Wow, what a year it has been! As we wrap up 2024, we can’t help but smile thinking about all the amazing events, milestones, and memories that happened at Lightbox. From hosting heartfelt celebrations to throwing some of our favorite annual events, this year was full of so many special moments. Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane and highlight everything that made 2024 unforgettable.
January: Starting off 2024 with Big Dreams!
We started the year strong with our annual Vision Board Making Party, co-hosted with Madi Miller Life Coach. Guests got creative, outlining their goals and dreams for 2024 while connecting with an amazing group of like-minded people. It was the perfect way to set the tone for the year ahead!
Be sure to grab a ticket to our 2025 vision board party on Sunday, January 12th HERE!
February: Friendship, Fun & Selfies
February was all about celebrating the love of friendship at our 5th Galentine’s Selfie Museum event. We set up colorful, playful photo ops, and the studio was buzzing with laughter, coffee (Thanks to Caffeinate with Kate!) and endless selfies. It’s always been a favorite tradition for us!
March: Bringing Spring Indoors
Spring arrived early at Lightbox with our Indoor Garden Party. Guests enjoyed a beautiful brunch, sipped on bottomless mimosas, and got hands-on with a floral arrangement class. The studio came alive with fresh blooms, creativity, and all-around joyful vibes. A big thank you to He Loves Me Flowers and Allie Rose Events for helping make this event a success! We also couldn’t have done this event without our sponsors Maria Galgano with The Property Gurus and Leslie Norman with 2B Organized.
April & May: Celebrating Milestones
This spring, our studio was filled with love and joy as we hosted baby showers, bridal showers, and grad parties. We love being part of life’s special moments, and seeing families and friends come together to celebrate always warms our hearts.
Balloons by Dreamy & Darling Creations, Marquee by Alpha-Lit Springfield
June: Celebrating Small Businesses
In June, we focused on giving back to our local community with Small Business Summer dates. We offered discounted studio rentals for local entrepreneurs to bring their visions to life. Seeing the creativity and passion in action was so inspiring!
July: A Little Christmas Magic
Christmas came early with our Christmas in July event! For one week, we decked out the studio in festive holiday sets, giving photographers and businesses a chance to capture their holiday promo photos ahead of the season. It was so fun to mix summer vibes with holiday cheer!
September: A Fun Little Book Swap
In September, we hosted our first-ever Date Night with a Book event. Guests brought books to swap and spent the evening connecting over their favorite reads. It was such a unique way to bring people together, and we can’t wait to do it again!
October: Celebrating 5 Amazing Years
October was a huge milestone for us as we celebrated 5 incredible years of owning and running Lightbox! Our anniversary party was a chance to reflect on everything we’ve built and to thank everyone who has supported us along the way. Thank you, Mandi with 417 Cocktails for providing drinks at the event and Sydnie with Dreamy and Darling Creations for the balloons in the Loft. We also enjoyed having Lala Links doing permanent jewelry for the attendees!
November & December: Holiday Cheer in Full Swing
The holiday season took over the studio with Christmas at Lightbox! We set up two stunning holiday sets in The Edison and The Loft, creating the perfect backdrop for countless Christmas photo sessions. It was truly magical seeing the studio transform into a winter wonderland.
Special Moments Throughout the Year
One of the most special parts of 2024 was hosting several elopements in our space. Watching couples exchange vows in such an intimate, meaningful way reminded us why we love what we do.
Hannah’s studio highlight:
“52 Dogs in 52 Weeks” Project
This year, our owner, Hannah, took on a fun and challenging project through her pet photography business, Portrait Novella Pets. She photographed a different dog in the studio every week of 2024—52 dogs in 52 weeks! Each session was a unique experience, capturing the personality of every pup, from playful puppies to wise seniors. It was such a joy to see this project come to life, and it’s a reminder of how much love and joy our furry friends bring into our lives. We’re so grateful to have been part of their stories this year!
Bekah’s studio highlight: Motherhood Mini Sessions
A big highlight for me this year was hosting Motherhood Mini Sessions in the studio for my own photography business, Illuminate Photography. I teamed up with Good Ground Floral, who created the most gorgeous floral arrangement (I still dream of it to this day) to make the space feel extra special. It was such a sweet experience capturing moms with their little ones, celebrating those everyday moments of love and connection. I feel so lucky to have been part of creating these memories for the families who came in and I can’t wait to do them again this year with a new color scheme!
Here’s to 2025!
2024 was a year full of creativity, celebration, and community, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you. Thank you for choosing Lightbox for your events, photos, and memories. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store—let’s make it another unforgettable year together!
