6 essential photos you must take at your child’s party

It’s natural to forget to record some important moments when you decide to photograph your son’s party on your own. After all, the mother-photographer is also a hostess, party manager, waitress, entertainer and many other functions.

To avoid post-event regrets, the secret is to list (albeit mentally) some important moments of the event that need to be photographed with greater attention. That done, look for references to inspire the choice of angles, lights and textures of the images.

To help you prepare, we spoke with photographer Mônica Petrelli and listed the essential photos for recording the little party.

Photos of cake and sweets

The birthday cake is the most important element of a party decoration. And mothers have increasingly invested in elaborate models, with luxurious decorations. Therefore, be sure to register the cake before cutting. “The photos of the cake must be taken before the arrival of the guests and the birthday person, at the moment when the photographer is capturing the details of the room and the decoration”, advises the expert. This allows images to be taken calmly, exploring better angles and lighting possibilities.

family pictures

No child will be happy if they have to stop playing to pose for pictures. “The photo with the parents should be one of the first pictures we take when the family arrives. If we leave it for the end of the party, the birthday person may be tired and sleepy, which will not yield beautiful images. We have to enjoy it while the child is in a good mood”, explains the photographer.

birthday boy blowing out the candle

This is one of the most classic photos of children’s birthdays, but the photographer must be extremely prepared not to miss the timing of the click. “In order not to miss the moment, the photographer must take several pictures in a row. Some children blow quickly and being inattentive can make this moment go unnoticed”, said Mônica. Therefore, at this moment what counts is attention and agility.

Photo of souvenirs and other treats from guests

“Souvenirs, as the name implies, are for guests to remember the party. It is important to photograph them so that this memory will be remembered in a few years. It is important to register all the details of the party”, said Mônica.

Photo of child eating cake

It’s no wonder that smash the cake rehearsals are so successful among parents. What could be cuter than a kid slathering himself in cake? Don’t miss the chance to photograph your child enjoying the delicacies from the party itself. leave him at ease, without forcing poses, to get more candid shots.

after party nap

To keep the momentum going throughout the event, many babies nap for a few minutes during the party. this moment deserves to be recorded. If the child is older, click the nap after the guests leave, with the birthday boy tired from playing so much. This moment of relaxation yields beautiful images.