Your Session

If you come to Hillside Studio, your senior pictures will be amazing, we guarantee it! You can do no wrong, just sit back, relax and enjoy "Feeling Like A Star!" We'll help you choose the best outfits, pose just right, and get great expressions. The more relaxed you are, the better your pictures will be. Also, remember that the majority of images we take will not be used to make your proof collection. We will be picking from the very best poses and expressions together. So no worries about anything!

At Hillside Studio, we welcome you to bring "Your Stuff!" Anything – including motorcycles, shoes, sports stuff, collectibles, cars, instruments and even pets. We will fit whatever we can into your session! However, if you want to highlight your stuff without taking away from your session we suggest you look into some of our Add–Ons. Add–Ons allow you to "add–on" an allotted amount of time for just that stuff you want to photograph.

Here's how to break it down:
1.   How many different looks do you want to include? If you want lots of variety, you will need a larger basic session or a smaller basic session with a few add–ons. We can help you decide what might work the best.
2.   Decide what you want to bring. Do you want a pet, your music, wheels, collections or sports stuff? What's important to you? Will it all fit into a basic session or will you need some add–ons? Again we can help
3.   Grab your schedule and credit card and pick up the phone. You have two options.
4.   One, to discuss the best session for you on the phone with the staff at Hillside Studio, then make your appointment. It's best to have a computer nearby, in case we want to refer you to something on our website, when we are discussing your options.
5.   The other option would be to schedule an in-studio consultation appointment. At this appointment we will help you to plan your session and answer all your questions. Either one, it's the first step.
6.   One more thing, try not to schedule work or an appointment too close to the end of your session. You could be here longer than you expect and if you become anxious about being to work on time, it will reflect on your face.
7.   Once you have your session appointment made, think about your hair. Do you need to schedule an appointment for styling, cutting. How long does that need to be done before your appointment? Decide if you want to schedule your makeup and nails to be professionally done.
8.   Get your clothes and things together. Be sure everything is neat and on hangers. Think in complete outfits. Be sure to have all the sports stuff you might need. Be sure to have belts, jewelry, and all the underthings you might need.
9.   Get plenty of sleep the night before your appointment. Remember these pictures will be around for over a hundred years! It does matter!
10.   Show up on time to your appointment. A few minutes early is adequate.
11.   Bring some music, relax, and have fun!

The fine print...
Session Fees do not include finished pictures but, it does pay for the time we spend with you and for the preparation of your images. To purchase an Add-On Session, it is necessary to purchase a main session first. Each Add-on session will add an additional 5-25 more poses to your collection. The final number is determined by the type of add-on you purchased.

Every one of our sessions includes a free yearbook pose at no charge. This can be any image of your choice from your session. Unlike some studios, you are not limited to choosing an image that you ordered enlargements from.

Please note the following purchase requirement:
$400 if you wish to check out a proof booklet and flash drive to make your decisions from home, then come in for a scheduled order appointment.