Dear 2006 Senior (or parent of 2006 Senior)
It’s a good thing you’re checking this site out right now! That tells me it’s important to you that your senior pictures (or your son’s or daughter’s) look really fantastic. And yes, Class of 2006 seniors are being photographed RIGHT NOW !
Okay - admit it. You Really DO WANT These Photographs To Look Fantastic, don’t You?
From a graduating senior’s point of view, nothing could be more disappointing than not liking the way he or she looks in that super - important portrait that all his or her friends and relatives will see!
On this web page, I’m going to reveal some powerful secrets to helping seniors look great in their portraits!
Think about this a moment . . . more people will see this portrait than ANY OTHER PHOTOGRAPH you will ever have taken! Yes! Even more than will see your wedding photographs! So you want to be really proud of it? Right?
Well, research has proven that the two major things that are most important to seniors about their senior portraits are:
1) That they look really good in the portrait, and
2) They also want their portrait to represent their personality and see the sparkle!
By sparkle, I mean that when your friends and family look at this portrait they say “Wow, you look like a million bucks! It’s like it’s really you and not a stiff formal type photo. This photo of you really looks great!” That’s what I call “Sparkle”.
And I’m going to do everything I can to help your senior portraits have that special “SPARKLE”!
Why? Because I love photographing seniors! It’s what I do with a passion! You want to look fantastic in these photographs, and I’m going to help you achieve that!
Here’s How To Avoid Hugh Mistakes That 9 out of 10 Seniors Make With Their Senior Portrait!
Let’s go through the hugh mistakes that 90% of all seniors and their parents make when it comes to their senior portraits.
Obviously, you should contact me right away about whether or not I have any openings to create your senior portraits. I am extremely booked up already, but hopefully I have some openings that will fit into you and your senior’s busy schedule.
But that’s not the point of this website. The point of this website is to give you the major mistakes that most seniors make in reference to their senior portraits. If you don’t decide to work with me, that’s fine. I still want you to be aware of the major mistakes, so you don’t make them yourself when planning your portrait!
Mistake #1 Ruins More Senior Portraits Than Anything!
Mistake #1 is wearing the wrong clothes! This is very normal. Even if the senior were a professional model, he or she still wouldn’t know what to wear that would help him or her look the very best in a still photo. The “Art Director” would say what to wear! The “model” would just show up, and do what he’s told! The hair person does the hair. The Art Director plans everything and tells the subject what to do next.
You see, people don’t know what photographs well. They just don’t know Well, we know. That’s our job. And we love it. And we’re really good at helping you select the best clothing for your photographs - clothing that will help you look your very best. We will help you with this. Don’t worry.
For example, the wrong clothing can make up to a 44 pound difference in the way you look in your portrait! 44 pounds!!!
Mistake #2 Is a “Silent Killer” of Senior Portraits!
Most Seniors don’t understand (or don’t want to admit) that they get nervous in front of a camera. And they don’t know what to do about it.
You see, there are over 30 muscles in your face. And if you are tense, these muscles tense up, and therefore, you won’t like the photographs, you won’t know why you don’t like them. You just won’t.
One of the ways to eliminate this, is to meet with us in advance. And what’s the purpose of this? Yes, we’re going to talk about clothing, and all the other things. But the main purpose of this meeting is to give you the chance to meet us, get to know us, and see just how well we are going to take care of you through this. You will see the studio. We’ll give you a tour. We’ll spend time with you so you begin to feel comfortable and confident about how you can trust us and take our advice.
This is going to make an enormous difference in how natural and confident you look on the day of your photographs! It’s almost like magic! You will be impressed!
I can’t stress this enough. You see, most photographers just are not willing to do this. Why? Because it takes time. All they do is crank people through their studio like a “factory”. They do your photograph as if they were building a car. They put you on the assembly line, and run you through, click - click - click -- this way - click, etc . . . Next person please.
We will not do that to you. We’re going to meet your ahead of time, and we’re going to treat you as if it were the most important photo of your life - because it is.
See what a huge difference this will make in how you feel on the day of your portrait session. You’ll feel great. You’ll have met us. You’ll have seen the studio. You’ll know that what you’re wearing is perfect. So you’ll be confident and excited - not nervous and apprehensive.
Mistake #3 Will Ruin Your Senior Portrait. If You
Aren’t Aware Of It!
Most seniors don’t realize that it takes longer than 10 minutes to create outstanding senior portraits.
One of the unique things that separates us from all the other photographers in the area, is that we take all the time that is necessary to create portraits that you will be proud of. Photographs that your friends and relatives will really like - yes like!
That’s what we’re all about. We’re not going to rush you through like it’s a factory. We’re going to help you through this whole thing. We understand that this portrait is important to you, so we’re not going to rush through this.
Now, I Know What You Are Thinking. You’re Thinking, “Give Me A Break. This Is Just A Photo.”
Well, yes, but it’s your SENIOR PORTRAIT, and it’s the only one you’re ever going to have. And all the people who matter to you are going to see this portrait! So, let’s make darn sure it’s fantastic! Right? And that’s what we’re all about. That’s what is so special about us.
It’s not the camera we use. It’s not the backgrounds we use. (Although we are the only studio that has over 200 backgrounds to choose from - plus Senior 2006 “GRAPHIC” backgrounds.) The thing that separates us from everyone else, is how sincerely we want to help you look absolutely perfect - stunning - fantastic - better that ever - in your senior portraits.
Mistake #4 Determines A Great Portrait Or A Terrible One!
Nine out of ten seniors don’t realize how important posing is. The most important word when it comes to posing is “NATURAL”. You absolutely don’t want to look stiff and fake! One of the most common comments we hear from our clients is how “natural” the portraits look. Our seniors love how good they look, but also love how “natural” they appear in their images.
You see, I understand that you want to look really great, but also you don’t want to be put into some weird, stupid, pathetic pose that make you look stiff and unnatural.
Yes, I will “guide” you so the composition and “look” of the portraits are really great. But I will NOT push you around and try to put you into unnatural positions that are just plain crazy looking. You and I will work together to help you look confident, comfortable, and just plain great.
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You want to be sure to select a photographer who will not “manhandle” you with the posing. Almost all the photographers tend to touch their clients and push them around way too much when posing them. (In my humble opinion) The posing is so important, and should not be done by sticking you in the middle of your back if you are not sitting up straight enough! But that’s what so many photographers do. Why? It’s because they’re in a hurry. They have another 51 seniors to photograph before the day is over, and they can’t take the time to “guide” you. They just stick their hand into your back, grab you by the shoulders, and get you to sit up straight. Not only does this make you really uncomfortable, but it also makes you look stiff!
That’s why I call it “guiding”. I will guide you with words. I don’t grab you or poke you. This is so important to helping you feel comfortable!
Strange, But True . . . And you’ll be Very Glad . . .
The key thing with posing is that you look honestly natural. The seniors I photograph tell me all the time how great their photographs look from a point of view of being natural. They say things like this: “It’s like I just sat down naturally, by myself! That’s exactly how I sit! I can’t believe it! How’d you know that?” This is what “guiding” will do for your portraits, too!
And so many seniors and their parents don’t realize this when they’re calling around to different photographers. They have no idea how important this is. So look at the photographs done by any photographer you’re considering selecting. Do they look natural, or do they look “posed” or stiff?
If you look at the photographs I’ve included throughout this website, you’ll see how natural and comfortable they look. And read the comments the people have said about their senior portraits. Hopefully that will help you.
Mistake #5 Is So Obvious, And Yet Most Seniors Or Their Parents Don’t Do It!
What’s this mistake? Not asking lots of questions when you’re talking with photographers. Now, if you’re still reading this, you certainly have the questions to ask, right?
Remember, you are the customer - you have all the rights! You have the right to ask the tough questions, before you make any decisions!
You ask them if they will meet you in person, at no charge, and take all the time necessary to discuss clothing, etc. and give you a tour.
Then ask them how much time they are going to spend with you. And do they do outdoor portraits as well as indoor portraits.
Ask them how many backgrounds they have to assure you of the variety of images you may experience.
Ask them if their posing is natural, or more “posy and stiff”.
See how much you have learned so far? Pretty amazing, when you think about it, isn’t it?
Mistake #6 Can Ruin Everything
What’s this mistake? It’s choosing the WRONG PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR SENIOR PORTRAIT. Everything depends on that one decision.
And hopefully, now that you know these 6 major mistakes that most seniors or parents make - you won’t make those mistakes! You’ll be able to choose the right photographer for yourself, based on all this new found information you now have!
Now, we may not be the right photographer for you. But the fact that you’re still reading this means we probably are. Because we care about all the things I’ve talked about to you here. But the only way you’ll really know for sure if we are right for you or not is to call us.
So What Should You Do Right Now?
Now, while it’s fresh in you mind, pick up the phone, and call me so we can chat on the phone. No charge. No obligation. No sales pitch. We’re not that kind of studio. CLICK HERE to find the number to call. We’ll just chat. You can ask us any questions you may have. We’ll see if there are any session times still remaining for seniors. If there are, and if you’d like to, we can set up a time for you to come in and we can show you around the studio, and chat a bit. There’s still no charge or obligation. You do not need to have made a decision to hire us before you can come in and chat with us!
Then, after we chat, if you feel you’d like to have us create your senior portraits, great. If not, fine. We are here to help you in any way we can. But we’re not here to pressure you into doing anything you don’t want to do. The decisions are completely up to you.
However, I do want to urge you to act immediately! My schedule is almost completely full at the time I’m updating this site. Very little senior session time remains! Why? Because I have such a great reputation from my past seniors I have worked with. They tell all their friends, and then they call me, and my book just completely fills up. Plus, because we spend so much time with each one of the seniors we photograph, we can’t photograph as many seniors as other photographers who have more of a “factory” arrangement!
So if anything I have said here sounds the least bit interesting to you, CALL NOW! DO NOT WAIT EVEN ONE DAY ON THIS! CLICK HERE right now to get the number to call.
I Have A Very Special Offer For You . . . FREE!
(But ONLY if you’re one of the First 49 People to Call Me)
As long as you are one of the first 49 people to call me - just to chat - I will make you a FANTASTIC OFFER! You can save 50% off the creation of your senior portraits (or those of your son or daughter)! But you’ll need to act quickly!
Call right away. I can’t wait to talk to you about your senior portraits!
CLICK HERE.
Sincerely,
Stamm L. Todd
Professional Senior Photographer
P.S. Call us now. We have an excellent reputation in the community, and we’ll take really good care of you. So, call us today. We’ll just chat. No charge, no obligation, no sales talk. But don’t put it off. I know that at this moment, you aren’t sure about your senior portraits. That’s fine. But, please understand that because we spend so much time with each on of our seniors, we only have 49 session times remaining for this special offer. Once they are gone, you will not be able to get the 50% discount off the creation of the images. So call right now.
PPS. One last thing: Having your senior portrait taken is such a personal thing, that you want to be sure you select a photographer who is not only really driven to help you look fantastic, but who you (or your son or daughter) also like and trust. That’s why I urge you to call us and chat on the phone. This will give you an immediate feeling as to the type of people we are, so you can decide now, while we hopefully still have some session times available, whether or not you’d like to at least come in and chat. CLICK HERE to call right now. We will enjoy hearing from you!
