Mark Your Calendars!
Week of September 27th!
Step 1: picture day!
Please check the schedule and make sure you send your little one ready to go for their class picture time. I’ll spend about 1-3 minutes with each child helping them to relax and have fun with the photos.
Step 2: online ordering
No more pre-order picture forms! Instead, simply check your email and click the link to an online gallery of images about 2-3 weeks after Picture Day. Each child will have 3-5 images to choose from and you only order the images that you like best. Both print and digital options are available.
step 3: download or pick up
If you order digital images, you will be sent a link to download those images to your personal computer to share and print however you’d like. If you order prints, they will be delivered directly to the school within 2-3 weeks of the order deadline for pickup. It’s that simple!
What about siblings?
This year we will be hosting a special appointment-only Sibling Day on Saturday October 2nd.
Due to Covid safety rules, no sibling photos will be taken during the school Picture Days. The only exception would be twins who are already in the same class together. Siblings from different classes CANNOT be pulled during the school day for pictures together. You must sign up for a separate time on Saturday.
Who can come to Sibling Day?
Younger or older siblings who are not currently enrolled at St. Matthew’s are welcome! They can also get individual boutique school photos to match those of their St. Matt’s sibling. Younger siblings must be able to stand on their own for photos. These sessions are not suitable for babies or young toddlers.
Sibling Day can also be a session to get a couple images of all your children together*. The same background will be used. Children must be able to stand together. No stools or benches can be guaranteed this year in order to follow all Covid rules appropriately.
*Please know that this is not a family session. This is a simple 5-6 minute session for only the children with the goal of 3-5 images in the same boutique school photo style. These sibling sessions are best for 2-4 siblings who are all old enough to stand on their own. If your family doesn’t fit this description, please contact me directly about scheduling a separate mini session at a local park where we can have more time to get beautiful images of your children playing together and interacting.
Additional session times will be added as needed. Please check back if all times are currently reserved or email me at photography@maggiemcc.com
FAQ
What about Covid?
In addition to being fully vaccinated, I will also wear a mask at all times and remain a safe distance away from the students. All portraits will be done in an indoor, well-ventilated location where all Covid protocols can be easily followed.
What happens on Picture Day?
I’ll spend approximately 1-3 minutes with each child helping them to relax and have fun with the session. This is the part that I genuinely enjoy - watching their personalities shine. I have lots of tricks up my sleeves to elicit some genuine expressions but “say cheese” is never one of them. Whether they are giggly & goofy or quiet & shy, these images aim to capture the beauty of who they are in that moment.
How many pictures will I see?
Unlike traditional school photos, this time you will have choices. Each child will get a gallery of 3-5 images in both color and black and white. You get to choose which ones you want to order!
What is the cost?
The packages and individual items for purchase are priced with affordability in mind. There is no obligation to purchase and no orders or payments will be accepted in advance. As a bonus, a percentage of the revenue is actually donated right back to your school! To see the full product list for your school, click here.
What about class photos and Memory Mates?
We are excited to bring back class photos (which also means the return of Memory Mates) in a Covid Safe way. Class Photos will be taken outside on the same day as your scheduled Picture Day, weather permitting. Memory Mates are a wonderful St. Matthew’s School tradition. If you choose to purchase a Memory Mate, you will receive an 8x10 print that includes your choice of a single image of your child as well as the class photo for child. An example is shown here.
How do I order?
All orders are completed online through a professional and secure site after Picture Day. There are no forms or envelopes to fill out in advance. You will receive an email approximately 2-3 weeks after Picture Day with a link to your school’s online gallery as well as directions regarding viewing and ordering images. Click here to jump to a video that walks you through the whole ordering process.
What are the order deadlines?
Gallery opens for viewing and ordering approximately 2 weeks after Picture Day.
Print order deadline will be one week after the gallery opens. Don’t worry, reminders will be sent before they close. However, please know that all print orders must be placed before that deadline.
The gallery will remain open for one additional week for Digital Orders only.
Exact dates will be posted and communicated after Picture Day.
How are prints and digitals delivered?
Digital orders are delivered via an email link.
Print orders will be delivered to the school approximately 2-3 weeks after the order deadline for easy pickup or distribution.
Do you offer retakes?
Retakes are school specific. This year, because of Covid Safety Rules and logistics constraints, there will not be a Retake Day available. If a student is absent on their Picture Day, you can reserve a spot on Sibling Day (Saturday October 2nd) if any spots are available. Thank you for understanding as we all continue to navigate this difficult time.
Do you offer retouching?
Each image chosen for the gallery will be edited and slightly retouched as needed before being ready to view. No scars, freckles, or other birthmarks will be touched but if a stray piece of lunch was never wiped away, that will be removed before viewing. If additional or more extensive retouching is requested (such as stray hairs or large bruises), there are options in the ordering gallery to choose what you need for an additional fee.
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Price List
Package A - $95 (Save $20!)
All Digital Images for Child, One 8x10 Print, Set of Two 5x7 Prints, and Memory Mate - Single Image Choice Only for Prints
Package b - $75 (Save $10!)
All Digital Images for One Child and Memory Mate
Package c - $45 (Save $10!)
5x7 Class Photo, One 8x10, Set of Two 5x7, and Set of Four 4x5 Prints - Single Image Choice Only
Package D - $25 (Save $5!)
Set of Two 5x7 and Set of 8 Wallet Prints - Single Image Choice Only
individual Prints
Memory Mate 8x10 - $20
Class Photo 5x7 - $10
8x10 - $15
Set* of Two 5x7 - $15
Set* of Four 4x5 - $15
8 Wallets* - $15
*Print Sets and Wallets are for a single image only. Multiple images cannot be combined in a set.
Digital Image Options
Single Digital Image - $25
All Images in Album for Child - $65
Sibling Discount for Digital Albums: Purchase the all-images-album for one child and receive $10 off the purchase of all image albums for their siblings. Discount will be applied to your cart automatically at check out. Discount not valid on Packages.
Worried about how to order?
Don’t worry. I’ve got you covered. Check out this video to see just how easy it is.
This video answers all of my most frequently asked ordering questions. Check it out!
I’m happy to answer any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to email me at photography@maggiemcc.com or fill out the form below.