After the shoot I'll go through the pictures we shot - delete the obvious "no" images (eyes closed, test shots, etc.) and sometimes flag a few of my early favorites - then upload them to a private online gallery. This initial Proof Gallery will be available for 5 days. Your order must be placed prior to the expiration in order to receive any order discounts (up to 20% off). As such, the virtual Ordering Appointment is often scheduled first, with the gallery activated 5 days prior. 

I will contact you once the gallery is ready and ask if you'd like it released right away. If you'd like to wait, not a problem. Just let me know when you're all set!

The Ordering Appointment is a 30-60 minute meeting held either virtually by phone/Zoom/FaceTime - or in-person at the High Falls studio. We'll begin by reviewing the images in your senior session proof gallery. I'll then explain every Collection and à la carte item and answer any and all questions you may have, so don’t be afraid to ask something!

We'll discuss your particular order needs and wish list and based on that conversation, I'll likely suggest a particular Collection or à la carte item bundle to be the base of your order. Don't worry - I'll make sure you're selecting the best items/Collection to suit your needs and wish list while giving you the most bang for your buck. Once decided, we can begin to fill out your order and make any decisions about any custom items and/or upgrades.

Please know that you will not be required to finalize your order during the Appointment, which means you won't need to pick out which specific gift print/album/collage images you'd like right then and there. You'll have an online senior proof gallery available for 90 days after you place your order, so you'll have ample time to view and pick out your images.

Since order discounts (up to 20% off) will only be available at the Ordering Appointment, it's important that all decision makers be present.

Before the Ordering Appointment, make a list of every friend and relative you’d like to give a print to, the number and size of any frames that need updating, wall dimensions for large portraits, etc. A notebook with this information, along with notes on any questions you may have, will be helpful.

It's VERY important that you take some time to look over the Featured Collections and à la carte menu prior to the Appointment.

Know that all orders placed at the Ordering Appointment will be discounted as follows:

10% off any order $1000+
15% off any order $1500+
20% off any order $2000+

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DISCOUNTS:

All orders placed at the Ordering Appointment (or prior to the initial Proof Gallery expiration date) will be discounted as follows:

10% off any order $1000+
15% off any order $1500+
20% off any order $2000+

For example, if you purchase a 20-image album for $600, you can add 20 digital files for 25% off -- bringing your order to $1500. After the discount, your total would be $1275 (+ tax). This translates to $525 less than à la carte price!

Any à la carte credit purchase ($200 minimum) would also be eligible for the above savings. 

BONUSES:

All orders $1500+ include unlimited unmounted image printing up to 8x10 in size.

In addition to unlimited image printing, orders $2000+ also include a complimentary spring mini session. These can be for a family shoot, graduation/next step session, sibling or best friend session, etc.

Absolutely! If you're not sure yet what size or product type you'd like to buy, you can purchase à la carte credits at the Ordering Appointment and take advantage of savings. À la carte credits do not expire, but cannot be applied to prior or future photo sessions. There is a $200 minimum for all à la carte credit purchases.

Your initial senior proof gallery images will - in most cases - not be edited prior to your Ordering Appointment. I find that most clients prefer to see the gallery ASAP and would rather be able to make their final order selections from the widest variety of images possible.

Every ordered image will be carefully edited and presented to you in a final gallery prior to any physical product order. In addition to color/contrast/cropping changes, retouching is also available for flyaways, eyeglass glare, blemishes, etc. 

For more retouching information, including before and after photos, click here. 

Absolutely! Images are generally presented in a 4x6 (2:3) crop ratio. As such, please know that any image ordered as a 5x7, 8x10 (4:5 crop ratio), etc will have some cropping take place.

Since I only present images that are tack sharp and of the highest resolution, you may also choose to crop an image significantly closer than what is presented. You may also wish to turn a vertical/portrait image into a tighter horizontal/landscape pic for a more dramatic look.

Often it is helpful to know how much room you have around an image to work with (especially when choosing images for a canvas gallery wrap), which is why I don’t generally crop prior to your proof gallery upload. I want to give you the most flexible option!

If you have any concern about how an image will look once cropped, please let me know and I can show you a cropped version prior to your order being placed.

Absolutely! While you may only be presented with a color version of an image, know that every photo may be ordered in black and white. 

While you aren't required to finalized your order right away, only orders placed at the Ordering Appointment will be eligible for the order discounts (up to 20% off). After that, all Collection and à la carte purchase will priced as shown.

Your initial proof gallery will be extended for 90 days after the scheduled Ordering Appointment. If your gallery expires and you need to have it republished, there will be a $50 republishing fee. This fee is waived if an additional à la carte purchase is made.

Payment for your senior portrait order may be by cash, check, PayPal or Venmo. Your order is placed once final payment is received. For orders over $1000, a payment play may be created. Your final payment must be received within 90 days of your Ordering Appointment.