One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, "Where can we have our pictures taken?"  I am asked this for family portraits, engagement sessions and for weddings.  I certainly suggest some of the beautiful parks within Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding area however recently, I am encouraging customers to think outside of the box in regards to a photo location.  This blog entry will be "My First Escape", to showcase some of the less traditional locations that I think would work wonderfully for a variety of photo sessions.

I have used a hat to illustrate the "man" and a teacup and saucer to illustrate the "woman".  Try to image they are actually people!

Favourite Pastimes and Hobbies

Incorporating your favourite pastime or hobby in your photos is a great idea.  The surroundings, for example, a baseball diamond, will make a creative background for your session.  Other locations to consider are as follows:

• your kitchen or a grocery store - perhaps you love to cook
• your favourite walking trail - perhaps you love spending time outdoors
• in your garage, in your basement or on a stage, surrounded by your instruments - your passion for music will certainly be evident in an environment such as this
• a book store or your local library - to highlight you love of literature
• at your home surrounded by board games, card games and junk food - perhaps you enjoy playing board games with your friends and family

Escape from the traditional photo location box and consider a location with lots of personality and spirit!  Check back soon for my next entry, "My Second Escape", where new ideas and photos will be posted to encourage you!