Welcome to your VIP experience
I'm so thrilled about us working together and look forward to learning how I can document your special year. I truly believe that every high school senior deserves the best experience capturing who they are and what they love and it starts here! With over 5 years of working with high school seniors and 10+ years as a professional Photographer. I Have found that The experience of being photographed is just as important as the quality of work you are paying for. I love a good celebration, and this one is just getting started!
This is your exclusive pass into my world, and what you can expect while we work together. From timelines, what to wear and location Ideas I'm here for you! I hope this page can help answer any questions you might have, and ease your mind about this process. LETS' GET CELEBRATING!
'Becca
THE TIMELINE
WHAT TO EXPECT
Step 1: Envision
If you set your date, you can now envision where you want your sessions to take place. outfits to match thought of locations. Maybe you want do something that fits a childhood memory? The Ideas are endless!! From your small town to Cities or childhood camping spots, to a park that inspires you to show your true colors. The choice is yours! Like a location that I have worked in? Here is a list of locations and times of year they are prime spots!
Step 2: Find your Vibe
Next Step: Send me your questionnaire
Remember when I said that your experience being just as important as the images your receive? This gives me the opportunity to tailor your VIP experience to you!
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT your questionnaire, click here to see a list of my "go to" locations. I know at our consult, we discussed some locations you might be interested in. If these don't seem like your style, It's ok we don't have to go to these spots!
Step 3: Wardrobe Consult (Optional)
Did you know that I offer wardrobe consultations? I love doing these because it fully prepares you for your big day!
If you are stumped and cant seem to figure out which outfit would work best were, shoot me a DM or Text I'm here to help!
Step 4: Image Reveal
It is crazy how quickly your session date approaches! Yet, the fun continues even after we are done!
Right after your session you WILL receive a sneak peek within days, AND, within 3 weeks you will receive your full gallery!
If you have multiple sessions the images will just keep adding up! I will upload all your photos to the same gallery throughout our time together!
If your chosen package gives you a phone app to use for the year, Images will be added there as well! your photos will be right at your fingertips for your senior Sunday sharing!
DAY OF SESSION CHECKLIST
- Combat bloating – Two to three days before your photo shoot, take a break from those tasty foods filled with salt and fat. Loading your body with salt causes your body to retain water, which results in bloating. Eating clean before your session will improve your confidence and comfort in front of the camera.
- Schedule hair appointments early – Nothing draws your attention to split ends or differently colored roots more than an upcoming photo session, but waiting to correct them the day before a photo shoot can be a disaster. To avoid photos memorializing the color stains on your forehead or a haircut you hate, schedule any hair appointments two weeks before your shoot. Men can usually get away with a cut a couple of days beforehand, but I would recommend allowing for a little time just in case.
- Heal dry lips – Leading up to your photo shoot, use that chapstick liberally! No one wants to stand in front of a camera with cracked, dry lips. Especially if you plan to wear lipstick, smooth lips are a must for an even coat of color. Because people tend to lick their lips often during photo shoots, it wouldn’t hurt to bring your chapstick with you on the day of your session.
- Extra Tip: For the whole week before your session, brush your lips vigorously after you brush your teeth. Then, put Vaseline on your lips and go to sleep. It will make your lips brand new!
- Moisturize – Amply apply your favorite face and body lotion during the week leading up to your session…and yes, men, this includes you, too! Dry, irritated skin shows up on camera, and doesn’t take to makeup as well as moisturized, healthy skin.
- Whiten teeth – If you want to brighten up your pearly whites, begin any whitening treatments at least two weeks before your session.
- Clean nails – When it comes to fingernails, it’s more about what you don’t see than what you do. Unless you purposefully intend to make a bold statement with your nails, you probably want them to go unnoticed. The day before your session, clean your nails thoroughly or paint them a nice, neutral color.
- Double check undergarments – Nobody wants to receive their beautiful photos only for attention to be immediately drawn toward a stray bra strap or underwear line. Carefully choose your undergarments to suit your outfit ahead of time, and make a shopping trip if you need to.
- De-wrinkle and hang clothing – The night before your session, make sure your clothes are laid out and wrinkle-free. THEN, HANG YOUR OUTFITS!!
- Get some rest – Banish red eyes and dark circles by getting a full night of sleep before your photo shoot. You don’t want your photographer to have to snap photos between yawns.
- Pack some snacks – Bringing snacks (not messy ones, please!) can help you make it through a lengthy photo shoot. If at all possible, we want to avoid a session interrupted by stomach growls.
By following these 10 simple guidelines, you can set yourself up for a stress-free, beautiful session filled with confidence and laughter, and an album full of photos that you will cherish for years to come.
After your Session
WHAT TO EXPECT
First: You will receive your sneak peeks within 7 Days of your session. How fun! You will now just wait 2-3 short weeks to see all your gorgeous images and see how you would like to display your photos.
This is the time you should start looking around your home and thinking about how what you would like to see on your walls.
PRODUCT ORDERING
Currently, I do not provide an in person product consultation. I do however, give you the freedom to order your prints and products through the gallery I provide! Have questions? Ask Away, I'm here to help.
That means if you know grandma wants an album, invite her the the gallery to order one. Please don't share the download codes, because those are for you only.
PRODUCT TURNAROUND
All products ordered will be delivered within 4-6 weeks (as long as you don't order two weeks before Christmas). Once your products are in, I will reach out to you get you on the schedule for pick up day.
FOR THE PARENTS
I’m ecstatic that you and your high school senior would consider me to capture this special time in their life. My clients hold a very special place in my heart. The enthusiasm, drive, and joy of seniors like your child are what make me fall in LOVE with my job as a senior portrait photographer. It is their uniqueness that made me want to specialize in high school senior photography in the first place, and it’s my absolute privilege to capture who they are at this moment: their dreams, their passions, their personal style.
My experience is certain to be a once-in-a-lifetime uplifting experience for your teen. My goal is to not only capture and show my clients their own TRUE Self, but I also want them to OWN it. This is THEIR year, and I will make sure that they feel like the super star they are. The end product will become an instant family heirloom, full of elegance and confidence.
I am so very excited you are considering me to be your family’s senior portrait photographer. Be prepared for him or her to laugh a lot, smile a ton and shine brighter than you’ve ever seen them shine before. That’s my job!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My number is (765) 327-7752 and email is Rdanielleportraits@gmail.com.
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