I will provide a graduation cap, gown and/or flowers required for your photo session. Please make sure you are happy with your hair and appearance before starting your photo session. 

Please arrive 10 minutes BEFORE your appointment (this is important) as it allows time to dress in your cap & gown and check your appearance to make necessary adjustments prior to being photographed. Appointments run on a tight schedule. Your grad photo session will result in the generation of 10 or more proofs that will include a set of traditional images with cap and gown. There is separate time slots available  to have special moments with fellow Grads or significant others which will be included in your proofs. Please remember this is not a time for family portraits, but Grads only. If you are interested in a family portrait session please contact me.

What to wear

Men – should wear a clean dress shirt and tie. (We also provide a shirt and tie if needed, please arrive early to get changed)
Ladies – keep things simple with an open neckline by wearing a v-neck shirt  or tank top underneath the gown.Consider wearing a nice necklace or chain. Hands are often included in grad photos. Ensure your nails are filed and polish is not chipped. Light coloured, neutral nail polish keeps the focus on you. Please remove any marker on your hands and bracelets you don't want in the pictures.

Grooming

Ladies – use your regular daytime makeup, touch up blemishes and be sure your makeup is even all over your face and neck. A natural fresh face photographs best. Avoid wearing too much foundation, eyeliner or mascara as it will be very obvious in your photos.
Men – shave carefully to avoid nicks and cuts. Stubble is very noticeable on camera and can NOT be retouched. Make sure you shave the morning of, or a couple hours prior to your appointment. Cleanse your face to remove oiliness and prevent shine.

If you plan on getting a haircut for your portraits, I suggest you get it cut at least 1 week before your photo session. If your photo session is after lunch, bring along a tooth brush and floss to freshen your smile.

Props

We welcome you to bring along anything that highlights your interests and achievements such as musical instruments, sporting equipment or a favourite objects.

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I specialize in School, Sports, Newborn and Family photography in The MD of Greenview, Alberta. I try to blend candid and traditional styles to create elegant and memorable images.

Born in London, Ontario I studied Fine Art at Fanshawe College before moving to Lethbridge, AB to finish my BFA in Fine Art with a focus on Photography. Upon completion, I moved to Norwich, UK to complete a Masters Degree in Fine Art specializing in Photography and Sculpture. During my stay in the UK I exhibited my photographs and sculptures extensively in public venues and art galleries, as well as opening an art gallery and an art business called Art Syndicate LLP which focused on placing art in various venues.  I was also head of the B&W Photography department, technician and curator for the Norwich Arts Centre while in the UK. My work is part of several private and corporate collections.

Returning to Canada in 2006 I worked at The Art Gallery of Calgary in Calgary, AB as the Acting Curator and Exhibition Photographer. During my time in Calgary I also had the pleasure of working with Murphy Images and Murphy Classic Photography, Calgary's leading photographer for Schools, Sports and Weddings.

My photography services are flexible and custom tailored to the needs of my clients. Various professional post production services include contemporary albums, photo enlargements, Canvases and Prints.

For more information or a taste of what I can offer, please check out my website at www.marycolleen.ca and follow me on

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