Senior Portrait Information
Dear Parents and Members of the Graduating Class of 2015,
Your senior’s formal portrait for the 2014-2015 yearbook needs to be taken in the next few months. Please make sure to take note of the criteria (below) regarding due dates, sizes, and attire. It is not mandatory to place your photo in the OHS Wildcat Yearbook, but should you chose to submit a senior photo, it must follow the criteria below. You are responsible for choosing your photographer and giving them this specification sheet. It is also your responsibility to make sure your photographer can meet the required deadlines.
If you are experiencing any financial difficulty, we have resources available upon request. Please don’t hesitate to ask. We want EVERY SENIOR in the yearbook.
Due Dates
Photographer selection: Contact a photographer as soon as possible. Make sure they can meet our criteria and deadlines. We have included a list of approved photographers below.
Photo Submission: Your photos must be delivered no later than November 7, 2014. Photos submitted after this date will not be included in the yearbook or class composite due to per-arranged dates with our publishing company. We recommend that photos be submitted on a CD or DVD to the address above, attention “Brian Edwards” or via email at the email address above. Note: We will reply with a confirmation to all received images.
Two Poses Required: Our goal is to create a warmer, more personal senior portrait section in the yearbook, we require both a traditional head/shoulders pose and a casual pose. Please follow the criterion below for both poses.
Your senior’s formal portrait for the 2014-2015 yearbook needs to be taken in the next few months. Please make sure to take note of the criteria (below) regarding due dates, sizes, and attire. It is not mandatory to place your photo in the OHS Wildcat Yearbook, but should you chose to submit a senior photo, it must follow the criteria below. You are responsible for choosing your photographer and giving them this specification sheet. It is also your responsibility to make sure your photographer can meet the required deadlines.
If you are experiencing any financial difficulty, we have resources available upon request. Please don’t hesitate to ask. We want EVERY SENIOR in the yearbook.
Due Dates
Photographer selection: Contact a photographer as soon as possible. Make sure they can meet our criteria and deadlines. We have included a list of approved photographers below.
Photo Submission: Your photos must be delivered no later than November 7, 2014. Photos submitted after this date will not be included in the yearbook or class composite due to per-arranged dates with our publishing company. We recommend that photos be submitted on a CD or DVD to the address above, attention “Brian Edwards” or via email at the email address above. Note: We will reply with a confirmation to all received images.
Two Poses Required: Our goal is to create a warmer, more personal senior portrait section in the yearbook, we require both a traditional head/shoulders pose and a casual pose. Please follow the criterion below for both poses.
Formal Pose Size Specifications
Courtesy of Prestige Portraits
Picture Dimensions: Photo Box = 1” (wide) X 1.5” (height)
· Head size: ¾” from top of head to bottom of chin.
· Background color: moonlight / blue-grey color. (please avoid pink, green, or black hues)
· Format: 300DPI / Please use jpeg or tiff format.
Attire / Dress Code
Boys: Choose one of the following combinations for your attire:
Girls: Choose one of the following combinations for your attire:
Photo Pose
· Head size: ¾” from top of head to bottom of chin.
· Background color: moonlight / blue-grey color. (please avoid pink, green, or black hues)
· Format: 300DPI / Please use jpeg or tiff format.
Attire / Dress Code
Boys: Choose one of the following combinations for your attire:
- Sport Coat and Dress Shirt
- Dress Shirt and Tie
- All shirts must have a collar. No t-shirts or polo shirts.
Girls: Choose one of the following combinations for your attire:
- Semi-formal to formal blouse, dress, or sweater.
- No sleeveless poses, no plunging necklines, no excessive cleavage, or exposed shoulders.
Photo Pose
- Front shots only. The pose submitted for the yearbook should be a traditional, color head and shoulder pose.
- No background / foreground shots, no soft focus shots, no textured shots, no special effects, no hand poses. No off-the-shoulder shots.
Casual Pose Size Specifications
Sample courtesy of Johnston Photography
- Picture Dimensions: Photo Box = 2” (wide) X 2.5” (height)
- Acceptable Poses / Settings: Any typical in-studio or natural /outdoor setting commonly taken for senior portraits is acceptable. The use of props (instruments, athletic equipment, pets) is acceptable as well.
- Format: 300DPI / Please use jpeg or tiff format.
Attire / Dress Code:
Gentlemen: Please be sure to wear school-appropriate apparel for these photos. Here are a few suggestions:
- Jeans and any polo or collared shirt
- Athletic uniforms / Varsity Jacket
- Any combination of casual attire.
- Avoid: tank-tops, t-shirts, or any other revealing clothing.
Ladies: Please be sure to wear school-appropriate apparel for these photos. Here are a few suggestions:
- Summer Dresses and spaghetti straps are acceptable
- Any combination of causal attire.
- Avoid: plunging necklines, excessive cleavage, or short skirts/dresses.
Acceptable Poses / Settings
- Any typical in-studio or natural /outdoor setting commonly taken for senior portraits is acceptable.
- The use of props (instruments, athletic equipment, pets) is acceptable as well.
Please Note: Any photo not adhering to these guidelines will not be printed in the yearbook. We try to keep photo poses and backgrounds as uniform as possible. Our administration fully supports us in this matter. We hope you will also.
Below is a Downloadable / Printable Version to take to your photo session.
2014 Specs and Approved Photographer List
Approved Photographers
Below are studios that consistently deliver quality work and meet deadlines. You do not have to choose a studio on this list. Please be sure to give your photographers a list of our specifications upon your first visit. Prices for printing, sitting fees, and deposits will vary by studio. If you would like a recommendation, please feel free to request one at [email protected]
Prestige Portraits – 248-377-2444
Lennon Photography- 248-535-1142
Hopkins Photography – 248-969-4945
GEM Photography – 248-891-7580
MyPic Photography – 248-217-0559
Johnston Photography – 248-628-6391
Creative Portraits by Jamie – 888-858-8084
Majik Photography – 248-202-6635
David Roberts Photography – 248-652-2131
Lisa Adams Photography – 586-246-7598
Galloway Photography – 248-627-6574
Theresa Gallaher Photography – 248-770-6846
Mitchell Photography – 248-796-2064
Hicks Studio – 810-653-4131
Fox Portrait Studios – 248-673-0030
Church Street Studio – 248-625-7368
JenniLynn Photography – 248-705-4649
Golden Meadows Photography – 248-693-3303
Paula Kurzawa Photography - 248 705-1141
Wally Russell Photography -248 408-7863
Blaine Photography, LLC - 248.408.1462
Julie Ferreri Photography - (810) 636-4055
Ranek Photography - (248) 247-0986
Prestige Portraits – 248-377-2444
Lennon Photography- 248-535-1142
Hopkins Photography – 248-969-4945
GEM Photography – 248-891-7580
MyPic Photography – 248-217-0559
Johnston Photography – 248-628-6391
Creative Portraits by Jamie – 888-858-8084
Majik Photography – 248-202-6635
David Roberts Photography – 248-652-2131
Lisa Adams Photography – 586-246-7598
Galloway Photography – 248-627-6574
Theresa Gallaher Photography – 248-770-6846
Mitchell Photography – 248-796-2064
Hicks Studio – 810-653-4131
Fox Portrait Studios – 248-673-0030
Church Street Studio – 248-625-7368
JenniLynn Photography – 248-705-4649
Golden Meadows Photography – 248-693-3303
Paula Kurzawa Photography - 248 705-1141
Wally Russell Photography -248 408-7863
Blaine Photography, LLC - 248.408.1462
Julie Ferreri Photography - (810) 636-4055
Ranek Photography - (248) 247-0986