New England College

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Proposal Booklet For New England College

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Deciding which company to partner with for commencement pictures is not about words, it’s about actions.

We promise to fulfill all the needs of New England College, exceeding expectations of service, value, innovation and quality. We promise to partner with you to create the best product and experience for everyone involved.

Over the next few pages, we invite you to learn more about what sets us apart.

testimonial “Working with Geskus Photography was an incredible experience from start to finish. They took the time to truly understand our school and programs, setting up multiple calls to learn about our needs and how best to partner with us. Their team created advertising materials, assisted with student communication, and provided professional headshots during regalia pickup days, which also supported their facial recognition program to help students easily access personalized photos after commencement. They joined us for the commencement walkthrough to ensure they were fully familiar with our ceremony plans, and on the day of commencement, they brought a school-branded backdrop and kept the picture line moving efficiently, even when some of our readers went very fast.

I especially want to shout out to Renee and Matt for their outstanding partnership. They were professional, organized, and patient. I appreciated Renee’s thoughtful follow-ups, which were invaluable as a member of a large team planning commencement; her patience and understanding made my role much easier. The photography itself was excellent, and our graduates have shared how happy they are with their images. Coordinating across three campuses could have been challenging, but Geskus ensured everything ran smoothly at every location and on commencement day. Their professionalism, communication, and reliability made them a standout partner, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.”

Best, Brittany Durning Director, Center for Campus Life ‑ Boston Student Affairs

Profit At Geskus, we believe in forming true partnerships built on transparency, mutual benefit, and long-term value. With that in mind, we’re pleased to present two flexible options for profit sharing that we feel are well-suited to New England College’s goals and expectations.

Our intent is to offer a structure that aligns with your values while allowing for ongoing growth and collaboration.

1. Matching Your Previous Contribution Geskus is fully prepared to match the financial contribution New England College has received from previous vendors. We recognize the importance of maintaining consistency in support, and this option allows for a seamless transition without disruption to your current expectations.

In addition to matching the financial amount, we are also willing to align our disbursement schedule to match the timeline you’re accustomed to, ensuring predictability and ease of administration on your end.

This approach reflects our respect for the relationship you’ve built with your past vendor and our desire to honor and uphold those standards. It’s also a reflection of our confidence in our ability to meet—and exceed—your expectations moving forward.

2. Per-Student Contribution As an alternative, we propose a transparent, scalable model based on a fixed dollar amount per student photographed. This structure is straightforward and easy to track, as it ties the contribution directly to actual participation. Once the total number of students photographed is confirmed, the contribution can be easily calculated and reconciled by both parties, reducing administrative overhead and simplifying year-end reporting.

This model is especially beneficial when looking to increase participation rates, as it naturally aligns the financial contribution with student engagement. It also allows for flexibility year over year, as changes in student turnout will be directly reflected in the overall contribution.

We view this proposal as the beginning of a collaborative, long-term partnership between Geskus and New England College. Our team is committed to providing an exceptional experience for your staff, your students, and their families. Each year, we’d welcome the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive review to evaluate key metrics such as student participation, buy rates, and overall customer satisfaction.

Sharing As part of this annual review, we’re open to revisiting the profit-sharing model and increasing the incentive where appropriate, ensuring the partnership continues to evolve and bring greater value over time.

Geskus is confident in our ability to deliver high-quality portraits at affordable prices while maintaining an unwavering focus on service, professionalism, and reliability. We’re excited about the opportunity to work with New England College and look forward to building a relationship based on trust, shared success, and a commitment to excellence.

achieving school safety Before a new team member works their first day with us they have been through a three-step interview process, a multi-state background check, and a review of their social media presence. Once they pass through this rigorous process they join us on our campus for photography and procedure training.

It is impossible for us, in good conscience, to send a new hire out on their own so they partner with one of our seasoned lead photographers. This mentoring process has several quality control attributes linked to it and has proved a great path for us to train our new team members.

All of our photographers are W-2 employees, which they receive consistent training, and are held to the highest professional standards— ensuring reliability, quality, and a seamless experience for our clients.

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We are committed to providing exceptional support to both your graduates and their families. Our fully staffed customer service department is dedicated to ensuring a seamless and positive experience every step of the way.

In addition, Boston University will be assigned a dedicated account coordinator who will serve as your direct point of contact—offering personalized assistance and overseeing every aspect of our partnership. From day one through every milestone, we’ll be by your side to ensure success.

Simply put, we’ll be there when you need us.

We believe in maintaining open and consistent communication, delivering ongoing education, and providing reliable support to our clients and customers. Above all, we pride ourselves on being dependable, transparent, and deeply committed to the schools and communities we serve.

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Our products are back by a “no questions asked” refund policy for anyone that is not 100% sastisfied.

- Brittany Durning, Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Services

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Geskus ensured everything ran smoothly at every location and on commencement day. Their professionalism, communication, and reliability made them a standout partner, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.

Commencement Pricing Even with the changing economy and inflation all around us, we are proud to say our pricing continues to be the most affordable in the industry. We don’t have surprise up-charges. To put it simply, we keep our costs low by producing everything locally, in our New England production facility. We extend our savings directly to our customers.

Package Options: Basic Package - (1) 4x6, (2) 3x5s, (8) Wallets - $39.00 Value Package - (3) 5x7s, (2) 3x5s, (8) Wallets - $49.00 Family Package - (1) 8x10, (2) 5x7s, (3) 4x6s, (4) 3x5s - $59.00 Top of Class Package - (3) 8x10s, (4) 5x7s, (2) 3x5s, (4) Wallets - $69.00

A-La-Carte Options: (1) 8x10 - $24.00 (2) 5x7 - $24.00 (3) 4x6 - $22.00 (4) 3.5x5 - $22.00 (8) wallets - $22.00 (1) 10x20 - $23.00 (1) 11x14 - $23.00 (1) 12x18 - $25.00

Specialty Options: (2) Keychains - $19.00 (2) 4x5 Magnets - $19.00 High Res Digital Download - $39.00

Download your favorite photo at the highest quality resolution - great for printing on a wide range of product sizes. A print release is included with this product so that you are free to print your photos when you’re ready! Great option for international student!

Social Sharing Download - $18.00

Download your favorite photo for sharing on social media with family & friends! Social downloads look great as social posts but are not meant for printing. A print release is not included. Downloads are not refundable. Great option for international student!

Download of ALL Photos - $99.00

Download all your photos of one person as high-resolution digital images for a fixed price. Includes a print release, so you can print them in various sizes whenever you are ready. Great option for international student!

Many more package options available to families on our website & Flyer

terms & Responsibilities Geskus assumes the responsibility of providing proper notification for commencement picture day. This includes flyers, take-home postcards announcing the portrait dates and instructions, as well as electronic picture day notices to be provided to the university for use on the college website, newsletter and email blast. Geskus will provide envelope order-forms to the college offices as needed.

Every graduate will be photographed on picture day, even if no package is purchased.

Geskus will handle all customer/parent calls and address any questions or concerns of all involved. Geskus will handle all processing of payments, including insufficient funds. At Geskus we believe no customer should be unhappy for any reason. We offer a 100% money back guarantee and a ‘no questions asked’ retake/refund policy. We will work directly with the families involved with limited involvement from the school.

The college will provide student data to Geskus upon request, approximately two weeks before commencement. Data will be formatted in an excel file inclusive of student name, and any other pertinent information.

The college will provide ample space for photographers to set up on picture day.

Geskus will mail home ALL picture packages within 3 to 4 weeks of picture day.

Timelines Administrations from the College will collaborate with their appointed Geskus Account Coordinator to secure all information and scheduling. Geskus has the fastest turnaround time in the industry - picture packages will be shipped within 3-4 weeks of picture day.

conditions Candids Geskus will provide group, candid photography before, during, and after the commencement ceremony upon request.

Additional Services We believe you should love your school photography provider, and we want to be the partner you can rely on for all of your needs. Please ask us for any items you do not see explicitly listed within this document.

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98% of our partners rate us 5 out of 5 for picture day experience and overall quality & service.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 179 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Brittany Dunning, Picture Day Contact brittany.durning@mcphs.edu 617-732-2903

Emmanuel College

400 The Fenway Boston, MA 02215 Emma Borstel, Picture Day Contact borstele@emmanuel.edu 617-732-1769

Northern Essex Community College

100 Elliott St Haverhill, MA 01830 Melissa Bouse, Director of Public Relations mbouse@necc.mass.edu 978-556-3869

Great Bay Community College 320 Corporate Drive Portsmouth NH, 03801 Sara Long, Student Services slang@ccsnh.edu 603-427-7615

[OUR NEWEST PARTNERS] University of Massachusetts - Amherst 101 Hicks Way Amherst, MA 01003 Rebecca White, Relations & University Events rebecca.white@umass.edu 413-577-1101

Boston University 765 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Michael Ciarlante, Director of Institutional Events michaelc@bu.edu 617-353-2769

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