If you know me, you know that I love a GOOD school portrait! I am a firm believer that parents should be able to get a great photo taken of their kiddos EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. No muss, no fuss … no crazy backgrounds or lights and fancy hairdos … just a simple portrait that showcases who they are … right … now. Kids change so quickly, especially in those first 6 years! Missing teeth, curly locks can turn straight or vice versa, eye color changes, and don’t even get me started on how much their personalities can change from the start of the year to the end!

2015 was the first year of my big school portrait week, aside from my big thesis/portfolio project a while back, and I’m stoekd that it was a success! I met about 80 incredible littles & some not so little littles from all over the Des Moines/Ankeny/Johnston area, as well as a few from as far as Carroll & beyond! Each one of these sweethearts had an incredible personality, and not a single one admitted to picking their nose. 😉 Okay, okay … 1 or 2 did, and some even said they didn’t, but their parents did (mostly dads!)! HA!! 😀

With 2015 at an end, I’m already gearing up for 2016 School Portrait Week! I’ll be having 3 of them this year, so you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled! March 2015 – June 2016 – September 2016. Dates TBD. That being said, I do offer these year round — booking during school portrait week simply saves you a bit of money, and I’m all about that! 🙂

Now, for a few of my faves from the first round of school portraits … enjoy!

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thanks so much,

jaime

Hello Our Lady’s Preschool Parents!

My name is Jaime Hough and I am a Lifestyle & Portrait photographer here in Ankeny!

I am so excited to announce that I will be offering my boutique school portrait services to your child’s pre-school this fall! Now, you may be wondering … what exactly is ‘Boutique School Photography’ ?? Simply put, boutique school photography is custom, candid, studio simulated imagery that provides a better option for you than standard industry norms. My studio thrives on creating real moments on film, eliciting genuine emotion from children and delivering a product of exceptional quality.  I’m sure you’ll love this new take on school portraits as much as I do!

Your school’s portrait week will take place at my home, October 4th – October 10th between 3:30pm and 6:30pm, and you are more than welcome to sign up your non-preschool children for their school portraits as well! There is ZERO cost to sign your child(ren) up, and no obligation to purchase.

Sessions last about 10-15 minutes and you’ll receive a private online ordering gallery containing 3-10 proofs within 7-10 days of your school’s portrait week.

There is no obligation to buy, but if you do decide you would like to order a collection or a la carte prints, there is a $40 cart requirement.

Print Collections are ALL $40 and include 1 pose/1 child

collection 1: $40 — (1) 8×10, (2) 5×7’s, (8) wallets
collection 2: $40 — (4) 5×7’s, (8) wallets
collection 3: $40 — (2) 8×10’s, (8) wallets
collection 4: $40 — (1) 11×14

Digital Individual Collection | $60 — ALL digital files via digital downloads for 1 child are included

Digital Family Collection (for family’s with 4 or more children) | $200 — ALL digital files via digital downloads for ALL children are included

A la Carte prints & canvases may be ordered after your print collection has been chosen, pricing below:

(8) wallets | $10
(2) 4×6’s | $15
(2) 5×7’s | $15
(1) 8×10 | $15
(1) 11×14 | $40
(1) 16×20 | $50
(1) 20×20 | $60
(1) 20×30 | $90

(1) 16×16 gallery wrap canvas | $115
(1) 12×12 gallery wrap canvas | $100
(1) 16×16 gallery wrap canvas | $115
(1) 20×20 gallery wrap canvas | $155
(1) 16×20 gallery wrap canvas | $145
(1) 16×24 gallery wrap canvas | $160
(1) 20×30 gallery wrap canvas | $175

**additional sizes available upon request

If you’re ready to book your time slot, click the following link to fill out your portrait agreement & choose your session time(s) — Our Lady’s Preschool Portrait Week Contract & Model Release — sessions are first come, first serve!

If you’re interested in seeing sample images, scroll down to see a handful of my School Portrait Art kiddos, or visit the School Portrait section of my website.

want to bypass session fees? encourage your school to participate in the fine art school portrait program!

in this program, school portraits are done AT school! not only do you (the parent) not have to pay a session fee, your school will actually earn money with every order placed! if you would like to know how to get our program at your school, simply forward them to my website or contact me and i will email them directly AND send them an introductory packet in the mail!