Modern Custom Senior & Family Photography

Senior Guide

brooke + Cheryl photography

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Hey!

We are Brooke and Cheryl and we are so happy you are here. With every client, our love for photography and capturing true moments is reignited. We have a passion for real, organic images that showcase your true beauty inside and out. Thank you for considering us as your senior photographers. We would love to work with you and create something awesome!


 

Why go Pro?

In this day and age, with the advancements of technology, it seems really easy for just about anyone to pick up a dSLR camera and create a decent photograph.

The art of photography is more accessible to the masses than it has ever been, but there is still a distinct separation between the professional photographer and the photography hobbyist, in both the quality of the images as well as in the overall experience. When it comes to important milestones in your life, such as your high school senior portraits, it’s best to leave it up to the pros.

A professional photographer not only knows his/her equipment inside and out, but also knows the importance of posing, wardrobe, proper lighting, and getting a client’s personality to shine for the session.

With countless hours of training and experience, a professional photographer creates timeless images that you will be proud of today, and in 30 years.

By choosing our studio for your senior portraits, you can be assured that:

  • You will look your best in each image because we know how to light and pose all body types

  • Your images will be professionally retouched

  • Your images will be printed on archival paper using the highest quality inks.

  • We will work together to ensure that your senior portraits will reflect you and show who you are - not just what you look like.

  • Your images will be anything but ordinary or average.

 
 

 

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Start to Finish

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pre-session

After you decide to book with us, we will start the planning process. First, we will ask you to complete a senior questionnaire. This will ensure that we get to know who you are and build your session to suit you. We will discuss location, looks, style and overall feel for your session. We will also choose a date, send a contract and deposit invoice to your parent/guardian.

About a week before your session we will check in to verify session date, time and location. We’ll ask you to text us pictures of your outfits, and map out our plan of attack.

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session day

On session day we’ll shoot! We’ll start with a little warm up and guide you through the whole session. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you have some super cool ideas while we’re shooting. Depending on which session you chose, we’ll be together anywhere from 45 minutes to a couple of hours. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes if our location demands a lot of walking :) . In hot summer months, you may want to bring make-up for touch ups, oil absorbing towelettes, a brush, hairspray etc…

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AFTER YOUR SESSION

Sit back and relax. Your session went great! We know you will be anxious to see your images so we always post a sneak peak within 24 hours. Your final gallery will be ready for viewing in approximately 2-3 weeks. During our busy season, it may take up to 4 weeks to complete. (Remember, your images are professional re-touched by hand) Our Signature Session Albums will be ordered once your gallery is complete and will take an addition 2 weeks delivery.

 

 

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Location

Part of the planning process for your session includes choosing a great location (or multiple locations depending on your package).

Your senior session is a pretty big deal - it revolves around you and how you dream of being photographed. We want you to plan the details with us, including where we shoot. Location plays a big role in the overall look and feel of your session.


URBAN

Do you find yourself flipping through the latest Allure or Glamour, wishing that was you in their editorial spread?

An urban alleyway or cityscape might be the perfect location for your session.


Were you so involved in sports during your high school years that you couldn’t imagine a session without incorporating your home turf somehow?

Let’s head to your school and set up on the field or on the court.


Are you the free spirit, boho type who loves writing poetry and listening to indie artists?

A session on the beach or in a field may be your ideal location.

There are so many possibilities when it comes to choosing a great location but we don’t want you to stress too much about it either. We’ll narrow down our choices to the perfect one or two for you and your unique style and personality. In the end, you portraits are going to showcase you as the main focal point! 


 

Quick Tips

Prep

  • take the time to fill out the questionnaire

  • location possibilites

  • think about accessories & props and gather them together

  • get some early nights sleep

hair & make up

  • book a trim with your hairdresser

  • don’t over tan or spray tan

  • stay away from glittery, shimmer or sparkle eye shadows

  • bring chapstick

  • nails clean and trimmed

CLOTHING CHOICES

  • Pinterest has great inspiration for color pallets and ideas

  • try your outfits on beforehand so you are happy and comfortable

  • make sure clothes are neatly pressed

SAY GOOD BYE TO STRESS

  • don’t worry about posing, come as you are, and we’ll guide you along the way

  • unsure about an outfit choice, bring it, we’ll help you mix and match

  • make sure to eat a snack

  • drink plenty of water

 

Investment

We are all-inclusive. You will never have to choose what your favorite images are or spend hours trying to narrow them down. We want you to have them all! Choose from our 3 straight forward package options.


$200 session fee

Session fee is required at booking to reserve your session date and time and cover the time and talent of the photographers. The session fee does not include any prints or products.


 

Collection #1

Our All-Inclusive package includes:

2 Photographers to provide dual artistic coverage to your session

1-2 hours designated to you

multiple outfits

up to 3 locations customized by your style and fashion

50+ professionally retouched digital images of your session

10x10 custom 20 page album

40% off additional ala carte*

$950


Your custom album features satin coated luster paper, lay flat pages, charcoal fabric/photo combo cover, professionally bound with beautiful white stitching detail. Your album will be designed by us featuring 30-50 of your amazing session images. These albums are our #1 pick!

 
 

Collection #2

Our All-Inclusive package includes:

2 Photographers to provide dual artistic coverage to your session

1-2 hours designated to you

multiple outfits

30+ professionally retouched digital images of your session

30% off ala carte

$700

 


Never say you don’t have enough time for yourself! This session is perfect for the fast-paced, “my mom is making me!” kind of session.

Simple

our simple session includes:

1 Photographer, 1 location, 1 outfit

10 professionally retouched digital images of your session

20 minute session

$450


 
 

READY TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD?

LET’S HANG.