Senior Portraits

Dear Class of 2023 and Parents,

As we are approaching the start of the school year, this is a reminder that senior portraits must be scheduled by September 30, in order to meet the yearbook deadline.  Sessions are available on a first come first serve basis, so please get your photo session scheduled as soon as possible.  This email provides all of the information needed to schedule your senior session.

How to schedule in 3 easy steps:

1. Go to Brienna Richelle Photography’s website https://briennarichelle.com/hs-seniors

https://briennarichelle.com/hs-seniors

2. Watch the short info video, which explains the difference between the sessions and how to prepare for your choice of session. 

3. Use the booking links on Brienna’s website to schedule (or the links below)

YEARBOOK FORMAL $25 CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE

Students are required to have their formal portrait taken to be included in the yearbook. The formal session will take approximately 15 minutes. There is a $25 session fee for the formal portrait, which includes full editing of the selected photo (including removal of blemishes, shine, glare on glasses, etc.), submission of the formal portrait to the yearbook, and a complimentary 5x7 print.

Students will be able to view their proofs at their session and select the photo that they would like for the yearbook at that time. Parents are encouraged to attend the session.  A gallery of edited proofs will be emailed to you about 2 weeks after your session for ordering purposes.

Yearbook Formal Attire, what to wear…

Gentlemen should wear the tux provided by Brienna’s studio or if you would like to wear your own clothing, a dark suit jacket with a white dress shirt and tie or bowtie.

Ladies will be photographed with the traditional black drape, so please plan appropriately. The drape sits just off the shoulder, so it is recommended that women wear a strapless bra or a cami top with thin straps.  If you would prefer to wear your own clothing, a black dress or blouse with sleeves is also acceptable.  

The yearbook portrait is taken from the waist-up only, so you can stay in your jeans/shorts.

Students may choose to select a portrait session that includes additional casual outfits and outdoor locations. These options include:

YEARBOOK AND ONE LOOK $45 session fee CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE

The Yearbook and One Look is a 30-minute session that includes the yearbook, a formal portrait, and one casual outfit. We will start with your yearbook formal, and then you can change into a casual outfit for outdoor photos at my studio. To ensure that you love your yearbook formal, we will view those proofs and select your favorite for the yearbook during your session. We will then schedule a follow-up date for your ordering appointment to view your casual photos, or if you prefer to view them at home, a gallery link will be emailed for ordering. All yearbook photos and orders will be fully retouched. (Including removal of blemishes, shine, glare on glasses, etc.) You will also receive a 5×7 print of the image that you select for the yearbook.  (See what to wear information above for formal portrait attire.)

THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE $85 session fee CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE ***Please note that at this point in the year, there are only a few sessions left for the Senior Experience in September.  If you would like to schedule a Senior Experience session but do not see a time that works for you or there are no times available, please schedule your yearbook formal, and reach out to Brienna by email to set up an appointment for the casual photos later this fall.***

The Senior Experience includes the yearbook formal portrait, casual shots at the studio and an additional outdoor location, and up to 3 outfits. Please allow 90 minutes for this session. To ensure that you love your yearbook formal, we will view those proofs and select your favorite for the yearbook during your session. We will schedule a follow-up appointment for your ordering appointment about 2 weeks after your session.  All yearbook photos and orders will be fully retouched. (Including removal of blemishes, shine, glare on glasses, etc.) You will also receive a 5×7 print of the image that you select for the yearbook. (See what to wear information above for formal portrait attire.)

In order to meet the yearbook deadlines, all yearbook portraits must be taken by September 30. 

Senior sessions are photographed from June through September.  Please be aware that sessions are scheduled throughout the day, and it is important to be on time for your appointment. Please plan to arrive about five (5) minutes early and wait in your car until your session time.

Please note, that all sessions will be photographed at the Brienna Richelle Photography Studio, located at 25 Montclair Road, Gettysburg.

If you have any questions please reach out to Brienna by email: brienna@briennarichelle.com

Dear Class of 2023 and Parents –

We know it’s only May, but your senior year will be here before you know it!  Brienna Richelle Smith, of Brienna Richelle Photography, will be taking our senior photos again this year. 

Please visit Brienna’s website to view all of the information that you need to schedule your senior session, including a short video with detailed information regarding what to wear for the portrait as well as the options for sessions and ordering.  Package options and pricing are listed on the website as well.  https://briennarichelle.com/hs-seniors

Schedule your session online through the links on Brienna’s website, or by clicking the links at the end of this email.

Senior portraits are photographed between June 1 - September 30.  We encourage you to take the time to look through this information and schedule your senior session by the end of May.  

Students are required to have their formal portrait taken to be included in the yearbook. The formal session will take approximately 15 minutes. There is a $25 session fee for the formal portrait, which includes full editing of the selected photo (including removal of blemishes, shine, glare on glasses, etc.), submission of the formal portrait to the yearbook, and a complimentary 5x7 print.

Students will be able to view their proofs at their session and select the photo that they would like for the yearbook at that time. Parents are encouraged to attend the session.  A gallery of edited proofs will be emailed to you about 2 weeks after your session for ordering purposes.

Yearbook Formal Attire, what to wear…

The studio provides a tux outfit or you may wear your own white or light-colored dress shirt, dark tie, and dark jacket (black, navy, or gray).  If you would like to wear the tux, it will go right over top of your t-shirt.

The studio provides the formal black drape or you may wear a dark-colored dress (must have sleeves) or blouse.  The drape sits off the shoulder, so please wear a strapless bra or one with straps that can be pushed off the shoulder, (not a sports bra). 

The yearbook photo is just a head and shoulders photo, so you can stay in your jeans or shorts.

*Be sure to shave, comb your hair, and brush your teeth before arriving at the studio for your formal portrait.

Students may choose to select a portrait session that includes additional casual outfits and outdoor locations. These options include:

YEARBOOK AND ONE LOOK $45 session fee 

The Yearbook and One Look is a 30-minute session that includes the yearbook formal portrait and one casual outfit. We will start with your yearbook formal, and then you can change into a casual outfit for outdoor photos at my studio. To ensure that you love your yearbook formal, we will view those proofs and select your favorite for the yearbook during your session. We will then schedule a follow-up date for your ordering appointment to view your casual photos, or if you prefer to view them at home, a gallery link will be emailed for ordering. All yearbook photos and orders will be fully retouched. (Including removal of blemishes, shine, glare on glasses, etc.) You will also receive a 5×7 print of the image that you select for the yearbook.  (See what to wear information above for formal portrait attire.)

THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE $85 session fee

The Senior Experience includes the yearbook formal portrait, casual shots at the studio and an additional outdoor location, and up to 3 outfits. Please allow 90 minutes for this session. To ensure that you love your yearbook formal, we will view those proofs and select your favorite for the yearbook during your session. We will schedule a follow-up appointment for your ordering appointment about 2 weeks after your session.  All yearbook photos and orders will be

fully retouched. (Including removal of blemishes, shine, glare on glasses, etc.) You will also receive a 5×7 print of the image that you select for the yearbook. (See what to wear information above for formal portrait attire.)

In order to meet the yearbook deadlines, all formal portraits must be taken by September 30.  We encourage you to take a look at your summer calendar now and schedule your session by the end of May.

Please be aware that sessions are scheduled throughout the day, and it is important to be on time for your appointment. Plan to arrive about five minutes before your session time.

Please note, all sessions will be photographed at the Brienna Richelle Photography Studio, located at 25 Montclair Road, Gettysburg.

Scheduling links:

Click here to schedule the Yearbook session

Click here to schedule the Yearbook and 1 Look (one casual outfit)

Click here to schedule the Senior Experience Session

If you have any questions, please reach out to Brienna by email at Brienna@briennarichelle.com

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