November 10th, 2021

WE LOVE MAKING FRIENDS WITH OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS AND MAKING A VISION COME TO LIFE

In November we collaborated with a business owner who has a vision that seriously calls to me! She is the owner of "Campfires and Tailgates" and owns a GLAMPING tent, a camper, and offers other services that involve the love of the outdoors! If you haven't checked out her business, you should! It is the perfect theme for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, etc. (if you have a surprise engagement idea, let us know.. we can help!) Angela and I came together and knew immediately that our crafts, love of the outdoors, and visions, could be used together to make magic and catch some very unique and fun pictures! So ... we did! 

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Meet Angela! The owner of "Campfires and Tailgates"

Angela started this business about a year ago and it has really taken off! People love the tent and other services she has to offer. She is a genius when it comes to this type of business. If you have a vision or a request... Angela can bring it to life!

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And then there is ME! The owner of Marilyn Ray Photography

I first heard of the Campfires and Tailgates when I was looking for a tent themed birthday party for my daughter. I wanted a "glamping" party for her and her friends but I wanted it in my yard... with a click of my keyboard, I found Angela and her business. I was so impressed with her cute set up. It was huge hit with the kids and the adults alike. With my love of the outdoors and all that includes, I couldn't get my brain to shut off about the tent and how I could incorporate it with pictures. So I reached out and we set up a session day! We had so much fun with these sessions and lets not mention how awesome the tent looked as a backdrop! ​

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It is so important to me as a photographer to deliver pictures to a family that are unique, fun and show who they are. I do not think posed pictures in front of a wall is offering everything you are as a family or couple. Your personalities should show in your photos. That is why I feel that offering these type of sessions is so important. Having options for you and your family to show off who you are or what you love doing. Pictures that would be hung on your wall for display and not just put on social media. My suggestion for you if you are looking to have pictures taken is to see if anyone in your local area is offering special themed sessions. If so, see if the theme fits your style, if so, go for it! Those pictures will probably end up being your favorite ones yet. All because they were unique, fun, and fit your personality! 

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Angela and the tent were perfect! She set it up so pretty and the pictures, I believe, show how much everyone loved it! If you want to rent to the tent for ANYTHING.... let us know! We can help! 

Let us know if we can help you with any kind of outdoor session! Our love for adventure and the outdoors shines in our business ventures!