Mar

How To Select a Photo Studio For Your Extended Family Photoshoot? Read These 5 Tips!

Looking For A Photo Studio For Extended Family Photoshoot?

Now, someone in your family is coming back to Singapore for a short holiday and this is the only time when every family member is back in Singapore. You’ve been tasked to find a photo studio for extended family photoshoot and make it happen this time round.

You’ve never done this before, so what do you lookout for? Here are the top five things to consider when selecting a photo studio for your extended family photoshoot.

1. Photography Style

Who is the photoshoot for? Sit down with the family and figure out what kind of photo shoot style that you can all agree with.

Do you want traditional posed shots, or something more candid? Do you want everyone in traditional clothing? Or do you want a more casual shoot?

If you have elders in the family, our experience is that they may lean more towards the traditional style of photography. Having said that, our photo studio does have traditional backdrops that enable us to do traditional, formal family portrait, and we can move on to more casual, candid setting in the one session.

It is still therefore important to get consensus from everyone (especially the elders) on the style of photos you want to make the shoot a success.

2. Shoot Location

Singapore is a small island where everywhere you go by car is around 15 to 45 min max. The proximity of the studio to everyone’s home could be something to consider especially if you have small children or elderly relatives with you.

3. Studio and Outdoor?

Again, this is something you’ll want to discuss with the whole family. Some studios only offer one or the other, so be sure to ask.

You would be pleased to know that Bambini Photography can now do both studio and outdoor (with our group’s custom outdoor backdrops) within our air-conditioned studio.

You have the option of doing a mix of indoor and outdoor in our photo studio for extended family photoshoot without the heat, sweat, insects or rain.

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Couple portrait against peranakan shophouse

4. Studio & Building Accessibility

If you have any family members who are mobility challenged, make sure to pick a studio that is accessible for them. There’s nothing worse than trying to navigate a flight of stairs with a wheelchair or stroller especially when everyone is all dressed up.

Some studios have stairs, while others do not. Our studio is located in an accessible building with kerbless pavements, large lift car, and wide corridors for ease of wheelchair/stroller access. Studio is also kerbless with spacious washrooms/changing room.

5. Parking

This may seem like a minor detail, but it’s important to consider if you have a large family and/or you’re bringing elderly relatives with you.

Make sure to pick a studio with plenty of parking for everyone, sheltered drop off area so everyone can get in and out comfortably and easily. Everyone can arrive looking their best.

Keep these 5 things in mind when selecting a photo studio for your extended family photoshoot, and you’ll be sure to have a great pre-shoot experience.

Make it happen today by just giving us a call at 8717 1558 or email us at info@bambiniphoto.sg or Messenger Us or Whatsapp Us. We promise to get back to you soonest!

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Graduation photo shoot with grandparents

Graduation And Extended Family Photoshoot

family and grandparents with one year old

Family and Kindergarten Graduation Photoshoot

We had our family photoshoot on 10/4/22. I am very pleased with the photography session. Although it was a rather last-minute booking, they managed to accommodate us on a Sunday. Our photographer, Mr Shafiq was such a pleasant guy and he was able to capture the attention of my 2 young granddaughters and my son’s three dogs. My grand-daughter had an abrasion and Shafiq even went out of the way to look for a plaster for her. The photos were very well-taken and we were pleased with how they had turned out. Thank you Shafiq and Bambini for the pleasant, stress-free experience. – Mdm Chew, April 2022

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Feb

Ditch The Phone – Incorporate New Experiences With Your Kids This School Holidays

School Holidays Activity Ideas

When school holidays approaches, parents start to look for things to fill their days when the kids are home. It’s also usually the school holidays where parents create new experiences for the kids and perhaps for themselves at the same time.

Duchess of Cambridge (now Princess of Wales) revealed in her Happy Mum, Happy Baby Interview Podcast in 2020 that she tries to incorporate a lot of experiences that her granny gave her; into the experiences she give to her children now. Doing simple things like taking a walk, cooking, doing arts and crafts and essentially spending time together. Here are a few ideas that families can do with their kids this school holidays.

1. Reconnect With Nature This School Holidays

Take a break from the city life and reconnect with nature. Get outdoors and spice up your healthy living habits by exploring the nature reserves and parks via the Park Connector Network of Singapore (PCN)!

Whether it’s cycling, walking, running or hiking, take some time away from the screens and dive into an adventure like no other? It’s a great way to get the whole family involved with physical activity and bonding.

Get out and make some lasting memories while staying active in spectacular sights around our garden city.

2. Cooking Or Baking Together

Bonding experiences in the kitchen are invaluable for both parents and children. In pre-schools, the kids get to do pretend play at the kitchen corner. When you cook or bake together with the kids, the little ones get to watch the process of making real food from scratch, and they even get to help out! Not only do they learn how to make delicious dishes, but also how to practice delayed gratification by creating something together over time.

After a successful batch of cookies or tasty pasta dish, not only are bellies satisfied, but memories made that last a lifetime – ones that will definitely be looked back on one day with a grateful heart and childlike smile. So get the kids involved today – let them know they’re just as important in the kitchen as dad and mom!

3. Playing Games During School Holidays

If you’re looking for some good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats playing games with your family! Playing games is an timeless way to bring together people of all ages and have a great time.

From card games like uno, to board classics such as Monopoly, or even some of the amazing video games gets everyone to increase their team work skills to bring everyone together For the younger kids, the exercise allow them to practice and learn to take turns.

You might be surprised just how much fun you can have while making good memories at the same time. Get competitive, joke around and enjoy each other’s company while doing something active that’ll make everyone laugh!

4. Create Something Together This School Holidays

We all take far too many photos these days. From selfies to record keeping photos; saving photos taken by the preschool teachers. With the average person spending over three hours on their phone every day, it’s no wonder our photo libraries are overflowing. But what good are all those pictures if they’re just sitting on our phones, never to be seen again?

This school holidays, why not involve your kids and family in compiling their memories? Go through your family photos together, shortlist the ones you want to print and make into photo albums or even for scrap booking. You can sort the photos by year and compile those photos into a yearly like some of our clients have done. It’s a great bonding activity and a rewarding experience to look back on those happy memories for years to come. It’s a celebration of little moments that benefit us even if they’re small.

5. Go On An Adventure

Exploring new places in your own country can be a fun and rewarding adventure. Taking the time to engage with new cultures, unfamiliar sights, and different sounds, can be energizing and inspiring. Take advantage of the opportunity, no matter where you live – hit the beach to watch a sunset, visit an old temple or take a night time stroll through the city. Be a tourist all over again. As a tourist you’ll be inspired by new experiences as you observe and learn from all that new environment has to offer – new life stories, food specialties and beautiful scenery. So no matter how often you’ve traveled before – don’t forget to take some time out and explore the new side of Singapore that’s waiting for you!

What Now?

This school holidays, don’t forget to prioritise family bonding. With the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it’s easy to take time with those closest to us for granted.

There are many ways to share some special moments together. From getting outside in nature, cooking together in the kitchen, playing games on the couch, creating something together; whatever you decide on there will be an invaluable return – quality time spent with your loved ones!

Put aside all distractions from daily life – unplug from work emails and Netflix binges – and go on an adventure together.

Above all else, remember to have fun! And if you find yourself needing help in compiling photos into an album to keep those good times alive, then don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Feb

Professional Headshots – Is It Necessary?

Professional Corporate Headshots – Do I Need It?

Do I reaaaaaally need Corporate Headshots of myself now? Or is it a MUST in this climate?

Since 2019, there had been layoffs in big banks, tech and many companies all around the world. Major disruptions to work have taken a toll on many employees as well as business owners. Since early to mid 2021, businesses around the world are seeing waves of resignation and role changes. So much so that the ‘Great Resignation‘ even made it to Wikipedia.

How Soon Do I Need A Headshot Done?

Opportunities arises with every challenge. We cannot control whats beyond our control but we can certainly do our part to control what we can for ourselves and others.

Maybe you’re a fresh graduate and about to step into the working world, not sure what or how you are going to get to that job yet. Have you prepared your photo for your CV to compete with experienced workers?

Perhaps your company had been looking to update the website to show images of your team, so potential clients can put a face to a name to make you relatable. Or even the company could want to be more active on LinkedIn and need professional profile shots of key members in the company.

When businesses pivots and evolve to include more digital touch points at an accelerated rate, it is inevitable that an updated headshot of yourself and your team would be needed. It is said that a picture tells a thousand words and it is the first impression of you of whether you are given the opportunity for the interview. Do you have your professional headshot for your fighting chance?

How soon? We’d say as soon as possible if you haven’t had a professional headshot done before; or the headshot you had been using is at least 2 years old and you certainly don’t look like 2 years ago anymore.

Still unsure? We’re here to help! Download Our Corporate Lookbook. We are sure you will find something that fits what you need from there.

Have You Been Doing This?

Our experience shows that majority of people haven’t been looking for work in the past 2-3 years, and the last time they have their corporate images taken were from 4-6 years ago.

Have you been using an old photo of yourself? Or maybe been cropping a group photo to just your face? Or have you been using your selfie images?

If you have been doing these, it’s a sign you need to do a corporate headshots for yourself.

There’s nothing wrong with these images on a personal level, but your photos should represent the kind of person you are and still be taken seriously and professionally. Stand out from the rest, a professionally done corporate headshot is a much needed tool in today’s tough job market.

Needed a corporate photo and came across on Google. Making an appointment and getting the photos all in 2 weeks. Amazing service and quick turnaround. Special thanks to photographer Magdalene and admin Lydia! – Garion

Why Do I Need Corporate Headshots For?

1. Resume

Even if you’re not looking for new jobs, it’s always important to be prepared. You may never know the importance of it till you need it urgently. It’s important to have a professional headshot of you because a photo speaks a thousand words more quickly than what’s written on your resume. It’s the first impression.

2. It’s been requested by your current company

Your company may want to build a brand image with the help of consistent images of the team on the company’s website, brochures, announcements, annual reports or even for company events.

3. Be searchable on LinkedIn

You can decide on the vibe you’d like to give out, professional yet approachable, professional yet casual, fun or however you need it to be! But still being taken seriously with a professional photo, and not a pixelated image from your phone.

4. Networking

When you’re out for work events or even if you’ve bumped into a stranger who is from a company you’d be open to get to know with, a business card will definitely come in handy! Business cards are great for you to easily be contacted. Nowadays, there’s even digital business cards, so a professional headshot is important to put a face to your contact details.

5. Personal Branding

If you’ve started your own business, you need to ensure your targeted audience understand your visions as a company through a congruent style that reflects that. This applies to your personal headshots as well!

6. Personal Images for Social Platforms

Be it Facebook, Twitter, Tinder, Tik Tok and all the other social media platforms these days, we need a professional photo taken of us to encapsulate the kind of person we are out there!

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This is the time where you need to stand out, a normal passport photo picture of yourself is not going to cut it where there are more people fighting for the job that you are after, the attention of your prospects when they are deciding between you and your competitor.

Invest in a few professional headshots of yourself, and simply enjoy the shoot experience while we do the rest. A simple photo can help to even boost your confidence in yourself and the skills you present. Be proud of yourself, you’ve come a long way!

If you think this is what you need to give yourself a push further in the job market or for job security, just drop us an email for more information at info@bambiniphoto.sg or WhatsApp us at +65 8717 1558 and we’ll get back to you the soonest.

Had a really fun corporate photoshoot session! Team was happy to communicate with me via email throughout & will give you a step-by-step guide on what to expect on the day of, what to pay, what to prepare etc. The end product was really good, worth recommending to others.

Shereen, May 2021

Good Communication, professional, efficient and value for money. Great pics.

Dr Hisham

September 2021

Can speak highly enough of the team at Bambini. From the booking of the slot to the photographer (Maya), the photos taken the whole experience was first class. Highly recommended!

Ross Mackay, June 2022

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Feb

Best Milestones To Update Your Family Portraits

Family Portraits

For over a decade, we have been taking family portraits to help families celebrate their milestones and make memories tangible. Each family’s journey is unique; some prioritize maternity and newborn photos, while others take yearly portraits as part of a tradition.

Take Rinihartini’s family for example. We have watched their family grow since 2016. From anticipating the arrival of their 1st child to the 3rd child now. Capturing their 1st year’s milestones for every child. When we look back on the family photos, they serve as reminders of the time that has passed and the growth that has occurred.

Family Portraits – The 1st Year Milestones

For many, the decision to start a family is an important one.

Experiencing the changes in your body when you’re carrying a baby; Experiencing the unknowns of parenthood can be both adventurous and exciting at the same time. Your baby’s 1st year of growth is the fastest where they hit new milestones every couple of months. These new found skills like being able to roll over on their tummy; sitting up, standing and cruising makes it worth celebrating with a photoshoot. The evidence of their growth; expressions, cheekiness and mannerisms are shown in these the photos from the milestone photoshoots that you’ve planned for them.

The most popular 1st year milestone sessions that our clients come to us for are the maternity; newborn and sitters sessions. Most parents who missed the newborn stage would plan for a 1 month baby shoot or a 3-4 months tummy time shoot just before parents return back to work after their parental leave.

Celebrate the unique beauty of your baby’s first year with us! Capture a series of photos that chronicle their growth and show off those special features found only in them. Each stage is unforgettable and our clients love to look back on these memories as it passes so quickly but makes such wonderful memories.

Family Portraits – The Next 5 Years Milestones

Birthday Celebrations

There’s no denying that when your little one turns 1 year old, the fun is just getting started! Organize a one year old celebration and capture that milestone with family pictures.

Ayako’s family make it a tradition to update their family portraits on her daughter’s birthday. This wonderful moment will be forever engraved in everyone’s heart. The video below follows their family’s journey over the last 4 years starting from Baby A’s 1st birthday photoshoot.

Siblings

More often than not, parents usually plan to expand the family after the 1st baby. Soon enough, you’ll add another bundle of joy to join your celebrations as they grow older together – nothing is more precious than watching siblings bloom into loving companions. These milestones can be captured during birthdays; or during one of our limited time set ups during the festive season. Let these moments stay close to you by capturing every single milestones and make memories along the way!

Kindergarten Graduation

Woohoo! From a toddler to a graduating pre-schooler! A hugh milestone to celebrate. Their 1st mortar board moment!

Extended Family

As the saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child”.

The journey of parenting is made infinitely sweeter with the help and expertise conferred by family members. To show their appreciation, families come together to celebrate in an epic photoshoot! Updating those cherished family portraits just got even more meaningful as grandparents, uncles and siblings join in the fun too.

Family Portraits - Next 5 Years Milestones

Family Portraits – The Next 10 Years Milestones

Tweens, Teens & Young Adults

We’re honoured to be able celebrate countless family milestones over the years. The Reijngoudt’s Family has grown right before our eyes, and we are so delighted that they chose us to document these special moments! From tweens blossoming into teens & young adults — it’s such a joy witnessing how each one of them grow & maturing through our lens.

Graduation

It’s a time for celebration and success! Graduating from ITE, Polytechnic or University (or even the military school) is not only an amazing achievement in itself; it also marks a major milestone of family pride. With some leaving their home to pursue higher studies abroad, this photoshoot session could be the perfect opportunity to capture one last happy moment together before they take off. Don’t miss out – seize now your chance to make memories that will last forever!

Aging Parents & Grandparents

As our generations grow up, gain new knowledge and wisdom, and the elder generation reaches a time of life where every day is more valuable than ever before – let’s make sure we do not miss this opportunity! Let us create memories for decades to come with an unforgettable photoshoot that epitomizes how special each moment really is. Our studio is mobility friendly with no stairs to climb, have multiple change rooms and mobility friendly washrooms. We make it convenient for everyone.

Family Portraits - Next 10 Years Milestones

We had our family photoshoot on 10/4/22. I am very pleased with the photography session. Although it was a rather last-minute booking, they managed to accommodate us on a Sunday. Our photographer, Mr Shafiq was such a pleasant guy and he was able to capture the attention of my 2 young granddaughters and my son’s three dogs. My grand-daughter had an abrasion and Shafiq even went out of the way to look for a plaster for her. The photos were very well-taken and we were pleased with how they had turned out. Thank you Shafiq and Bambini for the pleasant, stress-free experience. – Mdm Chew, April 2022

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