop that makes everything feel fancy and like a party. Plus it screams birthday celebrations are in order!

Cheers to you

Either grab a partner or friend to raise your glass to or raise it right at the camera to announce the celebration of your day! It’s one of the best birthday photoshoot ideas if you want other guests to join you for pictures!

Monochromatic look with your favorite color

Get a little fancy and dress head to toe in your favorite color. You can even add an easy photo backdrop using plastic tablecloths. Let your decorations match you! Make your color and your big day shine!

Sparklers

Sparklers just scream celebration. And holding one out while you smile or attempting low shutter sparkler art are both excellent choices.

Smoke bomb

I can’t stress safety enough if using a smoke bomb! Have a way to extinguish with a bucket of water ready and available. But the photography turns out amazing if you execute the perfect pose plan! Truly, a smoke bomb creates a really amazing picture.

Throw the confetti

These make for some of the cutest pictures even though there’s a bit of mess to clean up after. a Confetti toss thrown up the air is so fun for a birthday photo shoot!

Blow the confetti

Fill your hand full of confetti and very slowly blow it at the camera. It creates such a fun magical vibe!

Capture a celebratory birthday dance party

Get down for your birthday, and keep the camera rolling to capture a celebration dance.

Get a slow dancing spinning picture

Spin slowly and get a slow-motion shot. Feel free to caption it with “dancing into the new year” or something similar.

Take pictures at your favorite restaurant

Lots of people use the moment to head to their favorite restaurant or snack stop and get some pictures. Let me tell you, fast food locations look fantastic! Capture something quintessentially you on your big day.

Go on location to your favorite place

Do you love baseball games, concerts, or stop by a coffee shop every morning? Do you have a favorite city that just screams you? Snap pictures of your favorite things and locations to celebrate your big day.

Grab a Mural Picture

Find a mural that speaks to you either with a saying, image, or colors. Get some fun personality shots with a backdrop that fits your personality.

Set up a celebratory picnic

You can hire companies to set these up for you and have a picnic party while you’re at the photoshoot. But of course, you can always grab a picnic basket, blanket, and a few fun birthday items for tons of fun birthday photoshoot ideas! Need some inspiration? Check out our romantic sunset picnic date.

Grab photo booth props

These are so inexpensive and so fun! Birthday-themed photo booth props make a great addition to any type of birthday picture. Seriously, great birthday banners are a dollar-store trip away!

Hold up a “Party Like It’s My Birthday” Sign

You can thank 50 Cent for coining this phrase. A chalkboard, printed sign, or letterboard all work perfectly!

Hold up a “Birthday Girl” (or Birthday boy) sign

Make sure the world knows it’s your big day with a sign prop ready for the picture. They’re accessories you can easily find at party stores!

Print an “It Is Your Birthday” Sign

If you’re a fan of The Office, you know about the famous episode where Dwight and Jim become the birthday committee. Kelly’s birthday sign is printed on white paper and says “It Is Your Birthday” without an exclamation mark. Join the fun of this famous episode and recreate the banner for your birthday shoot.

Wear a flower crown

These always look stunning, and remind you you’re the queen of the day!

Wear a crown like royalty

If you’re ready to feel like a literal queen (or princess, you do you), grab a crown for your pictures.

Dawn a formal dress

Why not feel like a million bucks on your big day? It’s a great excuse to rock something formal and get formal portraits.

Get a jumping picture

You’re jumping into a new year! Let your pictures help you tell that story. Plus, they’re always a lot of fun!

Jump in a pool

Jump into this new year in style! Make sure you have high shutter speed enabled to get tons of pictures from start to splash.

Have a pool party

Grab some friends and party hats and get some pictures in the pool to document your grown-up pool party.

Take a walking picture down a road

Walk into the new year and new age with a birthday shot walking down a road. It’s symbolic of the road of life, and how you’re walking through it with your head held high.

Get your friends and grab a group photo

Who doesn’t love the feeling of being invited to a birthday party? Document one with your friend group.

Sit on the hood of your car

This is a great pose that draws a lot of attention to the person on the car or truck. Not to mention it gives a nod to the 16th birthday getting a driver’s license. It’s a fun pose that somehow ties into a birthday well!

Head to a rooftop and hold up those balloons

Get a gorgeous sunset or sunrise picture on a rooftop. A bunch of balloons photographs extra well in these locations!

Hold a giant present

Feel free to remind the world you’re a gift! Or feel free to share what you hope to achieve this year or unwrap on your big day.

Get a picture with your mom

My mom always tells me birthdays are most important to you and your mother since you were the two who were there.

Create a “death to the decade” photoshoot

There are particularly popular for 40th and 30th birthday photoshoots. Wear all black, get black balloons, and celebrate the death of the decade you just completed.

Kids or significant other kissing your cheeks picture

Let those you love most show how much they love you with a cheek kiss.

Hang a birthday banner

A simple birthday banner is easy to find, and makes a great prop!

Make a balloon arch

We’ve done these for our children’s birthdays, and there’s always such a wow factor to a balloon arch! Not to mention, you can buy a balloon arch kit that makes it super easy!

Create a streamer backdrop

Tape a bunch of streamers to the ceiling and enjoy your personal party set up for pictures.

Do a styled-themed shoot

If you are not sure what this is or need some inspiration, search styled-themed shoots on Pinterest and find your favorite to inspire yours.

Hold up a “first day of school” style sign

Do you know those “First day of school” signs that say age, favorite food, etc.? This is a great time to make your own and add some humor for your birthday.

Jump in a balloon pit

Fill up as many balloons as you can and jump in the pile!

Jump in a ball pit

Feel like a kid again and channel those 90’s kid ball pit vibes for some fun and colorful photos.

Face peeking through a bunch of balloons

Fram your face with tons of balloons. You can either buy a bunch of helium balloons or blow up balloons and lie on the ground with balloons surrounding you.

Dawn all the sparkles

I’m going to give you permission to dawn every bit of sparkle you want! Get a formal dress or a fun shirt. Feel free to buy that rhinestone headband. You do you, but make sure you sparkle for your big day!

Wear a birthday shirt

There are so many cute birthday t-shirts. It’s a fun way to say it’s your birthday without actually having to say anything.

Make a custom birthday shirt

Why not pull out your Cricut and make a shirt as custom and special as you are? If you can’t do it, find a crafty friend to help! It’s all you need with your face and smile to capture this year.

Pinata Birthday Photo Shoot

Who doesn’t love the pinata birthday tradition? Buy yourself one and take some pictures smashing it open.

Put a party hat on you and your pet

Why not party with your pet? Get matching party hats and say cheese!

Get a closeup shot enjoying a slice of cake

You can usually buy a single slice of cake from bakeries, restaurants, and even grocery stores. A closeup bite makes it a fun take on birthday photoshoot ideas with cake.

Pose with LED Numbers

Light up your shoot with LED Light Numbers. They’re affordable, modern, and fun!

29 Birthday Photoshoot Ideas you will love

YES!!!! Its probably your birthday soon, or its maybe the birthday of a person you really care about! For many people their birthday is a very special day within the year and of course it’s a day you only celebrate once a year. We gathered a lot of cool birthday photoshoot ideas to make your birthday outstanding. Besides all the many ideas we also give you this to give you the time of your life during your birthday photoshoot.

Within our recommendation we give you 15 ideas what you can bring during your birthday photo shoot and 15 amazing location, perfect places and tips for the best picture! With these 30 ideas we are sure your birthday photoshoot will be one big success!

1. Balloons

Come one!! You can’t celebrate your birthday without balloons right? Bringing balloons will be the number 1 traditions during a birthday photoshoot. The best part of balloons is that you have them in each and every color. So prepare your outfit and you can find the perfect matching balloons.

2. Firework stars

Little firework stars will give an AMAZING effect to all of your birthday photoshoot pictures! You can buy them at many little shops and sometimes even in the supermarkets! Besides that it will give a great effect to the pictures it’s an awesome tool to play with and have fun. The pictures will be even more candid in stead of posed as you will be focussed with the stars.

3. Matching outfits

Are you ready to have the birthday photoshoot with your best friends? Why not putting on matching outfits so the picture will sparkle more. With the matching outfits try to look for 1 color background so the picture will speak more!

4. Cake with candles

Another super basic tool but SO necessary for your birthday photoshoot! Besides playing with the cake for the picture we can make an amazing effect with blowing out the candles! Be yourself and the picture will be unique!

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Bubbles

Your personal photographer can help you blow the bubbles at the spot you are standing. There is nothing better and no filter needed for a professional picture with bubbles! Be the kid again and enjoy the fun of bubbles! For this picture posing is not necessary as the bubbles will do the work!

7. Birthday photoshoot Age Sign

It’s time for others to discover how old you are turning!! Is it 20, 35, or 50?? Now a days for every age there are special Age Sign Balloons and they are AMAZING for the Birthday Photoshoot. You can play with them within the photoshoot but you can also hang them some where and take pictures with them in the background.

8. Champagne

Put this one high on your list when you are organizing your perfect birthday! One of the best pictures with your private Birthday Photographer will be 100% opening the champagne! Shake it beforehand good so the real champagne shower can start during your session! This picture will be in a few seconds of fraction but absolutely one to remember!

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Pick 1-2 color theme

Yess!!! Time for the color theme. Lot of people are always thinking a long long time to come up with a special theme! Do whatever you like and what feels good to you! But try to buy the decorations for your birthday party in 1/2 colors. This will make sure the birthday photoshoot will turn out great!

10. Flower Crown

Oke oke… I hear you thinking.. Isn’t this a bit old fashion?? Yes maybe it is!! But we are specialized in photography and we know what will give the best effect for your professional pictures! Think about when you hired your birthday photographer and you can make all your friends jalousie with the amazing pictures on your social media! You can buy fake flower crowns in many shops or you can even get real flowers and make the crown yourself of course.

11. Confetti

An easy tool but such an simple and amazing idea to finalize your birthday photo shoot!! Besides an amazing picture you will have LOTS of fun during the session… however not after the birthday photoshoot with cleaning. . but Hey!! Let’s not talk about that!

12. Photo booth accessories

The excitement with your friends or family or even your partner with these accessories will make you LAUGH!! As there are always different pieces in the packages the laughing part already start and the photographer can already start making amazing candid shots. While you all choose your perfect match we can start with the most crazy birthday photoshoot!

13. A pick-nick in the park

We hope that above tips with accessories will help you a lot and that you can bring some of the decorations to the birthday photo shoot! But hey!! Let’s start now with ideas WHERE we can do an amazing photoshoot and other tips for the best results! So Let’s start with a Pick-nick in the park!! How romantic is this?? Buy your favorite bottle of wine, a nice blanket, balloons and some nice food of-course! You enjoy your amazing pick-nick and the professional photographer will capture the best shots!

14. Swimming pool

Yes you read it correctly!! (we do hope your birthday is with good weather and a lot of sun) otherwise forget about this one! But a birthday photoshoot is amazing at a swimming pool!! Think about all the varieties’ of the pictures the professional photographer can make! With the beautiful blue color of the swimming pool to crazy jumping pictures!

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Your favorite sport!

Are you a big football fan? Or maybe a tennis or a baseball fan?? Be crazy and put your outfit on and let’s make some great pictures in your favorite sports outfit! Also always a nice gift to give to someone birthday; a match to his/her favorite sports game!

16. In the Nature

We LOVE having photoshoots in the nature! With the beautiful green background and the beautiful flowers your photoshoot will defenitly be a success! Put on your favorite outfit or bring even more outfits and let’s rock and roll this Birthday photoshoot!

17. Jump in the air

Honestly, when you see jump in the air pictures they are ALWAYS happy right?? We have never seen an angry jump in the air picture! So if you make the pictures yourself or if you hire a professional birthday photographer. Please make sure you add the jumping pictures within the photo session!

18. Sibling picture

Having your sibling on your birthday is the biggest give you can have and why not making amazing shots while you are together. Hug your sibling more then ever and we will capture the best memorable pictures.

19. Your favorite location

Do you have a favorite location? Or does the person you organize the birthday for a favorite location? Can be a restaurant, a park, a beach or even a small terrace. Make sure you meet there with your birthday photographer there and inform him/her beforehand so he can improvise how the photoshoot will be!

20. Dancing

Yes you read it correctly!! It’s time for your favorite song and to put on your dance shoes! Be yourself, be crazy and start dancing while we will capture your amazing dance moves for the best birthday photoshoot pictures!

21. Beach photoshoot

oeeeee, sun & sea.. that is the best combination for a picture! WE LOVE the beach! You don’t need many accessories for this photo-session but just you and yourself and the ocean and the sand. The rest will be up to the photographer! Photoshoots on the beach are very natural and the nature will do its work for you!

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Vintage car

Are you a car lover? Think about the old vintage cars! If you wan’t to have the best shots for your social media then find or hire now your favorite vintage car to have the best shots!

23. Campfire

We are getting more and more romantic!! Invite all the people you love the most and start making a campfire! Get your marsh-mellows and a nice bottle with bubbles and you are ready for the birthday photoshoot. The fire in the middle will give a great aspect to the pictures. Posing within this spot is not necessary as the birthday photographer can go from many and different angles to make the perfect picture.

24. Mountains

You are properly think mountains.. why mountains? OMG Mountains are the best!! Think about a beautiful hike up in to the mountains and the view you will have after the hike! Our photographers even love to hike so he/she will join you to the top of the mountain to create the best birthday photoshoot with spectacular views!

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Urban street style

We can help you finding the best urban backgrounds but if you already have 1 in mind. Let’s go for that one! The urban vibe makes the pictures stunning! Wear your sneakers or exactly the opposite and wear high heels cause within this birthday photoshoot we can do both ways and both will be incredible. For the Urban street style photoshoot we really recommend to bring balloons to the photo session.

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26. Black and White pictures

Within the Birthday photoshoot you will receive a minimum of 55+ professional edited pictures including black and white pictures too. If you are making the pictures yourself make sure you edit a few pictures in Black and White cause it will give you a whole different picture with a magnificent touch!

27. Birthday photo shoot In the city Centre!

What is your favorite city?? How cool is it to have your best pictures taken in your favorite city ?? Besides, if it is your favorite city you properly know all the secret and hidden spots to make the birthday photoshoot even more outstanding! If you would like to hire a birthday photographer, we always work with locals who knows the city better then anyone so we can always help you finding the best spots!

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Flower fields

Besides this is an amazing spot for your birthday photoshoot this is also a super romantic spot for pictures! From standing in front of the flowers, with putting flowers in front of your face and playing with the flowers. The outcome of this photoshoot will blow you away! If you don’t have flower fields close to you there is also always the option to buy your favorite flowers.

It’s time for some elegant birthday photoshoot pictures! Put on your nice dress and some high heels and let’s make beautiful pictures. While being on the terrace we can order your favorite drinks while you are having your best birthday party with your friends.

Conclusion

We hope after 29 ideas for birthday decoration and for the best locations you are now ready for your photo session! the MOST important is that YOU enjoy your big day and don’t be to nervous about it. This day is about you and try to ENJOY the most out of it!

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Birthday photo session

Birthday is a great time for fun and gifts. But, perhaps, no less exciting part of the event is a photo shoot. Thanks to photographs, wonderful memories can be preserved for years to come, and this is why good birthday photo shoot ideas are so important.

Girlfriend's birthday

In order to choose the perfect theme for a friend's birthday photo shoot, you first need to think about what would be interesting to her. So, for example, depending on the interests and hobbies of the girl, you can come up with a number of ideas, such as the image of a princess, a Greek goddess, a horse rider, or something else. You can also use the tools at hand and capitalize on the birthday setting, so for example if the party is on the beach, you can develop the theme and make a costumed photo shoot as a mermaid, or as a bartender or DJ on the beach. Role-playing photo shoots are in great demand, so, most likely, a friend will be delighted with the transformation into some kind of image for pictures.

friends birthday

As for the photo session of friends' birthdays, you can take the same ideas as for a friend's birthday as a basis and develop them, more precisely, add roles, and come up with a special image for each of your friends. So, for example, for a photo shoot in a fairy-tale style, one of the friends can be a king, someone a queen, you can also add dragons or other fairy-tale creatures. Especially if the company has common interests, then you can arrange a photo shoot in the images of characters from your favorite TV series or a well-known movie. You can also depict famous photographs or paintings, for example, you can reproduce paintings by famous artists and make a kind of original reproduction. You can go even further and embody old images in a modern setting, for example, make a modern Mona Lisa with friends.

Photo session with flowers

What could be nicer for a sophisticated romantic girl than a photo shoot with flowers? Organizing such an event is very easy, especially in spring, when everything around is blooming. A wide variety of types of flowers and their colors offers a truly limitless field for imagination.

Home photo shoot ideas

If you have never done a photo shoot and don't know where to start, then try it at home. Many professional photographers advise beginners to try themselves in a home photo shoot - the familiar environment allows you to relax, quickly change clothes, fix your makeup.

Ideas for a photo shoot in the studio

If you are planning to have a photo session in a studio and are looking for ideas for this event, then the easiest and most correct option is to contact a professional photographer who will help in this matter. And yet we will give you a couple of interesting ideas.

Poses for a photo shoot in the forest

A photo shoot in the forest is one of the best options for choosing a location for such an outdoor event. In addition, this is a great way to combine business with pleasure - to take a break from the bustle of the city, and get beautiful pictures alone with nature.

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Start your birthday in a new way - with a portrait photo session. And the mood for the whole day (and year) will be provided to you!

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How does it work?

So, you order a photo session in advance on a special offer for birthday girls. In the morning, a make-up artist-hairdresser comes to you and does professional makeup and styling. Then you take your most beautiful and favorite clothes and come to my studio, and you spend an unforgettable time!

The perfect start to your birthday: You look and feel great, all the attention is on you, you are the star on this day!

Feedback on a photo shoot right on your birthday from Masha

You immediately see during the shooting how wonderfully you turn out in the photos, and your mood becomes even better. You will leave the shooting with a feeling of love for yourself and the most festive mood!

Within a week you will see the first photos from the shooting, and after 4 weeks you will receive the entire result of your photo session - a photo book and printed photos, and these pictures will become your resource where you can always turn and return your love for yourself and faith in yourself!

Reviews of the portrait photo shoot

I will be happy to recommend you…

Victoria, I was extremely pleased with the photo shoot, which took place in a relaxed creative atmosphere, materializing at the end into a high-quality and highly artistic final product. Special mention deserves your attention to the individuality and wishes of the customer, as well as an excellent sense of style.
I will be happy to recommend you as a photographer to my friends and acquaintances.
I would like to congratulate you and myself on the excellent result of our joint work and wish you further success in photography!

Marina

Photo shooting was like a fairy dream for us

We would like to say thank you to Victoria… Photo shooting was like a fairy dream for us, in which my sister and I are stars! It was important for us to get bright emotions!!! Freedom of decision, professionalism in staging shots and a creative look, have borne fruit! We have a lot of GORGEOUS photos! We are very pleased that with Victoria we felt very free and relaxed!!! Thank you for the pleasant time spent, excellent mood, excellent and high-quality work!!!!

Julia and Ira

You are an excellent master, I will recommend you to my friends

Vika, thank you very much! The photos are just great. Out of the 64 that you sent, I chose 28, but that's exactly what I needed. You are a great artist and I will recommend you to my friends.
I can imagine what class would have turned out if the weather had been good. I am very satisfied, thank you!

Kirill

Looking forward to new shootings with Vika

Victoria has a very interesting combination of a psychologist photographer and a wonderful person at the same time! She tries to understand and reveal a person, to make the one she photographs fun, comfortable, and most importantly, she definitely knows how to inspire self-confidence, and ready-made photographs are always an excellent confirmation of this! I look forward to new shootings with Vicki!

Elena

very talented photographer!

Thank you SO MUCH for amazing photos!! My mom is very beautiful, but you were able to emphasize it very beautifully !!! Once again many thanks!!! And see you soon
You are a very talented photographer!!!!!!!!!!!

How much does a portrait photo session cost on a birthday?

JOY package

€320

Photo session 1 hour
photo studio rent
makeup and styling
help in choosing clothes
two looks (one change of clothes)
35 edited photos
10 printed photos 15x21cm
all photos on flash drive
photo book 15x15 cm, 10 pages
birthday surprise gift!

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Package "HAPPINESS"

€500

Photo session 2 hours
photo studio rent
makeup and styling
help in choosing clothes
3-4 looks
70 edited photos
20 printed photos 15x21cm
PHOTOBOOK 20x20cm, 20 pages
all photos on flash drive
birthday surprise gift!