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Last fall we celebrated the 14th birthday of our daughter Vanessa. As you can see by the birthday cake, she chose an outdoor theme for her birthday.
Years ago I developed a strategy for using images to tell a story. That strategy involved scripting out the different shots that would help me tell a story with my camera.
Years ago I developed a strategy for using images to tell a story. That strategy involved scripting out the different shots that would help me tell a story with my camera.
For a birthday party this involves taking a number of shots that once done, makes it easy to create a DVD Movie or Photo Book. Following are a list of shots you might want to consider when taking pictures at a birthday party:
- Creating the invitations
- Delivering the invitations
- Each of the guests as they arrive with presents in their hands
- The decorations in a wide shot
- The table setting in a close up shot
- The cake (before you cut it)
- Lighting the candles
- The presents (before they are opened)
- The guests as they celebrate of play games
- The parents, family and other special guests
- Blowing out the candles
- Opening the presents
- Pictures of individual birthday cards
- The birthday boy or girl holding standing with the present and person who gave it to them
- Cutting the cake
- Eating the cake and ice cream
- The party "mess" with wrapping paper and food
- Saying goodbye as the guests leave the party
- The tired/sleepy birthday boy/girl
You could easily take 40 to 50 interesting pictures during a party. That way, you'll have plenty of option for making great photo books and other cool personalized photo products that you will cherish for years and years.
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