It’s almost Valentine’s Day and some of your are busy doing sessions bursting with L O V E. Newly engaged couples, new babies, anniversary portraits perhaps….
If you are not doing Valentine’s Sessions there are other things to think about this season.
Vendor Relationships. This is the perfect time of year to reach out with a little note, gift, perhaps flowers… to some of your favorite (and most profitable) event planners and venues. Everyone loves a surprise and will remember the sender certainly. These can be tricky however, they can be fun, whimsical, themed… BUT not too romantic either. That would be awkward. You don’t have to be long winded (like yours truly ;D) just a quick ‘I love working with you and your team at _X_ and look forward to a fun wedding season this year’ or something like written on an eye catching branded card.
Here are some fun Valentine’s Day themed props and products I’ve discovered and thought I’d share with my photographer friends today. For gift giving be SURE to include a great card design featuring some of your photos, website, logo and contact information. I have designed MANY cards and brochures for photographers. If you are in need of help, feel free to contact us.
Isn’t this cute! Photographer Julie sells these sweet photos at her Etsy Shop called
Chicks In Hats. She sells these affordable images for all kinds of things, magnets, save the date cards etc.
This sweet ensemble would be stretchy enough for different sized babies in your photo sessions.
Crochet and knitting is making a HUGE comeback. Seriously…. all my daughter wants
to do is knit these days….. Check these out at the CrochetMeYours shop by Sarah Decker!
Isn’t this cute – I found this online at the Faith and Sparrows shop by Felicia Mauldin.
It’s a hand crocheted newborn heart mat. Perfect for a newborn session. She has many other adorable accessories too for other themes. Check her out.
This is really unique – and could be an interesting vendor gift along with some sweets and business card. Personalized cupid arrows made with metal and glass! These can be found at Mark Poulin’s shop called Marmar.
Hand Made Strawberry Cake Truffle Balls from Amedeos Bakery. Any vendor would LOVE to receive these. They also have cinnamon cake, red velvet cake,
brownie hearts and so much more.
OK erase ‘boyfriend’…. these mugs are customizable. You could say
BEST wedding planner EVER
Sometimes propping up anothers self esteem brings great reward.
These are found at the InspireMeMugs shop by Melina.
Anything tiny is fun. These mini 1″ x 1″ Scottish all butter glitter shortbread hearts would be a treat to receive. They are available gift wrapped in regular or gluten free at Lynda Jane Cakes.
Handheld this would be a fun prop in a Valentine’s or Engagement shoot. There are other messages like “Love,” “Be Mine” etc. available too at the Typrose Shop.
One of our photographer clients blessed us with John&Kira chocolates so we know first hand how delectable these are !! The lovebugs are dark chocolate
ganache with a hint of vanilla. The hearts are gold-dusted filled with pistachio ganache with a hint of cinnamon. Your favorite event planner or vendor would be thrilled to receive these.
For sending to a venue – this would be an ideal gift because of the higher quantity of goodies to share around. We buy a lot of gifts from Dancing Deer – they are delicious and we love their packaging too.
You shoot in a studio and you need a wild and bold backdrop?
Can’t get much more Valentine’s Day than these! Backdrop Express
Prefer to hand make your own branded chocolate covered oreos?
Check out this great tutorial by Tikkido. Improvise….
Valentines Day Promo for Photographers, Mini-Sessions, Family Photography, Vendor Relationships
