the ultimate senior portrait experience
“WATCH CAREFULLY,
THE MAGIC
THAT OCCURS
WHEN YOU GIVE A PERSON
JUST
ENOUGH COMFORT
TO BE THEMSELVES.”
-Atticus
How it works
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The Consult
Once your senior portrait session is booked, you will receive a pre shoot questionnaire to help me get to know you. Then we will either meet for coffee, at my studio, or on the phone to chat about how you want to be photographed, which package best fits your needs, brainstorm locations and get creative about how to make this experience unique to YOU!
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The Shoot
If you have chosen to include professional hair and make up to your session, we will meet the make up artist at my studio at least 2 hours before your session. If not, we will meet up at the location of your choice. I will guide you every step of the way through your session! I know tons of ways to position you based on your body type and what you are wearing. I’m all about simple, natural posing that will make you look your best!
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the reveal
About 2 weeks after your shoot, I will invite you in to my studio for the big reveal of your beautiful images and your ordering session. You will narrow down your selections and choose which of the many top of the line products you’d like to purchase.
FAQs
Q: do you have a studio? where will my session be? Do you find locations or do i? how many locations will be included?
A: Yes, I have a beautiful studio located in the Squalicum Lofts in Bellingham. You can choose to have your session done in the studio, on location, or both! We will work together during your consultation to choose the location that best fits your unique style. The number of locations will depend of the session or package booked.
Q: when should i book my session? what is the best time of day to shoot?
A: The sooner the better! I recommend booking your session by spring of your junior year. August, September and October are the most favorable months, and they fill up very quickly. You will also need to have enough time to choose your yearbook photo and submit it by the deadline, which is usually the end of October.
Lighting is essential for making beautiful portraits, this is why I always recommend shooting 2-3 hours before sunset if shooting on location.
Q: What should i wear? How many outfits do I bring? Will there be help with styling?
A: Not sure what to wear? No worries, I’m here to help! During your consultation, we will discuss what outfits you should bring, based on your style, the location you’ve chosen and what is the most flattering for your body type. You will also receive my 'what to wear style guide’!
Girls, I do have a small studio wardrobe that you are welcome to pull pieces from to help complete your look.
Q: Can i have a friend or family member in some of my pictures?
A: Yes! There is a fee to add additional people to part of your session.
Q: My session is over, what’s the next step. how long until i see my images?
A: You will receive a sneak peek of a few images within 3 days of your shoot. Then about 2 weeks after your shoot, you will come to my studio for the reveal of your beautiful images. We will watch a slide show of your photos and you will be able to make your selection of which prints and products you’d like to order.
do I have to order products? can’t i just have an online galley of all of the images?
A: I do not offer online galleries with my session fee. Your online gallery of digital images may be purchased as an A la Carte item. A high resolution digital image is included with each print purchased.
I realize we live in a digital age, and it is common practice to receive an online gallery. However, it is my intention to give you the absolute best senior portrait experience from start to finish. And to me, that includes giving you the opportunity to get your photos off of your phone or computer, and experience actually seeing and touching your beautiful images in print. It is absolutely amazing!
Packages
$500
package a
Pre-session consultation to customize your shoot
1 hour in the studio or on location
2 outfits
Includes 5 matted, 8x10 prints of your 5 favorite images.
High-resolution, digital images for you to download.
Additional prints, albums & enlargements are available to purchase at your in-person ordering session.
$700
package b (Most Popular)
Pre-session consultation to customize your shoot
2 hour session either in the studio or on location
3 outfits
Includes 10 matted 8x10 prints of your 10 favorite images
High resolution, digital images for you to download
Additional prints, albums & enlargements are available to purchase at your in-person ordering session.
$1,200
package c
Pre-session consultation to customize your shoot
3 hour shoot
2-3 locations. Can be split between studio and outdoors
Professional hair and makeup
Includes 10 matted 8x10 prints of your 10 favorite images.
High resolution, digital images for download
Matted enlargement print up to 24x36