Capture Every Moment: Hire Our Children’s Photography Services for Your Child’s Birthday Party in Chicago

Chicago Birthday party Photographer

5 Reasons to hire a professional photographer for your child’s birthday party

As parents ourselves, we understand that you want to capture every moment of your child’s birthday party. It’s a special day for them, and it’s important to have those memories to look back on in the years to come. However, trying to take photos yourself can be a challenge, and you may end up missing out on some of the moments that you wanted to capture. That’s where we come in – as a children’s photographer in Chicago, we provide a solution to this problem by offering professional photography services for your child’s birthday party.

A mom and Birthday boy at a party photographed by TK Photography Chicago
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You are IN the Photos

One of the greatest advantages to hiring us for your child’s birthday party is that you can be in the photos too! We understand how important it is to capture these special moments with everyone who made the day extra special, including you. When you’re helping manage the event and making sure everything goes smoothly, it can be difficult to make sure you’re also in the photos with your child. That’s why we make capturing these moments of everyone a priority, so that you won’t miss out on being in the memories too. This way, you and your child can look back on those special memories for years to come. We want to make sure that you have all the photographs you need to remember this special day for years to come!

Children celebrating at a party photographed by TK Photography Chicago
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Get professional photos to last a lifetime

Another benefit of hiring us is the quality of the photos you’ll receive. While cell phone photos can be convenient, they often end up being blurry or low-quality, especially in a party environment where there may be low light or a lot of movement. Our professional photography equipment and experience mean that we’re able to capture high-quality photos that really capture the essence of the party. We know how to work with different lighting and environments to ensure that you get photos that you’ll love.

Limbo line at a party photographed by TK Photography
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Let go of the stress of trying to photograph yourself

Finally, by hiring us, you get to enjoy the party without worrying about taking photos. As a parent, it’s natural to want to capture everything, but that can also mean that you end up spending the whole party with a camera in your hand, trying to make sure you get everything. When you hire us, you can relax and enjoy the party with your child and family, knowing that we’re taking care of capturing the memories for you. This way, you can really be present in the moment, rather than worrying about taking photos.

Family gathering around the birthday girl at a party Photographed by TK Photography
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Let Your Photographer Friends and Family Enjoy the Party

Your friends and family are probably talented photographers who would love to take your photos—but they may not always produce results that match the quality of a professional. Additionally, having those closest to you take photos can detract from their experience at the party.  Instead of burdening them with the responsibility (or guilt!) of having to take photos, allow them to fully enjoy themselves.

With a professional photographer on board, you can rest easy knowing that your special moments will be captured without disrupting any personal relationships. Professional photographers are adept at capturing events and know the best angles and timing for optimal results.

Plus, with a professional photographer you can be sure that your friend will be in the photos too! They’ll thank you for entrusting a pro rather than forcing them to step away and take pictures.

Micky and Mini at a party photographed by TK Photography Chicago
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Pros have valuable experience and relationships

The kids’ party industry is a fun and exciting field to be in as a professional photographer. We have an understanding of the flow of every event, thanks to our experience working with venues similar to yours before (After shooting parties for over 13 years, there is probably a good chance that someone on our team has shot AT your venue). We understand how to capture performers and vendors in a way that shows off their work and the entire experience. Plus, due to our frequent work in the industry, we often know performers and vendors personally. This means that we can take great shots of your event from a personal perspective as well. With years of experience, our photography team will be sure to capture all the special moments of your kid’s party in an extraordinary way! 

Overall, hiring a professional photographer for your child’s birthday party is a great way to ensure that you get high-quality photos that capture all of the special moments of the day. By working with us, you can be sure that you’ll get photos that you’ll treasure for years to come, and that you’ll be able to enjoy the party without worrying about taking photos yourself. We understand the importance of capturing these memories, and we’re committed to providing you with beautiful photos that will allow you to look back on this special day with joy and nostalgia.

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Author Bio

Thomas - Chicago Birthday Party Photographer

Meet Thomas, a Chicago-based professional photographer with over 13 years of experience capturing beautiful moments for families. Throughout his career, Thomas has dedicated himself to providing families with stunning photographs that capture the essence of their love and togetherness. His work has been published in various publications, and he has won several awards for his outstanding magazine photography work.

With over 3,000 photography sessions under his belt, Thomas has established himself as a highly experienced and sought-after family photographer in the industry. He is widely recognized for his exceptional skills in capturing candid moments and creating timeless family portraits that families can cherish for generations. You can check out his family photography portfolio here.

5 Reasons Why a Smash Cake Session is the Perfect Choice for Your One-Year-Old’s Milestone Birthday

1 year old celebrating her birthday with a smash cake mini session

If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to capture your child’s first birthday memories, a smash cake session with TK Photography Chicago, a Chicago family photographer, is a perfect choice. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider booking a smash cake session for your little one’s milestone birthday:

1. Create Memories: As a parent, you want to cherish every milestone of your child’s life. A smash cake session is a great way to capture the joy and excitement of your child’s first birthday in beautiful photographs that you can look back on for years to come.

2. Express Your Creativity: With our Smash Cake Mini Sessions, you have the opportunity to express your creativity and make your child’s smash cake session uniquely yours. From choosing the smash cake color to picking the balloons and banner design, you can create a session that perfectly reflects your child’s personality. No worries if you don’t want to pick everything out yourself. You can also choose to send us a picture of the birthday Childs outfit and we can pick for you!

3. Have Fun: A smash cake session is not only a great opportunity to capture memories but also a fun experience for your child. They get to play with their food and make a mess without getting in trouble, which is a great sensory experience for them. Often the first few touches of the cake are accompanied by a look that says ” you’re not going to stop me?!”

4. Great Photo Opportunities:  We will capture stunning and unique photographs of your child during the smash cake session. The messy cake, colorful decorations, and your child’s genuine reactions make for beautiful and memorable pictures. If they decide to skip the hands and dive face-first into the cake or cry because it’s sticky on their hands we will be sure to catch it all!

5. Celebrate Milestones: Your child’s first birthday is a significant milestone, and a smash cake session is a fun and creative way to celebrate it. It’s a special occasion worth commemorating, making a smash cake mini an unforgettable experience.

A smash cake session with TK Photography Chicago is the perfect way to celebrate your child’s first birthday. You can create beautiful memories, express your creativity, have fun, capture great photos, and celebrate your child’s milestones. Book your session today and cherish these memories forever!

Cake Smash Mini session days only happen once a month! Make sure you – Get all the info about our Chicago Smash Cake Minis Here!

Author Bio

Thomas - Chicago Photographer

Meet Thomas, a Chicago-based professional photographer with over 13 years of experience capturing beautiful moments for families. Throughout his career, Thomas has dedicated himself to providing families with stunning photographs that capture the essence of their love and togetherness. His work has been published in various publications, and he has won several awards for his outstanding magazine photography work.

With over 3,000 photography sessions under his belt, Thomas has established himself as a highly experienced and sought-after family photographer in the industry. He is widely recognized for his exceptional skills in capturing candid moments and creating timeless family portraits that families can cherish for generations. You can check out his family photography portfolio here.

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in partnership with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

In 2020, the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce partnered with us to offer affordable headshot snapshots for small business owners, entrepreneurs and hard-working individuals. We are excited to re-establish this partnership and provide more people access to fresh, new headshots!

we understand that sometimes quick new headshots can mean a lot. We love photographing small businesses and doing longer sessions with multiple looks, but we also recognize the importance of getting a quality headshot quickly. When you need to update your business profile or website right away, we’ve got you covered!

Our next event is Tuesday, January 24th 10-12pm. More dates to come!

Need something more, want us to photograph your team, or on location?

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Smash Cake and Birthday Photo Options 2023

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Booking Options

What is the TK Photography Smash Cake Style?

Simple and Fun! Our signature style of banner, cake, and balloons is a nod to classic birthday style but with a modern twist that allows our Smash Cakes to match any theme. We combine colors and elements to give parents the freedom to dress their birthday kid however they want, while keeping the background as a supporting character to the main star- Your Child.

Do we use props?

Our general studio style is to use props as a minimum. We focus on connecting with children and anything that is used as a prop should support that interaction. Anything that pulls their attention away from the people in the room, is pulling their attention away from the photographs and experience in the moment.

How do we choose the cake, banner, balloons, and backdrops?

After booking, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the questionnaire. There you upload the outfit your child will be wearing and can choose all the elements OR let us choose for you.

Cake Texture options

Cake colors are fairly endless but we do suggest that you lean towards lighter colors too keep fingers from Staining

Background Colors

Banners

Note: We are working on updating our catalog of banners. We constantly have new banners but have to update the questionnaire! So, if you don’t see something here, you can always send us a photo of the outfit for a recommendation based on what we have in studio. You can also check our facebook galleries for images of past Smash Cakes to get ideas!

Balloons!

We recommend 2-3 Balloon Colors. We usually like for one of those colors to be a neutral color like silver, white, black, or gold.

We are excited to celebrate with you!!