Parents:  Please note that the school will "force" you to use the school photographer for (1) formal, and (1) casual.  Now's there a good reason for this as I'm sure you and I know  ;)   

A few people in the school system, "usually"  receive kick backs from that type of system.  How do I know?  I interviewed once for a job like that.  Left a dirty taste in my mouth, so I excused myself, and walked out.  It's not new.  It's been around since camera's were invented.

Since I don't have to mark up my prices because of the kick back system, to support a few people in the school system,  you save a tremendous amount of money, and get great looking portrait work of your senior.    All your casuals can be done by the photographer of your choice.

I've worked with photographers from all over the U.S. in 2007, 08, 09, 10, 11, on lighting, composition, and posing techniques.  Just some of the locations:  New York, Houston, Seattle, North Carolina, Cleveland, Evansville,  Georgia, New Jersey, Nevada, just to mention some.

I'm a portrait photographer, not a school photographer.  There is a difference.  I don't try to fix things with Photoshop on the back end.  It's done correctly in the camera. ;)   I don't shoot 700 images and "hope" to get 10 right.  I don't rush.  You can't rush quality.  I won't dump a load of Photoshop work on my images either.  Most that do, are just covering up poor photography.

As in 2010, Styles on Broadway Salon will provide the young ladies with makeup for my "Premier Senior Session"  if they choose to take advantage of it.  The senior is always in charge of the application and tones.  Styles on Broadway knows what I'm looking for in the way of application techniques, so its a win/win for the senior.  

Most studios charge your for their mistakes.   I don't shoot mistakes, and then charge you to fix them, such as hair or clothing in the wrong place.  

All my images that the senior receives for proofs have been edited free of charge.  Got a blemish?  No worries here, since ALL my images are edited, and are part of the perks from Keepsake.  

 Imagine getting the job done right the first time, and not getting charged extra for it. ;) 

I don't charge session or sitting fees for my  "Premier Senior Session".   This is my usual session which includes make-up from Karisma Salon, 3 to 4 hours shooting studio and multiple locations outside the studio, 4x5 Proof Preview Book, (2) 8x10 Drape prints.

Try to eat a bite before coming, because this is a solid 2 to 4 hours of wardrobe changes, posing, lighting, and shooting.  Bring a lot of clothes & accessories. 

Having said that, if your on a strict budget.  I've put together some packages for you.  Make-up session is not included in the package sessions listed below, and a sitting fee of 75.00 is required prior to the session.  (2) Free 8x10 Drapes are included in these package sessions.  All images are edited free of charge as well.

Each package above  includes 3 prints of each look, from an 8x10 size and down.  Total payment is due the day you pick up your proofs.  Additional prints are available and listed below.

 

Interested in seeing the studio?  Shout at me.  Drop in and say hello.  You should call first, to ensure I'm not working with a client, but if I'm not, your more than welcome to meet me, and take a look around.

I create custom invitations for your grads too.  Images from their session is incorporated into the grad invitation.  Samples of those are here....  Click ME.  The cards are printed on Linen stock, and come with Parchment Envelopes.

Don't you just love fall.  It's one of my favorite seasons.  

Of course anytime I have a camera in my hand, and a smile in front, it's all good no matter what season we're in.

Having fun, creating great work, are the most two important things that I try to accomplish while shooting.

I love having choices... Don't You? 

Drapes?   Victorian Style or Traditional... 

You get to choose which style.

Not the photographer ;)  Remember.  The school makes you shoot a drape with "their" photographer for the yearbook.  

You don't have to buy it.

If you don't have the drive,  what's the point?  

Looking for Un-Common Seniors.  Seniors that are DRIVEN for excellence, quality, and something unique to them.

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