Reflect Your True Self

Be Prepared

Make sure you are ready for your session, keep in mind the time you will have based on your session selection:

• The basic - 60 minutes
• The full - 90 minutes
• The detail - 2 hours
• The model - 3 hours

During your session you are not limited to the amount of clothing changes, but the more organized you are and the faster you change, the more photographs we can take. We want your senior portraits to be the best they can be and we want you to have fun while you're with us!

Do take a few minutes to read the following tips and make sure you read them all!

Style Guides

Avoid strips, plaids and very large patterns! Solid and small prints/patterns photograph much better. Make sure to bring a variety of outfits. Different colors, styles and dress levels. Bring one or two outfits mom likes and then we can move on to those that define you! It's better to bring too many outfit choices than not enough. We can help you choose when we meet.

Some ideas would be a long sleeve solid dark top, a white long sleeve shirt, a timeless outfit suitable for a yearbook and your grandparents, a trendy fashionable outfit, and your favorite casual outfit that shows your unique style. Don't forget about a great coat with fur, prom dress, hats, scarves, boots, your school gear, bandanas, etc.

Make sure your clothing choices fit well. This goes for both guys and girls. Baggy clothes will make you look larger and so will clothing that is too tight. Sleeveless styles while popular, can make your arms look bigger so be sure to choose wisely. Cap sleeves are not always advisable! Make sure to bring some longer sleeved outfits!

Bring all the items you need for each outfit; shoes, belts, jewelry, and for the girls, proper undergarments including strapless bras if needed. Please bring your outfits ironed, on hangers. You would be surprised how many show up with everything stuffed into a bag and, yes, wrinkles do show.

There usually isn't a place to change when shooting on location, so plan ahead you might want to use a tank under your clothing to help you during changing situations, or be ready to change inside a car.

Nails

Your nails will show! For both guys and girls, make sure your nails are clean and manicured. This does not mean that you girls need to run out and spend big bucks on nails, just make sure they are filed, cuticles taken care of and neatly polished, if desired, in neutral colors. Most girls love those barefoot, casual shots. Make sure your toenails are in top shape and avoid brightly or unusual colored nail polish.

Make-up

Make-up should look natural, applied as if you are going on a date! If you don't wear any make up at all, you need to consider a light coat of mascara and a little blush. Be sure you will still look like yourself! Please bring something for your lips such as lipstick, lip gloss, chap-stick etc. Lip gloss with color is a perfect choice! You also need to bring powder for those shiny spots that will pop up during your session. Please have your make-up applied before you get here and we can make any adjustments if we need to!

Guys, if your lips are dry, cracked or sunburned, you will need chap-stick!

Hair

Don't try anything new with your hair right before your session. This means color or cut, and this goes for both guys and girls. One to two weeks before, depending on how fast your hair grows, is about right. Girls, please remember to bring a comb or brush and any hair products you may need. Hair spray can be very helpful for those stray hairs that won't stay down.

Shaving

Both guys and girls, make sure you shave the day of your session. Girls be careful with the deodorant! Remember it can easily get on your clothes and show if you raise your arms in a tank or prom dress.

Glasses

Almost all glasses glare. Most optometrists will remove your lenses for you, if you are not comfortable doing that, many will also loan you a pair of look-a-like frames for your session, just ask!

Tanning and Sunburns

Tans photograph well, sunburns do not! Avoid too deep a tan for your skin type. Too deep a tan will actually make your face look fuller and your skin will have a flat, dull appearance. If you are sunburned or peeling, you will need to reschedule your session. Please avoid trying to get some last minute sun, either naturally or in a tanning bed. You also need to be very careful with self tanners and spray-on tans that make you look orange streaky, we can NOT retouch the results of a poor application of self or spray tanners. Tan lines also show on camera and they don't look well. Girls be careful of tan lines or strapless styles. Guys, avoid those ball cap lines on your forehead or those telltale haircut lines!

Props

Bring them! sunglasses, sports gear (balls, uniforms, football pads, medals, running shoes, etc.) music instrument, school instruments, cars, motorcycles, pets, and yes even friends! Make sure everything is clean. If you can see it also the camera.

Music

Bring your iPod loaded with your favorite music - we would love to play it during your session!

Weather

When in the outdoors, mother nature dictates when we can shoot. Most outdoor sessions depending on the weather will be scheduled later in the afternoon to avoid bright sunlight. An overcast day is perfect, clouds are actually one of photographer's best friends. If there is light rain and we can find some fun shots to do we will still try to go forward with your session, but if the rain is too hard we will need to reschedule.

OK Let's Review

1. Bring enough clothing and follow the rules!
2. Flawless make-up applied before we meet and your make up bag packed to come with you!
3. Clean nails, shoes, ironed clothing (on hangers)!
4. Make sure you shaved!
5. You are not bright red from tanning or a ball game!
6. Remember your uniform and anything else you wanted to bring: sports props, sunglasses, high heels, jewelry, guitar!
7. Your iPod is loaded with great music.
8. Arrive on time and ready to have fun!

You will be much happier with your senior portraits if you follow these tips! If you read this tips, follow the guidelines and mention it during your session we'll give you a free set of 8 wallets.

Session Fee

• The basic - 60 minutes - $80
• The full - 90 minutes - $110
• The detail - 2 hours - $150
• The model - 3 hours - $200

The session fee is fully credited towards your picture purchase. Before your session, we will have a pre-shoot consultation call where we will answer any questions you might have. Before the call please read our tips for seniors, the information there may answer most of your concerns. We will then set up a post-shoot session to view your photos at our studio. At this time you will have the opportunity to select your favorite picks for your online gallery or for your proof book.

Regular Prints

Textures: Linen, Pebble & Embassy

Proof books

Proof books are multiple image contact sheets bound together with a spiral coil, a clear or frosted acetate cover, and a black card stock back. Proof book can have 4, 6, 9, 12 or 20 images per page on a white, black, or gray background. With filenames listed below each image, proof books make it easy for you to view and share your favorite pictures and help you decide which prints to order.

Announcements

All anounncements come in packs of 25. Photocards are printed on photo paper on one side only. Postcards and Boutique cards are printed on both sides and are offered in different paper types: standard semi-gloss, premium matte, art linen, art waterclolor, art recycled and pearl. UV coating is not offered on art papers. Boutique cards are cut in geometrical shapes.

* Envelopes not Included

For information on other products like canvas, gallery wraps, coffee table books, albums and other specialty items, please contact us.