Dress for Success: help your child pick out an outfit that looks good and makes them feel good. Confidence is the top ingredient for a good photo! Avoid patterns, logos or slogans that distract from your child's face. You want a picture of their shining smile, not a brand name. If his/her school uses a dress code, be sure to know what the wardrobe rules are for pictures.
Happy Hair: as with clothes, a haircut the child likes will make them feel confident. Any style works for their photo. Consider scheduling a haircut several days in advance so they have time to change it, if they want to.
You Do You: let your child know to relax and be him/herself. There is no "perfect picture"— remember, this is a time to take a picture of your child as they are. Our trained photographers and assistants will make sure your son or daughter has good posture, but things like a freckles or a particularly stubborn bit of curly hair are part of what make your child unique. If your child feels self-conscious about temporary blemishes, we have a retouching option to put them at ease.
Question: When is my child's Picture Day?
Answer: A picture day flyer will be sent home with your child about one to two weeks prior to the actual date. You can also Contact Us and we would be happy to give you info on your picture day.
Question: How should my child dress for Picture Day?
Answer: Remember that these memories are going to be preserved so we recommend something that represents your child at this stage in their life BUT will also be something you won't mind remembering. These pictures may end up in the yearbook so...
Question: On Picture Day, will an adult help my child get ready for their portrait?
Answer: Our trained staff will be happy to assist your child with straightening their clothing, checking posture and making sure that hair is looking neat and tidy. If you have special request about how your child's portrait (such as glasses being off, hair up or down, etc.) please let him/her know to tell our staff, or Contact Us at help@SumnerPhotography.net before picture day.
Question: How do I order my portraits?
Answer: Visit our Order Page and enter your shoot key. If you do not know your shoot key, or If you have any other questions, feel free to Contact Us.
Question: What if my child misses Picture Day?
Answer: No need to worry! Depending on the program your school has chosen, a Make-Up Day may be available at your school, or at our office. Please Contact Us at help@SumnerPhotography.net for information specific to your school.
Question: What if I am not satisfied with my portraits?
Answer: We are confident that you are going to treasure your child's pictures, however if you are unsatisfied for any reason, we have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Question: Can I get a print release on my child's portraits?
Answer: Yes, most of our digital packages come with a print release allowing unlimited production of the images purchased. Sumner Photography has a copyright policy designed to protect the images we take. When you purchase portraits of your child, the original image remains the property of Sumner Photography. This image cannot be photocopied or reproduced without our print release.
Question: When will my pictures arrive?
Answer: We are working hard to get your portraits out as fast as possible! Please Contact Us at help@SumnerPhotography.net to find out specific details about when your pictures will arrive.