If you’ve ever dreamed of doing a glitter photo session with your child — magical, sparkly, and just a little bit chaotic — this post will give you all the inspiration and tips you need.
I thought my five-year-old daughter was just going to be throwing glitter around but I quickly realized how magical she is and I watched as she fell in love with herself a little more. I photographed her last June (she's a May baby) but as most mom photographers know, it takes extra time to edit personal images.
This session was fun AND it was messy. The good thing about fun is it is contagious and the good thing about messes? Well, messes can be cleaned up.
I captured so many great shots of her doing her thing. She was twirling around, blowing the glitter, throwing the glitter in the air, and feeling the glitter with her toes. I hope to remember to capture this again in another 5 years. Heck, we might do it again when she turns 6.
How to have a successful glitter photoshoot:
What You Need for a Glitter Photoshoot
The backdrop, glitter, dress, and tiara I bought off of Amazon. If you want to use an overlay for a touch more glitter and sparkle, I purchased mine from Cherrbird Photography.
I also really love this body glitter if you want to be even more extra.
Tips for Photographing Kids with Glitter
Have extra glitter on hand. Kids love it, and your idea of a lot is their idea of not enough. Be sure to prep the kids to not touch their eyes. Of course, you have to say it in a sneaky way though because once you say "don't do this" that's exactly what they do.
Cleaning Up After the Glitter (Without Losing Your Mind)
Yes, you will find glitter all over the place for a good couple of weeks. Before your clients leave, you can blow-dry the glitter off them or use a small make-up brush or even a clean hand sweeper. A duster could work, too. All the leftover glitter I don't throw away, it gets added to our arts & crafts supplies.
Whether you’re a photographer planning your own glitter mini sessions or a parent dreaming of something magical for your little one, I can’t recommend this enough. It’s joy, chaos, and sparkle all rolled into one unforgettable memory.
Do you have any milestone session ideas you'd love to have captured? Book your next milestone or glitter session.
About the author:
Hey, I'm Jessica Brucken - a family and newborn photographer servicing Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and beyond. I'm an adventure-seeking, goofy, and laid-back mom who just wants a sweet and crunchy snack. The moon and stars, on any given day, will stop me in my tracks.
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