How to Capture a Birthday LEGO Photoshoot
I’m going to show you how to take your kids birthday LEGO photoshoot at home. I wanted a professional photoshoot for my boys sixth birthday, but didn’t want to spend the money. I decided to do it myself and I want to help you do the same. See how I put this adorable LEGO themed birthday photoshoot together.
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Birthday LEGO Photoshoot
I decided to do a LEGO themed photoshoot for my boys sixth birthday because they love Legos. Every year I put together a big themed birthday party for my boys and I use the party decor to create a backdrop for a birthday photoshoot. Last year was by far my favorite photoshoot for their Spiderman and Batman themed party. I absolutely loved how the pictures turned out.
This year my boys wanted a LEGO themed birthday party so thats what we did for the photoshoot as well. Continue reading below if you want to learn how I put this adorable photoshoot together.
Lego Bricks
It was so fun to make these big LEGO bricks for the LEGO photoshoot. I also used this for my LEGO decorations to put in front of the LEGO themed food display table. I saved up old boxes and bought colored bulletin board paper to wrap them to look like legos. I used a hot glue gun and paper to make the circles on the front. Link to supplies below so you can make your own.
Link to Colored Paper
I found bulletin board paper from Hobby Lobby that was cheaper than the options on Amazon. If you have a Hobby Lobby close by I recommend that as your best option. If not I linked some color bulletin board paper you can buy and use to wrap your boxes to make big LEGO bricks.
Lego Props
I adore enhancing a themed photoshoot with creative props. For this LEGO photoshoot, I decided to craft a number 6 using Legos for them to hold during the session. Additionally, I had planned to incorporate a Lego head atop one of the Lego box bricks, which adds an extra layer of fun to the backdrop. If you prefer not to make Lego bricks yourself, you can purchase the ones I’ve linked below for added convenience.
Lego Shirts
I stumbled upon these delightful LEGO shirts on Amazon, and they turned out to be an absolute hit with the boys, both during the LEGO photoshoot and at the party! Not only did they add a playful touch to the occasion, but they also helped create a sense of unity and excitement among the kids. If you’re interested in getting one for your child, I’ve included the links below where you can find shirts with various ages available. Trust me, they’ll add an extra dose of fun to your celebration, just like they did for ours!
Link to Lego Birthday Shirts
Photography Equipment
Check out my blog post where I share links to all my photogorphary equipment. Most of the photos I took for their photoshoot and birthday party was with my phone. You don’t need a nice camera to take a great photo. If I could choose one items to buy from my list it would be the backdrop stand. I use it for their photoshoots and their birthday parties. It was worth the purchase!
Apps to edit photos
See the apps I love to use to edit all my kids photos! I have a DIY photoshoot course teaching you how to take your kids photos at home. In one part of the course I show you in a video step by step how I edit my kids photos. Check it out!