grads
Capturing your accomplishments in a unique & timeless way
Capturing your accomplishments in a candid yet timeless way! My style enhances the natural look to ensure your photos feel genuine to you. Your experience begins from the moment you reach out. I’ll help guide you with styling/ location selection, collaborative mood-board planning to capture your vision, guiding you with posing and prompts during the shoot, & delivering a full access beautiful online gallery easy to share & save at no additional cost!
The grad experience
Investment
Each grad session can be custom made to you. Whether you want standard portraits on your campus, creative shots at your favorite spot around town, a local beach or grassy hills— we can create the perfect experience for your unique needs.
Grad sessions typically start at $450 depending on your package selection and location.
Travel fees outside of San Francisco/Bay Area start at $170.
Southern California travel fees start at $900.
Locations outside of California start at $1300
FAQ
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ASAP! I’m currently booking April, May & June grads along with my other year round sessions (Weddings, Engagements, Family, etc.)
The end of the school year as a senior can be very busy, & I want to make sure I have an ideal spot for you on my calendar. The sooner you book, the better date/time options you have!
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Depending on your package & location selection(s)— sessions typically last anywhere from 40 min-1.5 hrs.
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We can definitely reschedule if needed, just please don't make your reschedule super last minute! If you cancel I will be super sad but will understand. The booking deposit you paid is non refundable, but if you've paid more then I will pay that portion back to you.
Please keep in mind that this is the busiest time of photography season and I may not have an ideal time or day available if you reschedule.
If you'd like to try to reschedule, please make that decision with appropriate notice :)
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Full packages are sent out after you inquire. For an idea of what to expect from your experience, packages typically look like this:
-Up to 1.5 hr shoot
-Up to 3 outfits
-Up to 2 nearby locations
-Styling/Location guidance
-Mood-board inspo planning
-Up to 60+ edited photos
-Delivery in a beautiful full access online gallery
-3-4 Week turnaround time
-Easy to share & save at no additional cost
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Depends on the package you select! My packages have options of 1-3 outfit changes.
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Yes please! Bring your cap, gown, diploma, school flags, or any other personal items to the shoot.
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In a few shots, yes!
The main focus of the session will be you. But, if you let me know beforehand, you are welcome to include a few shots with your loved ones.
If you’d like to do a combined shoot with your friend/partner with more than 5 photos together— you will both have to book separately or ask me about booking a custom package.
If your friends or family would just like to watch the session and not be in the photos, they are welcome to hang around. I recommend keeping your audience small, as it can be hard to focus when you have too big of a group spectating!
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Location selection is one of my favorite parts of the process. Let me know what vibe you’re wanting and I’ll send you some options!
If you’re wanting on campus photos, we will find places with great natural lighting, your fav spots to hang out, and/or important signs/buildings. You’ll get a mix of backgrounds, colors, and poses.
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I do not use photoshop. I strive for a natural look for your photos, and will only touch up small spots, fly aways, and unwanted objects in the background.
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No, I deliver your photos via an online gallery easy to share/save.
You have full access to your images for additional prints at Pic-Time, Costco, Canva, etc.
There is an option to purchase prints through the online delivery service I use (Pic-Time), which has great reviews and fast shipping. Your additional payment to buy/print your images does not earn me extra profit, so feel free to decide what works best for you!
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Between 3-4 weeks.
I hold myself to the fastest possible turnaround time while also giving each photo the time and attention they deserve!
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No :) Since editing plays a huge part of my style and workflow in making my art come alive, I do not send out any raw images to my clients. The reason being I would consider those images unfinished work, which is not what you invested in.
My style just subtly enhances the natural look. Trust me... you don't want the raws!
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Yes! Once you’re ready to begin booking, your final service selection + contract + 25% nonrefundable deposit + a short questionnaire will be sent out in your booking form.
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After reading through the details of my style, FAQ, and feel like we would be a good fit for what you are looking for, fill out the Grad Contact Form below or send me a dm on Instagram @kalissaslens.
I'm so excited to connect with you and will get back to you ASAP!
Grad Contact Form
