why choose fine art school portraits?

As a student, I always dreaded school picture day like I now dread going to the DMV.

You know what I mean. You hope your picture will be decent, but know it will likely be one you cringe over every time your are forced to pull your I.D. out of your wallet. Unfortunately, school pictures are immortalized in the yearbook. A total self-confidence killer that is, even as an adult, a source of shame and embarrassment.

And now as a parent, school pictures are always a disappointing waste of money.

You have the power to change everything with my thoughtful, high quality images. School portraits that will highlight each child's spirit + make them feel beautiful. There will be no stiff poses, forced smilies, or outdated back drops. Just beautiful, emotive images that students will feel great about and parents will be excited to buy and display in their homes. 

AND! 10% of my profits go back to your school!

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what you need to know

Fine art school portraits are easy, fun, and profitable! I take care of every detail while you take the credit for for providing your families with stunning, heirloom quality portraits AND earn money for your school.

A win for students, a win for parents, and a win for schools.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? 

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?

• I am a completely online operation. 
  Families are linked to password-protected online ordering galleries. Galleries are set up according to grade, homeroom, advisory, or whatever grouping which makes sense for the school. Prints are ordered online and delivered directly to the school or co-op administrator for distribution to the students.

• Each child will be provided a minimum of 2 images
  Images are presented in both color and black and white. The family may chose the photos they want printed, as opposed to having a pose chosen for them.

• Boutique product choices such as canvas gallery wraps and digital images for future printing and archiving.

• A detailed PDF describing all ordering procedures and shooting day preparation will be provided to each school to be distributed to families prior to photo day.

• I provide all equipment and personnel needed for photo day.

• I provide the school with all high resolution digital files to use for yearbooks, website, school advertising, school ID's, or however the school wishes to use the images.

• I handle all questions from parents and families about ordering and products.

• I take staff photos.

• Where applicable, I take group photos for each class.

• There is no cost the school to book. In fact, 10% of profits are donated right back to the school!
   

WHAT TIME OF YEAR DO YOU CONDUCT THESE FINE ART SCHOOL PHOTO SHOOTS?

I work with each individual school to schedule shoots any time during the academic year. September and March are the most popular times for schools to schedule picture days, so book early to ensure your preferred date is available.

HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE?

I do not have a minimum or maximum. However, at this time, I am only working with private schools, homeschool co-ops, charter/magnet schools and daycare/preschool facilities.

WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM THE SCHOOL?

• Class rosters in an excel spreadsheet or .csv at least 30 days prior to picture day.

• Print and send home notification of picture days and ordering dates (flyers provided).

• A cleared space of approximately 10x10 feet to set up backdrop and lighting. Must have at least one electrical outlet.

• An administrator to organize and call for classes to keep a fast flow.

• To distribute orders to students/parents within one week of delivery.

ARE THESE IMAGES EXPENSIVE?

I have competitive rates, there is no minimum order and nothing is due up front. I offer a variety of collections and a-la-carte products to fit every family’s desires and financial constraints. 
I also donate 10% of profits from orders right back to the school!

HOW WILL PARENTS VIEW/ORDER PHOTOS?

Great question! I have set up a sample school ordering gallery so you can see exactly what that process is like: https://nataliezepp.shootproof.com/gallery/SCHOOLED/

Click thru to an individual image, and click "BUY" to see my pricing on print packages and digital images. A video walk thru of the gallery and ordering process will also be provided to parents to preempt any questions about ordering.

WHAT ABOUT PRIVACY CONCERNS?

Each school's gallery is hosted on a private, unlinked, and uncrawled site. Parents who may have additional concerns about privacy will be given the option to opt-in to an individual private and password protected gallery for their children. (Opt-ins will be submitted by the parent in writing prior to picture day.)

HOW DO YOU HANDLE MAKEUPS/RETAKES?

Most schools choose to schedule pictures over 2 or 3 days, with the last day being reserved for staff, makeups, and/or class pictures. As I do not require parents to purchase a package upfront, retakes are only available by appointment in my studio. The sitting fee is $20.00 and this will be applied toward any purchase made.

HOW DO WE GET FINE ART PORTRAITS IN OUR SCHOOL?

If you are a parent, please click here to provide contact information for your school’s decision maker(s) or PTA. Also contact your school administrator or PTA directly to tell them how much you want my portrait program for your children. Refer them to this website for more information and to schedule a picture day

If you are a representative of the school/daycare/co-op, you may e-mail me at natalie@nataliezepp.com OR simply use the calendar below to schedule a time for me to visit your school to review my portrait program with you in detail and answer any questions you may have.