- Where are you located?
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My Photography Studio is out here on our Ranch a few miles North of Tuttle. Pretty much exactly one hour from Bismarck. I do travel all over the state however to shoot both Senior Sessions and Weddings.
So if you are in the Harvey, Carrington, Bismarck, Jamestown or Minot areas.... I'm pretty central to those locations. I do have clients from both Fargo and Dickinson each year as well. Living in the center of the state has it's perks! ;)
You have the option of coming out to my Ranch where you can get both studio and exclusive outdoor photos, or I will travel wherever you'd like to have your session.
- How long does a Senior Session last?
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Senior Sessions typically last between 2 and 3 hours. Girls are sometimes a little longer to get in all the outfits, boys tend to be a little shorter. ;)
- How many outfits can I include?
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For girls I say 4 to 5 is a good number. Make sure to bring 5 along in case one just doesn't work out like you envisioned. This will ensure we have 4 to work with!
Boys I'd say between 3 and 4. And this can be as simple as shirt changes. Maybe bring two different pants options and then a few different shirts that you can easily change to switch up the look.
- How soon should I book my Senior Session?
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This is a great question! Honestly my summers book up so quickly for senior session dates, so the sooner you book the better! It's really never too early to get on my calendar and reserve your date.
Weekends go super fast because I do shoot weddings to, so weekend dates are extremely limited.
I would say for sure to book 3 to 4 months before you want your session. Most of my clients are booking in January/February of their Junior year to make sure they get the summer dates they want.
- How much does a Senior Session cost?
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This is really hard to say. I am a full service studio, meaning I offer a wide variety of prints and products for you to purchase directly from me. Each family has their own unique wants and budget when it comes to Senior Photos.
On average my Senior Clients are investing $2500+ on their whole Senior Experience. I do not however require a minimum order, you only purchase what prints and products you truly fall in love with.
I offer a wide variety of luxury products that will allow you to hand pick what you really want creating your own Custom Collection
Starting at $2150
- Can I just get all my photos on a USB to print on my own?
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Yes, I do have the option to purchase digital images only.
- Could I have my session in two different seasons?
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Yes, I offer a split session option for $450.
Split sessions are prefect for a couple different reasons. If you are wanting to have your session split between different seasons for a wider variety of looks.
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If you would like to have two completely different locations/styles. So for instance you'd like to have one session in your schools gym and focus more on your sports and have your hair etc. styled accordingly. Then have another session a completely different day where you get professional hair and makeup etc.
The split session option works great in both of these instances. Both sessions typically last about 2 hours each.
- Will all my photos be edited?
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YES! Any photos you choose to purchase will be FULLY edited! Blemish removal, skin smoothing, teeth whitening, color correction and cropping, and MUCH more!
You'll get to view 70 final images during your ordering appointment. This is where you will choose your favorites to be purchased.
- Do you offer payment plans?
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Yes, I totally understand that this is an investment for your family so I try to break that investment up along the way. Two days before your session day you'll put down a deposit that will go directly towards your portrait order. You can choose how much you'd like to prepay.
Then at your ordering appointment you can split the remaining balance up further into 2-5 payments if you'd like.
I also accept all major Credit Cards as well as Cash, Check and Venmo.