Top Five Frequently Asked Questions
We compiled all of our frequently asked questions, and wanted to share our top five with you…
How do I book a session?
Our studio hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, and Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM. Call us at our Farmington studio (248) 478-1113 or our Plymouth studio (734) 459-8800 and we will help you answer any questions, especially choosing the session that suits your style. Your session is the only fee due at the time of booking and is refundable or applied to a rescheduled session.
What should I wear for my senior portrait session?
We love to help select the right outfits for you. For variety, consider all seasons when choosing clothing, even if it’s 10 or 100 degrees out!
A few suggestions…
Black - This is a chic look and a trend that never goes out of style.
White - Fresh and bright. Most people save their white outfit for indoor shots in our all white room.
Trendy - Wear an outfit from head to toe, that is in now, but you will laugh at in ten years! It’s fun to capture the style of the time.
Denim - It’s a great texture in portraits. Paired with red, blues, or any color gives that Americana look and is very timeless as well.
Formal - A prom dress, tuxedo, and cool shoes inspire high fashion images, as well.
Lifestyle - Show us who you are outside of school: artist, musician, gamer, athlete, book worm, equestrian, collector, you name it. This is a great way to wear the outfit that expresses your special interest(s). Bring props to complete your look.
Yearbook portrait clothing:
Boys: 50% wear a suit and tie. The rest wear a long sleeved shirt with some type of light weight sweater/quarter-zip over. This looks better than just a shirt alone. If you choose to wear just a shirt, avoid white and light colors at all costs. White and light colors are best as a layer underneath a sweater, jacket, or quarter-zip.
Girls: A long sleeved solid color top or dress. Keep jewelry simple and avoid tank tops. Off the shoulder and strapless shirts or dresses may get cropped out in the portraits.
Avoid busy patterns such as stripes, florals, and large logos for your senior yearbook portrait.
Most importantly, wear clothing that is YOU! You won’t regret any combination of the above! View our Gallery or Pinterest for more inspiration. If you don’t know what to wear, bring in your closet and we will help you pick before we start. Arrive earlier than normal for this service as to not cut into your portrait session.
Do I get digital files?
We know you are excited to share your portraits with friends and family on social media. So, we designed a selection of portrait packages to also include low resolution, web sized digital files.
Printable, digital images are not part of our product line. Focal Point is known to be a full service studio and our clients expect high quality, retouched portraits and products at a good value. The joy of our profession comes from producing high quality portraits and overseeing your finished products from beginning to end. We believe your portrait experience and investment should be more than a flash drive that ends up sitting in your drawer, or digital images that get lost on your phone/computer. We have our own in-house printing lab to ensure your beautiful portraits end up on your wall for years to come.
Do you do outdoor portraits?
Yes! We are known for our natural light, outdoor and on-location photography. Our photographers take pride in specializing in all light sources; indoors and outdoors. Look at our Pinterest for outdoor outfit inspiration!
What do I bring the day of my session?
Depending on the session you selected, a deposit may be required the day of your session.
Your favorite outfit(s) and accessories. At our studio, you will have your own dressing room to put all your stuff in.
Optional: Special props related to your interests i.e. hobbies, sports, and passions.
Most importantly, your positive attitude. We’re excited to meet you!
To read more, please go to our FAQ page! If you have any other questions, call us at 248.478.1113.