Salmon Arm West Elementary - 2024 Photo Day Information

 

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Signing up for Photo Day

* Pre-ordering is required in order to book in for photo day *
* Pricing starts at $26 per student, which includes a digital image download *
* See the FAQ at the bottom of the page for more details *
* After reading all of the details, click this line to book *


What To Expect On Photo Day

* The class will come outside for their group photo *
* Students who have opted in for individual photos will be photographed *
* Depending on your purchased package, students may be photographed in a variety of poses and expressions *
* Smiles and laughs will be encouraged, but are never forced *
* For multi-pose packages, students may create their own silly pose if they would like one *
* The group will return to regular activities *
* Students will receive a code for easy and private online access of their individual photos *
* The all-school photo will also happen this day *


What To Wear

* Choose solid colours or classic patterns that compliment your child and make them feel great *
* We will be outdoors if weather permits - green clothes may create camouflage *
* Neon can reflect on the skin and is best avoided *
* Keep comfort in mind for both movement and temperature *
* Hats and hoods tend to block the face *
* Transition lenses will look like sunglasses in well lit areas - contact your photographer in advance for options *


Grooming Tips

 * Choose a hair style that both you and your child love *
* Choose clothing that doesn't easily wrinkle through the day *
* Check for pet hair, food crumbs, or stains on clothing before school *
* Send hair supplies to school with your child if quick touch-ups will be needed *
* Have a conversation with your student ahead of time regarding personal grooming *
* Your photographer will not be fixing hair, cleaning food from faces, etc *


Photo Day Checklist For Students

 * Brush and floss your teeth *
* Use the mirror and wipes to check your face for food, dirt, and other muck *
* Think of a joke or something silly *
* Be yourself and have fun *



After Photo Day

 * Photos will be loaded into an online gallery system on this website *
* From the main menu, use the Find My Photos feature with your unique access code *
* Make sure that you are logged in *
* Your pre-purchased digitals will be sitting in your cart. Click on the images to add them to the cart *
* Add any additional prints to your cart *
* Complete check-out *
* If you are only completing your digitals selection, you should have a $0 balance *
* Digital files will be available to download through your completed order *
* Prints will be delivered to the school as a group. Don't miss the Oct 22 order deadline! *


Salmon Arm West Elementary

The dates listed below are scheduled in advance based on best estimates of usual turnaround times.
Any changes to these dates will be updated here, and communicated with school administration.

 * October 2nd: Photo Day *
* October 22nd: Print Orders Due *
* November 15th: Print packages delivered to the school by this date *


Frequently Asked Questions


Will all of the students be photographed on photo day?

All students in attendance will be part of the class and all-school photos.
Only the students who have a pre-order for photos will participate in individual photos. 


What is the cost? 

A single pose with the digital download is $26 per student. 
A multi-pose package with the digital downloads is $52 per student.
You will need to purchase one of the above options prior to photo day in order to participate. 
After the photos are loaded to the gallery, you will be able to purchase additional prints if you like, starting at $14.


What time will photos be done at?

The exact time for photos is not set, however will be working to have all photos done in the morning.


How many poses are in the multi-pose package? 

The number of images will depend on the child. I aim for 4-5 images, but for some children it may only be 2-3 if they are feeling camera shy. 
If you purchase a multi-pose package and your child is feeling done after a single photo, we can try again on the second photo day, or I can convert your payment overage to a print credit.


If I purchase the single pose option, will I get to choose the pose? 

No. If you choose the single pose option, I will only be photographing one pose. If you would like more than one pose, please choose the multi-pose option.

What will the images look like? 

We will be working with the natural environment of the school and schoolgrounds. Ideally, the weather will be lovely and we will be able to make use of the field behind the school as we did last year. If it is very cold, rainy, or windy we will likely postpone. As we are working with a wide range of developmental stages and personalities, I can't guarantee what your child's specific image is going to look like. My goal is to have them feeling relaxed and comfortable. If you have additional questions about this, don't hesitate to reach out prior to booking.


Do you do touch-ups on images? 

I will remove small temporary skin blemishes that distract from the image. If I'm unsure if a spot is a bug bite or a permanent mark, I will leave it. Feel free to reach out if I've missed something. 
I will not be editing frizzy hair, wrinkled clothes, food on faces, etc as part of standard editing. I do not edit birth marks, freckles, moles, vitiligo, etc on children.


What if my child is away that day?

If you have planned holidays on photo day, I'm sorry that we will miss you! Please do not book in if you plan to be away that week. 
If your child is away due to illness on October 2nd, we will cross our fingers that they are well and back to school on retakes day. If they are still unwell on that day, your order will be refunded.


Will retakes be available? ​

If your child has an off day and photos just don't go well for them, you can expect to hear from me directly so that we can make a plan for retakes day. 
If you forgot to book in a haircut, sent your child in the wrong outfit, etc I can still offer retakes but there will be an additional fee. 
If you receive your image gallery and you are truly unhappy with the images, do NOT download them! Contact me directly so that we can discuss. Once you have downloaded your images, retakes will incur a new booking fee. 


What happens if I book but photo day is cancelled?

If photo day needs to be cancelled due to force majeure or circumstances on my end, all pre-order purchases will be refunded in full.


How will my child's images be used? 

That's up to you! When you order, you'll be prompted to fill out image use permissions. This will allow you to provide me with permission to use your child's likeness. You can also opt to have these images kept private. Until I have consent from you, my default is to keep images private.


What happens if I miss the print order deadline or forget to download my images?

Your image downloads will be available for three months. Please download them and back them up to an independent media source. Requests for archive retrieval after three months are not guaranteed and may incur a fee. 
Print orders after the group order deadline may incur additional fees as well as shipping fees. 


I still have questions. Who can I talk to? 

Please reach out directly to your photographer, Selina. 
Email: selina@ihanaimages.ca
Phone/Text: 250-804-8778 

 
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