FAQs
What makes this photography different?
My goal during my short time with your child is not to force a cheesy smile. I’m looking for natural expressions, which will range from serious and pensive to sweet and silly.
I’ll chat and interact with your child during our short time together to elicit genuine expressions. For even more fun, have your child come prepared with a joke for ME (I’m always looking to expand my dad joke repertoire)! 🙂
What should my kiddo wear?
We’re outdoors this year, so please have your child(ren) dress for the weather. They will remain outdoors while their classmates are photographed. Photos will be on a black background. I’m a sucker for bright clothes that really pop against the dark background, or ones that show off lovely detail in the shoulder area – sundresses (if it’s warm enough!), ties, collared shirts, pretty sleeves, etc. are all great choices. Stay away from black tops, big logos on shirts (they’ll get cut off) or small, busy patterns which end up being distracting in a portrait. All shots are waist or shoulder up. Please contact Rona directly with questions.
Please avoid large logos, hoodies, or sweatshirts. Do not wear black.
When is picture day?
Tues, Sep 28: All in-person K–6 classes.
When are retakes?
Tues, Oct 26
Will there be class photos available?
You bet! A class composite picture is available to add on to any portrait purchase for just $5. Composites include the names and a small photo of each child photographed from the class, along with the grade and school year.
What about sibling photos?
Sibling photos are not available due to school guidelines.
When can I expect to see our photos?
Notification of your child’s proofs will arrive to your email within 3-4 weeks of picture day (don’t forget to sign up below to get gallery release notices and reminders for picture day direct from me!). You’ll access proofs via a private online gallery. You will have 2-5 images in both colour and black and white to select from. Online galleries are open for 10 days.
How does ordering work?
Once online galleries are published, you will have 10 days to place your order (there is a $10 admin fee to re-open your online gallery). Everything is viewed, ordered, and paid online, so there are no paper order forms to keep up with. You will have the option to purchase prints, image blocks, metal collage walls, mugs, cool 3D photo shelves holding a metal print and digital images with printing rights.
Grandparents and other relatives may also place orders through the digital gallery!
All prints will be delivered to the school unless requested otherwise (shipping starts at $10 for porch drop off and $12 for Canada Post delivery [size limits apply for Canada Post]).
What quality are the prints?
Prints come on professional-quality paper with lustre coating.
How much do packages cost?
We offer both print packages as well as digital negatives, where parents can print themselves. Packages range from $25–$50, and our digital negative collections begin at $45. We also offer custom studio products, such as image blocks, 3D photo shelves with a metal print and framed enlargements. All pricing is in your gallery.
When will I get my prints?
Product orders will be delivered to the school and distributed your kiddo’s classroom within 2–4 weeks from the date your gallery closes. For remote students who cannot pick up prints from the school or for families who wish to have prints delivered to their home, we offer 3 shipping options ($10–$15)
1) Porch delivery (delivery will be made after galleries close)
2) Canada Post (processed upon receipt)
3) Courier (processed upon receipt)
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