HELLO & WELCOME!

There's so much more to photography than the click of the shutter. I've spent a lot of time working hard on my craft and investing in gear and education. Your investment reflects the value of the skills I've acquired and the services I provide. I go the extra mile diving deep into your story, making sure we capture your unique legacy. Exactly as you remember it.

Directly below are all of the different senior/grad packages I offer. If you have any questions about which package(s) may be best for you, don't hesitate to ask me! I am here to help! After the pricing guide, you will find a "How to prepare for your senior session" guide! I encourage you read this guide in its entirety to best prepare you for your session.

SINGLE SEASON PACKAGES

These 3 single-season packages are perfect for if you're looking for 1 session. Here are the details:

• Senior client & outfit guides included
• All images are delivered in an online gallery within 4-6 weeks of session
• 40% non-refundable deposit required to book session
• Travel fee outside 25 miles of Franklin, IN
• Minimal retouching provided. Full retouching available for additional cost (included on each package below)
• Single season packages 2-4 are more special packages in which we will work together to come up with unique and custom photos. We will pick out locations, props, outfits, and themes together and create an unforgettable gallery.

MULTIPLE SEASON PACKAGES

These 3 multiple-season packages are perfect if you're looking for more than one session in different seasons. Here are the details:

• Senior client & outfit guide included
• All images are delivered in an online gallery within 4-6 weeks of each separate session
• 40% non-refundable deposit required to book session
• Travel fee outside 25 miles of Franklin, IN
• Minimal retouching provided. Full retouching available for additional cost (included on each package below)

EXTRAS & ADD ONS

• Extra half hour/$75
• Extra location/$50
• Extra outfit change/$25
• Online gallery of ALL images taken from session/$100

TRAVEL

Whether it's hopping on a plane to come and meet you at the base of your favorite mountain or jumping in a car to explore somewhere that plays a crucial part of your life story, I love a new adventure. If you'd like to scheme an adventure closer to me, I'll take a trip for free within 30 miles of Franklin, IN. If we're going a little further, here are my travel rates:

• I'll drive myself up to 3 hours away for a $50/hour travel fee.
• Lodging (Cost of AirBnb or motel)
• Food ($50/day)
• Flights (Cost of economy flight)
• Rental car (rental car fee + gas)

HOW TO BOOK ME

Now that you've got the lowdown, let's make this a thing!

Here's what's next:

Get a hold of me, ask me as many questions as you want, and you & I will get right into figuring out if we're made for each other the way I think we probably are (especially if you make it all the way through this guide)!

Give me the word, and I'll send you all the information/details so we can make it official. It's 40% down to lock in the date, and the rest is due at least 1 day prior to your session.

I'll send you a questionnaire so that I can get the creative wheels in motion as I begin to envision our session and the most authentic way to capture your whole true self!

I look forward to hearing from you!



Thank you,

Emma Lindsey Photography LLC

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SENIOR SESSION

WELCOME SENIORS!

First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS!! What an exciting moment in your life! All of your hard work and dedication have finally paid off, leading to you walking across that stage and earning your diploma! Everything in your life has led you to this point. You're thinking about how you want to capture it, how you'd like to remember these passing days. Maybe you want to have something to turn in your hands once the dust settles. To pass on to family, to have on your walls, to lack onto a love letter.

That's where I step in. Committed to capturing unique stories, adventures, and everyday love affairs. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do best day in and day out. Just know that I don't do things in halves. Book me, and I'm all in! Down for the ride, up for a dance, and here for the real stuff.

Now, let's capture these well-deserved moments for you. I just wanted to get in touch with a few tips about what to expect, what to wear, and get you excited about how amazing your session is going to be! Remember, this is for you (and future you!). It’s not for the Instagram post, it’s not for your parents, and it’s not for the little square in the yearbook. It’s a great opportunity to take some time to reflect on what it feels like to be a SENIOR! You will look back on this forever.

Feeling nervous? Don’t worry! I got you, and I will go to great lengths to make you smile. Even if you’re laughing at me.

WHAT TO EXPECT

During the photoshoot, don’t worry if you don’t know what to do because I will direct you! Most people just automatically look at the camera and smile, but we’ll dance, chat, walk, act, and laugh, and you’ll be so busy enjoying yourself that you’ll forget that you’re having your photo taken.

TIME & SEASON

If you haven’t already decided on a date or a time, there are a couple of things to consider when booking your senior shoot:

• lighting
• weather
• season
• when your yearbook deadline is!

If we’re shooting outdoors, the best, most magical lighting for me is either 1-2 hours after sunrise or 1-2 hours before sunset. If it’s cloudy, we can shoot basically anytime, and if we’re shooting indoors, then timing depends on what kind of lights we’re working with and what direction the building is facing. Personally, I love a cloudy day – it’ll make your skin look amazing. I don’t mind a bit of wind, and a little drizzle here and there never hurt anyone.



PLANNING

Let’s discuss Plan Bs or what happens if the skies crack open and it starts to pour. Do we reschedule? Do we brave it? Do we shoot somewhere else? If the weather isn’t looking like it’s going to cooperate, here are some things to consider:

• Bringing an umbrella! Not just functional, but a pretty cute prop too!
• Layer up so you can modify your outfit to the conditions.
• Bring a change of clothes just in case it pours and the sun comes out right afterwards.

I highly recommend scheduling your session at least four months before you need to start printing photos for graduation invites or graduation notices and things! This allows a comfortable amount of time for selections, edits, designs, printing, and delivery.

THIS IS ABOUT YOU

Every senior that I work with brings their own special sparkle to the shoot, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ll send you over a questionnaire so that we can get to know each other. I’m interested in knowing who you are, what matters to you, what your plans are after high school/college, what keeps you up at night, and what kind of ice cream you choose every time. The more comfortable we are around each other, the better your photos will be. Feel free to fire some questions of your own back at me too, it’s only fair you know who’s telling your story.

FINDING THE RIGHT SPOT

Ok, so let me just get one thing straight: locations are not just a pretty backdrop. They are a huge part of your session, and not only do they have a big visual role to play, but they greatly influence your mood and mindset as well. I know that sometimes choosing a location can feel pretty overwhelming – there are SO many beautiful and photogenic places in this world. But, my advice? Choose somewhere that’s meaningful to you. Don’t worry if nowhere comes to mind, I have so many places up my sleeve that you would look amazing in! But let’s try to settle on a location with lots of time to spare so that we have time to seek permission and permits if need be.

WHAT TO WEAR

If you only read one part of this section, let it be this: wear something that feels like you, and make it comfortable. If you want a little more info, read on. But just remember that first bit. It’s normal to want to shop for new fancy clothes to wear to a photoshoot. And that’s totally fine if you want to glam up. But usually, the best route is to go with something that you know is comfy and fits well.

We want to tell your story as it is right now.

If you’ve been spending the past couple of years working your butt off for a varsity sport, bring your jersey. If you’ve taken center stage with your drama troupe, bring your costume! If there’s any traditional dress that you know one of your parents would cry to see you wear for your photos, maybe bring that too. We’ll work with lots of options so we can tell your story in the most well-rounded way possible.

When selecting the right footwear, think about what’s appropriate for the location. Heels on the beach? Maybe not. If we’re shooting at home or at a park and you want to ditch the shoes altogether I’m up for that too. Bring a couple of outfits so that we can play with different options and combinations, and get a little sandy/wet/muddy if the moment calls for it!

NOTE: Be careful with prints, logos, and bright colors as sometimes these detract from the most important parts of the photograph – you!

If you’ve read all of this and you feel like you want a little bit more info, I’ve got a full comprehensive guide on this that covers it all! Just let me know and I’ll send it over.

PROPS

If there was one object that represents your High School/college years, what would it be? Is it your camera? Your volleyball? Your guitar? Your car?

All of these things are super relevant in helping to tell your unique story. Bring them along!

WHAT TO BRING

Pack things that will make you feel great. Lots of things fall into this category, like extra clothes for if the weather changes or you get a bit muddy. Or snacks for when you’re starting to feel that mid-afternoon slump. Or water to keep you feeling hydrated while we adventure around. Or a portable speaker for a jam session. I always keep a speaker in my camera bag, so we can throw on your favorite playlist!

GETTING YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME

Set aside some time to do an activity that you love before the shoot and get all of that good-feeling juju flowing so that you arrive feeling calm and excited to do this thing. Make some time buffers around the day so that you aren’t rushing from one thing to another. Get all your stuff ready the night before so that on the day of the session you’ve got plenty of time to get ready, pack some extra little props, and get mentally prepared.

GROUP PORTRAITS

Once you’ve gotten your portraits, I highly recommend getting your crew together for some group shots. This is a huge milestone that you guys are all going through together. Once High School/college is over, everyone will be going their separate ways and you’ll want more than the prom photos your parents took on their iPhone to show for it. When figuring out what to wear, avoid matching. In order for the components of your photograph to really sing, you’ll want to find complementary outfits that go together, but don’t look exactly the same.

AFTER THE SESSION

I’ll send you some sneak peeks 48-72 hours after your session via text, and the full gallery within 6-8 weeks via a downloadable web gallery. You’ll be able to create favorites lists, share online, or download your images so your parents can put your beautiful face all over their walls!

THANK YOU

I imagine you’ll have a few questions bouncing around your head, so give me a call and let’s talk through all the things: locations, group photos, props, Plan Bs, outfits, playlists, and snacks. Most importantly, snacks.

Your photos are going to be amazing. I can’t wait!