*Fall Portraits will be on a green/grey backdrop, wood toned floor, with simple Christmas decor as shown above*
Explorers Homeschool Academy
School Portraits | Tuesday, September 24
Picture Day is the morning of Tuesday, September 24
This page has information for your child's school portrait experience as well as important dates to remember.
Also, Explorers Homeschool Academy families & staff get a one-time, $25 session credit to apply to any session that I offer (one per family, expires 6/1/25). Just mention your child's name at the time of booking and I'll apply that credit! Find out more about my family sessions here.
Have questions? No problem. Just contact me directly: annetteheckphotography@gmail.com | 423.650.7046. Thank you for letting me photograph your students!
-Annette Heck
BEFORE entering the gallery that will be emailed & texted to you, please WATCH the Ordering Tutorial Video(s) below:
Have more than one child? Watch the video below on "How to Maximize the Sibling Pack option.
Need retouching? Watch the video below on "How to add retouching to your school photo order".
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What exactly are Personality portraits?
Glad you asked! Personality portraits are captured with a neutral/timeless backdrop, the usage of flattering light, and minimal props which keeps things simple and classic. Additionally, children are captured in a more genuine and candid manner. The result? A timeless capture of your adorable kiddo that you can proudly hang on your wall.
**Fall Portraits will be on a green/grey backdrop, wood toned floor, with simple Christmas decor as shown at the top of this webpage**
What should my child wear?
Great question and glad you asked as what your child wears does impact the look of their school photos.
If your school does not have a uniform, soft, muted colors (pale pinks, steel blues, sage, etc.) as well as soft neutral tones (creams, tans, grays, camel) work beautifully and are timeless. Complimentary colors to skin tone colors also work nicely. Avoid neon and harsh colors as they distract from the subject.
If your school has a uniform, any neutrals (whites, grays, tans) work as well as blues, soft greens, soft yellows. Please avoid stronger contrasting colors (like bright red, bright orange, or neon yellow) as they can be harsher and may detract from the subject.
Prefer a bolder look? No problem. Just avoid neon or harsh patterns that may distract from your adorable child! The busier and more contrasty the outfit is, the more it may distract from the subject.
How do I access my child's photos?
By the date noted in the "Dates to Remember" chart at the top of this page, your child's online proofing gallery will be available. You will be emailed a direct link to your child's gallery once it is ready. Digital images along with prints are available for purchase through the gallery.
How do I order my photos?
From the proofing gallery site, you can select your favorite images and order prints and/or digital images. It’s as simple as clicking which image(s) you like and selecting a package or ordering a-la-carte. You can even customize your package, mixing and matching images within a package! Best part? 10% of profits will be donated right back to your school! *For additional ordering support, please watch the ordering video found at the top of this page*.
Is there an ordering deadline?
Yes. In order to issue the profits donation to your school at one time, there is an ordering deadline. Please refer to the "Important Dates to Remember" chart at the top of this page to know your school's ordering deadline.
How pricey are those prints & digitals?
Pricing for prints and digital images are competitively priced. There are a variety of package and ordering options available to fit a variety of budgetary needs (4x6 on up to 8x10 size prints are in a $5-12 range with packages starting at $22). Digital images are $20 each or $70 for each child's complete album.
And, 10% of profits will be donated right back to your school!
If I want a digital version of my child’s photo do I have to purchase the digital image?
Yes. Purchasing digital images includes a print and usage release; which means that you can print it anywhere and you can use the image file as you please, even after the gallery expires. However, ordering prints only without purchasing the digital image means that your permission is solely to display the print.
Digitally capturing the print through scanning, taking a photo, etc. to create a digital version violates the usage of the print.
If you’d like to have a digital version of your image to use now and in the future (for future print orders and photo gifts), then purchasing the digital image is required.
If you solely want the image to display and have no intention of using it digitally, then ordering prints is a fine alternative.
How will I receive my order?
Digital images will be emailed shortly after purchase to the email address connected to the gallery. Print orders have a $5-8 shipping charge and will be mailed right to your front door. No more rumpled-up print orders crammed into a backpack!
Have questions (whether regarding what to wear, gallery access, ordering, etc.)? Please contact me directly: annetteheckphotography@gmail.com | 423.650.7046. You can find me in all the ways here.
I am excited to serve your school and provide timeless portraits of your students.-Annette Heck
