senior

When should I have my photos taken? And what if the yearbook staff at my school needs one of my images? If you enjoy the feel of summer, then booking your session in the summer months will make it a bit easier to find a date that isn’t quite so full once school is in session. However, if you are wanting a fall session, keep in mind that session times are limited to evenings and Saturdays due the traditional school time (unless you’re willing to skip school, which I think is totally justifiable!). Or if you have an upcoming day off at school, get in touch to grab that spot on my schedule.

Where do I want my Senior Portraits taken?  Do you like tall grass and fields? Barns, fences, and sky? Modern, downtown, and buildings? Water, bridges, and trees? Maybe you like a combination of all of them. Try to picture yourself and what you love – that’s where I want to photograph you. If you don’t have a specific place in mind, no worries, I’ve got plenty of ideas.

How early can I schedule?  Once the weather begins to get warm in the spring, my schedule begins to fill up, so make sure you get your session scheduled for your most convenient time.

How much will it cost?  $199 is the session fee. Please note that Senior session payment is due prior to the session in order to hold your day and time. Whether I’m photographing a senior, wedding, family, or engaged couple, I strive to creatively capture the true personality of the person (or persons) in front of my camera. This takes time. We won’t rush. Prints and products are not included in the Senior session, but are available for purchase in Collections or a’la carte. If needed, a hi-res digital image will be sent directly to your school free of charge.

What should I wear?  My suggestion is to wear your favorite outfit[s] – something you look and feel great in! Just try to avoid real trendy clothes [or your kids may snicker at you years down the road… trust me, mine did.]. Bold colors may be distracting and draw attention away from you. Also try to avoid large flowers, stripes, or patterns. Many people forget about their socks… remember, your socks may be visible during some of the photographs, so leave those Kermit the Frog ones at home!

Blemishes?  No worries! You can do your best to conceal them, but don’t sweat it – I can remove them in a flash.

How long will it take?  You can plan on 2-3 hours for a Senior Portrait session.

What will we do? When we meet at our location, we’ll chat a bit about some ideas you may have, some ideas I have, and other important details. You may be nervous, but you really don’t have to be – I’m very easy to get along with and will make you comfortable soon enough :) You don’t need to be worried about what to do, how to smile, or how to stand – I’ve got that covered!

To change or not to change? Feel free to bring 3-4 different clothing changes! Before we start photographing, we’ll talk about what clothing you brought. Different clothing looks best in different settings.

Can I bring a friend?  Sure! Sometimes it helps to have someone there to help you relax or laugh. I will be concentrating on your Senior session, but your friend is more than welcome to come. It’s always nice to have someone goofy standing behind me, but just warn them that I will probably put ‘em to work!

How long until I can see my images?  Your images will be ready to view within one week of your Senior session. We will schedule an order consultation at your session, and at that time you will have the chance to preview your images as well as make the decisions on what you want to order.

Are the Facebook images copyrighted?  Yes. All images that are posted online are watermarked and copyrighted.  I do give permission for you to use a photo for your profile picture, but please do not remove the watermark. Thank you! :)

When will my prints and products be ready?  Upon receiving half payment, I will place the order for your prints and products. Your order will be available for pick up within 3 weeks of payment with the remaining balance due at that time. Enjoy!