This theme concept is for a photography theme. Cameras, photos, smiles! Oh my! I think this would make a really fun birthday party theme. You know…pull out those old photos of the birthday gal or guy and do a display board. Have some photo props and fun display areas for backgrounds and taking selfies. Maybe a photo presentation of someone’s life.
This would also make a good women’s ministry theme for a retreat or activity because there are so many spiritual applications that can be made. “Captured Hearts” (allow Christ to have full control of our heart and life). How about “Bringing Our Thoughts to Captivity” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Or it even could be used as a “Portrait of a Lovely Lady” theme (being a lovely and holy woman for Christ). I can see this going in a lot of directions.
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Photography Event Concept
—Julia Bettencourt
—Originally Posted April 12, 2018 as “Captured Hearts” women’s ministry theme
—Updated June 2020
The event themes on the website can be used for showers, parties, women’s ministry retreats and activities, or church functions. Each theme will have one or several possible spiritual applications. I give you lots of info and ideas—You pick just a few to enhance your event. More ideas can be used for showers and parties, but less is always more for ministry events.
Theme Title Ideas
- All Smiles (baby shower)
- Baby in Focus (baby shower)
- Camera Ready (living a beautiful life for Christ)
- Captured Hearts
- Capture My Heart
- Capture the Moment
- Capturing Joy (Smile!)
- Capturing Faith (focus in, adjust the focus on our faith)
- Capture the Light (Jesus is the Light of the World)
- Click into Place!
- Faith in Focus
- Focused Faith
- Get the Picture!
- In Focus
- In His Image
- In Sharp Focus
- Just Picture it!
- Lady in Focus
- Living in Focus
- Picture Perfect (would make a great baby shower!)
- Photo Finish
- Picture Perfect (Psalm 101:2 – a perfect heart)
- Portrait of a Godly Lady
- Portrait of Grace (portrait of….faith, love, of a mother, etc.)
- Pretty as a Picture (girl baby shower)
- Say Cheese
- Snap Happy!
- Snap Into Focus (start living a meaningful Christian life.)
- Social Media Party
- The Picture Perfect Word (Psalm 19:7)
Spiritual Application
- Focus on allowing God to capture our hearts completely.
- Focus on capturing our hearts and minds for Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5)
- Focus on living as a portrait of Christ in what we say and do.
- Focus on working on our focus on spiritual things.
- Focus on living more than a surface life.
- Focus on the thought that life isn’t always picture perfect, but we can rely on God if we focus on Him.
Theme Verse Suggestions
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:15 (KJV)
“…bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Corinthians 10:5b (KJV)
“My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.” Proverbs 23:26 (KJV)
Devotional and Workshop Ideas
- Download the Photography Photography Theme Devotional Writing Starter (pdf)
- More Devotional Writing Starters
- Find my author page on Amazon.
Simple Decorating
- Tray filled with photography items.
- Camera(s)
- Film canisters
- Photos or Bible verses in frames
- Loose photos
Icebreakers
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Have a photo scavenger hunt with cell phones. Make a list of items that they need to find. It could be things or what people are wearing during the event or you could plan ahead and take a trip to a mall.
Things People are Wearing Scavenger Hunt
- The time this icebreaker takes will depend on the number of ladies you have in attendance. You could give a set amount of time or if you have just a few ladies, go until one person is finished.
- You could have one general question for them to ask the person who they take the photo of an item from.
- Such as say, Sally is wearing a “floral scarf”, then the lady who wants to take a photo of it must first ask a get to know you question such as “What is your favorite Bible verse?” or “What is the most used app on your phone?”
- Instead of a question, you could have everyone give a compliment to the person before they can take a photo of the item.
- Pick 1 to 3 winners by having the first ones done run to the leader or check in place and show the photos they have taken. Make sure you ask them if they asked the given question or gave everyone a compliment.
- Give a fun prize to the winners.
- A few ladies will not have a phone, so make them feel useful by having them be the ones to check in the photos.
Item List
for scavenger hunt above
- Bobby Pin in their hair
- Black belt
- Buckle on anything (belt, purse, shoe, etc.)
- Button down shirt
- Dangle earring
- Floral scarf
- Pink Purse
- Floral blouse
- Pleated skirt
- Red Shoe (or choose any color)
- Silver bracelet
- Straw Purse
- Trench coat
- Turquoise piece of jewelry
- Watch with a second (minute) hand
Guess the Photo Game
- Everyone brings in a photo from childhood and everyone guesses who the pictures are of.
- Number each one.
- Have your ladies number 1 to the amount you have on a sheet of paper.
- Then have them identify each one.
- Give a prize to who gets the most right.
Group Craft Project
- Do a craft that is Pinterest or Instagram inspired.
- Have reference photos of the project either printed or on a large screen.
- Have supplies needed on hand.
Music
- The Law of the Lord is Perfect
- You Can Smile When You Can’t Say a Word
Favor Ideas
- Mini photo album
- Scrapbooking sticker sheet
- Small pretty picture frame
- Small photo box
- Small inspirational photo to frame (check Etsy shops)
Door Prizes
- Disposable camera
- Photo album
- Nice picture frame
- Framed artwork
- Selfie Stick
- Phone charger power pack
- Phone charging station (Check Marshalls for these. Sometimes they have really good ideas on them.
- Journal
Just for Fun
Event Photos
Have someone with a Polaroid take photos or do you have someone within your group that is a photographer? Give them the opportunity to serve and take pictures of your event and attendees.
- Provide a list of photo situations to take photos of.
- Provide a fun backdrop with photo props.
- boas
- big glasses
- big necklaces
- bracelets
- silly hats
- big ties or scarves
- A large empty frame (to hold in front of face)
- Check party supply stores for fun photo props.
- Provide some selfie sticks for picture taking.
Photography Challenge
There are several photography challenges online. Look some up and have one printed for your ladies. Just search “photography challenge” on Pinterest and you’ll find several printable ones.
Group Project
Do something such as inserting a photo in a small mason jar or ornament and decorating it. See Pinterest for ideas.
Group Photo
Take a group photo to use on a new women’s ministry pamphlet.
Invitation Wording Ideas
- Capture the moment and join us for…
- Help us capture some fun moments…
- Capture some memories with us…
Food and Serving
- Camera Cookies—Graham crackers iced with Oreo cookie in center to represent a camera with lens. (There are a few variations of this on Pinterest)
- Ginger or Lemon Snaps
Photo Sources
- Want the photo used for the page title of this theme? Find the original at Pixabay here.
Thanks for stopping in. Please leave any extra ideas for this photography theme in the comments. Or if you have used this theme, let me know! Love hearing from you.
Creative blessings,
Julia
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