2016 Senior Season Begins!!

We are so excited to be gearing up for our 2016 Senior Portrait Season!   We always start by photographing our senior reps, trying out new backgrounds and props.  So far, we've only been able to do indoor - outdoors is next week.  (Providing the weather holds out!)

I love that these images show how there's just nothing like professional indoor photography.  Anyone with a camera can call themselves a photographer - but can they do this??

Why do we call it 'senior season'?   Because Now is the time to do senior portraits!  Why should you worry about next year's portraits now?  Did you know senior yearbook photos are due shortly after school starts?   That means seniors need to be photographed during the summer or early fall to allow enough time for getting the image ready (retouching, etc.)

No doubt your family has a lot of plans for the summer - vacation, work, camps.  If you call now and schedule a session ahead, you'll get one more thing off your To Do list!  Plus, you won't have to worry about scheduling around back to school activities, sports practices, etc.   If you wait until August to call....yikes!  Remember how busy August gets??

 

Senior Season has begun! Class of 2105! {Senior Photos, Senior Portraits, Lansing, MI Photographer, Okemos MI Photographer}

Ok, we're ready - Class of 2015 Senior Season.  Bring it.

We know what you're thinking: "Senior Season?  Already?  But I don't graduate until June of 2015!"  Oh, yes, we know, but your yearbook portrait is due in the fall!   This means it's best to be photographed during the summer before senior year begins.

So, here it is -summer and time for senior portraits.   And truly - the earlier in the summer, the better.   Remember what Back To School is like?   Or fall sports practices?  Summer is a short 12 weeks long, or less for some schools.   It will go by fast.   Book your session now and get one more thing off your list of Summer Accomplishments.

Sure, you could wait until you start your Summer Reading List (late August, perhaps?) to book your session, but then you'll be in a time crunch!  And trying to read "Anna Karenina" in the dressing room? And subject to our fickle Michigan weather in trying to get your session done before Labor Day.   That's a pain.  Trust us.  We've been doing this a long time.  Call soon, you won't regret it.

Do it now - Call on June 4th and you can get 16 free wallets when you're photographed in June (if you order by July 15)!   Combine that with our $75 in discounts and rebates for our Deluxe or Favorite Sessions and you can Really save some big bucks.

And who doesn't mind saving some big bucks?

Do it now - summer's a great time.  See?

It's not too late for senior portraits! {Senior Portraits, Lansing Photographer, Yearbook Photo deadlines}

Wow!  What a flurry of calls we've received the last few days - and most with the concern that it's too late to do senior portraits.  Don't worry - it's not for the fearless crew at Okemos Studio!

We know you've had a busy summer and back to school makes life even busier.  But, whatever your reason - it's time to call now!    Don't trust just anyone to do your senior portraits - we just had a call from a mom who gave up on her amateur friend that was going to do her daughter's session.  She called us - someone with a professional reputation she can trust - and now she can relax knowing she's in good hands and the yearbook portrait will be taken care of for her.

According to the most recent information we've received, the closest upcoming yearbook deadlines are:

Lansing Catholic - October 25

DeWitt  - October 18
Grand Ledge - October 31

Haslett - November 4
Holt - October 18
Mason - October 25
Okemos - November 1
Williamston - October 31

We're really fast with our turnaround and retouching - so you can wait until almost 2 weeks before your deadline and we'll still have a yearbook portrait ready to turn in on time.  But don't wait too long to call - after school times are filling up!   And if you really feel a need to make yourself panic, you can wait until even closer than 2 weeks, but there may be a rush charge (call for details).

Don't trust just anyone to get your yearbook portrait done in time.  Call professionals!

 P.S.   Outdoor sessions are still going strong!   Our On Site Studio is looking great!

Senior Portraits - busy, busy, busy! [Senior portraits - Okemos - Lansing, MI - photographer]

   Oh, to have summers off.  To be able to enjoy these beautiful days - when it's beautiful, that is.  And not too hot.  Or too cold.  But just right.   Like today.  I'm actually able to have the door open in the office - and not have the cold air conditioner blowing on me.   Bliss.

Nhung L., Okemos

   But we don't take summers off here at the studio- we're just too busy!   Why?  Summer is the best time for senior portraits in Michigan - the weather's great for outdoors and the students have free time.

Miranda S., Kearsley High

Coty, Lansing Catholic

Oh, and don't forget the yearbook portrait is due just about a month after school starts!  Yes - the earliest local school deadline is October 18th.   Yes, that's 2 1/2 months away - but you know how fast time goes.  It will be here before you know it.   School will be starting before you know it!

Lindsey L., East Lansing

   So...here we are in the midst of summer - and here are a few samplings of what's been keeping us busy.

Brevin, Eaton Rapids

  
   Whether you want indoors or out - formal or casual - smiling or not- we work hard to bring your personality out in your portraits.   We welcome your ideas, input and requests.  We're professionals, remember?  Our clients choose us for a reason.  :-)

Jacob, Okemos High