Portrait Parties

Hosting a Portrait Party

 What is a portrait party?

Portrait parties the newest fad of in-home gatherings and portrait photography. The concept is simple – gather a group of guests and their families together in a home for a party and we’ll either bring our studio to you or you can bring your party to us! Parties can be general family and children sessions or themed sessions such as glamour, babies, seniors, couples, etc… Each guest and their family will get a 20-30 minute photo session during the party. While guests are not required to remain at the party for the full length of time, it is a party so hanging out is encouraged to make the time more enjoyable for all guests. Guests, however, are asked to arrive and be prepared for their session at least 5 minutes before their scheduled time slot. The Host will have the choice of making this a CD party or a Prints Party. For a CD party each guest will be required to pay $55 for a cd with up to 35 pictures on it. The price will be $75 for children, couples, and families. The CD's come with a limited release allowing the client to print the pictures where ever they want. If the Host chooses a Print Party then there will be a $10 fee per person or $20 per family and their pictures will be posted online for them to choose which prints and packages they want to purchase.

Online Viewing for Print Parties

Each guest will then be able to view proofs in an online viewing within two weeks of the portrait party. Guests can view these images in the privacy of their own home and order their favorite prints at our regular print pricing. Print order pricing will be provided during the party so that all guests have the information that they need.

 What does it take to host a party?

 Hosting a portrait party is a great way to bring professional photography into a comfortable environment with friends. Hosting a party is simple; Hosts are asked to provide a pre-prepared (furniture removed, etc…) open room large enough to be transformed into a photo studio (minimum space of approximately 13x16 is ideal) preferably out of the way of the rest of the party. Hosts may also choose to have their party in my Studio. Outdoor settings are also possible within season, weather permitting. You can choose to have your portrait party at the Beach or the Lake. For Beach or Lake shoots the Host will be responsible for paying a $20 fuel charge due to travel time and distance. Hosts are also asked to invite 6 to 12 guests and their families and provide a party atmosphere including snack foods, etc… We ask that hosts please provide snack foods that will not get kids dirty easily. In addition, hosts are asked to confirm invitations, complete session time scheduling, and return information forms for all confirmed guests to the photographer at least one week before the date of the portrait party.

What are the benefits of hosting?

Just like other in-home gatherings of this sort, the responsibilities of being a host are easily offset by the special benefits that accompany hosting. As with the other guests, the host will receive a 20 minute photography session.  Hosts will receive additional print credits based on the total of sales from their party. For sales totaling up to or over $500, hosts will receive a print credit worth 10% of the total sales of their party. In addition, hosting a party also entitles the host to a $10 credit when a future portrait party is booked. (Please note that a minimum of five ordering guests (and their families when appropriate) are required in order to receive any of the benefits of hosting unless sales total at least $500.)If the Host chooses a CD party then they will receive a free CD of their pictures. Are you ready to host a party yet? If so, contact us directly for more information and to find out about available dates for your party! We look forward to talking to you soon!

 Attending a Portrait Party

Why attend a Portrait party?

Because it's FUN, that's why! You get to hang out with friends and/or family and get some portraits taken of you and your family in an enjoyable environment. You won't be pressured to purchase a bigger package or get a bunch of prints that you don't need or want. All you do is give us your e-mail address and we send you a link to your images. You can view them in your home, place your order, and sit back and wait for your prints or cd. How easy is that?

 What's the catch to attending?

 If you're looking for the fine print, there simply isn't any... Just show up and be ready for your mini-session at least five minutes before it's scheduled start time. Bring any props that you want in your images - blankets, toys, hats, jerseys, etc... - that are special to you or your family. Most importantly, relax, and enjoy yourself!