Let’s Get Ready for Portrait Day!
4 Weeks Before Your Photography Session
You will receive an information package in the mail. This package will include a poster with a place to display your portrait date and time. Please hang your poster in a high traffic area for parent exposure like the sign-in/drop of area, front door, and/or bulltein board. You will also receive in this package Parent Contact Cards. Please have each parent fill out a card for each child and turn it in before portrait day. If you did not receive enough cards, or need an immediate replacement, it can be downloaded here:
3 Weeks Before Your Photography Session
You will receive a confirmation call from the home office to reconfirm your session and all information. At this time, we will also send you a link to a school roster template to complete and send back to us. Please return to rosters@nationwidestudios.com using our form or as an Excel file. If you need a copy of the document, you may download it here:
2 Weeks Before Your Photography Session
You will receive a call from the home office to confirm your date again. Additionally, we will confirm that Parent Contact Cards are being completed and that your roster is complete and has been submitted. You will also be asked to start looking and going over what background you would like to use.
1 Week Before Your Photography Session
You will receive a call from your local photographer to review your background choice, schedule information for the upcoming session, and discuss any props or theme you would like for the session.
3 DAYS before your session
Your photographer will make one more confirmation call to you.
Style Guide For Fall and Holiday Portraits
Can’t decide what to wear? Here’s a style guide that will compliment all backgrounds.
Pick a Color Scheme
Try to keep your outfits from using too many different colors. Black and denim go with everything, and adding one or two colors will help your child’s outfit shine. Sibling photos also come out looking more professional when everyone is following the same color scheme.
Keep it Simple & Classic
Have fun with your outfit, but don’t try to be too trendy. Trendy outfits can date quickly. Basic denims and plain colors help keep a timeless look. Adding some accessories (ribbons, bows, hats, cute shoes) can help add a little personality. Just don’t overwhelm yourself. Sometimes, less is more. Have fun!
What Does Your Child Like?
Let’s not forget our models! Including your child on what they’d like to wear can make them feel comfortable, and of course we want to keep our models happy! If you can find an outfit they are happy to wear that still fits into the style guides, you’re ready for picture day!