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Posted on August 12, 2011
Perhaps you love to do a professional photo session to record each year in your child’s life or like me you needed an alternative to the school photos you don’t really like but feel quilted into buying. The concept came from sheer necessity and the bravery to not write that check for yet another year of disappointing school photos. Naturally I knew that I was playing with some of the most dangerous stuff out there – a mothers quilt. But really – the photographer didn’t notice my son was wearing soccer goggles and looked like David Bowie tripped out circa 1972?? Or what abut the year he was put in front of a “natural outdoor romantic backdrop” but had what appeared like a stone railing going in one ear and out the other?? Seriously?? My girl, well, it doesn’t get much better. If you know her, well, most say she’s a pretty darn cute kid. Last year I didn’t even recognize her!! The image was so distorted I wondered if the photographer knew the difference between a 10mm and a 85 mm. Just so you know, you really don’t want to shoot a portrait with a wide angle lens. Think kid looking into a fish bowl. Get the picture?? And finally …how many times did you say to yourself, upon seeing those school images blown up…”What the ????… how is it that my lovely child who went off to school on picture day so clean and neat, suddenly at picture time had a mountain of boogers and wacky hair??? Well mom, this time you will be there, kleenex in one hand and brush in the other for any sudden appearance tornados!!!
Last year I took my own photos and bought the class photo only. It was a real shocker… I surprised myself because instead of guilt I felt liberation!!
In honor of the glorious feeling of freedom from the “school photographer”, I’m holding a {Back 2 School Mini Session} event on
Sunday, September 11th, 2011 in Thornhill Woods
Bring your little ones to get their photograph taken outdoors and document the beginning of their school year in a different, more natural setting! Each session will be 20 minutes, starting at 4:00 pm and going until approximately 7:00 pm.
This session is perfect for individual kids or sets of siblings. This session is not intended for family photos, newborns, graduating seniors or individuals who want multiple clothing and/or location changes (contact me to schedule a standard 1 hr session in these situations). After the event, 10-15 images from each individual session will be uploaded to an online proofing gallery for you to select the pose for your package. Please allow at least 3 weeks for editing.
My packages for this event are heavily discounted from regular session fees and print prices so that you have the opportunity to have a beautiful, quality portrait at prices similar to what you’d pay a school photographer. Each package will be created from ONE (1) of the poses you pick from your gallery. If more than one child is being photographed, choose TWO(2) packages. If you would also like to have your siblings photographed together book a second mini session, and order a third package . (unless you want them photographed together only).
What to wear?
Select clothing that’s colourful, vibrant and fun! Choose colors that are deep, rich and intense! Use patterns, textures and layers to add visual interest. Textured fabrics, such as denim, cable knits, linen, and corduroy, photograph beautifully. For fun clothing ideas for boys think golf shirts, jeans or linen pants, cute hats and button up shirts. For girls, think wispy dresses or jeans. Or just come in whatever makes your kid happy! Most importantly, we want everyone to be casual and comfortable.
Available Time Slots:
4:oo pm – booked
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
Reserve your spot now, there are only 6 mini session available!
Print Packages
A: $40 2-5×7, 3-3×5, 8 Wallets
B: $50 1-8×10, 2-5×7, 8 Wallets
C: $65 1-8×10, 4-5×7, 16 Wallets
D: $110 1-10×13, 2-8×10, 4-5×7, 16 Wallets
Digital Packages
Each package will include a number of retouched, fully finished images on disc in colour, b&W and low-res watermarked versions for social media sites . Please note the higher cost of these packages is due to the fact that you are able to print multiple copies with copyright permission. May be used for one child or siblings! Create cards or send copies to family members!
Packages are as follows:
E: $185 TWO retouched digital images with copyright permission
F: $260 THREE retouched digital images with copyright permission
G: $400 FIVE retouched digital images with copyright permission
** A $20 retainer is required to reserve your session.
**No substitutions on packages.
**Additional prints (of the same image) from the portrait price list are 20% off with a package purchase.
**Tax is not included in these prices.
Email me at ricki@rickihorowitz.com and please let me know the number of children and if they are a boy or girl. I will send you additional information about the session and my mini session contract once you sign up for a time slot. In case of inclement weather, sessions will be cancelled and rescheduled. Individual sessions cannot be rescheduled. If you have any questions about weather the day of your session, please call me at 647.401.1742
