Going back to school this year is very different from anything we have experienced before. We know how difficult it is for parents and school staff alike to come up with a plan that works for everyone. With families adjusting to the new normal of online education and distanced learning, it can be difficult to … Read More
ArtCafe Photography Reopening Safety Guidelines
The last two months have been a whirlwind of ups and downs. One moment we’re hopeful and ready for our long planned photography sessions and the next we’re binge watching Netflix while stress eating because everything has changed once again. (It wasn’t just me, right?) Currently it looks like we’ll start heading back into the … Read More
Stay Creative With ArtCafe Photography–Animal Coloring Pages
With everyone at home, ArtCafe Photography has been working on a few small projects to help kids and families express their creativity. We recently did a week of photo scavenger hunts and have been putting together other activities. Since I miss photographing all those little and not so little people in the studio, I decided … Read More
What ArtCafe Photography Is Doing & How You Can Help
Three weeks ago, we chose to close our doors to do our part in protecting the families we had planned to photograph, in addition to protecting our own family. While the announcement last week of the closure of all non-essential businesses until June 10th weighs heavy on our hearts, we need to do whatever is … Read More
Photo Scavenger Hunt
With the announcement that schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year, I know that parents are struggling to come up with ideas how to entertain their kids. Let’s try to think of this time of ‘social distancing’ as a “Gift of Time”. It’s certainly not going to be a breeze every … Read More
Maternity Photo Tips
Like many other businesses, we have closed our doors for the foreseeable future. All consultations and photo sessions have been postponed to a later time in order to do our part in keeping everyone safe and healthy. Unfortunately, not all sessions can be rescheduled because of their time-sensitive nature. It breaks my heart to cancel … Read More
How Photography Boost Confidence & Self-Esteem in Kids and Teens
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words–so imagine what message you are sending with photos of your children and family placed all around the home. Family and individual photos are a fantastic way to reinforce your child or teen’s self-image and confidence, from the time they begin crawling all the way up until they are adults … Read More
Why You Should Get Your Makeup Professionally Done For Photos
As a professional makeup artist and a woman, I believe each of us is beautiful with or without makeup. Each and every one of us has a unique story that has shaped who we are today – flaws and imperfections included. During years of working in the beauty field, I have seen many amazing ladies, and one of … Read More
Do’s and Don’ts of Family Portrait Photography
Photographs help tell the story of your family. Everyone has a unique vision of what their family photos or photos of their children should look like, but it can be easy to stray from that vision or get distracted by life. Hiring a professional photographer, thorough planning, and making the photo session a fun event … Read More
ArtCafe Snowman Sessions – Meet Art The Snowman
Winter weather is upon us! For many, this is a time to stay warm and cozy inside by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa. For others, it’s a time to go outside and play in the snow–making snow forts, building snowmen, creating snow angels and having epic snowball fights. Regardless of how you … Read More
