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WELCOME Thank you so much for considering us for your senior photos. We will be happy to guide you through the entire South Side Photos Senior Portrait experience! We love getting to know our clients so we can tailor the photo session just for them. This allows our clients to feel comfortable which enables us to capture gorgeous images that express true personality. Our staff will assist you through the entire process from picking outfits and locations to choosing products. We are firm believers that the most important thing about your senior portrait session is that it’s YOURS. Whether you choose vintage, casual, formal or sport images, in studio or a destination session we will make your vision a reality.
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BOOKING YOUR SESSION Traditionally, senior portraits are taken in the summer between your junior and senior year but you are not limited to a summer session. Some people may prefer having their images captured in the fall which is always a beautiful time of year for photos. We offer destination photo sessions for those who desire very unique images. Whichever session you choose, availability is on a first come first serve bases. Most clients book their session one month in advance and up to 6 months for destination sessions. We book sessions in the evening during the weekdays and on weekends depending on family obligations. 5
MAKING A PAYMENT Making a payment is easy! We accept checks, credit cards and debit cards. With our mobile card reader we can accept credit and debit card payment anywhere. Paying the session fee at the time of booking secures your shooting date. We do not offer restricting packages, your senior session is all about you. You will need to satisfy the minimum purchase of $150 by selecting the items of your choosing from our price list. You will have the freedom to choose digital images, prints, canvas, and a personal digital app. You will receive your products after the final payment is made. 6
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LOCATION Location is very important part of expressing one’s personality in senior portraits. If you have a location where you want your images captured, we can go there. If you need assistance picking a location we have several locations to suggest. We also offer destination photo sessions. Whether it’s Baltimore, Washington D.C., the beaches of the Outer Banks or Ocean City, we would love to go. If you prefer the comfort of a controlled environment you can take pictures in our studio. We have several background and lighting techniques to make your studio images captivating. There are no limits.
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RESCHEDULING POLICY Life is not perfect, stuff happens and your photo session may need to be rescheduled. Although your session fee is nonrefundable you can reschedule your session to an open date that better suits you. If you have an issue about the weather please let me know so we can come to an agreement. You will have the option of a studio session or rescheduling.
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IMAGES
All images will receive individual attention. We edit every image to make sure proper color and clarity. We provide natural skin retouching with the intent of making you look like yourself on your best day. We will remove blemishes while maintaining skin texture. You will receive your images and products around 2-3 weeks after your selections.
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GETTING PREPARED FOR YOUR SESSION HAIR AND MAKEUP Some clients choose to have their hair and makeup done professionally to complete their look and the experience of the big day. While others will find comfort in doing their own hair and makeup, or having a friend do it for them, the choice is yours! This may not be the best time to experiment with a new stylist or major style changes. You can always try them out well before your session.
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EYEBROWS & NAILS
While preparing for your session don’t forget about your eyebrows and nails. These items are often forgotten. If you have your eyebrows cleaned-up please do so a couple of days before your session so that any redness or puffiness is gone. For nails, simple colors and designs work best.
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FOOTWEAR If you have multiple outfits make sure you have shoes for each outfit. Due to the amount of time of the session and possibility of walking, shoe comfort is important. Posing is an important part of your photo session therefore be mindful when picking out shoes. Break in new shoes prior to your photo session and wear heels you feel comfortable standing and posing in.
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CLOTHING Wear clothing that fits your personality and style but be watchful of their length. The length of tops and skirts can limit the number of poses in that outfit. Busy patterns and horizontal strips tend not to photograph well so avoid them if possible. Clothing that is too big or bagging tends to add weight and size to a subject in photos. Relaxed and form fitting clothes are desired. If you are going to wear multiple outfits bring/wear undergarments for each outfit. An off the shoulder strapless dress and a sweater may require different undergarments. We bring a portable changing pod with us on every senior session so you may change in privacy regardless of location. Once again, the choice is yours. These are only suggestions.
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SESSION We love collaborating with our clients so if you have a dream session in mind let us know. If you would like a themed or destination session tell us in advance and we can properly plan and work out the logistics. We would love to bring this dream to reality.
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