School Portrait Parent Guide

WHAT MAKES THIS PHOTOGRAPHY DIFFERENT?

My goal during my short time with your child is not to force a cheesy smile. I'm looking for natural expressions, which will range from serious and pensive to sweet and silly. The solid background keeps the focus solely on the child's face and expression!

I will actually never ask your child to smile or “say cheese!”

I will chat and interact with your child during our time together to elicit genuine expressions. For an extra fun time, have your child come prepared with a joke for ME!

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR?

These images are shot chest-up against a solid backdrop. Tops that are lighter-colored or bright-colored are best.

Please avoid tops that have large graphics, logos, or print. And please no neon colors!

For girls, small bows, headbands or barretts at the side of the head photograph better than large bows on top of the head.

Small details at the sleeves, neck, and collar photograph well for these sessions. You can also think about a top that makes your child's eye color pop!

Consider allowing your child to select a favorite outfit within these parameters to capture even more of their personality!

WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO SEE OUR PHOTOS FOR ORDERING?

Your child's proofs will arrive to your email via a private online gallery within 3 weeks of photo day. You will have 3-5 images in both color and black and white to select from.

PLEASE be sure the school has an accurate email address on file for you, as you will not receive a paper proof.

HOW DOES ORDERING WORK?

After your receive your online gallery, you will have 10 days to place your order. Everything is viewed, ordered, and paid online, so there are no paper order forms to keep up with.

You will have the option to purchase prints, canvases, and digital images with printing rights.

Grandparents and other relatives may also place orders through the digital gallery!

WHAT QUALITY ARE THE PRINTS?

Prints come on professional-quality paper with lustre coating. I am excited to offer families quality print products!