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THE SENIOR FIT CHECK & CONFIDENCE GUIDE Your guide to feeling prepared and confident to slay your senior portrait session from start to finish.

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BEFORE WE START...

Your senior year flies by so quickly. This is why it is so important to take the time to document this monumental milestone in your life.

When you book with me you are investing in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A session with AMP isn't just about taking portraits, it's about developing a relationship together, getting to know who you are, and bringing that out in the form of visual art.

Right from the start, you'll notice how different your senior portrait experience is from what your parents or even your siblings might have experienced.

Before we start, we'll discuss what you want out of your photos and I'll answer any questions you might have, ensuring that you get exactly what you're looking for. Your photos should reflect the real you and bring out your true personality.

This guide will take you through my process as well as offer all the tips and tricks you need to make your senior experience a great one!

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WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL? EVEN WITH THE RECENT EXPLOSION OF THE DIGITAL CAMERA MARKET, AND EVEN SMART PHONES THAT TAKE AMAZING PHOTOS, YOU SHOULD STILL

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A smart camera does not make a smart photographer. Just because your friend, co-worker, or relative may have a great camera, does not mean they are a great photographer. While good 'over-the-counter' equipment does help the average consumer up their game, a professional brings an artistic vision, approach, and creative eye that can't be bought at the electronics store!

Pro equipment perks: Shooting with a Canon 5D Mark IV and high-quality professional lenses helps me take the best shots, even in less-than-stellar circumstances. Low light, nighttime, and even high-speed action shots can be tricky for the amateur, but pros know how to capture every moment.

The end result: Pro photographers can also edit and retouch images and design beautiful finished products like albums, custom prints, and more. Your best moments deserve just that-the best. Go Pro!

I'M IN COMPETITION WITH NO ONE.

THE PROCESS

What to expect from YOUR SENIOR SESSION The Consultation: I love to meet my clients at one of our local coffee shops and start planning your sesh over your favorite drink! Ask questions, look through my portfolio and figure out what approach you’d like to see in your session and final prints. If you’ve found great inspiration bring screen shots along!

THE REVEAL: We will schedule a time

THE SESSION: The day is finally here!

Final Delivery: Turnaround time for

Have fun, relax and you’ll naturally take better photos! We will start with chilling in the chair while my pro team does your hair and makeup. When you’re all done we, we will start in studio first or go straight to location depending on your booked experience. I’ll guide you though every

products is based on the specific prints & products you order. Once your final products are available, I will notify you and let you know when they are ready to be picked up. Or you may opt to have me deliver them to your door step if that’s more convenient for you. I’m even available

pose, every look and what to do with those hands. Promise!

to help hang any wall art you may have ordered!

typically for two weeks after your photo shoot for a reveal/order session. You’ll watch a beautiful presentation of your images, & then we will decide on how to best archive your senior images both in print and digitally. All descision makers should be present at this appointment.

LETS PREP

How to Prep for YOUR SESSION

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Hair. Be sure to get any color, root touch-ups, or trims done at least a week before your session. Keep it true to you. It’s not the time for drastic changes.

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Nails. Keep it neutral. Whether you get acrylics, a gel manicure, or do it yourself. Be sure you keep things clear or neutral and chip free.

MOST IMPORTANTLY to tan, but if you do, be careful as certain self-tanners show up very orange in camera. If you like, I have a list of artists and brands I can recommend that always show up

HAVE FUN! IF YOU ARE RELAXED AND WELL-RESTED YOU ARE NATURALLY GOING TO SHINE

flawlessly.

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Skin. Hydration is KEY. Drink all the

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WHAT TO WEAR

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Make sure you feel great in what you are wearing and your confidence will shine through.

It's best to plan for a variety of outfits from super casual to glam but definitely stick to your authentic style. Your uniqueness deserves to be captured and celebrated!

Keep locations in mind when choosing outfit colors. Pastels or soft neutrals generally look great in natural settings. Bright, bold colors are great in downtown city environments. For studio sessions, think tone-on-tone to match outfits to backdrops for a soft look. If bold is more your thing, then choose an outfit that contrasts with the backdrop for a fun pop art feel!

Give me all the texture and layers! Soft, flowing fabrics and fringes make for great movement shots. Keeping the color palette related, but full of different textures creates interest while making sure YOU are still the main focus. Patterns like stripes, dots, and lowkey animal prints are classic and can add some fun to any outfit too!

NO ONE IS YOU, AND THAT IS YOUR POWER.

THE LOCATION

What Location is RIGHT FOR YOU? STUDIO: It's no secret that shooting in the studio is my favorite. There are so many ways to play...dark and moody, soft glam, fashion, and editorial. Even colored gel lights for a grungy, futuristic look. I'm here for YOU and YOUR style no matter what that is.

SCHOOL CAMPUS: Be it your high

URBAN: The concrete jungle is a fun

NATURE: I have a lot of natural

place to be. This is where street style abounds. If bold lines and geometric shapes are your jam, this is a great choice for you. Parking garages, alleyways, funky buildings, and murals.

Sunglasses and skateboards are almost required for these locations.

locations up my sleeve. Fields, flowers, water, trees. I've even shot for a paddle board IN the water! Want to travel for your favorite look? We can do it! Petit Jean mountain is a popular destination with my seniors, or I can even shoot while you're on a beach vacation with the fam. That's

school or future college campus, school locations are always a popular choice. Especially for athletes. You can go for locker room edge or fastpaced action shots on the court or the field. This is where you want to pack along uniforms and gear, or that new college sweatshirt you got with your acceptance letter.

what travel fees are for. Am I right?!?

Session Experiences ELITE

MODERN

BASIC

$950

$550

$350

2 hours (studio & location) Monroe only; add travel fee to go further pro hair and makeup throughout four wardrobe changes bring a friend for one look minimum product order of $950

1 hour, one location, Monroe only; no travel pro makeup only two wardrobe changes minimum product order of $850

3 hours (studio & location) travel fee included pro hair & makeup included throughout unlimited wardrobe changes bring a friend for one look four 8x10s app of your images to share online minimum product order of $1150

*Please note that NONE of my sessions include any high-resolution digital files however, all of my collections (collections start at $800) include digital files.

Clients on average spend between $1800-2500* Payment plans are available with $350 of your total package as a retainer.

Product Collections COLLECTION 1

COLLECTION 2

COLLECTION 3

$1800

$1200

$800

($1600 in savings)

($1100 in savings)

($425 in savings)

Entire Digital Collection with Printing Rights 8x12 Acrylic Legacy Album with 20 pages Mobile App of Digital Gallery 20% off A La Carte

25 Digital Images with Printing Rights 8x12 Legacy Album with 20 pages 20% off A La Carte

5 Digital Images with Printing Rights 5x7 Mini Album with 10 pages 20% off A La Carte

A La Carte ALBUMS

8X12 acrylic legacy album, 24 pg $ 2400 8x12 legacy album, 20 pg

$ 1600

5x7 mini album, 10 pg

$ 1100

WALL ART

24x36

$ 1000

20X30

$ 800

16x24

$ 600

11x14

$ 300

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A La Carte EXTRAS

Five 8x10 Gift Prints

$ 250

8x10 acrylic block

$ 250

5x7 acrylic block

$ 150

Set of wallets (24)

$ 150

Extra Spreads

$100 ea

ANNOUNCEMENTS

4x6 cards

$ 180

5x7 flat cards

$ 260

*sets of 25 with envelopes

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A La Carte DIGITALS

Entire digital gallery

$ 1800

25 high resolution files

$ 1200

*can only be purchased with an album or wall art

SESSION ADD ONS

Professional Hair

$ 40

Professional Makeup

$ 80

Travel fee per mile

$ 1.25

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FAQ'S What form of payments do you accept?

Cash, Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover, Venmo, and PayPal. If we cancel our booking will we receive our retainer fee back? in the event that you have to cancel, you will not receive your retainer back. This covers any loss in the form of lost bookings and costs already arisen before the actual session.

However, I understand that unforeseen circumstances can happen, so I try to work through alternatives if possible-e.g. find a new date for a session.

How do I reserve you for a portrait session?

Once we have decided on a date for your senior's portrait session, you will receive a booking proposal via email-you will be asked to sign an online digital contract and submit your retainer ($350) via credit card or my secure payment collection site. Once those are completed, your session is RESERVED. What rights do I have to the digital images?

I believe your images should be shared online, which is why a web version for online sharing accompanies any image purchased. If a high-resolution digital(s) is purchased as part of your collection, you may print again anywhere you like, however color accuracy and quality cannot be guaranteed outside my professional print lab. All images are copyrighted and the sole property of Amanda Myree Photography. They may not be additionally edited or altered in any way.

Do I get to see all the images you take?

I go thoroughly through the images I take during the session and will cull the obviously unusable ones as a first step. I also reduce the number of duplicates so you can enjoy only the best of the best images, and in the end, you will get to preview the images which were professionally curated to best share your story.

What is the difference between edited photos vs edited and retouched?

All final images are edited for color, saturation exposure, and sharpness ensuring that each image on its own is the best it can be. For retouching, I take things a bit further by clearing up blemishes, smoothing the skin when applicable, and removing as much interference from the background as possible. With skin retouching, I don't remove permanent things such as scars unless asked. I do, however, soften their appearance when needed. If it wasn't there two weeks before and won't be there two weeks after, I remove it. Special requests can be made but may require an additional deep retouching fee per image.

How should we prepare for our portrait session?

In addition to the prep page info, a good mood is the most important thing! Be sure your senior is well-rested and has breakfast on the morning of their session. No stressing or being hangry allowed!

FAQ'S Which locations do you recommend for a portrait session?

The best places are where your senior is going to feel the most comfortable so that we can bring out their unique personality as much as possible. If you get stuck or need inspiration, I will be happy to help and make suggestions, just shoot me a message.

What do I wear for my senior session?

This is by far the question I am asked the most. Go for variety, but make sure you feel GREAT in what you are wearing. Start with something casual and increase formality from there. Jogger sets and sneakers can be oh-so-cute if that's your chill vibe. Whatever you wear on the daily, just amped up a little in style. Flowy dresses give great movement both in studio and on location. Definitely bring something that's classic and tailored for a great professional headshot. I try to provide every senior with one of these for their college career and job applications. If you have a favorite formal from prom or HOCO bring it too!

What if it rains on your session day?

In the event of heavy rain or bad weather that is potentially damaging to my gear, I will do my best to find an alternate arrangement-e.g. change locations, wait the weather out, or in worst-case scenarios reschedule. This is Louisiana after all, so I will wait until the last possible moment to reschedule. Light rain actually isn't a deal breaker. With a clear umbrella and some creativity, it can actually be incredible. Please note there are no refunds due to weather.

When do I get to see the images from my session?

Your images will be presented to you in a beautiful presentation, like only a boutique photographer can do, approximately 2-3 weeks after your session. At this time I' will also show you options for prints, albums, wall art, and announcements. It is very important that all decision-makers are present at this time, as this is the appointment where final purchase decisions will be made. These appointments take between 1-2 hours, so it's important to devote your full attention during this time. I will personally help you select the images, announcements, and products that best represent your session. You should come prepared with a knowledge of if/how many gift purchases are needed, as well as the number of announcements you'll be sending out. Ordering/Reveal appointments are typically scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 6-8 PM. All orders must be made within 4-6 weeks of your session.

Do you back up your images? How can we be sure images won't get lost?

During post-processing, I make sure I have multiple copies of your images at all times. I do not keep images that have not been ordered, therefore, non-ordered images will be removed from my system immediately following your ordering session and will not be archived. Images that are purchased will be archived in my system for one year.

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Item Outfit 1 Outfit 2 Outfit 3 Outfit 4 Shoes Specialty undergarments (nude color, strapless, pasties if needed) Face Moisturizer Lip gloss Brush/Comb Bobby pins Hair spray Personal props (hobby, sports, or personality related...)

Accessories (jewelry, hats, blanket, clear umbrella...)

Lint roller Cap and gown Body lotion for that exceptional glow.

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