Why Small Business Partnerships Make Your Family Memories Even Better
Small businesses rarely stand on their own. The best work happens when people share ideas, help each other, and care about the same things. That has shaped how I run Ellegood Photography. I focus on care, connection, clarity, and making sure families have a smooth path from start to finish. My goal is simple. I want your memories to last, and I want the process to feel calm and clear.
That is why strong partnerships matter. When I bring in people who share the same values, the work gets better, and your experience gets better.
The Heart of Small Business Work in Zionsville and Why It Matters
The Zionsville area is blessed to have small businesses that build each other up. When we share the load, families feel it. The service gets better. The work feels more honest. I want partners who value connection, effort, and simple paths for clients.
A new partnership I’m working on fits right into that approach. It gives you more ways to hold on to your moments without adding stress. It stays local, it stays personal, and it helps me serve you with more care.
Meet April From Slice of Life Edits
April runs Slice of Life Edits. She is a parent, a former teacher, and a storyteller with a decade of photo and video experience. She works with families who want their everyday clips shaped into something they can keep and share.
Her work fits a gap I see over and over. Families love their photos, but they want something extra to do with them. Their photos mean a lot, but no one has the time to sort them, clip them, or turn them into something that captures the feeling of the moment. April steps into that space and gives families something they can enjoy right away.
That is why this partnership made sense. Her work adds warmth to what I already do, and she brings a clear eye for what matters in family life.
Add Value to Your Next Photo Session
You can now add a simple slideshow to any session. You get the same full photo gallery you always receive. April then takes the photos and blends them together. You can even capture your own video highlights on your phone during our session and include those! The final slideshow has clean pacing, gentle movement, and music that fits the feel of the session.
Many families want something they can share with loved ones, replay during holidays, or bring out for birthdays or school events. This gives you that option without extra work on your side.
April recently created a sample from a senior session I shot. Seeing that slideshow reminded me how much life sits between the frames. The photos were strong on their own, but the mix of her images into a video added another layer to the experience.
Why Slideshows Shine During the Holiday Season
The holiday season brings everyone together. Kids come home from school. Relatives visit. There are meals, small trips, crowded rooms, calm mornings, and moments that pass fast. People take tons of photos and videos during this stretch of time, but it is easy for them to get lost on phones or hard drives.
A slideshow helps you keep those days close long after the holiday rush ends. It brings joy back into focus. For many families, it becomes a yearly recap they look forward to. It can also become a simple gift for grandparents, extended family, or anyone who wants to stay connected to your story.
When to Request a Slideshow: Ideas for Families
Here are moments when a slideshow works well:
Thanksgiving or Christmas recaps
Baby milestones from the first year
School events
Sports highlights
Travel/Vacations
Anniversaries
Pet stories
Any photoshoot you book with Ellegood Photography
If you already plan to take photos, this add-on fits naturally into your session.
How to Add the Slideshow to Your Ellegood Photography Session
Adding a slideshow is easy. When you book, you can request the add-on. I guide you through what April needs. You send in short clips from your phone if you take them, and she shapes them into the final file. I handle the photo side. She handles the video.
The pricing is clear. The steps are simple. And the final delivery goes right to you.
There is no tech stress. No sorting. No apps to learn. The final file arrives in an easy format you can save, share, and replay when you want. Everything stays local, personal, and grounded in the needs of families in our area.
Why Partnerships Matter to Me
Partnerships show what small businesses can do when they trust each other and keep clients at the center. April shares the same values I hold. She cares about families, pays attention to moments, and keeps the workflow steady and clear.
Offering this add-on feels like a natural step for the work I do and the holiday season is the perfect time to try it. If you want to add a slideshow to your next session, reach out and I will help you get started.