Indoor Seniors
PRIOR TO PICTURE DAY
Scheduling
Dorian has a variety of methods for scheduling
The students come down to the photographer by classroom during the school day.
We assign appointment times during the summer and email the customer their appointment via Pick a Time.
We send a link to parents where they select their desired sitting date and time.
Pick a Time
Pick a Time Instructions: pickAtime instructions-for administrators
PRIVACY STATION & RACKS
Please work with your school to make sure the senior portrait area is near a restroom. Any changing should be done in this area. All students should be advised to wear an undershirt if wearing a tux or a camisole if wearing a drape. This allows for no changing.
Golf Bag
6 stands
4 crossbars
1 bag of clips
2 sets of canvas
Senior Attire
Tuxes
White dress shirts
Tank Tops
Bow ties
Black studs
Drapes
Drape clips
Mirrors
Tank Tops
Cap & Gown w/ Diploma (School Colors) - if applicable
Dickie w/ Tie - if offering Cap & Gown
STUDENT HELPERS/FACILITATORS
Typically SEN shoots don’t have parent volunteers, however, they do require the assistance of student volunteers. Always thank the school and students for the help of their volunteers. Listed below are some of the things that your student helpers can do to help the day run smoothly.
Helpers/Facilitators check students in at the front table
Locate the Students Camera Card - call the student by name or ask them what they normally go by and refer to them by that name
Have the student photograph their camera card with their smartphone
Handwrite camera cards for any new students and include an additional card for the photographer to provide them with their access key. The access key can be found in the first field of the TNJ.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PICKATIME EVENTS
Locate the Student’s appointment session from the pickAtime list
Handwrite the number of poses they are to receive in the bottom left corner
Students with additional cap & gown photos need to have their camera card highlighted so it doesn't get missed after the tux/drape photo (if applicable)
Appointments are often made by parents so students may be interested in upgrading their session to include additional poses and/or Cap & Gown.
Explain different session options and accept payment if necessary
Use a session envelope to track payment
Direct the flow of traffic & control the pace of the entire shoot
Direct students to waiting area
Have them leave jackets, backpacks and books in the designated area
Valuables should be kept with the student (phone, keys, wallet, etc.)
Dress students in formal attire and direct them to the camera
Take care when offering tux or drape (student may be non binary)
When using the drape, confirm student is wearing tank top first, if not, offer one of Dorian’s and direct student to the closest bathroom for changing
Take accountability for putting the wrong size clothes on a student, it is always our fault if it doesn't fit, never because of their size or shape. Apologize for the inconvenience and explain that sometimes we need to try a few different ones to get the perfect fit.
Compliment them! Pick something specific to point out. Hair, make up, earrings, necklace, complexion, anything, just let them know they look terrific!
SETUP
Unit Setup
Camera
Meter Settings
ISO 100
Shutter Speed 125
Aperture
Main Light 5.67
Hair Light 5.60
Reflector Light 4.0
All lights measured at 8.0
Camera Settings
ISO 100
Shutter Speed 125
Aperture F8
White balance Custom WB
Image quality L
Autofocus YES
M for Manual
CAPTUREPOST
General
Go to Images
Check ☑ Pseudo chroma key on/off
First Student
Scan their Camera Card to bring up their student information in CapturePost
Identify how many poses should be taken
Scan session bar codes
Take their picture(s)
New Student
Hit Ctrl+N to create a new subject file
Select the correct folder
Enter: Name, Grade, ID, background field
Identify how many poses should be taken and scan the package using the barcode
Take their picture(s)
**Order key can be obtained in the first field of the tnj
Head Sizing
Consistent with UG cropping
Multiple Poses
If purchasing more than one (1) pose there will be red flags. Press Ctrl+I to remove red flags and bind all images to the data.
Individually double-click on each thumbnail to verify correct student information
Double-click the first image and hit Ctrl+I. This will remove all red flags and create gray flags.
This image will appear on the proof and will be used on the student ID card.
SESSION OPTIONS
School Day Sessions - LAS/BOI/PHO/POR
Session envelopes are sent home prior to picture day
There are a variety of options to choose from with a different amount of poses available (1-6 poses)
All session options must be paid for in an envelope.There are NO LATE ENVELOPES. Students must present payment in an envelope on picture day to receive session options with additional poses.
There is NO ONLINE ORDERING for session options.
Session envelopes do NOT provide payment for or towards photo prints. Only for a variety of poses and retouching.
Summer Sessions - SAC/OAK/SEA
Students are sent a link to purchase and schedule their session
There are a variety of options to choose from with a different amount of poses available (1-6 poses)
Session fees do NOT provide payment for or towards photo prints. Only for a variety of poses and retouching.
Standard Senior Envelope.pdfStandard Senior Envelope
#10 Senior Envelope.pdf#10 Senior Envelope
Clover Flex How to.pdfClover Instructions
Envelopes -
Standard Senior Envelopes are used for picture days during school hours. These are distributed prior to picture day, and collected at the time of photos.
#10 Senior Envelopes are used as studio extras. Credit card payments can be taken on site using Clover (see instructions to the left).
CAMERA CARDS
Seniors have a unique pre-printed camera card.
Students keep the top half of the camera card that contains their unique order key.
The order key allows students to view and purchase their photographs online and select their yearbook pose.
Camera Card FAQs
What if I lose my camera card?
Have students use their phones to take a picture of their camera card on photo day. In the event they lose the physical card, or delete the image from their phone; they’ll need to contact our customer service to retrieve their order key.
When will images be available?
It takes 14 days for the images to be available in their online gallery. Once the gallery is up, students are able to order their photos and select their yearbook choice. If they DO NOT select a pose, the lab will choose one for them.
When will I receive my order?
There is a 3-week turnaround from when the order is placed.
AFTER PICTURE DAY
After picture day, the senior will receive a postcard sent to their house as well as an electronic invitation to order (if emails were provided by the school)
Proofs are sent to the customer 10-14 days after it checks into the lab.
RETAKE DAY
All seniors are allowed to retake poses regardless of purchasing.
Retake day images will be added to their already existing online gallery so they will be able to see ORG and RTK day images.
Students will use the same order key for retake day ordering.
The yearbook deadline for yearbook selection is the retake day.
After the session, ask students to select their yearbook pose. CTRL + I to select yearbook pose.
BOI/LAS/PHO/POR POSING GUIDE
BOI/LAS/PHO/POR Poses
Option 1A (summer), 1B (school day)
Pose 1
Subject is facing the main light
Subject is maintaining eye contact
BOI/LAS/PHO/POR Poses
Option 2A
Pose 1
Subject is facing the main light
Subject is maintaining eye contact
Pose 2
For Drapes: alternate placement of hair, vary expression, change positions, differentiate head tilt or shoulder tilt
For Tuxes: Vary expression, differentiate shoulder tilt/lean, take some with glasses or without, DO NOT vary head tilts
BOI/LAS/PHO/POR Poses
Option 4A
Pose 1 and Pose 2
Subject is facing the main light
Subject is maintaining eye contact
Pose 3 and Pose 4
Subject’s body is facing away from the main light
Subject DOES NOT look at the camera
OAK/SAC POSING GUIDE
OAK/SAC Poses
Option 1B
Subject is facing the main light
Subject is maintaining eye contact
Subject is posed similar to UG
OAK/SAC Poses
Option 2A
Pose 1
Subject is facing the main light
Subject is maintaining eye contact
Pose 2
Drapes: alternate placement of hair, vary expression, change positions, differentiate head tilt or shoulder tilt
Tuxes: Vary expression, differentiate shoulder tilt/lean, take some with glasses or without, DO NOT vary head tilts.
OAK/SAC Poses
Option 4A & 6A
Pose 1 and Pose 2
Subject is facing the main light
Subject is maintaining eye contact
Pose 3
Drapes: Dramatic shoulder tilt, alternate placement of hair, vary expression, change positions, differentiate head tilt.
Tuxes: Dramatic shoulder tile, vary expression, differentiate shouder tilt/leans, take some with glasses or without. Keep head straight in camera.
Pose 4
Subject is now on the left side
Subject is maintaining eye contact
Pose 5
Drapes: Subject on left, shoulder tilt, alternate placement of hair, vary expression, change positions, differentiate head tilt.
Tuxes: Subject on left, shoulder tilt, vary expression, change positions, differentiate shoulder tilt/leans, take some with glasses or without. Keep head straight in camera.
Pose 6
Drapes: Subject on left, dramatic shoulder tilt, alternate placement of hair, vary expression, change positions, differentiate head tilt.
Tuxes: Subject on left, dramatic shoulder tilt, vary expression, change positions, differentiate shoulder tilt/leans, take some with glasses or without. Keep head straight in camera.
OAK/SAC Poses
Option 2B and Summer Special
Poses 1 to 6 same as above, if applicable
Pose 7
Similar to UG pose
Pose 8
Further back, similary to UG holding the diploma
Tassel is over left shoulder, will look to be on the right side when viewed through camera
The diploma points toward the tassel
Make sure the tassel charm is visible
Make sure the diploma bow is facing the camera
Females; 2 hands hold dipoloma, Males; 1 hand holds diploma
REMINDERS & TIPS
When photographing seniors remember to put the students at ease, establish a friendly relationship, and have fun. Communicate honestly, respectfully, and engage with seniors to create a positive environment. By doing so you will ensure the best experience for the students. Let them know that you will be helping and directing them throughout the process.
Pay attention to details
Bow ties are straight
Clasps on the bow tie is not visible
Jewelry is centered and placed proportionally
Consistently hold an upright posture
For Tuxes
Adjust the white tux shirt and jacket so that it is snug
Overlap the jacket and center to see 3 black studs
Adjust the shoulders to keep the jacket from billowing
Hand is not visible at the bottom of the frame
For Drapes
Make sure the drape is centered across the body
Adjust the drape to sit slightly below the shoulders
Adequate hair should be placed on/behind the shoulder to avoid visibility of the green screen
