Mom rules the world. You know it. I know it. She knows it. She makes everything brighter and happier. She is the glue that is holding your family together. She is literally the image you have in your head of Altas holding up the world. Your world. Mom is busy. Does she even sleep? She is keeping your clothes clean. She is making sure you don't die of malnutrition. She is mastering 4th grade math with you. She is helping you write your college essays. She is helping you learning your speaking roll for the big play. And when you flip through your family photos, where is MOM?

A startling 95% of all Moms are now invisible. And I'm not talking about the next great marvel adventure - I mean gone from all photos, like you never existed. The other five percent are randomly showing up in an occasional selfie. This is CRAZY. You should be the star of your own life. South Alabama photographer, Daphne Ellenburg can help you get back in the photos with 5 helpful tips.

Say this, "Dad, take our photo." and then hand him your iPhone. Doesn't that sound easy? Make sure it's YOUR phone - then YOU get to edit it and add your fun filters and then post it anywhere you want. Save it in your phone. Post it on facebook or instagram. But either way it is YOU living your YOUR life with the people you love.

Two words for you. Group Selfie. Get in the photos of those life adventures. Look we're Here! Look we're there! OMG we're everywhere! And just like that, Boom! You are the star of your life again. These photos look great on your social media or make great albums if you are chatbooking your life.

Selfie sticks are NOW for foreign travelers only. Don't embarrass your teenagers. Try a handy iPhone tripod. These things are tiny and will fit in your purse. Never miss a moment. Some of these tripods are pretty cool, like Joby GripTight ONE GP Stand Tripod. All the legs are moveable. They can even attach to things like a tree? Never miss a great shot of your life ever again. And if you are Miss Independent, rock your new DIY skills.

It doesn't always have to be faces in places. Try staring in photos with those tiny hands and feet. At the Ellenburg House, when we're baking, I photograph flour and sugar coated sticky fingers. When we go bowling, we stand in a circle and take a cheesy photo with our bowling shoes. With spring in full bloom, why not photograph adventures in the garden or family fun while you are chained to the ballpark. 

Be photographed with the people you love the most. Don't over think it. Just do it. The biggest push back I get when I ask Moms to step in front of my camera - "Daphne, just let me lose 5 more pounds. We'll do it next time." That is garbage. Right now. Stop what you are doing and think of a portrait you have of your Mom. Do you have that image in your mind? Now, would you say to YOUR MOM, "Hey, lady who gave birth to me, you really should have lost those 5 pounds before we went down and took this portrait." NO way. You would never. You look at your Mom with love goggles. And that is exactly how your children look at you. You are perfect. And when you visit Ellenburg Photography, Daphne Ellenburg will pose you in the most attractive positions to make you look fabulous on camera. Don't disappear this year.

Let us photograph YOU as the star of your life this Mother's day season. South Alabama mothers love nothing more than their children and those babies love you with their whole heart. We want to reflect that amazing love back to you in beautiful portraiture that will be cherished your whole life. 

Dads - THIS makes a wonderful gift for you to give MOM. The first 10 people who book in, will get our cherished ceramic portrait holiday ornament as a FREE gift. It's a WIN WIN.

Daphne Ellenburg is the owner of a bustling Portrait photography business called Ellenburg Photography located in Southern Alabama. Daphne has a supportive family and a fancy-pants 2000 sq ft studio in the heart of Saraland, Alabama. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and all things Apple. She also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Daphne is a proud member of PPA, WPPI, and the local chamber. Catch up with her at EllenburgPhotography.com or email her at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com. 
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