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Are you looking for some help on how to shop for your kids school photos or possibly what to wear for Fall 2022 family session?
I’ve compilled a few items(below) that look great with a variety of backgrounds and our school photo background that we take to our local schools in the Fall

First- SHOP LOCAL if you can. I suggest- Mankato’s Once Upon a Child for a quick easy shopping experience. I love that everything is organized by size and color. They have kid sizes from newborn up to 18/20. The staff will guide you, just mention you’re coming to Inspired Portrait Photography for family photos and they can help.

Second- try online for a variety of colors. If you’re shopping last minute, buy two sizes- either one size up or a size smaller then your child wears because items run/big or small online.

Here are Our Ten Suggestions with links to buy direct*

1. Jean Jacket – A timeless addition to any shirt you love.

2. Neutral Cable Knit Sweater | A simple Fall look.

3. Flowy Ruffle Sleeve Dress | These come in a variety of colors.

4. Burnt Orange Overalls | The perfect Fall loving attire.

5. Amber Dress | A great color to compliment our traditional Fall background.

6. Polo Shirt | A classic look to accommodate school photos.

7. Denim Dress | Simple classic dress.

8. Green Pullover Sweater | A classic look for boys to add layers.

9. Girls Denim Shortall : Bibs are a great way to give two tones to the outfit.

 10. Long Sleeve Sweater: A simple neutral color.

*this post has direct links to Amazon

I get a phone call a couple times a season regarding saving VHS (or 8mm) tapes to DVD. While I don’t have a local Mankato business I can refer to, there’s an online company that I recommend for the services I can’t do.

What Inspired Photograph Can do in house- without sending anything in the mail
Scan old/any images to digital
Scan negatives to digital
Retouch heirloom photos that may be damaged

What we don’t offer
8mm to digital
VHS to digital
Slides to digital

but here is who does

LEGACY BOX They are an online company that you ship your old goodies to and they will make them digital. Feel free to check out their site to see what they offer.

best of luck preserving your history, it’s important!

In my girl’s lives- its always been BUDDIES, so so so many buddies. I try to let some of them go to donation centers, garage sales, other children- but my girls hold tight. Each buddy has a memory along with it. Each buddy reminds them of a place they have been or a person who gave them that buddy. So, I said Why not photograph it- One day I know this phase will be over and we can look back at these images and say- Remember when?

For this session- I told the girls only TWO LAUNDRY BASKETS FULL. It was a challenge to pick just their favorites, but here they are.

What do you or your kids collect? Some other cute ideas would be matchbox cars, coins, Legos, books, paper airplanes, dance outfits, shoes, craft supplies, instruments, games, etc. What do you collect- Lets make a memory-

Who doesn’t love a great PLAYGROUND SWING?

Growing up in Fulda, MN my parents had a huge old school swing in their backyard. As a small child I felt limitless as we soared to the sky for hours. It brought neighborhood kids together and provided a source of joy for everyone. We have a couple swings here at Inspired Portrait Photography. Those swing see many smiles and hear endless laughter.  Swing produce great expressions that are candid, not posed They provide a beautiful wind blown look and sense of motion even after the shutter freezes the frame. When was the last time you sat on a swing and smiles?