Hello Steele Heights Community! Picture Days are October 26 and 27.

I’m so excited to bring my unique boutique style of school portraits to Steele Heights this fall! This page will help make your photo experience as easy and convenient as possible. Of course, if you have questions that aren’t answered below, please contact Rona.

What makes this photography different?

My goal during my short time with your child isn’t to force a cheesy smile. I’m looking for natural expressions, which range from serious and pensive, to sweet and silly. I work to keep the focus solely on the child’s face and expression.

I’ll chat and interact with your child during our time together to elicit genuine expressions. For a little fun, have your child come prepared with a joke for ME (I’m always looking to expand my dad joke repertoire)! 🙂

What should my child wear?

I’m a sucker for bright clothes, or ones that show off lovely detail in the shoulder area – dresses, ties or bowties, collared shirts, pretty sleeves, interesting layers. Stay away from large logos or graphics which look odd when cropped in a portrait. Don’t wear black, as it looks flat in photos. Most shots are waist or shoulder up. If your child should remove a sweater or jacket, please contact Rona directly so we can make a note with your child’s name on our portrait schedule.

Please avoid wearing black, large logos, hoodies or sweatshirts.

When can I expect to see our photos?

I send out email notifications to let you know when your proofs are ready (typically within 4-6 weeks of picture day. Don’t forget to sign up to my email list so you’ll get gallery release notices and reminders!). You’ll access proofs through a password protected online gallery. You’ll have 2-5 poses in colour and black and white to choose from. Online galleries are open for 10 days. A late order handling fee of $10 is applicable to orders placed after the galleries close.

Do I have to pre-purchase?

There’s no pre-purchase required. You choose what you’d like to order after you view your proofs online. You can purchase print packages, digital files, individual prints and more!

How does ordering work?

After you receive your online gallery, you’ll have 10 days to place your order (there’s a $10 late order handling fee applicable to orders placed after this deadline). Everything is viewed, ordered, and paid for online, so there are no paper order forms to keep track of or cash to send to school. You’ll have the option to purchase prints, image blocks, cool 3D photo shelves holding a metal print, digital images with printing rights and other personalized photo products.

Grandparents and other relatives may also place orders through the digital gallery! Just share the link and password with them.

Print orders are delivered to the centre in bulk after the ordering deadline at no charge to you. If you’d like your print order sooner, there are alternate shipping options available (charges apply).

Will there be class photos available?

Grade 9 classroom composite photos will be available as a $5 add on to any other purchase (composites are like a mini yearbook page: each child’s name and photo appears on a single sheet with their classmates).

How much do packages cost?

We offer prints, print packages, digital files as well as custom studio products, such as image blocks, 3D photo shelves with a metal print and framed enlargements, along with photo keychains, mugs, ornaments and more! Prints start at $15, print packages range from $25–$55, and our digital files begin at $55.

When will I get my prints?

Product orders will be delivered to the school within 2–4 weeks from the date your gallery closes (bulk printing and delivery allows us to keep costs low at no additional charge to you). If you’d like your prints sooner, there are alternate shipping options available to you when placing your order (charges apply).