Hello parents of Willowbrae Academy West Point kiddos! Picture Days are Tues and Wed, May 28 and 29 (indoors).

I’m so excited to be visiting Willowbrae Academy West Point to make gorgeous photos of your kiddos outdoors this spring! This page will help make your photo experience as easy and convenient as possible. Of course, if you have questions that aren’t answered on this page, please contact Rona.

Make note of what part of the day your child is scheduled for photos. If their room is scheduled for after lunch, snacks or naps, or later in the day, it’s wise to send a change of clothes so they can have fresh, clean clothes for picture day.

Our retake date is Friday, July 12. Sibling photos will take place on retake day. If you’d like your children photographed together, please sign up.

Important dates

Picture Day 1: Tues, May 28

Tuesday, May 28 starting at 9am

  1. Infant 1 (after morning naps)
  2. Infant 2 (after morning naps + lunch)
  3. Infant 3 (morning)
  4. Infant 4 (morning)
  5. Infant 5 (morning)
  6. Toddler 1 (morning)
  7. Preschool 1 (afternoon)
  8. Preschool 3 (after lunch)
  9. Preschool 4 (late afternoon)
  10. Preschool 5 (late afternoon/end of day)

Picture Day 2: Wed, May 29

Wednesday, May 29 starting at 9am

  1. Toddler 2 (morning)
  2. Toddler 3 (morning)
  3. Toddler 4 (morning)
  4. Toddler 5 (morning)
  5. Toddler 6 (after lunch/naps)
  6. Toddler 7 (late afternoon)
  7. Preschool 2 (after lunch)

Retakes/Sibling Photos: FRI, JULY 12

Photos will start at 9am

Retakes by appointment
Sibling Photos by appointment

Galleries Released

Within 4 weeks from picture day (by June 22)

Ordering Deadline

10 days from when galleries are released

What to expect

1

Photos are indoors and shot on a solid fawn coloured backdrop. Most photos will be mid thigh or waist up (babies may be shown seated, full body). Using simple backdrops and a close crop allows the focus to be purely on the child in the photo.

2

When photographing your child, I’ll spend a little time chatting and interacting with them to help capture natural expressions (I may even test out some of my “dad jokes” with them!). Some kids are pensive, some might cry, and others are wild and goofy. I’ll do my best to capture a range of expressions.

3

After images are edited, your proofs are released in a password protected online gallery (typically 4 weeks after picture day). You’ll receive an email from me and/or the school to let you know when proofs are ready. Digital orders are delivered immediately by email download link; print orders are collected and sent for printing in bulk after the ordering deadline (this helps keep costs low) and delivered to the school. See note in FAQs for Late orders.

By participating in picture day, you (an individual over 18, OR a parent/guardian) consent to the use of your own and/or your child’s name and images to be included in group classroom photos, class composites, yearbooks and other school related products or services that may be commissioned by the school. If you would like to withdraw your consent, you must contact the studio by email or phone 780-235-7955 before your school’s photo ordering deadline. THIS IS NOT A MODEL RELEASE.

Important links

Email List

Get picture day and ordering deadline reminders, gallery release notices as well as periodic emails from Pause Photography + Design (unsubscribe at any time).

Email List

Sibling Photos

If you have more than one child registered and would like them photographed together, complete this sibling photo registration form so I can make sure they’re on my schedule.

Sibling Photo Registration

Model Release

I love to keep my portfolio current with adorable faces! To give permission for me to use your child’s photo (without their personal info), complete this release form.

Model Release
You deserve fun, personality-filled school photos
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FAQs

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?

Almost anything goes! I’m a sucker for bright clothes, or ones that show off lovely detail in the shoulder area – dresses, ties (suspenders are super cute too!), collared shirts, pretty sleeves, etc. are all great choices. Stay away from large logos or graphics which will often get cropped in a portrait. Most shots are waist or shoulder up. If your child should have a specific piece of clothing or an accessory, please contact Rona directly so we can make a note with your child’s name on our portrait schedule.

Please avoid 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 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. No school delivery for late print orders (late orders ship via Canada Post or courier for an additional fee).

Do I have to pre-purchase a package?

There’s no pre-purchase requirement or commitment to buy. After you see your online proofing gallery, you can decide what to order from the images you love.

How does ordering work?

After your receive your online gallery, you’ll have 10 days to place your order (LATE ORDERS: there’s a $10 late order admin fee applicable to orders placed after this deadline plus shipping charges to have prints mailed to you. No school delivery for late orders). 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?

You bet! 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). No school delivery for late orders; late print orders will ship to your address at current studio rates.

Speciality products

We have more than just prints! Look for these unique ways to share and display images of your kiddo when you receive your proofing gallery. Some of the most popular items include metal collage walls and mugs.