Welcome to my photography blog. Here you will find updated happenings of Just To See You Smile, favorite images of the moment and personal messages about me and my family. I hope you enjoy your stay and take a look under the Galleries for my main websites where you will find detailed information you may be looking for. I hope to hear from you soon.
Graduation is right around the corner, and whether you’re walking in December or May, capturing these memories will last you a lifetime! It’s important to grab some professional pictures for upcoming job interviews, graduation invitations, and more importantly – your life at this stage!
Graduation photoshoots on your campus are a great way to document the journey you have been on the last four years. Incorporating your cap and gown, tassel, and party favors like champagne to celebrate can make the photoshoot much more candid and fun! Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic are only a few of the beautiful campuses in Palm Beach County. Check out these recent graduates!
Booking 30-60 days before graduation is the best time to book your session to get images back to share on social media before graduation day! Just To See You Smile is a full-service studio located in Boynton Beach. (561) 350-4219 or stacy@justtoseeyousmile.com, or visit our Facebook page!
The school year is well underway but there is still time to capture this big milestone! Here in South Florida it is the BEST time of year to capture your personality portraits!
Just to See You Smile Photography, Boynton Beach photographer
Everyone tells you the same advice, soak it in! Don’t blink! It’ll be over before you know it. But, it doesn’t have to be. Capturing this monumental milestone can be such a fun experience during your senior photoshoot. You will look back on this period of your life forever and don’t want to miss your chance to document it. It’s not too late!
Just to See You Smile Photography, Boynton Beach senior portrait photographer
Now, with the right local photographer and the perfect South Florida location – these senior photos can allow your personality to shine! It’s important to capture who YOU are during this session. How so, you ask?
Involved in a sport, club, or artform? This is your chance to showcase it! Bring your athletic equipment, your theater scripts, a surf board or an instrument! The goal of a senior photoshoot is to include you, with the things you love!
Have a beloved pet, or best friend? Include them! There’s nothing saying you can’t bring your best bud, or furry friend! Just be sure to communicate with your photographer, and come to the best decision for your specific graduation shoot.
Just to See You Smile Photography, South Florida Senior Portrait Photographer
The last benefit to a graduation photoshoot – is to appease Mom! Just kidding, but these photos WILL help when it comes time to send invitations to your ceremony, announcements and thank you cards! I’m sure Mom would appreciate it, but little do you know – that future you will, too!
Just To See You Smile (www.justtoseeyousmile.com) has a full-service studio located right here in Boynton Beach! Email stacy@justtoseeyousmile.com and prepare for graduation in style!
Calling all college students! Whether you’re getting ready to hit the ground running as a college graduate, or just getting into your first freshman semester, there is one thing that university students have in common: getting an internship.
It may not be at the top of the priority list to do before college graduation, but we all know that it is an important one. A college internship can set you up for networking opportunities, potential post-graduate job positions, or just simply getting a course credit where you need one most. And getting one, well, isn’t always easy.
Preparing for an internship comes with a checklist of to-do’s: create a resume, find your industry, apply online, and the last (but certainly not the least), is a headshot.
Professional headshots are an integral part of creating a good first impression, building your personal brand, and establishing your credibility.
Internship headshot, 2024, Photo credit: Stacy Toeniskoetter, Just to See You Smile PhotographyInternship headshot, 2024, Photo credit: Stacy Toeniskoetter, Just to See You Smile Photography
Despite the field of work that you pursue, a good first impression will always take you farther than a bad one. Having a high-quality, well-lit photo is often perceived more positively by employers. In fact, 41% of recruiters say seeing a picture of a candidate before meeting them influences their first impression!
Personal Branding Is Alllll The Rage These Days
Having a personal brand is coming to the forefront of modern-day networking. Recruiters are relying on social media for information about a candidate, and as of Feb 2024, 70% of companies say they complete a social media screening before hiring. It is becoming increasingly important to have a positive presence online, so why not use photography to your advantage?! Getting a professional headshot, or lifestyle photoshoot, can only help your digital footprint grow in a good way!
Professional headshot, 2021, Boynton Beach. Photo credit: Stacy Toeniskoetter, Just to See You Smile Photography
Credibility Builds Trust
Of course, with any job hunt, you’ll want to establish credibility with companies you may one day work for. You will want to set up a LinkedIn, look on websites like Indeed, or ZipRecruiter, but without having a way of presenting your face, there’s no real way for an employer to “get to know you”. This is another reason why having an online presence could benefit your chances of landing that dream job! Putting a face to your name, really makes you stand out in a line of online applications.
Whether you’re just looking to create your portfolio, or secure a job that you’ve been eyeing – it’s never a bad idea to book a photographer and have images to use, wherever you choose! Just To See You Smile – Photography and Special Keepsakes has a full-service photography studio located in Boynton Beach and has been serving South Florida since 2005. www.justtoseeyousmile.com.
Do you ever wonder what goes into making a beautiful newborn portrait? Boynton Beach Award Winning Photographer, Stacy Toeniskoetter of http://www.justtoseeyousmile.com has been working with newborns for 13 years! Creating beautiful, simple, classic portraits of newborns has many things to consider, here are her top THREE.
Prepare BEFORE your baby is born! Hiring a professional and scheduling your DUE DATE is KEY to getting into the studio within the week or so of your baby being born. It’s ideal to get the sleepy and curly positions while the baby is less than 10 days old. Preparing before will also make sure the photographer you want is available.
Consider photographing siblings and parents during your newborn session. Your little one will only be this tiny for a very short time.
Most professionals have many things to incorporate into your session, but it’s good to discuss if you plan to bring anything with you to include before the day of the session so that your photographer can be prepared.
Call us for a free consultation for more information on newborn portraits in Palm Beach County. We can be reached at 561-350-4219.
If you looking for a newborn family photographer in Boynton Beach, look no further! We specialize in newborns, family portraits and headshots for all ages. Sweet little “G” was born the beginning of June and her mom immediately called to get on our busy schedule. Getting newborn portraits of your baby within the first ten days will allow you to capture these sleepy curled up poses. We typically book newborn due dates months in advance to ensure we will be in town when the baby is fresh out of the womb so don’t wait until your baby is born to tentatively hold an appointment. This little one was referred to us by a family that I have worked with for the last ten years, but not all sessions find me based on referral. It doesn’t matter how you found us, we are just glad you did 🙂
Please call for a free consultation, we would be happy to answer any questions you may have about your session. More of my newborn work can be found on our website here. http://www.justtoseesyousmile.com
I had the pleasure of hanging out with Mr. “M” last week and it was a treat! He met me at my Boynton Beach photography studio and we captured his milestone portraits with his lively little personality. The minute he arrived I knew we would be friends! Milestone portraits are crucial to keeping these little moments alive. As a parent of a child going to be a senior in high school next year, trust me when I say you will wish you spent the time to document your little one at age five!
Whether your little one is newborn or not so little and graduating college…milestones are meant to be photographed! Please call me today for a complimentary consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!
Parents often wonder how in the world will I get their toddler to cooperate while trying to preserve this precious time in their lives. The truth is, it’s NEVER a guarantee a toddler or newborn will fall into my shenanigans but I know it is ALWAYS worth the effort to try! This adorable Boynton Beach family has documented milestones in their family with me before. Ashley called to schedule a newborn appointment and she literally said “good luck with this crew!” A five year old, a just turned two year old and a four week old. I was up for the challenge!
Here are three key things to make a session with a newborn and a toddler go smoothly.
Trust your photographer! Choose someone with experience so they know how to handle these ages. Follow the tips they give before you arrive to your session.
Let the photographer do their job! It’s essential to come into the session with positive energy and a willingness to lend a hand without trying to bribe your kids into doing what you want. BRIBES don’t necessarily work. MOST of the time children will listen to someone they don’t know as well, so let the photographer give the children instructions. If they need you to try and get smiles, they will let you know! Come into the session with NO expectations.
Book when the newborn is NEW! Waiting too long might mean a newborn won’t sleep and this just means more chaos during your session. Let’s be honest, we are going to be chasing a toddler, the last thing we want to worry about is an awake newborn trying to settle in. Sessions tend to go more smoothly if the baby is less than 10 days old. We were really lucky with this little guy who was 4 weeks old when this session was taken.
I have been serving Boynton Beach and the surrounding communities for almost thirteen years and I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you further about your newborn portrait session. Newborn due dates can be held up to 6 months in advance. Please see www.justtoseeyousmile.com for more information.
Do you have a professional headshot? Do you have Linked In, Facebook, Instagram? Do you have a job that requires you to meet with clients? Are you a board member or part of a networking group? Do you volunteer? ALL of these are obvious reasons to have a professional headshot. In this post I want to dig a little deeper.
Here are the top three reasons why you need to have a headshot created by a professional:
FIRST IMPRESSIONS are vital in today’s digital world and you only have a second to capture someone’s attention.
Conveys PROFESSIONALISM. It’s important that you put your best foot forward and present yourself as a true professional with a current headshot that represents who you are today. A selfie or standing up against a plain wall and letting someone snap some pictures of you with your phone isn’t going to do the trick 🙂
It measures SUCCESS! Most important! If you show your potential clients that you are willing to invest in YOU, they will be more apt to gain your trust and it shows them that you have the means to invest in them! People want to surround themselves with successful people.
So what’s next? Call me at 561-350-4219 for a free consultation or set up an appointment. It’s my job to create an image that fits your style, brand and personality! I want to make you look like your best you! My studio is in Boynton Beach but I would be glad to book in your place of business too.
Meet my friend Joelle – Independent Personal Stylist for men’s clothing with J. Hilburn – www.joelleleyden.jhilburn.com
Calling all business professionals! (and anyone who uses social media for networking) I can’t tell you enough how important it is to present yourself with a professional headshot. Showing your clients that you are willing to invest in yourself will help them trust what you have to say as a business professional. More importantly, it might get you the appointment! If you haven’t updated your business headshot in the last 2 years (or ten!) now is the time! Please call me for a FREE consultation to talk about the branding of your business so that we can get you a quality professional headshot to put your best foot forward! Here is a recent example I did for Family Homes by Design located in Boca Raton (https://www.facebook.com/FamilyHomesbyDesign/). Good luck and wish you all a prosperous new year!
It’s time to teach an old dog new tricks 🙂 We are making changes in 2018 and we hope you like what you see! Stay tuned for featured sessions that will be added here this year! To start, I am featuring this families reunion session that took place in December. “Reunion” sessions are only called that because they typically happen when families get together for special occasions. Most families have loved ones that live out of the area so we want to let everyone know we are here to document your family when they are able to get together. Call us for a quote for any size family big or small 🙂 Just be sure to capture your family when the dynamic changes to update! A marriage, a new baby’s arrival, or a big milestone birthday or anniversary are some great reasons to update your extended family portraits!