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T W E N T Y F O U R T E E N
welcome TO VARSITY & CO.
elite
YOUR
S E N I O R PHOTOGRAPHY
S T U D I O
I am so excIted that you are Interested In havIng your senIor portraIts photographed by varsIty & co! I have learned a lot over the years, but the number one thIng I have taken away from my photography Is that I love senIors! that means I am always researchIng the latest and greatest In fashIon, commercIal, and edItorIal photography so that I can gIve you the best photography experIence that Is fresh, modern and bold. thIs elIte varsIty & co. magazIne Is exclusIvely avaIlable to my amazIng clIents. In here you wIll fInd InformatIon about how to plan for your upcomIng sessIon, what to expect, and featured past sessIons. we wIll go to tons of dIfferent locatIons and keep the experIence ever changIng. I want to gIve you epIc memorIes! don’t belIeve me? Just check out the revIews from your frIends! the elIte magazIne Is all about the varsIty senIor photography experIence, and yes… It Is an experIence! so pull up a chaIr, and get ready to check out all I have to offer. make sure your parents also have a chance to check thIs out so that they too, can get on board wIth the elIte varsIty & co. experIence! can’t waIt to meet you!
Melissa
THEVARSITYEXPERIENCE
BEFORE YOUR SESSION thIs Is the tIme to start plannIng your outfIts, and haIr and make up Ideas. whIle we love knowIng you on facebook & Instagram plan on swIngIng Into the studIo for a meet and greet! brIng your parents because thIs Is where we go over the nItty
we
wIll meet at the studIo to start the glam
process wIth professIonal makeup applIcatIon and haIr stylIng.
[don’t worry fellas, we won’t glam & glItter you! we wIll meet you on locatIon.] brIng all of your outfIts you plan to wear and and then some. the more choIces we have the better!
grItty, sIgn contracts, and show your around. ready to tell us all about what your perfect
wIthIn an hour or so your haIr & make up wIll be
senIor sessIon looks lIke. so make sure to collect
completed and wardrobe stylIng wIll be provIded
pIctures, screen shot Ideas, and start pInnIng!
wIth your outfIts, clothIng and accessorIes that
be
you brought.
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR SESSION the day before your sessIon, I wIll gIve you a call
after
your pamperIng and stylIng Is
complete, we wIll then head out on locatIon to begIn our shootIng!
to make sure you are feelIng confIdent about goIng Into your
bIg
day.
thIs
Is a great chance
to answer any other questIons you can thInk of and go over any last mInute detaIls so you can be totally excIted about your upcomIng sessIon.
THE DAY OF YOUR SESSION your sessIon Is planned and the day you’ve been shoppIng for Is fInally here. sInce thIs Is one of the fIrst events to rIng In your senIor year we want to start It rIght.
dependIng on your sessIon type, we wIll start our day up and around our studIo locatIon. alley ways, sIde streets, and old fences are a beautIful thIng! dependIng on your sessIon we wIll make our way Into open fIelds, the rocky coasts, beach, or even brIngIng out your Inner urban vIbe. the most Important thIng to remember Is to be yourself and have fun!! you only get to do thIs once!
AFTER YOUR SESSION wIthIn 2 weeks of your sessIon date, we schedule your order appoIntment. you should already have the order appoIntment detaIls from your meet and great when you booked your sessIon. once your Images are ready and complete, we meet at the studIo for a personalIzed prevIew of your portraIts. your order appoIntment Is where you wIll select your portraIts and place your order.
my
Job as your photographer Is to help you fInd
the rIght prInts, products and memorIes for you and your famIly. thIs Is you chance to see and feel our fIne art prInts, canvases and heIrloom boxes.
so
brIng mom, dad, and even grandparents for
thIs amazIng prevIew. I’ll have the cold drInks and snacks waItIng!
STYLEGUIDE
creating YOUR
FOUNDATION FOR
style
COLOr COmbinATiOnS thInk
color and color combInatIons, textures,
layers, dIfferent styles and accessorIes!
you want to chose colors that complIments each other. vIbrant colors wIll pop, whIle pastels and creamIer shades wIll look softer and more gIrly
when
goIng for color combInatIons, work wIth
colors that are In the same
LET’S TALK SHOP
‘famIly shade’. for
example navy, gray and cream.
when It comes to your outfIts of choIce sometImes don’t lImIt yourself to Just fabrIcs! color can be It can seem overwhelmIng, but who doesn’t love found In any accessorIes or even shoes. sImply paIr a good excuse to go shoppIng?! a few thIngs a cute whIte top, wIth skInny Jeans and a red shoe to remember when out lookIng for those perfect and you’re set. outfIts…
TExTurE & LAyEring
ArrAngEmEnT Of STyLES
addIng
you want to be sure and brIng an arrangement of styles. somethIng causal lIke a cute tee, cardIgan, a paIr of Jeans and your favorIte wedges. how about a ruffled or lace dress wIth your favorIte peep toe?
texture and layers to your wardrobe wIll
create an addItIonal layer of dImensIon.
a knItted scarf durIng wInter, boots or a vest, a Jacket, even a wool sweater. when you add texture elements to your outfIts It enhances your Images to be more
CREATE TRENDS
unIque and more you.
color textures layers
what also helps to thInk about Is where you want your sessIon? fIeld? woods? beach? downtown? wardrobe stylIng Is somethIng we love to do! If all else faIls brIng your entIre closet. don’t forget to brIng a paIr of flats to walk around In. you don’t want to tear up the fancy new heels or those freshly pedIcured toes.
THEDETAILS
take YOUR
SENIOR STYLE
next
TO THE
LEVEL
ACCESSOriES what better way to make your outfIt pop and sparkle than wIth accessorIes. from head to toe make sure you are rememberIng your colors, textures, layerIng and arrangement rules. from a kIller paIr of heels to the cute bow rIng. remember balance Is key to pullIng off a well accessorIzed look.
AirbruSH mAKE uP whether you have had your makeup professIonally done In the past or not, we make sure to enhance you, the natural beauty you already are. be sure to arrIve wIth a clean and moIsturIzed face ready for makeup applIcatIon. we work wIth the best professIonals, utIlIzIng theIr talent to enhance your beauty. love those kIller lashes you see? natural lash applIcatIon Is one of my personal favorItes, and wIll be applIed to all my amazIng senIors. so go ahead and bat those eyes.
nAiL CArE your hands are a key element In pIctures. they wIll be framIng your face, so make sure they get tIp top care the week of your sessIon. a neutral fresh manIcure Is Just as Important as your amazIng shoes. If you love color, stIck wIth the tones of your outfIts.
LiP TiPS pucker up! avoId dry chapped summer lIps by brushIng your lIps wIth your toothbrush the week of your sessIon. apply your favorIte chapstIck before you go to bed, and vIola. your have a camera ready pucker.
SUNGLASSES NAIL POLISH JEWELERY MAKE UP EARRINGS NECKLACES
THEVARSITYGUYS SEniOr guy STyLE you
hear It all the tIme… ladIes fIrst. let’s face It, they
love the glItz and glam as much as the camera.
but that doesn’t mean you’re a second class cItIzen! at varsIty & co. we love to feature the guys Just as much as the gIrls. and let’s be honest, we know you’d rather be on the fIeld or hangIng out wIth guys at the beach but hey, you are only a senIor once. so muster up the confIdence, grab your gIrl frIends, and let’s do thIs. don’t let pullIng together a few looks for your sessIon throw you off. we are here to help. we wIll gIve you Ideas, plan your locatIons, and set you up for a successful shoot. we wIll hook you up wIth pIctures both mom and grandma wIll be proud to put on the mantel, but we won’t forget who you actually want to hand that wallet pIcture to eIther.
B E C A U S E I T ’ S N O T
J U S T A C H I C K T H I N G
“my
SESSiOn wAS EvEryTHing
And mOrE.
A
i’d
HOPEd fOr
big PArT Of THAT wAS THE EnErgy
mELiSSA bringS wiTH HEr. iT wAS COmfOrTAbLE, fun, And rELAxEd. wHEn i SAw my PiCTurES i wAS AmAzEd AT HOw i LOOKEd, iT wAS mE, buT vArSiTy & CO. wAS AbLE TO CAPTurE THE bEST Of mE. if yOu’rE nErvOuS, mELiSSA iS THErE TO givE HELPfuL SuggESTiOnS buT ALSO LETS yOur PErSOnALiTy rEfLECT in THE PiCTurES.
vArSiTy & CO.
OffErS
A grEAT ExPEriEnCE wiTH An AmAzing OuTCOmE.”
JOSH FEATUREDSESSION
“i HAd A grEAT TimE wOrKing wiTH vArSiTy & CO. mELiSSA dOES A grEAT jOb. iT wAS fun wALKing ArOund THE OLd POrT in POrTLAnd LOOKing fOr PLACES TO TAKE PHOTOS. THEy ALL CAmE OuT grEAT!”
JESSE FEATUREDSESSION
“My experience as a Varsity & Co Representative was nothing short of
ERIN FEATUREDSESSION
BROOKE FEATUREDSESSION
10REASONSTOGOPRO 1.
F L AW L E S S
airbrush
A P P L I C AT I O N
2.
camera
READY
HIGH PIGMENTED COLOR
& C O N TO U R I N G
4.
3. 5.
WATER PROOF
custom PROFESSIONALS s k i n t o n e matching
6.
7. ROCK YOUR S E S S I O N W I T H
CONFIDENCE
LO O K Y O U R B E S T
9.
TOP INDUSTRY
8.
GLAM lashes
10.
Elite
SENIOR
EXPERIENCE
BEFORE&AFTERS
Using a professional make Up
yet glam all while enhancing
which
artist who has been taUght by
yoUr favorite featUres!
fresh and flawless for yoUr
the indUstry’s leading experts in camera ready makeUp, will
keeps
yoU
entire session.
looking
even
sweat,
hUmidity, water and heat have
ensUre that yoU always get
oUr artist Use an airbrUsh make Up application which is
that fresh, modern, and Up
the
face!
to date look Using the latest
foUndation application in the
trends.
indUstry.
lightest and smoothest
nothing on yoUr sUper fab
yoU
deserve the very best
for yoUr face when it comes
oUr
artists Use the prodUcts, colors,
make Up
hottest
airbrUsh
makeUp
is
gUarded
against
settling
safe
and highly pigmented make Up
in yoUr pores, wrinkles or
so that yoU will look natUral
scars on yoUr face
to yoUr senior portraits.
don’t less.
settle for anything
RAVES&REVIEWS
WHAT YOUR FRIENDS ARE SAYING I had so much fun during my session. I was a little nervous to get in front of the camera, but Melissa was extremely helpful and made me feel so comfortable. I felt amazing with my hair and makeup done, but I had no idea how great my pictures would actually come out. I wouldn’t have changed a thing about my session! If I could do a session with Melissa everyday, I they came out better than I could have ever expected. I’m so thankful I decided to do my senior photos with Varsity & Co, I don’t think I could have been happier about my session and my photos!
-bayleigh
Going in to this I was a little nervous, but once I actually got there Melissa made me feel totally comfortable. The location that she picked for this shoot was incredible! She had everything planned out ahead of time and so all I really had to do was show up. She takes amazing pictures and really cares about what you’re wanting for the shoot. Her ideas are all very creative and very original. Overall working with Melissa was a great experience! I would highly recommend Varsity & Co. for senior pictures.
-aly
I was so excited to have Varsity & Co. take my senior pictures. The style boards she sent over really helped me to get excited about what she was planning for my session. She even helped me shop over text message to make sure I’d look amazing. I LOVE my pictures!
-linsey
I learned about Varsity & Co. through Facebook. I love love LOVED the pictures they photographed, so when I saw they were taking applications to model for them I was super excited! I went in for a consult and Melissa was super nice and professional and she explained everything in detail. Varsity & Co. is an awesome place to get senior pictures done.
-lexi
Working with Melissa was amazing. There was nothing that I needed to worry about, all was taken care of by her! She created a fun and incredibly comfortable atmosphere for us. The pictures she took were outstanding and creative. She also made sure to keep everyone completely informed on the progress of our pictures. All in all working with Melissa was an awesome experience that anyone would be lucky to have.
-britani
Working with Varsity & Co. was an amazing and phenomenal experience that I wouldn’t trade. Melissa is a lot of fun to photograph with and the locations we shot are were beautiful. great photography experience.
-kamryn
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