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Celebrating Smiles

Celebrating Smiles

What is Sumner Photography’s favorite part of working with children? Their smiles! When one of our photographers can make a child genuinely laugh or smile, we know we’ve done our job well. For many children, walking to the camera for a photo can be intimidating, or...

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Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!

Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson   Happy New Year Everyone! As we step into the new year as a company, eager for connection and opportunities to serve the schools of Southern California, we here at Sumner...

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We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas

We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for jingle bells, family laughter and warm snuggles.  As you dash to finish wrapping your gifts and prepping your houses for Christmas gatherings, we here at Sumner Photography want to ask you one simple question: what does Christmas...

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Quick Picture Day Tips

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  • Dress for Success: help your child pick out an outfit that looks good and makes them feel good. Confidence is the top ingredient for a good photo! Avoid patterns, logos or slogans that distract from your child’s face. You want a picture of their shining smile, not a brand name. If his/her school uses a dress code, be sure to know what the wardrobe rules are for pictures.
  • Happy Hair: as with clothes, a haircut the child likes will make them feel confident. Any style works for their photo. Consider scheduling a haircut several days in advance so they have time to change it, if they want to.
  • You Do You: let your child know to relax and be him/herself. There is no “perfect picture”—remember, this is a time to take a picture of your child as they are. Our trained photographers and assistants will make sure your son or daughter has good posture, but things like a freckles or a particularly stubborn bit of curly hair are part of what make your child unique. If your child feels self-conscious about temporary blemishes, we have a retouching option to put them at ease.

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