With grad portraits being taken every 15 mins there will be a lot to do in that time. Think about how you would like to be photographed in a casual manor and come prepared.

Video:

Grads who choose to, will be recorded for the grad video during the photo sessions. You will have 30

seconds to say what you want. You could give a message to the grad class, friends, talk about your

future plans… always fun especially when watching your DVD 10 years from now. Every grad gets a

free DVD of the grad banquet. This where this video will end up…. Let loose have some fun, come

prepared.

Consider being photographed in:

-         Your favorite hockey jersey, but bring a hockey stick as a prop.

-         Your basketball or volleyball jersey, but bring a basket/volleyball as a prop.

-         Your motorcycle leathers or motor cross shirt but bring your helmet as well.

Consider being photographed with:

-         Musical instruments that you may play. Only portable instruments. Drums won’t work.

-         Your buddies (no more than six) but make sure that you book consecutive 15 min sessions for all those involved. Wear the same tones of colour, darker is better. If all buddies wear the same tones no one individual will stand out because of colour.

Consider these important photo tips:

-         Wear medium to dark clothing rather than prints or loud colours or T shirts

with text.

-         Wear long sleeves. This will help you look slimmer and not draw attention to your arms (also for buddy photos).

-         Girls in particular should avoid shiny/oily skin a mat skin look is better.

-         Don’t worry about facial blemishes; they can be retouched if you choose so when ordering your prints.

Guys bring a shirt & tie…tee shirts do not look good… In most cases your parents will send you back for retakes. The photographer will supply a shirt and tie for those that need one.

Dressing darker will allow your face to be a focal point rather than the colour of your shirt.

Arrive 5 mins early this will help the flow of portraits and give everyone more time.

Grad cap and gown photos will be taken at the Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 6^th ave. in the “Columbia” room from Mon Nov 30 to Sat Dec 5. No photos will be taken on   Thursday Dec 3

Retakes will take place the following week. A schedule for retakes will be posted at the school Monday Nov 30^th. It is important that grads book photo appointments from Nov 30 to Dec 5 as there will only be two evenings of retakes. Retakes can be for photos or video.

Buddy photos are allowed during the photo sessions. 4 people is ideal but no more that 6 please! It is recommended that buddies wanting photos together book their individual sessions in a row. Buddies can do their video messages together as well.

Each grad will be given a photo order form before they leave the photo session.

Proof viewing will be available within 24 hours of being photographed.

For viewing proofs go to www.edchernoff.com then go to the proofing button and use the pass code on your order form for viewing. The finished photos will be retouched should you choose, at no extra cost. Finished photos will generally be cropped to be larger than the proofs.

Photos orders can take up to six weeks to be completed. Please take that into consideration.

Delivery of orders can either be by mail or pick up at 1057 Bridgeview Crescent, in Ootishenia.  Pick up will be by appointment, evenings & weekends. Photos cannot be picked up at the School

Photography Ed Chernoff  and Lee Orr

Contact information:

Ed Chernoff

Email: echernoff@shaw.ca

Phone: 250-365-3209  Cell: 250-365-1752

Fax: 250-365-3207