Birthday photo ideas: long live the entourage!
This is the first thing that comes to mind. And that’s absolutely right! Let the surroundings be in the frame: candles, cake, festive caps, garlands and whistles. Serpentine or confetti will look especially impressive in the frame. Yes, there will be a lot of cleaning required afterwards, but it’s worth it!
A classic photo of the birthday boy blowing out the candles on his cake. Without such a photo, a holiday is not a holiday!
Speaking of confetti. Of all the birthday photo ideas, this one is perhaps the most magical. Just think, no filters or animators are needed. One clap - and everyone is happy and laughing. In a word, the shots always come out wonderful - try it!
If you suddenly celebrate your birthday in the office with colleagues, do not forget about fire and electrical safety measures! Take care of yourself!
Cool programs for videos
There are many freely available applications and programs that work online. There are many template options available: from touching to funny. You only need to select a photo with a clear image of the face.
The program automatically detects the face and inserts it into the appropriate template. They come with one or more characters. Photos of friends and relatives are selected for additional characters. Such animated congratulations can be seen on the Odnoklassniki social network.
Idea No. 2: favorite place
There are a couple of “ifs” for this idea: the weather and the distance of the holiday from this very place. If the first one suits your mood, and the place is no further than half an hour’s drive, feel free to go there!
Yes, perhaps no one except you will feel the depth of the intent of such a photo. But for you it will be the most expensive.
Do you have a favorite cafe, embankment? Where did you start a new life, meet your first love, or find out that you will be a father? Be sure to go (you can even go alone, but it’s best to share such moments with friends), and take the best photo on this wonderful day.
Photo cube instead of a regular frame
A DIY photo cube is an excellent alternative to a regular frame. After all, unlike the last one, it can accommodate as many as 6 photos! Making such a thing is not at all difficult. To do this you will need cardboard, a ruler, a pencil, scissors, glue and pictures of a suitable size.
On cardboard, draw a cube pattern with allowances for applying glue.
and cut out the template. Glue photographs to each square - these are the future sides of the cube. When the glue dries, use a ruler to bend the workpiece along the edges. Glue the cube together. Your original gift is ready to take its place of honor on your desktop or other prominent place! There is an even easier way to make a photo cube with your own hands - make a layout in Photoshop on an A3 sheet, place the pictures on the layout, print it in a photo studio and glue the sides. The cube layout can be taken from this photo.
Birthday Photo Idea #3: Uniform
No, no, I'm not talking about what you might think. Dressing up as a sailor or plumber is not necessary. The whole point is to ensure that all party guests have the same style of suit. It's even better if this style reflects your taste.
Crazy for jeans? Dress everyone the same and take a group photo!
I admit, it may not be without difficulties - after all, one should prepare for such an idea. Well, at the very least, send out a request for birthday invitations to take the same jeans with you.
How to choose an idea for a photo shoot
First decide on the location. Studio photography provides more freedom of choice: you can take pictures in winter or choose a room with a suitable interior. Street photography is carried out during the warm season and requires more careful handling of the rented costume.
If your photo shoot budget is limited, consider outdoor options. City landscapes, parks, and the sea coast in the warm season will serve as a beautiful background.
Collect a few sample photos and show them to the photographer. If this is a portrait shoot, send a photo of your face in front and profile without makeup. This will help you choose the background, lighting style and even the dress code.
Idea #4: Photobombing
Have you heard about this, right? If you suddenly missed something: this is the ability to “fit” into the frame without spoiling it. I’ll tell you more, the legendary photobombers, as a rule, are our smaller brothers, making the photos as epic as possible.
Remember that real photobombing is never staged!
Yes, you can’t make a truly cool photobomb on purpose. So pick up your camera and just start shooting. And if someone starts fooling around, don’t stop him under any circumstances!
Practical gifts
- Wall clock with your photo. The picture itself is located on the dial. For such a watch, it is best to choose a photo with a beautiful landscape in the background. It is important that the color fits well into the interior of the room. The price is around 1300 rubles.
- Wristwatch with photo. A good gift for a loved one who will remember you every time he uses this watch. Therefore, choose either your personal photo or a joint photo with the owner of the watch. Cost from 2400 rubles.
- Floor lamp with photographs. Firstly, this is the light source. And secondly, with such a floor lamp you won’t have to take the album out of the closet every time to refresh your memory. All important photographs are in sight - there are many of them across the entire surface of the high lampshade. The price is about 2800 rubles.
- Photoscreen. A good gift for a small living space where there is no privacy. When the screen is open, you can admire a large number of memorable photographs for a long time. Cost from 5000 rubles.
- Thermal glass. It will be useful for students, travelers, and business people due to its practicality. But why not decorate it with a photograph? There will be something to brag about to others. Price from 990 rubles.
- Plaid. It can be simple - rectangular, or maybe with sleeves. Fleece or plush, with pictures on one side or even both. The number of photos is limited to 48. The cost of a finished blanket is from 3,500 rubles.
- Pillow. You can order a square pillow measuring 37x37 with 25 photos and a price of around 1,400. Or you can order a long hug pillow with 36 photos and a size of 140x35, costing 2,800 rubles. In both cases, the material is gabardine and the filling is padding polyester.
- Umbrella. The diameter of its dome is 120 cm, and it can accommodate 16 photographs. In addition to the practicality of such a gift, it will always be the center of attention - the umbrella will arouse keen interest among curious passers-by. Its cost is around 3000 rubles.
- Rubik's Cube. A wonderful gift for an intellectual who loves different puzzles. Now let him try to solve all six sides of the photo cube, especially if he has never seen them before! The price is about 1000 rubles.
- Puzzle with photo. Another puzzle - simpler than a cube, but you still have to tinker with it. You can order a magnetic puzzle for the refrigerator with about 200 elements at a price of around 500 rubles. Or you can have a simple one, cardboard, up to 1000 parts and costing up to 2500 rubles.
- 3D lamp. The night light is powered by USB. It has seven different glow colors and creates an amazing three-dimensional image. For such a gift, you need to select only a high-quality, clear photograph. Price 2500 rubles.
- Mug. But this present requires not only a good photograph, but also beautiful words of wishes. As an option, you can make a custom chameleon mug with an image that will appear when it is heated. The price is about 500 rubles.
- T-shirt. First, you need to choose the color of the T-shirt, and then order the image to be applied to the fabric. Try to match the style of the gift recipient. Cost from 450 rubles.
- Cosmetic bag. This is a present for women, and the fair half of humanity will really like it. A stylish accessory that you will want to accidentally put on display - let your friends envy both the cosmetic bag and what is depicted on it. The price is about 1700 rubles.
- Chocolates. There are 28 of them in one set, and the same number of wrappers with photographs. Of course, you don’t want to throw away such “candy wrappers.” No problem - let them remain as memories! And the chocolates themselves are very tasty, you can happily use them for their intended purpose. Cost 1000 rubles.
Birthday Photo Idea #5: How Old Am I?
I won't argue, this birthday photo idea is quite bold. Well, of course, unless you are 1 year old and you are satisfied and happy with EVERYTHING that happens around you.
If you are a photographer, be sure to ask the birthday person if he is embarrassed about his age.
Most likely, while you were reading, you came up with a dozen ideas on how to capture this wonderful holiday. Or maybe you already have something to share? Let me know in the comments!
Mini-scene “Wanted”
Characters:
- Detective.
- Relatives of the hero of the day (about 3 people).
Among the details you will need a photo of the hero of the day.
Relatives turn to the detective for help in finding the missing hero of the occasion. Today is his anniversary, everyone is rushing to congratulate him, but the birthday boy is nowhere to be found. The detective asks those who apply to describe the special features of the missing person.
Relatives begin to take turns naming the external signs and best qualities of the hero of the day. You can point out shortcomings in a humorous manner. The detective then asks what the birthday boy was wearing when he was last seen. Participants describe the image in which the hero of the occasion is present at the event. Next, the detective shows a photo of the missing man to the guests at the table, asking if they have seen him. Those present pretend that they have not seen the birthday boy.
Then the detective approaches the hero of the day and points out his similarities with the photo. For this reason, he calls the birthday boy on stage, shows his relatives and asks if they were looking for him. The converts jump for joy and hug the hero of the occasion.
Then the detective tells the hero of the day that everyone was looking for him to congratulate him. And everyone shouts in unison: “Happy anniversary!”
Step-by-step master class
Using one of the covers as a template, you need to cut round fragments of photographs.
Glue the image to the inside of the lid, apply PVA glue on top of the image. Wait until completely dry.
Prepare epoxy resin according to instructions. Fill each lid to the brim with it.
Let the crafts dry completely and glue the magnets to the pieces.
Gloss
The dream of many girls is to be on the cover of a glossy magazine at least once.
Imagine her surprise to see an illustrated magazine dedicated only to her. A colorful number may contain information about the biography, achievements and hobbies of its heroine.
The magazine may be dedicated to a memorable date, for example, a wedding. A husband can give such a photo gift to his wife as a reminder of their happy wedding moments.
Scrapbooking
You can create an interesting photo gift with your own hands using scrapbooking. This is the name given to the process of creating original photo albums dedicated to a special life event or hobby. You can decorate the album with drawings, stickers, postcards, letters, and various pictures.
Every detail is important in this valuable and memorable gift. If the scrapbook is dedicated to the birth of a child, then the first photographs of the baby, his booties, and tags from the maternity hospital will be suitable as decoration.
Fans of sea holidays will undoubtedly enjoy the design in the form of shells, appliques of painted fish and waves.
Unusual solutions
Another original option for a photo presentation would be an umbrella with bright color photographs. It will “dilute” the gray rainy mood and attract the attention of interested passers-by.
Using photo printing, it’s easy to transform a bathroom curtain - while taking a shower, you can be mentally transported to the shore of the azure sea from photographs reminiscent of a summer vacation.
