Senior Packages and Sessions

Posted on May 30, 2010

Session prices below are sitting fees only.  We have print packages beginning at $225 and up.  We will detail pricing and products at the consultation.  All images used in the print order are fully post processed and edited prior to final prints being delivered.

The Works!
2 1/2 hour session, unlimited outfits.  This is for the senior who wants indoor, outdoor and location images.  (Approx. 50 images) $249 discounted to $160 in June (not valid with other discounts)

*Be a model, or just look like one!  Check out our super model add-on session detailed below to provide a highly processed, professional model portfolio for $125 (1 hour, 20 images).  These are over the top lighting and finish as if you just walked onto a magazine cover. Check out the gallery images.

Essential Sessions
A 90 minute session.  Includes indoor and outdoor images. $199 (approx. 35 images) $199 discounted to $130 in June (not valid with other discounts)

This won’t hurt a bit

Focused on the guys and students that just want to get it out of the way.  This session is a 36 minute session.  Includes indoor or outdoor images only. $129 (approx. 10-15 images) $129

Each session, with the exception of “This won’t hurt a bit” is divided into three distinct phases.  “This won’t hurt a bit” combines all of these sessions into the same visit.  Prints are ordered separately and are not included in the session fee.

1. Consultation
Prior to the portrait session, a design consultation is scheduled.  We collaborate with the client to develop an understanding of the portraits, style and clients personal preferences.  We also help choose clothing, outfits and accessories to provide the look and styling that best works for you. Pricing for the various sessions is provided below.

2.  Portrait Session
At the consultation, the session fee is paid to reserve the time for your portrait session.  We provide extra time for smaller children to allow for the nature of children, babies and any unexpected events to make sure we maximize the photo time together. Our dressing and makeup areas are available prior to your portrait session time so you start your session completely ready.

3. Presentation
After the shoot is finished, we provide an in studio preview of your images and samples to evaluate for your prints.  We’ll present photos and ideas you expressed during your initial design consultation.   Payment for any custom orders is due at the time of your order. Shipment of prints, canvases, framed work depends on the variety and complexity of the order.

Seniors @ 5280 offers a variety of sessions to fit your needs, budget and style.

Just Shoot Me

Posted on May 18, 2010

Our June special.

Just for the guys!  That’s right, prints, senior pictures, sitting fees, all for $229 and within 30 minutes, so you can actually get him to enjoy getting his senior pictures.  This is normally a $400 price tag and now with four of Colorado’s leading photographers.  Pick your 8×10 and 5×7’s right there and the order is dropped shipped to in approximately a week.  We handle the submission process to the yearbook staff.  All painless and quick :).  Get the pictures you want and in the time frame he wants.  These sessions are limited to certain days of the week during the month of June.  This offer ends, June 30th, so call us today 303-704-7531.  Not valid with other offers or discounts.

Our Sessions

Posted on May 6, 2010

The Photo Session

The Seniors@5280 sessions are fun and relaxed. We allow multiple outfit changes and location changes depending on length of the shoot. See our session post for pricing. Check out our session tips before your session. Bring lots of outfits and we can combine your fashion with our wardrobes to create something fantastically unique! If you’ve become a fan of our Facebook page we’ll publish two of your best online the very next day so you can share with your family and friends.

Reviewing Proofs

Shortly after your session, we’ll meet with you to review the proofs and select what prints and products you want. Once your selections arrive, we can send them to you, or you can drop by, review them and approve them. We can also review the type of style you’d like to finish the photo in. This is where Seniors@5280 really excels, our photoshop gurus and artists can take a normal photograph and make it a work of art.

Beyond just basic prints, we offer:

• Custom gift packaging
• Gallery wraps
• Wallet size to 4′x6′ prints
• Custom Framing
• Buttons, key chains, tickets, magnets and more…
• E-Surface paper (Matte finish), Metallic Paper, True B&W Paper, Pearl coated, etc
• Cinematic DVD slide show productions (*)
• Hardcover wish books of the entire shoot (*)

(*) Item only available with our “Works session”

Just email us and we’ll send you our catalog and price list.

Ongoing

We’ll keep you up to date on our FaceBook fan page or email as to upcoming events, specials, model programs and provide you with a link so you can order additional images at any point in time. We electronically archive and backup all of our images to help protect your investment.

Your skin

Posted on December 16, 2009

Your getting ready for your photo shoot. You want to make sure everything is perfect. Skin can be covered up with makeup and with Photoshop made to look just about any way you want. But, for great looking skin no matter where or what you’re doing, there are a few basic steps. Good skin provides several benefits to your shoot and gives you a certain glow that can’t be done with just makeup or Photoshop. We shoot with a lot of models and have worked with Skin care professionals to understand just what it takes to create flawless model skin. Diet and genetics plays a big role, but four basic steps used consistently can create dramatic changes in anyone’s skin.  Start now, the longer you adhere to these simple steps prior to your shoot, the better the results.  Your skin type, oily, normal, combination, dry, sensitive or sun-damaged can change how you care for your skin.

1. Cleansing
Keep it simple.  You don’t have to go for the fancy cleaners, just a good basic cleaner works great.  Don’t use a bar soap, they tend to dry out your skin on your face.  Check out The best cleansers for your skin type. You’ll want to take off your makeup with a proper makeup remover first. If you do this at night, in the morning, you cna get away with just some lukewarm water in the morning for removing excess oil. Always use warm water, not hot or cold water.

2. Exfoliate
This should be part of your weekly routine and can make a huge difference in your skin. There are three primary ways to exfoliate skin: Chemical peels, retinoids and Microdermabrasion. Scrubs simply remove the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. Use a tiny grain, gentle scrub. Cheaper scrubs can damage the skin. Check out Lancome’s Resurface-C. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but the next best thing to a professional monthly peel. Retinoid such as Retin-A work by removing the dead skin and help generate collagen in the skin. Most skin care experts consider Retinoids a skin saver.

3. Moisturize
Don’t moisturize if you have acne. Moisturizers help with tight/dry skin. Be careful not to over moisturize as it may clog pores. Your skin will tell you if you need moisturizer. You can also use moisturizer instead of eye creams.

4. Sunscreen
The single most important step to save your skin, not only for today, but for years to come. If you moisturize, use a non-SPF at night and use a SPF one in the morning before you go out. Mexoryl-based is the best in our experience and can be found in the Neutrogena product lines among others.

Web resources
Nothing replaces talking to a skin care professional or a dermatologist for problem skin.  Everyone’s skin is different and sometimes minor modifications to your routine will make work far better for your particular skin type.  We’ll post a set of links to web resources for additional skin care information.

Eye makeup tips

Posted on December 15, 2009

Stay with us, we’re just beginning to update this section.  We’re going to provide new makeup tips and internet resources for amazing looks and styles. We’re starting with the eyes and we’ll cover everything from toes to hair.  The first tip post is around eyes and eye makeup.  Although we can provide an makeup artist with our session, often times, simple changes to your makeup.  We’ll be updating eye color as we go along and provide some great makeup tip links for different looks you might want for your shoot.

Green Eyes
Warm colors such as deep purples, plums, lilacs, golds, bronze, deep green, mauves, copper, brown, medium pinks, apricots and peaches work well for green eyes.  Avoid the cooler colors such as blues, silvers, whites and pastels.  These will tend to make you look washed out.  Use brown instead of black eyeliners, or perhaps bronze or gold.  Your lips and blushes should be similar colors.  You can also match with a burgundy color for lipstick.

Try out a few of these looks and styles and see what you like before your photoshoot.  Since our sessions typically have several sets/outfits, you want to start with less dramatic first.  Make sure your wardrobe has several outfits that match the look. Also, get some decent sleep prior to your shoot. Red, tired eyes can ruin even the best makeup.

Blue Eyes
Generally, blue eyes work best with gray, violet, taupe, purple and deep blues. Using dark shades of blue bring out more natural blue tones in your eyes. If you mix black liner with bright blue, it gives you more of the popular smoky effect.

For a more fun/funky look, mix silver, fuschia or turquoise in. Blond hair, fair skin can also mix in violet, lavenders and pink where as red hair might work better with shades of brown…your hair and skin tone really call for a more natural looking eye shadow. Add a gold shimmer to the brown tones to add a distinct finished look. Blue eyes have different shades and intensity, so experiment a little to find the color combinations and shades that work for your particular shade of blue. Warm browns, taupes and soft peach colors work well also.

Brown Eyes
Okay, here’s the easy part. Brown eyes work with almost everything stated above. Darker skins should stay away from white or light colors and look for eye shadows with deep, rich colors. Fair skin tones should stay away from the darker colors and migrate toward lighter shades.

The bottom line is, experiment. So many factors come into play such as outfits and the casual or formal nature of the event or look. But, from dramatic to relaxed and casual, the tips above will make sure the foundation of colors and tones are in place for a great look!

Tips for your session

Posted on June 9, 2009

We want you to get the most of your photo session.  Follow these simple steps to look great and make yourself stand out.

• Don’t cut your hair the day before the shoot, wait a week after cutting your hair.
• Bring outfits you like.
• Bring casual and more dressy outfits, same with shoes
• Dress in brighter colors, not white
• Bring your CDs or iPOD, we’ll play it on our studio sound system
• If you play an instrument or sport, bring your gear
• Put on makeup prior to arriving, we provide a private dressing room to make adjustments
• You have a cool car or bike, bring it along, we can shoot you with it too
• Be yourself, we’ll make you look your best!

Most of all, bring bright colors, bring your latest clothes; the stuff you look great in. Bring accessories, hats, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, scarfs, jackets, etc. We want an entire look, not just an outfit. We’ll mix, match, layer to help you create your own unique look! Have fun, you can never bring too much stuff.

Super Models!

Posted on June 7, 2009

One of our most popular session, takes you out of the realm of Senior Portraits onto the set of a fashion magazine or runway show.  Only available with our “Works” session, our Seniors use this to create their modeling portfolio or just show off a little.  With our super model sessions, we prefer to shoot both in the studio and on location.  A makeup artist is provided so you can look your best.  We’ll discuss with you prior to the shoot what type of look you want and consult with you on hair style, wardrobe, accessories, etc.  From a Hollywood movie scene to a fashion magazine spread, we’re prepared to create your look!

Bring your own hot wardrobe or select from ours.  We have unique fashions and keep current with the emerging trends and styles.

Price: $125 (1 1/2 hours, 20 images, 3 finished looks)

Additional finished looks available on request.  Check out our gallery for samples!