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SENIOR SESSION MENU 2010

 

1    select the session that fits you best

2    call 712.753.2900 to check available times

3    read our senior portrait advice

4    go shopping and get ready to have fun! 

 

BASIC session 60 minutes $100

whatever we can fit in an hour

ARTISTchoice session 90 minutes $140

one and a half hour portrait session. bring your favorite outfits and we'll pick the looks that best describe you. this is a good session for your cars, sports equipment and pets. includes studio and studio grounds.

(artist collection minimum)

 

ELEMENTS session 150 minutes $220

two and a half hours of creativity. your unique style shines through in as any ways as we can create it. bring lots of outfits and anything else you want and we will use it to tell your story. includes studio grounds, studio and one location- for sioux falls location add $40 (elements collection minimum)

COSMO session 210 minutes all the creativity $290

a three and a half hour custom designed session. choose to go on locations, go to your home, explore the studio and the studio grounds...change your makeup, your hairstyle, be creative with your clothes! you can do anything! bring all your different looks to wear. the cosmo is highly customized to afford you the opportunity to show all your differnt looks and your individuality. the more outfit variety the better. includes up to two locations, studio and studio grounds. brown town, spot color, black and white--the possiblilites are limitless! we will break all the rules, letting you go from traditional portraits to high fashion images! -for sioux falls locations add $40

(elements or cosmo collection minimum) 

 

CONTACT STUDIO FOR DETAILS AND COLLECTION PRICING INFORMATION 712.753.2900

 

PORTRAIT do's and don'ts

ARRIVE EARLY if you are scheduled from 3:00-4:30 and show up late or not ready, you will have less time in the camera room. If you need to get ready here (hair, makeup, etc.) please arrive early enough to be ready by your start time.

CLOTHING First of all avoid stripes and plaids! Solids photograph much better! Also bring a variety of color, don't bring five blue outfits even if it is your favorite color. Avoid clothing that has wording on it except for your own school logo. Vary the style, all one look (like tanks) gets boring. Vary the dress level, bring some dressy, some medium and some casual.

SESSIONS Our new sessions allow you unlimited looks within your time period. This means if you change fast, you get more variety. Most people can get 4-5 looks per hour. We suggest you bring double the outfits so we will have more to pick from.

SHOTS Some shots are close up, others full length. Plan your outfits completely. It is difficult to do a full length formal in your suit if all you brought was big old tennis shoes. Remember, as a general rule, light clothes look better on lighter backgrounds and darker clothes look better on darker backgrounds.

HAIR Avoid changing your hairstyle or cutting your hair right before your session. Let it be natural. Quick, easy hairstyle changes during your session are OK, keep it quick or your lose camera time. Bring your hair care tools and products with you if need be. It is OK to show up early in curlers if you need to.

JEWELRY Best tip here is to keep it simple. We want the attention on you! If you have different jewelry for different outifs, you might put each set of jewelry in a plastic baggy and hang it on the hanger with that outfit.

PROPS bring them! Bring props that help define who you are. Some popular choices are: sports equipment, sports uniforms, musical instruments, activities, vehicles, you name it...

GLASSES remember most glasses glare! Some prescriptions more than others. Check with your optometrist. Most will loan you an empty set of frames similar to yours for your photo session.

SUNBURN/TANNING Sunburned and peeling skin do not photograph well! Tan yes, burn, no. Tan lines are not attractive in portraits. We suggest you vary your swimsuit top or use a tanning bed to minimize tan marks. Please remember to not overdo your tanning- avoid looking too fake and bake!

COMPLEXTION We retouch blemishes, so don't worry about minor breakouts. We even now offer an inexpensive option to retouch your entire folio or album!

PETS are OK as long as they are house broken. It is a good idea to have somone bring a pet and leave with them after. Treats can be helpful to hold a dog's attention.

FRIENDS and PARENTS are welcome. They can be a help, however, if they distract you, it is best to have them wait in the gallery. You can have a couple of shots with a boyfirend, girlfried, best friend or sibling at no extra charge.

WEATHER FOR OUTDOOR PORTRAITS If it rains, we simply have to reschedule. Don't worry about clouds, they actually help.

TATTOOS, SCARS and BRACES Just let the photographer know if you want tattoos to show or not. Scars are not automatically retouched, but can be removed or softenend at your reequest. Braces? Don't worry. You could have the tops taken off for your photo session or we can retouch them out by computer for an extra charge.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GIRLS
CLOTHING Be careful of baggy clothes that might make you look larger than you are. Make sure your clothing flatters you. For the black and white glamour look choose black clothing. The contrast between the skin and black is what makes them so dramatic.

OUTDOOR SESSION Most outdoor sessions do not have places to change. If you wear a layered outfit, you can add or drop a piece for a different look.

FINGER and TOE NAILS show! Many casual shots are done barefoot, so don't forget about those toes. Avoid bright colors. Natural or basic is best.

MAKEUP should be slightly heavier than normal. Mascara should be clean and contain no clumps. If your mascara is old. dry and clumpy, replace it! Eye Candy can help you with that --just ask.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GUYS:
CLOTHING bring the right shoes for the outfits. Docs or sandals photograph much better that big, bright white tennis shoes. Bring a dark T-shirt to wear under dark shirts. A white T-shirt triangle under a dark shirt sticks out, so bring black or grey. Avoid large, bold brand names or words on clothing.

SHAVING Please make sure you are clean shaven. Got a goatee that mom hates, but you love? Do your casual shots first with it on, then bring a razor and shave it off for mom's formals.

712.753.2900 Call with questions or to schedule you session!