Shultz Photography | Seniors

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SENIORS 2013

WELCOME As a father of 3, there’s been one thing that other fellow dads and moms have told me time and time again: “Enjoy it. Because it goes by fast.” Yep. One day I’ll wake up, and my little one will be a senior in high school. Most days, I don’t want them to grow up one stinking bit.

But I know they’re supposed to, and I know nothing will make me more proud.

And so, there’s no underestimating just how special this time is for you.

As a Senior, you’ve accomplished great things and have much to be proud of. Honestly, it’s a legitimate reason to celebrate, and there’s no better way to do that than with custom, exceptional photography that will truly celebrate who you are today. That’s an investment that will be priceless, both today and many years down the road.

After shooting over a million images since 2006, it doesn’t take long to figure out that trends come and go. Most shoot for the current fad.

‘Cool pictures,’ while fine, fall short (in my book).

And so, the reason I shoot is to create images that speak of your unique, one-of-a-kind soul and story...turning them into distinctive art for your home that will become as close to priceless as a mere possession can achieve.

While I focus on a journalistic approach to photography, some ‘loose posing’ is necessary. But all directing is purposed to highlight the soul, story, and style of the individual. The approach needs to deliver a thoughtful combination of timeless portraiture, simplicity, and a fresh style.

Lastly, I understand the desire for distinctive imagery, yet the priority of value. While I’m commissioned by those who value photography, I strive to deliver a piece of art and a custom experience that’s...worth every penny.

- Kyle

THE PROCESS 1. ASK QUESTIONS You need to ask questions. We need to ask questions. Chances are, you’re interested in availability and pricing. Understandable. On our end, we’re interested in what you want most from this project. Perhaps you want to celebrate a special time in life. Or create the perfect piece of art for that dining/living/bedroom wall. Perhaps you understand that the era of boring, common, ordinary albums is over and you’d love to document the growth of your family or baby’s first year. The options are endless.

Arriving at answers might happen over a couple calls and e-mails. It might include an ‘in studio’ consultation. It likely will include a questionnaire. It might include all of the above.

Every shoot is different. Every client is unique. Whatever it takes, by the time we arrive on shoot day, we have all the planning necessary (locations, dress, styles) to approach your session thoughtfully and in a way that will reflect your needs, desires, and goals.

2. BOOK YOUR SHOOT Once you’ve ‘seen enough’ to decide Shultz Photography is right for you, we encourage you to get on our calendar as soon as possible. Please know that more planning for the shoot can (and will likely) take place after booking your shoot. Starting 2013 and beyond, Shultz Photography has fully embraced the custom experience. As a result, we accept a limited number of shoots in order to gain the margin required to deliver an exceptional product, and experience, to each and every client.

So, book your shoot asap! We’re probably already booked out a month if you’re reading this.

You can get on our schedule with a deposit equal to half of the session fee. The other half is due at your session.

3. SHOOT Time to relax, have fun, and enjoy the shoot. Seriously, one of our most repeated compliments, even from fellas: “Wow, thanks, that was fun!”

4. IMAGE CONSULT Our process for ordering everything from exhibition quality wall art to small gift prints is a result of experience. Lots of experience.

I’ve tried proofing every way. I’ve tried client ordering every way. From completely online to completely in studio and every combination in between. Seriously though, if you only knew me you’d be laughing...because it’s true. And here’s what I’ve learned: the best way I can BOTH serve you and meet the goals I’ve already stated (hint: see paragraph #4 of the welcome page), is hands down to: • • •

Meet you in person, along with all decision makers.

Follow a carefully laid out system for helping you select favorites and match those with your goals, desires, and print / fine art options.

Place the order

I can undoubtedly say that this system of an ‘in house’ image consult is hands down the best way for me to deliver an experience, and end result, that’s “worth every penny.”

CREATION FEES The following creation fees are priced for weekday sessions booked during our normal business hours:

ESSENTIAL | $145

The perfect session for those needing something truly simple.

1. 45 minute session 2. Indoor at the studio 3. Up to 2 outfits 4. We’re shooting for 20 great images to choose from.

Rest assured we will not settle for traditional nor cheesy. My approach will be the same as if I were shooting for a commercial magazine.

Simple backdrops. Meticulous lighting. Genuine expression.

SOUL | $195

A most popular choice.

1. 1.5 hours of shoot time.

2. 4 outfits 3. Indoor at the studio 4. 2 additional locations nearby in the Springfield Area 5. We’re shooting for up to 40 great images to choose from.

6. Includes your stuff (no pets) 7. $550 order minimum.

STORY | $295

A custom experience. A worthwhile result.

1. 2.5 hours of shoot time.

2. 5-7 outfits, all your looks.

3. Hair and Makeup included 4. Bring family or friend for one of your looks.

5. Indoor at the studio 6. 3 additional locations nearby in the Springfield Area 7. We’re shooting for up to 60 great images to choose from.

8. Includes your stuff (no pets) 9. $850 order minimum.

STYLE | $495

Why not...

1. ALL DAY 2. 9:30am hair and makeup (included) 3. 10:30am - 12:15pm at the studio (in and out) 4. 1pm - 4pm at unlimited locations of your choice 5. Unlimited outfits 6. Bring family or friend for one of your looks.

7. We’re shooting for up to 100 great images to choose from.

8. Includes your stuff and can include pets 9. $1200 order minimum.

10. Limited session spots available (inquire).

SATURDAY AND HOLIDAY CREATION FEES

Saturday and Holiday sessions available only upon request.

If available, these special dates add $150 to your session fee.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Photographic Prints Your image is printed onto the finest quality lustre photographic paper. These prints are UV coated and will need to be framed behind glass to prevent curling.

Float Wraps Float Wraps are true photographic prints wrapped around a masonite board and mounted on a 1” stand out board. Float wraps add a sense of dimension to your images, make great wall print collages, and work great for bookshelf/desk prints.

Canvas Wraps Fine Art Canvas Wraps are printed directly onto canvas and wrapped around a wooden stretcher frame. Arrives with a paper backing, metal hanger, and bumpers to protect your walls. All canvas wraps include a lustre coating to protect the art from scuffs, scratches, cracking and UV light. They arrive ready to hang with no need for framing.

Book Albums The days of boring, common, ordinary albums is over. Partnering with the finest book manufactures available in the industry, we are delighted to offer our clients truly exceptional books to showcase all of your session’s favorite images. Want a fine art coffee table book with simple, single image per page layouts. We have just the solution, up to 160 pages. Want a truly handcrafted book with equisite, distinctive covers and the finest printing available? We have that option as well, in seemingly endless sizes, finishes, and styles.

Signature Prints New to Shultz Photography in 2013, and starting small, our aim is to create a truly exceptional print with quite literally the finest printing technology available.

Created in studio with the finest Epson pigment ink printers using exhibition papers, Signature Prints are rated to last 200 years (black and white even longer). The colors, tonal gradations, black levels, and detail level in our Signature Prints are simply beautiful and amazing. Every Signature Print is personally hand prepped and hand printed in house ... it’s the time and attention guaranteed by my signature.

A-LA-CARTE PRICING Photographic Float Canvas Wraps Wraps Prints 5x7 8x10 wallets 10x10 11x14 / 12x12 16x20 / 16x16 16x24 / 20x20 20x30 24x36 30x45

$48 48 48 78 98 180 250 350 500 650

275 275 375 475 550 650 -

600 700 900 1200 1600

6x9 Signature Print: $190 Mounted to a 9x12. Acid free, exhibition quality.

ArtBooks: starting at $65 per page 8x8: $65 per page 10x10: $75 per page 12x12: $85 per page Endless options, more info upon request.

StoryBooks: starting at $30 per page.

More info upon request.

Disc of Images: $2500

PACKAGE PRICING “Hey, where are the packages?”

You may have caught on by now...we honestly believe every client is unique and every need is different. We could probably come up with 48 different ideas for your “package” during your image consult.

And, we’re glad to. For now, there’s no use boxing you in.

All said, will we offer you a “package?” You betchya. And it’ll be “assembled”, quoted, and agreed upon from the ground up, custom fit for...you. In other words, yes, we will indeed offer incentives, rewards, and price breaks to assemble your own custom package.

It’ll be just what you’re looking for.

Please inquire about how we go about building our custom packages.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS HOW DO I BOOK / GET ON YOUR SCHEDULE? We can work on finding an open spot through e-mail (info@kyleshultz.com) or by phone (217.415.9636). Once we have found a date, we’ll send you an official booking proposal via e-mail. This will walk you step by step through the official booking process and get you into our workflow which helps your project go smoothly from start to finish. This process also includes questionnaires and advice for getting the most out of your session. So please click on the link in the booking e-mail!

WHAT DOES MY SESSION FEE PAY FOR? The session fee pays for the photographer’s time and talent during the session, hours of post production work, and your image consult.

WHEN/HOW DO I PAY? Half of your session fee is due upon booking. The other half due at the time of your session. It’s simple to pay online via debit or credit, which is streamlined through our studio management software (again included in that booking process mentioned above).

Alternately, you can print out the applicable invoices and mail in with a check.

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO STAY IN TOUCH? E-mail or phone. We want to do as much as we can by phone, but please also realize that we are in a session or consult more often than not. If the phone doesn’t get answered, please leave a message. We’ll do all we can to call back soon! In the event that it’s after business hours, we might try an e-mail.

WHY IS THE DVD OF IMAGES YOUR MOST EXPENSIVE ITEM? Mainly because we do NOT want to sell you the disc. “Shoot and burn” simply goes against our funadamental goal: to create images that speak of your soul and story...turning them into distinctive art for your home that’s priceless. At the end of the day, we want you to be absolutely thrilled with your images, your experience, and above all with how our custom prints and art bring deep satisfaction, joy, and meaning into your home and lives.

In hundreds upon hundreds of sessions, I’ve never been able to accomplish this with a disc.

Trust me: the disc only becomes the proverbial shoebox full of images that you never end up doing anything with. Beyond that, the idea of having our meticulously prepared work printed at the big box store is a bummer. We feel confident that the investment in fine art wall printing, along with the experience of actually getting it done with our help, will be worth every penny.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS (2) WHAT DOES HAIR AND MAKEUP INCLUDE? Make-up, when properly applied, beautifully highlights your eyes, plays up your bone structure, and nicely evens out your complexion. Please inquire about our “looking camera ready” guide, plus our hair and make-up add-on services. Simply put, our add-on service includes professional hair and make-up to help you look 100% camera ready.

WHERE WILL MY SESSION TAKE PLACE? Sessions may take place in the studio or on location, or both. Location sessions take place at your home or other favorite place.

WHAT IF IT RAINS / INCLEMENT WEATHER? We’ll reschedule. Unless you want the rain. Rescheduling is a part of living in IL and no extra fee or anything crazy is required.

WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR? We actually have an entire other brochure for that. Please inquire!

CAN YOU RETOUCH BOO BOOS, SCARS AND WRINKLES? Yes! However, since it can take considerable time, we might not do it on every single image before purchase, though definitely can on all purchased images.

WHEN WILL MY PHOTOS BE READY? Your image consult will likely be pre scheduled around 1-2 weeks after the shoot. Final print orders will be ready about 2 weeks after ordering, depending on the print types ordered. The studio owns the copyright to all images, including proofs. Images may not be copied, scanned or reproduced in any way without written permission.

DO YOU HAVE A “PRINT MINIMUM?” Yes, as mentioned in the “creation fees” section, certain sessions have order minimums.

This has become our policy after years of experience and with much consideration. Please chat with us should you have any concerns.

DO YOU ARCHIVE SESSION IMAGE FILES? We archive everything that is purchased, both in house and off location in other states. We delete un-ordered images.

WHAT ARE THE STUDIO HOURS? The studio is open by appointment only. Otherwise, trust us, we’re always working.

THANK YOU “I had the best time at my session! Thanks for being so laid back, funny, and awesome to be around! When I first came to the studio, I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect, but you made the whole thing a blast and truly easy. I wouldn’t get my senior pics from anywhere else!”

-Kristin “Uhh, okay, THANK YOU!!! Serioiusly, I couldn’t be more thankful for how these pics turned out! And that’s saying a lot, considering I tend to never like pics of myself. And again, I had SO much fun. Thanks for everything!”

-Meg

“Hey Kyle, I can’t begin to say how much I appreciate your encouragement and professinal approach to Stephanie’s photo schoot. Coming from a mom, it just means so much to me that we have these images that we cherish forever. You are truly gifted, and a joy to work with!

-Sue

shultz photography 4830 Kelby lane Springfield, IL 62711 TEL 217.415.9636 www.kyleshultz.com info@kyleshultz.com