I am probably going to say this a million times in one form or another: You need to have MORE pictures of yourself! Photos we take act as a bookmark for a moment in our lifetime. Being able to reflect on your life with a still image of a moment in your life is invaluable and you will never regret having too many photos.
If you need more of a push, I made a list of 10 reasons why you definitely need to book a photo session right now!
Its someone's birthday
Could be you or your spouse. We always seem to wake up a bit happier on our birthdays too, which means good pictures (wink).
It's your anniversary
I love this idea. Save the typical dinner and a movie concept and go for something new. Enjoy having an intimate and lively time with each other while also letting a photographer document your time together. I am actually planning on doing this for my 5th anniversary coming up!
For the seasons/holidays
I mean... fall. Come on. Its pretty.
For a fun date
If you're looking for something different to do, do this! Not only is it a fun time, you also get to show a beautiful sneak-peek at your relationship to everyone.
Good news!
Promotion! You got a house! You hit a milestone!
Update your fireplace photos
You've grown, things have changed. It's time to put some new photos on the mantle.
Update social media
New bragging rights on Instagram and a new cover photo for Facebook. Not to mention, a cute background for your phone.
An engagement
This is actually a great idea! It gives you time to enjoy some intimate time together while reflecting on how far you've grown. It also gives you a great amount of images for save-the-dates!
For an elopement
Photography is something that I see as a necessity for any type of wedding. I personally ran to the courthouse because I'm not much of an extrovert and the thought of hundreds of people staring at me... no. Anyways, one thing I wish I would have stopped to do is hire a photographer for that most important moment of my life.
For announcements
Birthdays, moving, adoption, new puppy, job launch, social media, your pet goldfish died, you won the lottery, divorce (maybe you're like.. in the "happy about it" phase instead of the sad phase), etc.
Marketing
If you are a small business owner or a brand owner then photos of your brand and your face are major for you. People prefer to see a face on the brand and on the business so that they are reminded that you are a real person they can relate to.