St. Louis Photographer » A Journal by Holly McCaig

The other night I shot a few quick images of products in the studio for my senior price guide. They aren’t the best images…I really need to schedule a product shoot day with better light! But, I wanted to share how much I love these products. Honestly, they are the three main products I sell, other than prints.

Gallery Wraps. HELLO! Every one that comes in the studio and experiences them first hand knows they rock. I honestly can say I prefer to sell them over framed prints. Why? They are timeless. They never become dated like a frame can. And, if you change your decor, you aren’t having to reframe your images. I just love how amazing a group of them can look together. I would love to consult with clients about some designs we have drafted, or their ideas, before their shoot. We can look at that and shoot for that end result. Gorgeous!

Books / Albums. I offer a few styles in albums and I think my Basic Album, the little ones on the bottom of this stack, are the best sellers. They start at $250 and are 7 x 7 inches in size. Perfect for my senior clients when you want to collect as many of your images in print form as possible. It looks great on a bookshelf or on your coffee table. The perfect keepsake. I also sell the larger, more elaborate lay-flat books with the thick pages. Square or vertical and in various sizes. The possibilities are endless. If you love all your images and can’t afford to buy them in print form, consider an album or book!

Greeting Cards. Whether it’s for Christmas, a birth announcement or grad announcements, this is a great way to stay away from the norm. Custom designs are the way to go! And, they can compliment your images so much better than store-bought images. Pre-designed collections are just the cost of cards, starting at $2 per card (with envelopes) and custom-designed collections are also $2 per card plus a $75 design fee. I especially love this graduation announcement I designed for my high school grad client.

So, there you have it! The three products I love to offer my clients. We can offer you so many options in products, but when I stopped to think about it, these three stood out to me most. And, they are the things I would buy if I were my client. In fact, I better get to ordering some new wraps for the house!

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I was so excited that Sam was ready to get her images done so soon! It can be a little boring in the winter time. But, if you live here too, I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir. Sam is one of my Senior Elite Models for the class of 2011. She attends Fort Zumwalt South. And, she LOVES theater, singing, etc. Talented all around. She has dreams of being on Broadway.

When discussing with Sam what she wanted to do for her portraits, she immediately told me “THE FOX“. Of course, we did everything we could to get them to let us take photos inside, but they had other things happening at the time. They did give us a number to arrange something, so we may try again later. Who knows. But, all of the textures and buildings, and scenes around The Fox Theater simply mesmerize me. Grand is one hoppin’ place and it was fun to shoot there. We even had a little snow on the ground. I simply love when seniors “get it” and want to incorporate something about their life, aspirations and dreams, and more into their images. It’s all about creating art and not cheesy poses. Right?

One of the first of my senior elite models, it was pretty fun! I can’t wait till we shoot the other reps, too. Here are a few of my favorites from the session, so you can get a taste! If you’re a friend of Sam’s, be sure to ask her how you can save on your senior session with Holly McCaig Seniors!

Mad props to my cousin, Nick, for filling in for my regular assistant. He made us feel a little bit safer down there on Grand.

Finished working on Lexie’s images from our studio session this past weekend. Lexie is one of my models from Fort Zumwalt East High School. She graduates in ‘11 but we’re getting a head start on some of her images.

I am really trying to show more of what we can do in the studio for those on smaller budgets, or that want to get in and out quickly. Hey guys, I’m talking to you! Again, the Basic Studio session is just $75 and gets you 30 minutes of great shots. Mostly headshots but a few full shots. If weather permitting, we can even run outside the studio for a few outdoor shots. Book your senior session early to avoid waiting too long this summer and fall! www.hollymccaigseniors.com

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Pre-book your summer senior session and get 50% off the Art Session fee (valued at $250). It’s a good idea to get on the books now before we fill up for the summer. We have already started taking calls and inquiries about summer senior portrait sessions and look forward to shooting yours! Contact us today.

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Often photographed by me, but never dull – I ENJOY photographing these two and watching them grow and change. More back story, mama and I were sorority sisters back at good ol’ Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. Was so happy when we reconnected here in St. Louis years ago. I’ve always loved Maura’s enthusiasm and appreciation for awesome photography! Now that Kylie loves the camera, I hope I can keep it up with the creativity on these two. Love how adorable these two Valentine sisters’ images came out!

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