Dear Seniors,
Transitioning from high school to the first chapter of adulthood is such a monumental time in your life and it deserves to be documented in an authentic way. When I look back at my senior photos I am glad to have them but I also notice that they look exactly like the senior photos every member of my graduating class had. They were formal and stiff and posed and they don’t feel like me at all. I was an eager, nerdy, awkward, goofy teenager with my sights set on my goals for the future but when I see my senior photos, I don’t see any of those parts of my personality in them. I don’t want that for you! I don’t want any of my seniors to feel like they get stiff, unrecognizable images of themselves. Instead, I strive to incorporate the essence of your personality into your images. Don’t worry, we will get a few formal ones for mom or grandma but I want your images to be authentic, to be YOU. So lets do this!
— Mikayla
The Process
Lets Break it Down Step by Step:
Choose Your Package
I have three different packages to choose from in the hopes that there is something for everyone. You choose your package based on the number of outfits and time you’d like your session to include. Let me know which you choose and we will get to work on planning.
2. Planning Your Session
Your session should be authentic to you from beginning to end and planning together will help make sure it is. After we get your session date in the books, I will give you advice about what to wear and help choose a location/locations that works well with your outfits.
3. Your Session
This is the fun part! I will meet you at your location. During your session I will coach you through everything. I will joke around, act out the poses so you know exactly what to do, and will definitely tell you when you are crushing it. I want make you to feel your best because when you feel good, you will look great and your pictures will look like you.
4. Proofs
Your session includes proofs delivered in an online gallery. Proofs are web-size images marked with my logo for viewing purposes. When you get your proof gallery you can decide if you want to purchase the high-resolution images, tangible professional-quality prints you can hang in your home, or a mix of both.
5. Delivery Day
Everything you order is packaged up to be delivered to you, including the high resolution images you’ve chosen delivered on a USB drive. You also receive your chosen images in an online gallery that you can share with family or friends so they can fawn over how perfect you are. All high resolution images are delivered with a print release, so you can make your own prints if you wish. Finally, you get a slideshow of your shoot for your parents to watch whenever they miss you while you’re away at college.
Pricing
Option 1 $200
35 MINUTES. ONE OUTFIT.
The simple, straight forward, short & sweet option. One location, one outfit, no fuss get it done style. Note: some people take 30 minutes or so to get comfortable and warm up. If this isn’t you, this package could be a good fit.
Option 2 $300
60 MINUTES. TWO OUTFITS.
For folks who want to make sure their session truly represents them and may need just a bit more time to warm up to the camera. If you are a little simple but also want some variety this is a safe bet.
Option 3 $400
90 MINUTES. THREE OUTFITS.
For those of you who, like me, live by the motto “if its worth doing, go all in.” If you truly want to treat yourself, this is the package for you.
Three different outfits will ensure your gallery has variety and truly represents your personality and style. 90 minutes of shooting will ensure we get all of your best angles and your gallery will have plenty that everyone in your family (most importantly you!) will LOVE.
ADD ONS + EXTRAS.
USB OF HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES: $200
All of the images from your session, in high-resolution and a print release that allows you to print all of your images whenever and however.
PRINTS + PRODUCTS
As an artist, I really care about the quality of the prints of my work. At the same time though, I am not going to scold you if you decide to print at the drug store. If you are interested in learning about the professional print products I offer, I will walk you through them and we can order right from your gallery.
FAQ’s
Have Questions? Keep reading.
PROOFS VS. HIGH RESOLUTION, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Every senior session includes digital proofs that you will view in an online gallery. They are web-sized and protected with my logo across them— their only purpose is for viewing. They are your opportunity to sample the images before you purchase the high resolution files.
The high resolution files are purchased in-addition to your session fee. High resolution files are delivered to you through a USB that includes all of the images you choose, fully edited, with a print release so you can print them as you need.
WHY DO WE HAVE TO PURCHASE THE HIGH RESOLUTION FILES SEPARATELY?
WHY NOT JUST INCLUDE THEM?
This was not my original idea. I learned about separating the high resolution images from the session fee from a mentor of mine. I learned that it is a great option for folks on a budget because it gives extra time to save up to purchase all of the high resolution images. So, even though 99% of you will likely just purchase the USB at the time of your session, I keep the option to purchase them separately around because accessibility is important to me.
HOW LONG IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?
During most of the year, my turnaround time is 3 weeks. During the Fall months, it is 5-6 weeks.
