Senior Photos

Seniors, it's less than a year away. The biggest moment in your life to date is coming... Graduation! You also have decisions like college, moving and so many other things that you never had to think about before.  But before you walk the stage, make an EASY decision. That's using J Photography and Design for your senior photos.

You are going to have to make more choices than a bride getting ready for her wedding this year. Looking back to my senior year, I know I would do some things different. One of those is who I chose for my senior portraits. I went with the boring old photographer that paid the school more than the other photographers to get the privilege of being the "recommended" guy. This is usually a chain company, that sends out an UNTRAINED person that sets up the lights and props the EXACT same way at every school, for every person. I know because my senior photos were the EXACT same as my friend's photos. Dont be like everyone else. You are unique, so show it to everyone! 10 yrs from now, when everything else is a faded memory, those photos will still be here. Make them count!

Some things to think about when choosing a senior portrait photographer:

1. The school can't force you to use "their guy". They will encourage you, because that guy paid them more than anyone else, and if he does alot of business, he will pay more than anyone else next year too.
2. Look at the photographers' recent works. Has he shot senior sessions before? Do you know someone that used him before? What do they think of him/her? Does the photographers' style look like something you want to be part of?
3. Does the photographer go out on location to capture YOUR personality? Don't settle for someone who makes you adapt to theirs'!
4. Don't price shop! It is perfectly OK to have a budget and stick with it, but be realistic. Someone offering a whole day of shooting and everything on CD for $50 is probably just practicing on you. Your friend who has a camera might take cool myspace pics, but how do they stand up to large printing? Finding someone with a proven reputation and professional business practices will ensure there are no "oops", and you can make a billboard from that print if you want to. If you see a photographer you really like who is out of your budget, call them anyway and talk to him/her. Tell them your budget, what you want, what you like about their work, etc. Many times a deal can be reached, and everyone walks away happy. I do this all the time for people and making a custom package is one of the many reasons to choose J Photography for your senior photos!
5. Be unique! 90% of your senior classmates are going to use the school's "recommended guy". I don't know about you, but I hate waiting in line for the same thing everyone else is getting. It's just like the lunch line or going to the doctor's office for a shot, and that's no fun. With J Photography, you spend one on one time with us, and get a customized session that fits your style, personality and attitude! I have never seen anyone with an attitude that matched a fake bookshelf and generic graduation gown.

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