Linda Drayton Photography

Northern Michigan Photographer

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Seniors With Style
By Linda Drayton Photography

At Linda Drayton Photography you can relax and just be you! We promise that you will have a good time and that we will create pleasant memories of your Senior Portrait experience. We will do all we can to accommodate your needs. We understand how to create that special portrait, starting with personal attention, creative sets, one-of-a-kind props, and fun ideas that bring out your personality. At our studio we welcomes your special interest items including sports, cars, pets, instruments, or maybe just your best friend. We love new ideas any time of the year, so be creative! The session is just for YOU!

Senior Photo Gallery

Choose Your Session

Choose from hundreds of settings and backgrounds, or just let us be creative with you. Indoors, outdoors or some of both, even a trip to Crooked Lake if you choose, it's all included at no extra charge. You'll be surprised how easy it is to be photographed. You'll not only have fun, but you'll look great too.

The Classic

$95.00 sitting fee. This is our most popular session. This session allows unlimited clothing changes and includes 25-30 images which are taken both inside the studio and outside in the portrait garden. These images are displayed in a portrait preview album, which is yours to keep for $40.00 which will contain color, black and white, sepia, and hand-colored photographs.

The Duo

$95.00 per person sitting fee. Schedule "THE DUO" and we'll photograph you and your friends simultaneously. This session allows unlimited clothing changes for both. It doesn't get any better than this! Share the fun of your portrait experience with a friend. We will take 25-30 photographs of each of you individually, plus an extra "Friend Photo" of the two of you together. These images are displayed in a portrait preview album, which is yours to keep for $40.00 which will contain color, black and white, sepia, and hand-colored photographs.

On Location

If you would like to make your senior experience unique, why not do an "On Location Shoot"? When scheduling your session, please make sure that you tell us on the initial scheduling day or we will set up a separate day to do your location session.

Crooked Lake - FREE
State Park - $25.00
Waterfront - $50.00
Harbor Springs - $50.00
Bay Harbor - $50.00

Location charges are on top of session fees and do vary from location to location. So, give us a call if you have a special location spot in mind for your senior portrait session.

*Your senior portrait session is scheduled just for you. Please keep in mind that we have other appointments as well, so please don't be late. If you are more than 20 minutes late, we will reschedule you for a better time.

Helpful Hints

Please come with your hair and makeup done to save time. If you need help or need extra time to get ready please arrive a half hour before your appointment.

* Clothing... here are a few things to consider:
    
* Avoid large prints or patterns
    
* Chose a wide range of clothing from formal to casual
    
* Stay away from sleeveless tank tops if possible
    
* Check out some of the photos on our website to see what you like
Rest... get plenty of rest the night before!
Hair... don't change your style for your session
Glasses... have the lenses removed to cut down on glass glare
Tans... don't overdo it and watch out for strap lines
Make-up... girls, keep your make-up natural and fresh. We may ask you to wear a little more depending on how you look under photographic lights.
Guys... a fresh shave is a must!
Jewelry... don't forget it, especially your class ring

Senior Photos

 

Select Your Package

Package 1
$165.00

1-8x10
2-5x7
48-wallets
GIFT**
Package 2
$199.00

1-8x10
2-5x7
4-4x5
48-wallets
GIFT**
Package 3
$260.00

1-8x10
2-5x7
4-4x5
48-wallets
48-wallets
GIFT**
Package 4
$365.00

2-8x10
4-5x7
8-4x5
48-wallets
48-wallets
GIFT**
Package 5
$430.00

1-11x14(mounted)
2-8x10
4-5x7
8-4x5
48-wallets
48-wallets
GIFT**

** For your free gift, choose one of the following:
1-8x10  or  2-5x7  or  4-4x5 or 8 wallets

Package includes:
One pose of your choice (extra poses $10 each)
A yearbook photo that we will send to the school*

* Yearbook photos are included with all packages if ordered at the same time (if ordered separately, add an extra $15.00). Avoid costly rush charges by giving us enough time to produce your yearbook portrait. Most schools have yearbook deadlines in the fall.

Select Your Poses

Each package includes one pose at no extra charge. Additional poses may be added to a package for $10 per new pose. Once you have added additional poses into your package, you may use that picture as many times as you want, without paying additional pose charges. However, you must remember that we receive the photographs in sheet sizes. For instance, 1 sheet equals 1-8x10, 2-5x7, or 4-4x5. You cannot get 1 5x7 of one pose and 1 of another, etc.

A La Carte Portraits and Wallets

Poses selected from the below items must have already been used; if not, add $10.00 per new pose to the price below. One pose per photographic set.

A La Carte Portraits
1-8x10...$35.00
2-5x7...$35.00
4-4x5...$35.00
1-11x14 mounted...$65.00
1-16x20 mounted...$120.00
1-20x24 mounted...$245.00
A La Carte Wallets
8-wallets...$20.00
16-wallets...$25.00
24-wallets...$35.00
48-wallets...$60.00
96-wallets...$90.00
3-YB w/o pkg... $15.00
Color Name Overlay
Your name and year printed on your wallets in a variety of colors $15.00 per 48 wallets

Name Stamping
Your name and school year imprinted in silver or gold $25.00 per 48 wallets

Retouching
Blemishes and harsh lines under eyes are softened $13.00 per negative. Recommended on enlargements

Digital Imaging
Braces Removal - not a problem! Now you don't have to worry about having your braces removed before your senior portrait session. Our lab is one of the best in the nation with state-of-the-art treatments for corrective issues and other digital requests. It is important to let us know this before your photo session.

Custom Framing and Matting Available
Please call or stop by for prices

 

Timeline

Day 1: Have your senior pictures taken
2 weeks: receive proofs  
Students, view your images here
1 month (from original appt): Place your final order. We recommend that you place your order within 1 month of your original appointment so that YOU do not miss your yearbook deadline. We will add a $15.00 rush charge to meet your school's yearbook deadline if you do not place your order within 1 month.
2-3 months (after placing order): ready to pick up
(Times are approximate)

Graduation Announcements

Stop in and check out our large selection of graduation announcements. Choose from a variety of colors and styles, including our popular photo announcement. Don't feel pressured into purchasing an announcement through the school, one that you don't really like. With us, you make all the decisions - wording, color, typestyle and design. Plus, you can order anytime before graduation, when it's convenient for you, not just when the school says so.

You can also view a demo of our announcements. Enter Photographer ID 395849D and then choose Graduation Announcements (July 2005 events).

Please take a moment to look at our Photo Gallery of some of our senior portraits. Students who have already had their photos taken can view them here.

Senior Photo Gallery

Linda Drayton Photography - 2262 US 31 North - Petoskey Michigan 49770