Sweet 16 is a big deal! You heard that right. As your daughter is about to celebrate one of the milestone events of her teenage years, you want to document this event and make it as memorable as possible.
Having plans to skip a photo shoot for her big sweet sixteen? Don’t!!
Here are some things to do instead:
Get her involved
This birthday is more about your daughter than about you. Involving your daughter in the concept of her shoot is a step in the right direction, as she believes she can now make some decisions on her own. Ask her what she would like to reflect in her shoot, suggest hobbies, passions, her favourite place, her favourite colour, etc. Once you narrow down your options, pick a theme central to how she feels clocking sixteen
Book an appointment with your Photographer
Run your ideas with your photographer first before selecting how many outfits and whatnot. Your photographer will be able to bring their visual expertise to your ideas and help bring your concept to life. Bring your daughter to the appointment and open her up to more options if there is any need. This will get her pumped for her shoot and you will most probably win best dad/mum of the year for doing this. *winks*
Choose your outfit ideas look and go shopping
Now that the central theme around your shoot is settled, you know how many and the type of outfits you will need. Either way, make sure your daughter gets both a formal and casual look. She might not care much for dresses and want to opt-in for a sporty look. However, provide her with the option to be herself and encourage her to do a midi-gown or ball dress for a formal look. Go shopping together for a mother-daughter bonding moment.
Do not forget the balloons
What is a sweet sixteen birthday shoot without balloons? Balloons are perfect for birthday shoot decorations, especially with the figure balloons that show exactly why you are celebrating. This makes the shoot unforgettable even if you saw the pictures from the shoot years later.
Our client, Tsid, had an amazing 16th birthday shoot and we love her expressiveness and versatility with her outfits.
You too can book three outfits or less for a sweet sixteen shoot as long as it expresses the beauty of celebrating such a milestone moment in your daughter’s life!!
