ALL BUSINESS PORTRAIT SHOOT SESSIONS INCLUDE:

• Session planning and style consultation


• Customized in-studio or on-location photo session


• Personal and private online photo web gallery to make selections from


• 10% discount for returning clients. This offer can be combined with promotions
          the studio may be running at the time

SHOOT SESSION PRICES *

* These prices are for an in-studio headshot session. All shoots can be customized to suit any particular need and budget, in-studio or on-location.

In-studio "Business Portrait Headshot Session", per person from the same office.

Single Person Two People Three People 4 to 5 6 to 8 9 plus

$100.00   $90.00   $85.00   $80.00   $75.00   $70.00

ANSWERS TO A FEW COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1) What can I expect at my in-studio portrait sitting?

2) How do I schedule my Business Portrait Headshot Session?

3) How fast can I get my photos?

4) What do I get with the Business Portrait Headshot Session?

5) Can I get additional images prepared, or prints?

6) Copyright and usage

7) What payment methods do you accept?

8) Can you come to our office and photograph the whole staff, and what can I expect?

9) Do you retouch my portrait?

10) What do I wear?

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1) What can I expect at my in-studio portrait sitting?

The usual Business Portrait Headshot Session takes approximately 30 minutes. There's time to adjust your hair, makeup, and clothing. We make several lighting adjustments to suit you, and to give variety we shoot at least two poses or set-ups, with various facial expressions.

Most people choose one outfit ahead of time, but you’re welcome to bring a couple of jackets or an extra necktie if you’re not sure which one will look best. Please read our What to Wear guidelines for help in selecting your clothing.

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2) How do I schedule my Business Portrait Headshot Session?

Call Rob at 514 728 3597, or email Rob, at least 3 days before your preferred portrait date. More advance notice is better if possible. All shoot sessions are by appointment only.

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3) How fast can I get my photos?

We provide a private web gallery with all the photos from your session, within a few days of your sitting. We’ll notify you by e-mail with a link when your gallery is online. Allow 2-3 days after you select your favorite images for us to prepare your digital files, which we then email to you.

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4) What do I get with the Business Portrait Headshot Session?

The Business Portrait Headshot Session INCLUDES 1 processed image from your portrait session. We do our basic retouching and then prepare your reproduction-ready digital files. Your photos are optimized in color in two sizes, 6” x 9” and 2” x 3”, at 300 DPI (dots per inch). A web-ready version of your images can also be prepared if requested, whose size can be adjusted perfectly if you have this information from your web developer.

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5) Can I get additional images prepared, or prints?

Yes. File processing and preparation for each additional image is $19.00, which includes all the same sizes and formats as the other image you selected. 8” x 10” prints on Kodak Luster paper are $29.00.

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6) Copyright and usage

All photography is copyright by Serengeti Photo Studios. You are purchasing a license to reproduce your portraits in press kits, newsletters, brochures, business cards, websites, and local advertising for an unlimited time period.

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7) What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Montréal-based personal checks, and all credit cards. Credit cards are processed through PayPal; Serengeti Photo Studios does not handle your sensitive card information. Full payment is due by the time of the shoot session.

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8) Can you come to our office and photograph the whole staff, and what can I expect?

Yes, we can bring our studio lights to your office and photograph your staff. This saves time for your staff and can be cost-effective if you have many individuals who need photographs at the same time because they don’t have to travel to our studio.

We include an office master CD with everyone’s portraits at no additional charge.

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9) Do you retouch my portrait?

Our Business Portrait Headshot Session includes basic retouching to minimize blemishes, correct most eyeglass reflections, and remove stray hairs. We take a subtle approach to retouching so it isn’t obvious that anything has been done.

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10) What do I wear?

Choose an outfit that you would wear when meeting your best client.

Choose conservative clothing that flatters your face. Mid-range and darker, solid colors such as blue, brown, gray, red, green are best for both men and women. Avoid busy patterns, large amounts of white, and very bright colors. You want to draw attention to your face and use your clothing as a frame.

Simple, classic styles will not look dated as styles change. Suits tailored from structured fabrics such as wool and linen work well. Single breasted suits or jackets tend to lay better when you are sitting for a portrait. Watch out for fabrics that wrinkle badly.

If you prefer casual clothes, scarves, capes, hats or props, by all means bring them along. You are also welcome to bring several clothing choices to your session and let us help you choose which outfit will photograph best.

Men:

A good fit is important for your suit and shirt. The camera will show if your clothing is either too tight or drapes poorly on your body. If you have an afternoon shoot appointment, you may want to consider bringing a fresh shirt to wear.

Women:

Metal jewelry works well. Necklaces should be short and go with the neckline of the blouse. Earrings need to separate from hair. Pins can be attractive but need to be fairly large to show up in print. Women with long hair should choose a jacket that is a different tone from their hair, otherwise the hair and jacket tend to run together.

Do I need to do any special grooming?

You want to look your best, so pay a little extra attention to your grooming before your portrait session. If you need a fresh haircut, have it done about a week ahead. Facial shine is extremely detrimental to a great portrait. If your skin is oily, shiny, or perspires heavily, we will dust it lightly with cosmetic powder. This goes for men, too.

Men:

If you have an afternoon portrait session and a heavy beard, you may want to shave mid-day to avoid the “five o’clock shadow” look. An electric shaver works best to avoid a rash if you are sensitive. If you wear a beard or mustache, they should be neatly trimmed.

Women:

Wear your normal makeup and lipstick. Even if you prefer a natural look, a good foundation can smooth out skin tones, and a little lipstick and mascara can bring out your features.

What about glasses?

If you normally wear glasses, they should be part of your portrait. We control the reflections to the best of our ability by adjusting your pose. If you have thick lenses or have had severe reflection problems in the past, you may want to ask your optometrist to loan you a frame with no lenses for your portrait.

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