Uniquely YOU!
Share with us what do you love? What do you enjoy doing and what makes you the person you are?
Our senior portrait sessions are individually customize to highlight and feature who you are and what you love. Making them one of a kind and as unique as you.
You are not defined by one sport, one hobby, or one interest. Let's capture them all in a senior session just for you. We can be in the studio in a fancy outfit and end up in a horse barn with boots on. It's up to you!
Senior portraits aren’t just a picture. It’s about the story. Stand out from the crowd.
It's YOUR story!
You have been waiting for three years to become a senior, and finally, that day is here! As you move into this fast-paced, thrilling time of your life, this will be one of the most memorable years you will look back upon.
Keeping this in mind, your senior session is an absolute must-do; to preserve your signature, senior year! Not only will these images be forever published in the senior yearbook, your senior photos will be proudly displayed on the mantles of your friends and family.
Needless to say, your senior pictures represent one of the most exciting photo sessions you will ever have. We’d love to help you mark this unique phase of your life with a custom senior photo sessions that will bring out your true, authentic personality, while giving you an adventurous, glamorous and remarkably fun day!
Remember, senior sessions are all about the extraordinary phase of life that you are in. It’s a great way to kick off the new school season, but we‘re available to shoot them at anytime throughout the year! Schedule your session today!
FAQ:
Give us a call Or, simply fill out the form on our contact page and within 48 hours we will send along a beautiful senior magazine containing additional details about the Senior Portrait Experience! We will also follow up with you via phone and once availability for your desired date is confirmed you will receive official booking next steps that consist of a client waiver and booking invoice. Upon completion of these steps...it's official and the fun of coordinating the details for your unique session experience begins.
Where can sessions take place?
Most of our seniors like to start with images in my studio on Main Street in Hendersonville. We usually start by spending the Hair and Makeup artist work her magic, then do portraits right here in the studio.
We often go to second outdoor location. It can be downtown for a more urban look on the sidewalks and near cool brick walls, a local park for more nature photos, or even a waterfall or mountain view.
We welcome your ideas for location and we have a few favorites we can recommend. If this is your first solo shoot, we will walk through some warm up exercises to get you comfortable in front of the camera. We want you to be relaxed in your photos, so we like to joke around with you and make it fun.
What is the length of my session?
Most sessions are usually 1.5-2 hours giving you plenty of time to fit in at least 2-3 outfits and often a second location for more variety.
Should I get my hair and makeup done?
Yes! Hair & Makeup is a huge part of your overall experience! It makes you look and feel amazing. I work with the BEST professional makeup artist & hair stylists who know exactly how to enhance your natural beauty while still looking like YOU. You can bring your own hair and makeup ideas or leave it up to the stylist, either way you will not only look after we are done pampering you!
We offer packages that include a personal hair stylist and makeup artist. These talented artisans will be appointed entirely to you! They will make you feel like a beauty pageant winner or supermodel. If you are comfortable with doing your own hair and makeup, that is entirely your choice. You can also bring someone you know to do it for you, as we know you may have already established relationships with hair and beauty stylists.
Getting ready for your senior photo session is half the fun!
First, we will work with you to choose a style that suits your personality, whether you prefer serious, glamorous, starlet, trendy, fashion diva or casual. With so many looks to choose from, we find that building an exclusive Pinterest board is a helpful way to discover your favorite styles.
To help us understand you better, we will ask you to fill out a questionnaire about yourself. This helps us get to know you and craft a session that is unique to you. Are you simple and sophisticated or do you love bold looks? Let us know, and we will help you to create a fashion ensemble that best reflects your true self.
Will you help me with posing?
Absolutely, we will take care of everything, all you have to do if relax and have fun! We will give you tons of ideas and directions throughout your session to help you feel at ease and confident. We find the best photos to be the candid photos because that is when you are at your most relaxed state. We don't do stiff posed sessions around here, we laugh and just have fun together. We promise never to ask you to stand still and pose with a smile to the point your lips starting to quiver. we will coach you along every step of the way.
Will I be able to share my images online?
Of course! This is what we do, we deliver amazing images ready to be enjoyed and shared. We live in a digital generation and we love when our clients showoff their beautiful images online. Once ready, we will provide you with web-ready digital copies of any print or product that you purchase. These images have been fully retouched (blemish removal, skin smoothing, color enhanced etc.) and ready for the world to see. Purchased images are fully mastered and delivered in Jpeg format, there is no proofing online gallery available. This process ensures you look your best and that that the images produced by Buckman Studios are a true representation of Juls Buckman, the artist that created them.
I'm excited! How soon will I get to see my images?
About 2 weeks following your session we will schedule your in studio reveal session. This is also when you will be placing your order of your favorite images and print products. We will walk you through all of the collections and a la carte options with you and help you select the options best suits your needs. These sessions are lots of fun and a great opportunity to sample and hold beautiful heirloom products!
What is the turn around time on orders?
Once your order has been placed, your beautiful package will arrive within 2-3 weeks, or 4-6 weeks for custom orders
In addition to the $250 non-refundable creative/booking fee are there other costs I should prepare for?
Yes, prior to session should you decide on professional hair & makeup styling there is an additional $225 to cover these services.
Post session, you will have an opportunity to decide which products and or collections will be best for you budgeted investment. A $500 print minimum is required for these extensive sessions, which is applicable towards any a la carte item or collection of choice.