School Photography FAQs
Fine Art School Portraits are a modern approach to school portraits.
In the very brief time we have with your child, we try to connect, learn about their interests, and make them feel comfortable. Sometimes this means connecting about hockey and The Capitals or telling silly jokes, or squeaking a rubber chicken (ask them about it!), other times it means just being kind and understanding with a pensive child. Our goal is to capture your child’s personality, on a clean modern background.
Why isn’t my child smiling a huge, cheesy grin?
I'll never ask your child to say cheese or do anything special, really. Some kids smile because they think my silly jokes are funny, and others are more reserved and serious. Both are equally beautiful. I have over ten years of experience capturing candid, real moments in local schools. I love to connect with kids, even the shy ones. I have an elementary and high school age daughters who truly think I am embarrassing and -luckily their antics and stories - make other kids laugh!
How can I order prints?
Your online gallery is mobile friendly for viewing but I recommend ordering on a computer. Viewing the details of an image or package can be difficult on a mobile device.
Step 1: Select your favorite photo of your child and click "buy photo"
Step 2: View the package options, and a la carte items and choose your preferred options for that image
Step 3: Add to cart!
You can return to the images to choose additional selections, individual prints, or a class photo. Add as many items as you would like.
Shipping:
Orders will be shipped directly to you within two weeks.
My child was having a bad day and has dark eye circles, blemishes, or fly-away hair. Can you help?
I specialize in photoshop retouching, and you can add retouching to your images for purchase. Please specify your concerns in the comments at checkout.
What about digitals?
Digital files are incredibly opoular, as many parents would like to save the digital image for memory-sake. Additionally, you can print the image at your choice of labs. My images are calibrated to my professional print labs and prints are guaranteed to be archival quality with true tone and color.
If you choose to print at a local lab please be sure they do not alter the color, contract or saturation of the images. Many consumer labs add these filters to improve phone or straight out of camera images, but they are not appropriate for already processed images. I am happy to provide lab recommendation for you to print on your own, feel free to reach out!
Once you complete your purchase, and your order is approved, you will receive an email with a link to the digital file.
Can you help me print large format images of my school photos?
Large fine art prints are available a la carte. If you have a specific printing request, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Can I use my school photo for my holiday cards or gifts?
If you purchase the digital media for your image, please feel free to use it on your personal greeting cards. Or better yet, reach out to me and I can create a custom card for you!
I can also help you purchase holiday gifts with your child’s image. Just shoot me a note.
I can't decide between two of my child's photos. Can I split a package between two images?
Packages are set up to keep costs low for you, and I am not able to split a package between two photos. But, you can purchase two packages with two different photos in the same cart. The larger packages can save you as much as 50% off the value of the package!
Those watermarks. They won't be on my prints and digitals, right?
No Way! Watermarks will be removed from your images in both print and digital.
If you have any questions at all, please reach out! StaceyFlint@staceyflintphotography.com