purple tree photography welcome guide
class of 2016
welcome
i can’t wait to meet and photograph you! thank you for choosing purple tree photography. this welcome guide is to help you prepare for your session and answer questions you didn’t even know you had!
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what to expect props and details what to wear product - album product - canvas wrap product - framed print product - image box digital negatives
contact • to look at pretty pictures visit: purpletreephotography.com • to email me: kelli@purpletreephotography.com • if you’d like to chat or text: 734.776.4418 • instagram fun: purpletreephotog • stay connected on facebook: facebook.com/purpletreephoto • to mail me a birthday card or your payment: 20275 woodhill dr. northville, mi 48167
what to expect before let me know if you would like a video chat or need any help with clothing or any other details. predicting our crazy michigan weather can be more than tricky. if it’s looking like a good chance of rain for your portrait session please contact me to reschedule. i do my best to be flexible, but please keep in mind that during my busy season (especially for a weekend date) you may have to work with me. during typically, a session lasts between two and three hours. when in doubt, bring more than enough clothes and shoe options. have fun and look awesome! after within two weeks you will receive an email with your online gallery. your order will take about 2 to 3 weeks to arrive after your order is confirmed. gush over your images
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it’s all in the details the love of your favorite sport can be worked into your session. if that’s not your thing, think outside the box. do you have any hobbies? are you into traveling? are you dreaming of your future career as a rock star or professional skateboarder? maybe you just want to look like you belong in a high fashion magazine. sports equipment, musical instruments, a cool piece of furniture outside are just a few ideas. if you would like more ideas custom to you, i’m happy to help.
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gotta have style this is your opportunity to have fun and show your personality! wardrobe strongly affects the feel of an image. • let’s cut to it, mom is going to show these images to anyone that will pay attention, maybe even some cute girls, so you might as well have some fun and look good. (and if i’m being honest, mom is probably the one reading this) • dress for your personality! if you are a super casual guy, a cool vinetage sports team or band t-shirt with a fun pair of colored tennis shoes is stylist and casual. you don’t need to wear a suit! if you like to have fun with your clothes, wear a fun bow tie or bold jacket. your clothes should reflect your personality • check out some of your favorite stores/high end catalogs and mags for fashion inspiration. • i’m here to help! seriously, let’s video chat or text me pictures of outfits! • most guys wear three outfits. • fun/bold/funky accessories aren’t just for girls! hats, scarves, bow ties, fun shoes, etc. make an outfit look more put together. • clothing that fits well (nothing too tight or loose) is important. • consider your session location when choosing wardrobe options. • mix it up and pair unexpected items. a more polished outfit with a pair of converse or mixing casual and more dressy clothing together. • layering looks work really well for guys and are more polished and styled. • be careful about getting a brand new hair cut right before your session. • bring lots of shoe options. • iron your clothing. wrinkles aren’t a good look. • you should feel good and have fun with it! for more inspiration check out my pinterest style board: http://pinterest.com/purpletree/style-inspiration-hs-senior-boys/
products
album the albums are my favorite product! each one is a custom design. they have thick, lay flat pages that come in either a matte or glossy finish. the standard size is 8”x8” or can be upgraded to a 10”x10” or 12”x12” size if you would like. they come with 5 spreads/10 pages, but you can upgrade the pages in spreads of 5 if you would like.
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canvas wrap a canvas wrap is a beautiful, modern way to display your photographs. 16”x24” is the standard size, but if you love even more impact, like I do, you can upgrade your canvas to 20”x30” or 24”x36” for a bold statement in any room!
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framed print these beautiful framed prints are both classic and modern, with your choice of black or white for both the frame and mat. the frame is 16”x20” with a matted 11”x14” print, but the size can be upgraded to 20”x24” frame with a matted 16”x20” print if you would like.
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image box these keepsake image boxes include one 4x6 color print of each image from your gallery. they can sit out on a coffee table or go on a bookshelf and be stashed away as a memory box from your session.
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digital negatives with your product order you will receive a pretty little usb drive with your digital negatives loaded. the high res files are to be used for printing for personal use; the low res files are for web use. is it important to note that, as we know, technology changes and digital negatives are not archival. the only true way to save your images for future generations is to go old school and print them! it’s also a much nicer way to enjoy them! in addition to printing your images, i also very highly recommend that you back up your images in at least two other locations because, again, technology isn’t always reliable. i recommend the website mpix.com for any printing you do on your own. I’m available if you’d like to order additional prints through me. this is a guide that will help you understand the cropping of your images.
square 8x10 • 11x14 • 16x20 5x7 4x6 • 8x12 • 16x24 • 20x30 • 24x36
i hope this guide was super helpful and that you are pumped for your session, i know i am! if you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
purple tree photography by kelli taylor