It’s not always easy finding a gift for Mom. After all, how do you say “thank you” to the woman who gave you life?

When you look at it that way, a candle or a spa day might not seem like enough. You need some ideas for celebrating mother’s day so that the entire day is about her. And there’s one obvious gift that many sons and daughters overlook:

A photoshoot.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with these Unique Photoshoot Ideas

The vast majority of the time we schedule a session, we speak with a mom. Sometimes it is a mom-to-be, sometimes a grandmother, and sometimes it’s a mom scheduling a session for their senior about to leave the nest.

Moms know the importance of capturing these special moments and how fast time flies. They know these photos will be adorning walls and filling albums for generations to come. 

Someone else rarely takes the reins to set up these photoshoots. But you know it’s something she’ll love.

So why not give her the gift that keeps on giving? Set up a photo session with your local photographer for a fun-filled day with you and your kids, or make it a day that’s truly all about her.

With that in mind, here are 3 photoshoot ideas for celebrating mother’s day:

Option #1: A Family Photoshoot

You probably already know that photos for mom are an easy gift idea for Mother’s Day. Whether you order her a large canvas of your latest family picture or your little one gives her a handmade macaroni-framed photo, she’s going to adore it.

If you want to take it a step further, schedule a family photo shoot session with your local photographer for Mother’s Day. This present is twofold because she’ll get:

1. Family Time, and
2. Physical photos

You really can’t go wrong! Here’s how to set it up:

• Find a local photographer
• Call them for a free consultation and tell them your ideas
• Schedule a time and place
• Surprise Mom on Mother’s Day!

If you do decide to surprise her, make sure you pick out a couple of nice outfits for her to wear. We can help you out with these during your consultation, or you can download our FREE What To Wear Guide!

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Option #2: A Couples Photoshoot

Maybe your kids are grown and out of the house, or maybe you’re thinking a photo shoot with the kiddos is going to be too much of a hassle.

In that case, one of the best ideas for celebrating Mother’s Day is to show her how much you cherish her.

And what better way than to schedule a couples photoshoot?!

You wouldn’t believe how rare it is for a man to give this gift to their significant other. This will undoubtedly surprise and thrill her.

What do you have to lose?

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Option #3: A Mom Photoshoot

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On this Mother’s Day, we want to honor all the moms out there:

• Expectant moms
• Grandmothers
• Great-grandmothers
• Women trying to be moms
• Dog/cat moms, and
• Those who are missing their moms

But instead of celebrating Mom as just “Mom,” show her you value her as a whole person by setting up a photo shoot just for her.

For example, we offer 40-Over-40 photo sessions where we interview, photograph, and get to know women. We do offer this for a few reasons:

• To celebrate that beauty doesn’t diminish with age.
• To let women share their stories about what it means to be over 40 today.
• To celebrate her beauty and appreciate every scar, every line, and every grey (or purple!) hair

Let the mom in your life tell her story about what it’s like to be a working woman, a dog mom, a SAHP, a wife, a partner, a daughter, and a friend.

Wanna discuss photoshoot ideas for celebrating mother’s day? Talk to us about them during your FREE phone consultation!

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