PORTRAIT PARTIES

Have some friends? Want to host a party? Book at least 4+ friends and your session is free!
Portrait parties bring together friends and family for affordable professional portraits taken in a casual, relaxed environment.

Portrait Parties are great for people who:
* are on a budget but still want professional photos taken of their children or themselves.
* need updated photos of their kiddos.
* have always wanted to try a “themed” session.

What is a Portrait Party?
A portrait party is an event hosted in your home or a near by location (parks are great!) where Mixx'd Kreations Photography will take professional portraits for you and your friends in 20 minute mini-sessions.

How do they work?
Portrait Parties are hosted by one person who provides the location, coordinates the guest list,  schedules the sessions in 20 minute intervals and collects the fees. Hostess get a free photo session with 4+ booked guests.

Here’s what to do:

• Pick a date that you want to have a party.
• Secure your date with Mixx'd Kreations Photography.
• Once the date is confirmed then I will send you invitations and a hostess packet filled with information that you need to know.
• On party day I show up 30 minutes before hand to get ready.
• The party begins – I photograph each child/family in their session
• Images are delivered digitally within 2-3 weeks.
  It’s All About FUN
  Encourage your guests to bring hats, fairy wings, princess crowns, superhero costumes, bubbles, that special outfit and any other props that they would like to use to make their photos memorable of their child’s unique stage of life.
  
  Play with Themes
  Time to get CREATIVE ~ here are some suggestions:
• Cupcakes and Sweets
• Pretty in Pink 
• Pajama Party
• Sports and Stuff
  
• Superheros
• Father’s Day gifts & Mother’s Day gifts
• Tea Party
• Holidays (St. Patrick's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween or Christmas)

Tips for a Successful Host

• Schedule your party for a time that most children will be happy and cooperative - avoid nap times or close to dinner.
• Have snacks (it keeps the little ones busy who are waiting for their turn). You can provide snacks yourself or do it potluck style have everyone bring something to share.
• Schedule your guests’ sessions 20 min apart. Schedule them consecutively (i.e. 10, 10:20, 10:40, etc). Let  your guests know they aren’t required to stay the whole time.
• Follow up with your guests with reminders via email or through social networking avenues.

The only money you are responsible for collecting is the initial fee ($40/guest). Guests may pay in cash or check- with checks made out to Rebecca Ireland. Guests want to order more images, you can let them know they can order directly from me.  And remember: As a hostess, you receive one 20 minute session complimentary.