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Senior Portrait Prices Get $100 off your session and 15% off prints* with the MR/15 Discount! MR/15 DISCOUNT: I often submit photos to newspapers, magazines, and book publishers for publication. If you sign up for the MR/15 Discount, you will receive a $100 discount off your session fee and 15% off your print order*. The MR/15 option involves signing a release which allows me the option to licensing the images for publication in the future. The images may also be used on my site, on sites such as Facebook, in brochures, text books, or in advertising. An example of usage here would be a photo I took of a young couple which was recently used to illustrate a newspaper article in Poland. I've had images licensed in over 17 countries in newspapers, magazines, books, web sites, etc. There's no guarantee your photos will be licensed for anything at all, but it gives me that option. *In order to receive the MR/15 15% discount off of prints, the print order must be placed within 4 weeks of receiving proofs.
SESSION FEES You get a proof book with up to 10 retouched proofs and a group of unedited proofs presented in a printed proof book included with your paid session fee!!!* This is a soft cover book that's all about you! If you would like to upgrade to a hard cover book, this can be done for an extra $15. Please make sure you consider this value when looking at the price. If you compare my prices with other studios, ask them what they charge for these services! *One Hour Session and above. ALL-DAY SENIOR MODEL SESSION: 3 hours can sound like a long time for a photo session, but if you want to go to several locations as well as create traditional studio portraits, as well as do more creative set-ups, and give yourself the option of either straightening or curling your hair during the session so that you can have multiple looks, 3 hours just isn't enough time. You can guarantee a stress-free, fun-filled day by booking the All-Day Senior Model Session. By not having to worry about time and schedules, we can go wherever you want, shoot whatever you want, and make sure that you get all the creative portraits you desire. Are you interested in creating images in the studio, outside, in the woods, at the pool, at your grandma's barn, in your room, at the softball field, and at sunset by a lake, hair up, hair down, hair curled, hair straight--all in the same day? This is the session for you! We'll go wherever and shoot whatever you like for up to 8 hours! The cost for this ultimate session is $575 ($475 with the MR/15 Discount). The proof book will contain 10 Retouched Proofs and @75 Unedited Proofs. 4 HOUR SESSION: This session is for those people who want to go to 2 or 3 different locations in addition to the indoor and outdoor photos at my studio. The cost for this session is $375 ($275 with the MR/15 Discount). The session will last for 4 hours. The proof book, included as part of the session fee, will contain 10 Retouched Proofs and 55 Unedited Proofs. 3 HOUR SESSION: The favorite for senior portraits and people who want a lot of variety, many changes of clothing, driving to a nearby park, etc. I charge a $325 session fee ($225 with the MR/15 Discount). The session will last for 3 hours and will be in my studio, outdoors, at a nearby location, etc. The proof book, included as part of the session fee, will contain 10 Retouched Proofs and @45 Unedited Proofs. 2 HOUR SESSION: This session offers provides a good variety of backgrounds, 4-5 clothing changes, and indoor and outdoor shots. I charge a $285 session fee ($185 with the MR/15 Discount). The session will last for 2 hours and will be in my studio and outside near the studio. The proof book, included as part of the session fee, will contain 7 Retouched Proofs and 28 Unedited Proofs 1 HOUR SESSION: Great for people who don't need lots of clothing changes or background changes. We usually do 2-3 outfits with a variety of indoor backgrounds. I charge a $235 session fee ($135 with the MR/15 Discount). The session will last an hour and will be in the studio ONLY. The proof book, included as part of the session fee, will contain 5 Retouched Proofs and 20 Unedited Proofs. Quick and Easy 30 Minute Session: For people who want a quick and easy session which combines the session and an ordering session at the same time. This session includes one outfit and is indoor only. We’ll take the photo for the yearbook, and then do several poses with different backgrounds. Feel free to bring a simple prop such as a band instrument. When we’ve shot for 30 minutes, I’ll then bring the photos up on the computer so we may view the photos and you will place your print order right then and there. This session does not include a proof book. The session fee is $160 (ONLY $60 with the MR/15 Discount!). THE SESSION FEE IS DUE AT THE TIME OF THE SESSION. SALES TAX IS CHARGED ON SESSION FEES. Retouching consists of removing blemishes, softening skin, sharpening eyes, and cleaning up backgrounds. Advanced digital enhancement techniques which are requested such as removing logos from shirts, removing tan lines, changing the colors of backgrounds or other substantial changes to the photograph will require an additional charge which is determined on a case-by-case basis. WEB IMAGES will be posted to Facebook as I get the photos processed. These will be roughly 400 x 600 pixels with my frame and logo. Click here for an example.
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Proof books are normally available 3-4 weeks after the photo session Prints are normally delivered 2-3 weeks after ordering. This time will vary with the number of Unedited Proof images ordered. 6.5% sales tax will be charged on all orders All fees must be paid before images will be sent out for printing A $20 fee will be charged for any checks returned for insufficient funds.
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A Note to Seniors and Parents: Several high schools require that the senior have their yearbook photo (meaning the picture that will be in the book) taken by the studio that is producing the yearbook. Many people just go ahead and have this studio shoot all their photos and they pay the studio rate for those photos, which often results in a bill of near or over $1000. What they don’t always make clear is that the basic yearbook shot sitting can be had for a small amount of money, leaving you free to have the majority of your portraits taken wherever you like. (Note: I am an Approved Photographer for Beavercreek, so I can take and submit the yearbook photo.) Since I have much lower costs than the big studios, you’ll find that paying the low fee for the yearbook shot at the “approved studio”, then coming to me for the bulk of your senior portraits can save you hundreds of dollars (depending upon your order). I encourage you to compare the sample photos, compare prices, and make an informed decision. BEAVERCREEK HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE: I am on the Board Approved Photographers List and may take photos and have them sent in for the yearbook. IMPORTANT!: I have to have the photographs for the yearbook delivered to the yearbook office no later than the first Friday back after winter break. My last day for scheduling Beavercreek 09 seniors will be Dec. 10 (the high school needs the list of people I'm photographing by the 15th). The last day for shooting Beavercreek Seniors to make this deadline will be Monday, December 20. Sessions are filling up quickly and there are only so many slots, so call soon to set up your appointment! IF YOU ONLY NEED THE YEARBOOK PICTURE TAKEN: If that's all you need, I offer a quickie session (roughly 15 minutes) where we do multiple poses in front of a gray backdrop (that's what the school wants, so that's what they get). I'll pull up the shots, you pick the one you like the best, that one goes to the yearbook and you get the session, your image processed and submitted to the yearbook, and a retouched web-sized version (with my logo) for your social networking needs--ALL FOR $35 (plus tax). You are able to also order prints from this photo if you wish (normal prices apply). Referral Cards do not apply to this quickie session. The $35 spent on this session can also be applied as a credit towards a longer session to occur in the future! That means that you can get your yearbook photo taken in the cold months and pay the $35. In April, when the leaves and flowers have come back, you can come back for a longer session and get a $35 credit taken off of that session fee! I encourage darker shirts or sweaters for the yearbook shots. They tend to look better and let the face of the senior model be the center of interest in the photo.
BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL: Bethel's deadline for yearbook photos is February 13th, so the photos have to be shot by January 15. Kettering Fairmont High School: Fairmont's deadline is Dec. 1, so the pics need to be shot by Nov. 10. FAIRBORN HIGH SCHOOL: Fairborn's deadline is March 12, so the pics need to be shot by February 20. WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL: Wayne's deadline is February 2, so the photos need to be taken by January 10. GREENON HIGH SCHOOL: Greenon's deadline for yearbook photos is February 1, so the photos need to be shot by January 10. TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL: THS' deadline is January 31 for yearbook photos, so the photos need to be shot by January 10.
Grooming I encourage all senior models to be very careful when shaving, plucking eyebrows, painting finger or toenails, etc. before the session. The occasional stray hair anywhere on the face can be very time consuming to remove when retouching. It is impossible to "shave" a young man after the photos have been taken. I cannot "paint nails" after the photos have been taken. Please come to the session looking the way that you want to appear.
Can I bring a friend or family members? Sure, no problem. It's always good to have moral support and "cheerleaders" around (although there isn't room for a whole squad!) If they want to jump into a pic or two, that's fine. There are no additional per-person charges.
Can I bring music? Yes! I always have the radio on, but if you bring your iPod or MP3 player, we can plug that into my stereo and play it through the studio speakers.
What should I wear? You should consider bringing 2-3 outfits for a 1 hr. session, 4-7 for 2 and 3 hour sessions. Perhaps one could be more formal, a few with nice shirts or sweaters, and a sports uniform or something that reflects your hobbies or personal interests. Limit the logos and phrases on shirts--what is cool today might date the photo in the future. The photos should be all about you, not an advertisement for a store brand. Flat jewelry is not recommended, as it can produce unwanted glare. If we're doing a group shot, I advise bringing clothing with similar colors so there's greater harmony in the group.
Do you take shots outside? Sure, as long as it's a 2 hour or longer session.
Do you provide props? No, I do not have the big plastic senior numbers, or the word "grad" made out of glitter. I encourage people to bring items which are important to them. For instance, if you want to bring a baseball glove, bat, and ball to go with a uniform you're wearing, make sure you bring your own. This helps to personalize your pictures.
Should I wear my glasses in my photos? Reflections from glasses and distortion of the eyes can be a problem. If you can wear contacts or go without glasses, that would be preferable. If you do wear glasses, make sure they are clean and smudge free, as any smear can increase the glare from glasses. Another option would be to visit your optometrist and borrow a set of frames without lenses that match your normal glasses. When glare does show up in shots, it's very difficult to correct.
Do you provide makeup services? No, models are encouraged to do their own makeup, but go light on the makeup. Be careful that the color of the faces matches the color of any exposed skin. Make sure that your hair is how you want it and your face is clean and free of unwanted shine. Retouching will be provided to remove minor blemishes. A good recommendation is to stand about two feet in front of a mirror and give yourself a final check before the photo session. Men should shave just prior to the session to minimize the 5 o'clock shadow.
How long does it take until the proofs are ready? I usually will have a person's proofs ready in about 3 weeks. This gives me time to work on each photo individually.
Do you do black and white photos? All photos can be converted to black and white. Black and white or sepia proofs are available upon request at no additional charge.
Where are you located? In Beavercreek, Ohio, near the Fairfield Commons Mall. My studio is convenient to the Ohio communities of Beavercreek, Fairborn, Bellbook, Enon, Dayton, Yellow Springs, Riverside, Kettering, Huber Heights, Springboro, Miamisburg, Jamestown, Xenia, Cedarville, and Springfield and high School students and families from Alter, Carroll, and Dayton Christian. If you live in Greene, Clark, or Montgomery Counties and shop at the Fairfield Commons Mall, you’ve been within a mile of my studio. I'm very close to I-675 between the Grange Hall and North Fairfield Exits.
FYI If you are allergic to cats (I have one short-haired cat) or cannot walk up and down stairs (my studio is in the lower level of my home), please let me know in advance.
I talked to another studio and they wouldn't let me wear my uniform/costume in my senior pics. Will you? Sure! Anything that defines you as an individual is great to bring and photograph! Whether it's a cosplay costume, the clothes you wear to concerts, a band uniform, a sports uniform, your scouts uniform, or your favorite sports team jersey. If it tells a bit of the story of who you are, let's include it!
How long do I spend on photos after the session? I get asked this a lot, so I thought I'd put it here. I typically spend about 15 hours + the time spent during the session on each client. It takes a lot of time to download, process from RAW correcting color, exposure, saturation, etc., cull the images to a first cut, then to a final group, doing all the Photoshop magic that makes a photo into a portrait, printing proofs, etc. That doesn't include any further processing done to fulfill orders placed from Unedited Proofs that were not in the top 10, cropping, resizing, and sending out to the printer. It takes time, but it's worth it to do a good job! Contact me for directions and to set up an appointment.
You will love your session. You will love your photos. My average client gets their session and a generous photo package and spends around $500, which is hundreds less than what you’d spend at one of the big studios. You’ll get a relaxed session and personalized service. It’s time to call me and set up your appointment.
Captivating Senior Portraits The real value in photographic services is located in the person behind the camera. It is not located in the building, not located in the camera, not located in the lens, not located in computer-generated effects, it's in the person who puts the model at ease, helps them find the best poses, brings creativity and vision to the session, and creates images which blow the client away. I treat my portrait clients as individuals and as models, not as the next person on an assembly line going through "pose 1, pose 2, pose 3". We'll have fun, we'll laugh, we'll be excited about the amazing images we create. The entire experience is positive and uplifting. I call on my 20+ years of experience as an artist to give my personal attention to each and every portrait before the shoot, during the shoot, and after the shoot. You will experience the difference between a "typical" photographer and a true artist with a camera. I personally retouch every image you order, not an employee.
Muskopf Photography, LLC creates compelling photographic portraits in my Beavercreek Ohio studio or outdoors and serve the Dayton area communities of Beavercreek, Bellbook, Fairborn, Centerville, Enon, Dayton, Yellow Springs, Riverside, Kettering, Huber Heights, Springboro, Miamisburg, Jamestown, Xenia, Cedarville, Tipp City, Bradford, Brookville, Vandalia, Cedarville, Clarksville, Covington, Casstown, West Milton, Newton, Clayton, Oakwood, South Charleston, New Carlisle, Troy, Waynesville, West Carrollton, Wilmington and Springfield. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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