Senior Session FAQS and Policies

FAQs:
What is included in a Senior Session from Solaris?

Your session begins with a personal consultation with either Aric or Beth. Next, let Aric bring out your best in a relaxed photo session.
Success follows planning and Aric considers both to be essential. Meeting with Aric, viewing his works and discussing the details of your portrait are indispensable elements ensuring your comfort and our success with providing enduring photographs.

How long will my session take?
A session from Solaris usually will take about two hours depending on the number clothing changes, day of the week, and whether hairstyling & makeover services are requested.

What type of clothing should be worn for our portrait session?
Capturing who you are at this point in time is a big part of what a senior session is all about. Part of customizing your session is up to you and the clothing choices you chose make. Keep in mind that the goal is to direct the viewer's eye to the face and relational elements of the photograph. Therefore, we recommend clothing with minimal to no patterns.
However, trying to tell a teenager how to dress is an exercise in futility. This is one of the main reasons we like to talk with our subjects before their session. We want to be ready for you.

How long does it take to see my previews?
At Solaris, we present our work on a 42" Plasma monitor for you to make your selections. After your portrait session, we will set up a viewing time for you. Normally we like to have your viewing session no later than one week after your session is completed.

We allow plenty of time for viewing and decision making in a relaxed atmosphere in our viewing gallery. There is no charge for the first viewing and we ask that you plan on making your decisions during this scheduled time. Additional viewing sessions are charged at the rate of $150 per viewing session scheduled. Please allow approximately an hour and a half to two hours for your viewing time as we do not want you to be rushed.

POLICIES:

What if I don't like my portraits?
At Solaris we are not happy unless you are happy! We will gladly re-take your portraits without a session fee or exchange poses for a nominal fee within 14 days after you receive your portraits. Of course the work we create is considered a custom product which cannot be re-sold. Due to the nature of our product, all sales are final.

Can I get copies of my portraits made?
At Solaris, we offer great reorder specials on your portraits. There are, however, time limits for reordering, so please contact the studio for more information and to order more portraits. Portraits from Solaris are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without special written permission by Solaris Studios, Inc. Copying, reproducing and scanning of your portraits is not permitted and falls under copyright infringement laws.
If you wish to purchase additional portraits, please contact the studio. We'd be happy to help you with your reorder.

   



 Aric C. Hoek, The Master of Shadows - Professional Photographer - Solaris Studios
Phone: 713-524-3303
Located in The River Oaks Tower
3730 Kirby Suite 610
Houston, TX. 77098