After I made fake snow for the Holiday photo booth at school, I knew I wanted something equally fun for the Valentine’s Day party.

Cue the scrolling on Amazon for Valentine’s backdrops and Pinterest for ideas. A trip to Target netted the heart tablecloth (around $4) – and then a balloon search led me to Studio DIY’s great balloon letters.

I would be photographing all the 2nd grade classes as well as one for PreK.

I took over part of the blacktop and got ready. Besides great weather, fun props and cooperative kids, the best part was getting in the photos as well.

And now onto editing over 1,000 photos, and brainstorming ideas for a Mother’s Day set-up.