High School Seniors

“It is one thing to photograph people. It is another to make others

care about them by revealing the core of their humanness.”

-Paul Strand

If you are looking to deviate from the ordinary studio-based photo sessions and really want to have your son or daughter shine in a unique setting, contact me today.  We can discuss location options which are geared specifically to your Senior and will make them feel right at home.  Whether in or around your home or property, in a nearby town, industrial setting or downtown city, I have covered them all.  Let’s make your Senior stand out!

If you would like to set up a session, email me at brettjoelaw@gmail.com or call and leave a message at +1 586 610 6171.

Senior Session FAQs for Spring/Summer/Fall 2021

(Updated 01/2022)

There have been quite a few consistent questions about how I manage shooting Senior Photos for my clients. In hopes of answering some, I will post them here for you.

Q: How much do you charge?
A: I am offering 1 package for the 2022/23 Spring/Summer/Fall season:

$600.00

  • 3 Hours
  • 3 Locations max. (Add’l travel expenses may apply if extensive.)
  • 2-3 outfit changes
  • 2 USB memory sticks containing ALL images, deliverable within 2 weeks
  • You receive all electronic images, color corrected, both in Hi Res (300 dpi for Print) and Lo Res (72 dpi for social media, email, etc.)
  • You retain ALL copyrights, both print and electronic, to the images.

Q: How do I schedule our shoot?
A: Check out my calendar and pick a date which works best for you. Text or call me to verify the date and I will put you on the calendar.  In order to secure that time I require a non-refundable $300.00 deposit, either by cash, PayPal or Venmo. On the day of the shoot the balance is due, depending on which Package you have chosen.

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Q: Where do you photograph my Son/Daughter?
A: I am an on-location photographer, meaning we hold the session in an outdoor venue of your choice. I have no studio and focus on providing your son/daughter as unique an environment as possible with the locations of their liking.

Q: What if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
A: “It’s Michigan. Just wait 5 minutes and the weather will change.” I only shoot one (1) session per weekend for the simple fact that if the weather is being uncooperative, we have the flexibility to wait it out and ensure we get your session in. If by chance the weather is just not cooperating at all, I have built-in flexibility to reschedule your shoot at a later date. We will get the shoot in, I promise you.

Q: Can I get a refund if we can’t reschedule?
A: If we are unable to find a date/time that works by the time your son/daughter graduates, I do not refund the deposit ($300.00).

Q: Do you shoot the required head shot for the School yearbook and class composite?
A: No. The requirements are quite strict and I don’t have a studio. You are able to contact the photography studio that has a contract with your school and set up a session specifically for that shot. They will charge a small fee and provide the school with the imagery.

Q: What do I get for my investment with you?
A: Aside from preserving this important stage in your son/daughters life, you receive all the final edited images in both Hi Resolution (print-quality) and Low Resolution (web-based/social media quality).

Q: Who do you recommend for printing?
A: The list is always growing, but as of right now, I recommend www.mpix.com and www.adoramapix.com. They are both excellent quality and fast turnaround.

Q: Who owns the pictures?
A: You own everything. I hold no copyright to the images. Within the files of each image is metadata which specifically states “(Insert Name) is the owner of these images and retains all rights, both electronic and print.” I only include my name and contact information as the photographer on record.

Q: We want to have a session in (Insert City Name) which is 3 hours away. Are you willing to travel?
A: I am willing to travel anywhere you choose with the understanding that additional travel expenses will need to be agreed upon.

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