Prelude Photography

03/20/2026

We have our baby bunnies! Pipkin has Blue eyes! adorableness. See them playing on our Spring sets below.
Act now, Our Spring Portrait Sessions with LIVE bunnies will fill up fast! $35 session fee, packages starting around $99. Same day prints.
At Prelude Photography inside Great Lakes Mall These are APPOINTMENT ONLY please. And we have limited appts this year.
To Book, https://appt.link/prelude/bunnies/
More about us, www.preludephoto.net

03/10/2026

Hop to it! Our SPRING Portrait Sessions with LIVE BUNNIES will fill up fast! $35 session fee, packages starting around $99. Same day prints. Book here https://appt.link/prelude/bunnies
At Prelude Photography inside Great Lakes Mall These are APPOINTMENT ONLY please. And we have limited appts this year,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWahINzNHbk

12/19/2025

https://youtu.be/sza56kv7n0Y

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/01/2025

Prints back in an hour (and digital files)
Christmas Portraits at our store in Great Lakes Mall
more info and to book go to www.preludephoto.net

12/01/2025

Christmas at Prelude Photo!
Prints & digital files in an hour,
No waiting with an appt
LOTS of Xmas props and several full sets, plus room for up to 35 people! Packages range $72 to $319
Mini sessions available
at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor, OH.
more info and booking at www.preludephoto.net
SO MUCH FUN! (all kiddos can spin the wheel and get a prize, too)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StB0AakfS-s

09/30/2025

Want to take your photos from “nice” to wow? Try smiling with your eyes (aka smizing)! 👀

It’s not just about your mouth; real energy and emotion come through when your eyes light up. That sparkle makes your expression feel genuine, confident, and totally magnetic on camera. Next time you’re in front of the lens, think about connecting from the inside out, let your eyes do the smiling and watch the magic happen!

09/26/2025

Fun fact: Most modern cameras now come with built-in WiFi or Bluetooth which means no more waiting to transfer your photos.

You can send images straight to your phone, share them on the go, or even control your camera remotely. Pretty wild compared to the days of film and memory cards only, right? Tech keeps changing the way we create and it’s kind of amazing.

09/23/2025

Arrive 10–15 minutes early to your photoshoot, and here’s why it matters.

Rushing in last minute adds stress, and stress shows up in your photos. Giving yourself a little extra time means you can settle in, get comfortable with the space, and feel ready to shine the moment the camera starts clicking. Plus, it gives everyone time to prep — from setting up the studio to final outfit checks — so the shoot flows smoothly from start to finish. Show up early, breathe, and own your moment!

What’s your go-to trick to calm nerves before a shoot?

09/19/2025

Ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could capture all those stars and galaxies?

That’s exactly what astrophotography does! It’s a special kind of photography that lets us freeze the beauty of the cosmos, from twinkling stars to distant planets. It takes patience, the right gear, and a little magic to shoot the night sky, but the results? Absolutely breathtaking.

Have you ever tried photographing the stars?

09/16/2025

If you're feeling stiff or awkward in front of the camera, try moving! Walk, turn, fix your sleeve, laugh, flip your hair, or sway slightly. These little actions bring your photos to life and create that natural, effortless vibe everyone loves.

Movement helps you relax, and it captures you, not just a version of you trying to “pose right.” During the shoot, we can help you, young or old, find your photo personality. You don’t need to be a model, you just need to show up and move like you. Let’s make magic without the stiffness ✨