“Rich went above and beyond as a photographer for my senior pictures. He cut and styled my hair prior to my photo shoot and I couldn’t be happier with the way my pictures turned out. I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a true professional.”
– Nicole ‘18
“I came to my senior session with curled hair, but I also wanted a second look to have more options. Rich went out of his way to accommodate me and did a beautiful job straightening my hair! “
– Camryn ‘18
Rich is a 1993 graduate from RIT with a degree in studio photography and a 2013 graduate from Jolie Academy and holds a PA license in Cosmetology.
During his 25+ year photography career, he has been published worldwide in newpapers and magazines and has won awards for his photojournalism and portraiture. He also attends several conferences a year to keep up with the current trends in the industry.
Since his hairstyling career began 6 years ago, he has opened two hair salons with his wife. And has studied razor cutting and hairstyling with Nick Arrojo in NY and learned the cutting and styling techinques of Vidal Sassoon at the Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, California.
MATTERS!
Hair can make or break your senior photos –
It is the source for most of our reshoots throughout the years.
Having neat hair for your senior portraits is important!
Neat hair makes for a clean look in your portraits, and we want you to be happy when you look at yourself for years to come!
TIPS!
• Short hair – getting a haircut about a week before photo day would be best, it will look neater for your photos.
• Long hair – if you haven’t had your hair cut in many months, please have your hair trimmed a week or two before your session. This will make the bottom look neat for your photos.
• Shaving – boys don’t forget about shaving. If you want a clean shave look for your photo, (and some schools require it!) make sure you shave the day of your photos. If you have facial hair, please make sure it is looking its best for photo day. We cannot make changes to beards or hair afterward during retouching.
“I absolutely loved how my hair turned out for my senior photos! It was the perfect finishing touch.”
– Gabrielle ‘18
Straight and Curly hair Options for girls
Have straight hair and want curly hair for your photos or vice versa?
Or are you in need of a trim to make your hair look neat?
We can help you at Rich Banick Photography!
In addition to being a photographer, Rich is a licenced cosmetologist. Using various techniques he has learned, along with the latest tools and products, Rich will make your hair look great for your senior photos.
• If you need a haircut before your photo session, the Great Clips in the Target Plaza in Dickson City has a $6.99 school photo haircut special, just bring this phamplet along with you to receive this discount, and tell them Rich sent you!
Two looks with just one visit to the studio!
There is no charge for these services but must be done during an extended session and you must let us know when you are booking so we can allow the appropriate time needed. It’s a fun session and you will learn about curling / straightening techniques and hair products while Rich is doing your hair!
“The curls turned out great and having the variety of pictures with both straight and curly hair made it much easier to choose my pictures!”
– Stephani ‘18
