It's Time for a Big, Gay Photoshoot.
- Emma Parker
- May 31, 2019
- 2 min read
Throw the glitter! Saddle up the unicorn! Paint the town rainbow! The time has come for another Columbus Pride Festival and Parade. (This is my fourth year being the official Pride photographer... can you believe it?!) And this year, I'm trying a couple new things. I think you're going to love them.
First off, you'll notice my logo is getting a little gayer this month. As you may have read in my post about my re-brand, an incredible designer from Portland, Catherine Goya, recently gave my brand a refresh. During the process, we created logo lockups to celebrate a month that means so much to me. Let me know what you think!
Secondly, to celebrate the onset of another month of LGBT+ pride, I'll be offering a limited number of mini portrait sessions in my new studio space. Keep scrolling for details and how to sign up.
WAYS TO USE A MINI SESSION
These portrait sessions can be used for a number of purposes, including but definitely not limited to:
Individual portrait sessions (We all need a profile pic refresh every now and then.)
Family photos (Time is hard to find! Kids can't chase themselves!)
Capturing that perfect Pride Instagram post (It's truly an art.)
Birth announcements (Your kid is bound to be philanthropic with a start like this one.)
Quick engagement session (Show off that bling!)
Birthday or anniversary gift (Blowing candles out is overrated. And sheet cake is sad.)
TIMING
Each mini session will last twenty minutes. It sounds quick, but I've tested it out and know that you'll have plenty of incredible frames to enjoy. If you don't believe me, ask one of these oh so kind souls who helped me give it a go.
COST
Mini sessions require a $50 deposit with the remaining $150 payment due the day of your shoot. A portion of the proceeds from each shoot will benefit Kaleidoscope Youth Center, the largest organization in Ohio solely dedicated to serving and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies. Venmo is ideal for payment (username @emmaparker), but if that isn't your groove, reach out and we'll find something more your speed.
DATES
I'll be offering appointments on Sunday, June 9th as well as Tuesday, June 11th at my studio located at 2326 Summit Street, Columbus, Ohio.
HOW TO BOOK
Appointments are limited, so don't hesitate to reach out soon if you have any questions!
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Celebrate Columbus Pride with a vibrant mini photo session! From engagement shoots to family portraits, capture your boldest self in 20 minutes. Proceeds support LGBTQIA+ youth via Kaleidoscope Youth Center. Enhance your post-edits using the Black Screen online tool—perfect for refining backgrounds and color balance in studio shots.