2021 SENIOR MAGAZINE!!!! by photography by amy

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'Not just stunning portraits, it's an AMAZING experience!!!' AK

LOOK BOOK& GUIDE Session options and more for the class of 2021!

Welcome

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;M NERVOUS...WILL I BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOU?

Whether you are a glamorous girl who loves shopping, a bookworm, a musician, a social butterfly, a gamer, a baseball player, someone who works a lot.....you will feel comfortable with me!!! I frequently receive compliments from parents stating that their son/daughter felt a lot more comfortable with me and had a lot more fun than they thought they would!!! I occassionally substitute teach at Baker High School and Durgee Junior High School (I also taught elementary full time for fifteen years) and fell in love with the drive, energy, and beauty that all teenagers posess. EVERYONE is unique and those qualities are what make us interesting. I will get to know you and plan your shoot around YOU and YOUR goals for our shoot. Your portraits will NOT look like everyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. They will truly reflect who you are. When you can be yourself, you will shine and look GORGEOUS! Chances are you already know someone (or many!) who have already worked with me... ask around! On a more personal note, I am a mom to two teenage boys and two adorable pups as well as a wife, working full time as a photographer and graphic designer. I love shopping, movies, working out/YOGA (usually!), hanging out with my family and friends, and traveling. I am truly passionate about what I do and I think this comes through in the expressions of my gorgeous clients :) I am the Predient of the Professional Photographer's Society of Central New York (80 photographers strong!) I really can't WAIT to meet you!!!

FAQ’s '"You are the best photographer I have ever worked with and I will not hesitate

to recommend you to anyone for the rest of my life!" DP

I GRADUATE WITH THE CLASS OF 2021. WHY CAN’T I WAIT UNTIL CLOSER TO MY GRADUATION DATE TO HAVE MY PICTURES TAKEN?

Yearbook pictures are generally due to the yearbook staff in late September or early October. Most seniors are photographed between June and August. I am aware of the deadlines, sizes, and background requirements for most districts. Once I photograph you and you have chosen your favorites, I do the rest for you!!! If you’d rather do your

yearbook pictures early then your full shoot later, we can do that too!

CAN YOU DO TOUCH UPS FOR ACNE, SCARS, SUNBURN, ETC?

YES! It is a must for many teenagers. I will also whiten your teeth, remove any lines you want removed, soften your face...I’ve even ‘cut hair’ and add eyeliner and mascara that was smeared off in the water! To protect the feelings of my clients I do not have before and after examples of breakouts to share. SOME THINGS, HOWEVER, ARE HARDER TO EDIT, SUCH AS BRA STRAPS, BAD SUNBURNS AND WRINKLED CLOTHING, SO DON’T ASSUME I CAN FIX THOSE!!!

DO I HAVE TO USE MY SCHOOL’S ‘OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER’?

No. In the state of NY it is law that YOU select the photographer of your choice. I have existing relationships with most school districts!

PRIOR TO YOUR SESSION

I will email you a short questionnaire so that I have a clear idea of the expectations that you have for our session together. It will also ask some questions so that I can get to know you and your family’s needs a little bit better! At this time your $100 deposit is required (check, cash, paypal, credit,

THIS DEPOSIT WILL GO TOWARDS PRINTS AND MERCHANDISE, NOT your session fee.

debit) to secure your date and time.

THE DAY OF YOUR SESSION

When you arrive at your scheduled time I will get to know you a little first! Get ready for a great time sprinkled with laughs, fun & creativity! We will take a look at any outfits and props you have brought with you. Bring any ideas you hadn’t already sent me! At this time your session fee is due.

If you broke out...no worries, that is what Photoshop is for!!! WITHIN 72 HOURS OF YOUR SESSION

I will send you a link to a sneak peek of your session! A few may be edited but most will be untouched proofs, waiting for you to pick which ones speak to YOU and YOUR family. Over the next two weeks we will communicate back and forth about your favorite pictures and edits. I will edit two of your favorites for you to share on social media. These edits will appear in your proofs as well! Think about what merchandise you will want/need! It is NOT necessary to purchase everything at once! Many of my seniors start with packages and/or prints and books, then order invites, announcements and/or thank you cards in the spring!

WITHIN THREE - FOUR WEEKS OF YOUR SESSION

Depending on what works best for you, we can set up a time for a one-on-one custom ordering session. This session may be in person at my studio or over the phone. The balance of your payment is due when your order is placed. You are NOT tied to packages, I’ll create one for YOU, based on your needs! Most of you will already have a $100 jump on your purchases!!! This is a busy time of year for seniors and their families. I understand should you need to put your ordering session off. :)

TWO - THREE WEEKS AFTER YOUR ORDERING SESSION

Your gorgeous portraits are ready for pickup! YOUR PROOFS WILL STAY ON THE PbyA WEBSITE FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR :)

SENIOR SESSION SITTING FEES

* $100 SESSION FEE DEPOSIT IS DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING TO HOLD YOUR DATE.

PRINTS, PRODUCTS, & DIGITAL FILES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN SESSION FEES. SPLIT YOUR SESSION BETWEEN TWO SEASONS!

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BASIC SESSION (#1)

$185 Session Fee* Studio Session and One Off-Site Location: Choose between Alley/Urban Chic, Field, River/Water or Farm Location (B'Ville) Yearbook Outfit & Three Additional Outfits Basic Retouching of Four Images and Yearbook Image Online album with ability to screen shot watermarked images for digital sharing Minimum Merchandise Deposit of $100 required

ULTIMATE SESSION (#2)

$225 Session Fee* THE ULTIMATE SENIOR EXPERIENCE! on and off site of YOUR CHOICE** 5-6 Outfits Basic Retouching of ten Images and Yearbook Image Included Online album with ability to screen shot watermarked images for digital sharing Minimum Merchandise Deposit of $100 required

SENIOR MINI SESSION (#3) $125*

QUALITY at a great price! 20 Minute Session at Studio & Outside Studio, Yearbook Outfit & One Additional Outfit, Basic Retouching of Two Images plus Yearbook Image,

Online album with ability to screen shot watermarkedimages for digital sharing. Minimum Merchandise purchase of $75 required.

* your session fee will be taxed on your invoice **travel within 30 min drive of studio (Travel Fee may apply, based on distance)

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PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE FOR SESSION FEES & PRINTS/MERCHANDISE! "I can't believe how great they are. I feel like you must have been working some magic on Saturday! He didn't even want his picture taken and leaving he said he had a blast!!" AB

LUXE/FINE ART SESSION (#4)

$325 Session Fee* THE MOST LUXURIOUS SESSION OFFERED FOR THE SENIOR WHO WANTS IT ALL!!! This is a senior who REALLY wants to show off their personality, nearly anything goes! Professional Hair, Wardrobe & Makeup ideas followed by a 2-3 hour shoot with Amy!! If you want to be photographed with your horse at a farm or wading through the waters in front of Chittenango Falls,this is the session for YOU!!!** 2-3 hours of shooting and travel gives us time to get your yearbook shot and portraits taken at two (sometimes more) locations. We can even try something fun or high-fashion too! As many outfits as we have time for! This also includes the option of experiencing one of my FINE ART SHOOTS!!! Retouching of 10-12 Images and Yearbook Image Included with a Online album with ability to screen shot watermarked images for digital sharing Minimum Merchandise purchase of $100 required.

Locations just a few ideas!

YOU WILL RECEIVE A DIGITAL LOCATION GUIDE, BUT HERE ARE THE MOST POPULAR!!!

MINI SESSION LOCATION Studio shots and around home studio yard (trees, grasses, boulders) BASIC SESSION LOCATIONS All start in the studio and around my home studio yard, then we move to one of the following: village of bville papermill island onondaga lake rocks bville / liverpool ahtletic fields BVille 'dead' train tracks wooded trail ULTIMATE SESSION LOCATIONS franklin square clinton square the most/armory square oneida shores other athletic fields Marcellus creek/falls LUXE SESSION LOCATIONS chittenango falls Marcellus falls & train tracks Two locations listed above train tracks

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"I highly recommend Amy! She captures beautiful images and is great fun to work with!" CG "Oh wow......!!!!!!! AMY - wow!!!! I am speechless- thank you for so beautifully capturing my daughter. I am so excited to share these with her tomorrow! I don't know how I/she can choose!" NR

"A's photos are so wonderful, as I KNEW they would be!! She had such fun with you and you went ABOVE & BEYOND with her!" GT "Thank you so much Amy, you have made this experience so amazing and easy!" CA "My parents loved the photos! There were even tears! Thank you so much!" DT

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BRING AT LEAST THREE OUTFITS: TRENDY (have fun with it, think magazine shoot!!!), Casual, and ACTIVITY/SPORT/PET, etc (no sport or activity? bring another trendy!) I have a ‘closet’ with accessories for you to borrow if necessary! BRING COMFORTABLE SLIP ON SHOES FOR WALKING!

IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO WEAR THE RIGHT UNDERGARMENTS! Some sheer dresses and tops require nude underwear. Bra straps should not show, even if it is in style. Sometimes a strapless bra is a must!!! DO NOT ASSUME I CAN PHOTOSHOP OUT STRAPS, WRINKLES, ETC!!!! I AM A PHOTOGRAPHER, NOT A MAGICIAN! If you don’t love your arms, think long, flowy sleeves. In photographs arms can appear larger than they are!

Be comfortable, it will show! Throw a trendy jacket over a plain outfit and add boots, wedges or heels, VOILA! So CUTE! Same goes for jewelry and hats!

Bring clothes freshly pressed and on hangers with COORDINATING ACCESSORIES to save time! Use fashion magazines, commercials, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST for inspiration! MORE MAKEUP THAN USUAL....the camera EATS IT off your face! Don’t forget your lips....I also have tons of glosses :)LOVE lashes?! Wear some falsies! GORGEOUS, simple makeup :) NAILS: neat and classic, avoid trendy colors... think neutral! SKIN: drink lots of water for a few days and avoid the sun a day or two before...I can't always photoshop burns! LIPS: gloss, lipstick or balm at minimum! HAIR: Start with it down then up for the last shots! If meeting with a hairdresser be sure to bring pictures... it's not a time to try something new! BROWS: Plan on taking care of unwanted hair at least a day or two prior! ACCESSORIES! They can really MAKE your outfit! Hats, Cool Shoes, etc! TEXTURE! Lace, fringe, DENIM, jackets of all kinds!

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BRING AT LEAST THREE OUTFITS:

Casual, trendy/dressy (well, as dressy as you feel comfortable!!!), and ACTIVITY/SPORT

Avoid clothing with logos and words (unless it’s a jersey). It will distract from your gorgeous face! If you are wearing a tie (and you don’t know how to tie it) have someone do it for you loosely so that all you have to do is slip it over your head and tighten it up! YouTube is great as well! Feel free to bring more than one! No need to wear dress pants for your yearbook picture! ;) They won’t show, be comfortable! Be comfortable, comfortable it will show! Jeans look AWESOME in pictures, especially with jerseys! Bring clothes freshly pressed and on hangers! Accessorize! If you play baseball or lacrosse, bring your equipment, ALL of it....if you LOVE your pet, arrange to bring your furry friend! They will be sure we capture a natural smile :) If your favorite look is the scruffy look, go for it, but avoid the sloppy scruff (on your neck, etc). If you want some with scruff and some without, bring an electric razor and we will do your more formal pictures last!! Be sure nails are clipped and clean!

What to Wear YOUR OUTFITS HELP TO TELL YOUR STORY :)

The answer to this question depends largely on your personal style, interests, and how many clothing changes they’d like to do. The session that you choose dictates how many clothing changes you have. Your yearbook picture is your first consideration. All districts require you to follow the school’s dress code. MANY districts are very strict when it comes to necklines and shoulders for your yearbook picture. If you have a nice long sleeved shirt that you like, I strongly recommend it! Districts vary from casual to suit and tie for men. Some districts mandate the color of the background, so check the literature they gave you (usually on their website) for color restrictions. I do have a few things in ‘Amy’s closet’ that meet guidelines, but not in every size! You may also bring the senior’s favorite outfit (even if it’s t-shirt and ripped jeans!), an outfit that you agree on, and one that reflects a sports/activity! Think of the ads you see when you flip though a magazine. DIFFERENT TEXTURES (lace, leather, fringe) and styles! Denim is your friend - it matches everything! Jewelry can really make a picture...adding dimension, as can a favorite hat, boots, or jacket. If you are a casual, laid back teenager, dress as such! **Everyone is not fancy!** If you love clothing, rock a really cool outfit with edgy boots/shoes! Avoid logos, tube tops, and super low cut shirts Be sure everything is ironed and wrinkle free. This may mean changing into your first outfit when you arrive for your session!

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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR PORTRAITS

You have a multitude of GORGEOUS shots to choose from. Now what do you want to do with them? Make a ‘wish list’ of everyone you need to buy for, including family and friends. What about portraits for your home (walls, shelves and side tables)? Metal prints or accordion wallets are WONDERFUL for grandparents. Rather than limit yourself to the restraints of a package, compose a ‘wish list’ and let me ‘package’ it for you! Your first order is straight through ME.... I’d love to meet in person OR schedule a phone consultation with you!!! THIS MAGAZINE PROVIDES SOME OF WHAT I OFFER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A DIGITAL GUIDE AFTER YOUR SESSION :) WHY Professional Prints? You have paid for professional portraits for a reason. Usually you have your child photographed as a child, a senior, then not again until they are married! Don't trust your pictures to a teenager behind the counter at a chain store who will not be sure their skin tone is right..... have them professionally edited and printed for generations to enjoy! How many digital pictures have your taken and lost? I know I have! Be sure your children's children will be able to enjoy these!!! :)