National Charity League

San Dieguito

Senior Class

Info

We count ourselves lucky to be photographing NCL San Dieguito since 2010. We are looking forward to meeting you all! Below you will find some information on your upcoming session and the NCL requirements.

We have two sessions available: a quick 30-minute session and a longer 60-minute session that includes the opportunity to capture your senior portraits, as well.

Please scroll down to book your choice of session.

Montage

$275

one-hour session

ticktocker in NCL recommended outfit

two additional outfit changes for senior portraits

mother/daughter mini session

one digital retouched image of the ticktocker

one digital retouched image of mother/daughter

single shot

$150

30-minute session

ticktocker in NCL recommended outfit

mother/daughter mini session

one digital retouched image of ticktocker

one digital retouched image of mother/daughter

CURRENT SPECIAL


  • We added a beach option during golden hour/sunset for our popular Montage Session. It's currently only a $50 additional charge.


This special only applies to sessions occurring before September 30th, 2023.


Please scroll down to book your choice of session!

Booking a hair and makeup appointment: You have the option to add a hair and makeup appointment to either session for just $195. Our stylist will stay for the duration of the session and can adjust your hair and makeup to fit your outfit(s). If you book hair and makeup for both mother and daughter, the cost is only $350.

How to prepare: Depending on your session, you will be able to bring anywhere from one to three outfits. Make sure to check what is included with your session. If you are booking the Montage session, we always suggest bringing more rather than less. Our photographers are happy to help with any outfit decisions you are struggling to make.

What to wear for your mother/daughter portrait: Black dresses or tops

What to wear for your individual portrait: Casual white dress or top

*If you book the Montage session, you will have two outfits in addition to the NCL-required outfits

Included in your session fee: Two digitally-retouched images required for NCL. We will process payment at the time of booking.

Viewing your images: About a week after your session, we will post your images online for you to view and select your NCL choices. You will also have the option to order additional images for yourselves. If you booked the Montage session and would like to schedule a Zoom Viewing & Ordering Appointment for making selections, please contact us.

Deadlines: Please schedule your NCL session to occur by September 1, 2023

session Prep

HAIR

  • Hair should be neat, clean and dry upon arrival.
  • If you are going to get a haircut, make sure it's at least five days before your shoot.
  • We recommend that you wash your hair the night before your appointment.
  • Hair and makeup by a professional is always a good idea and can be scheduled through the studio - contact us for details.

Face

  • Clean, moisturized skin.
  • After-lunch shoot? Might want to bring a toothbrush!
  • Makeup and hair by a professional is always a good idea and can be scheduled through the studio - contact us for details.
  • Simple blemishes will be removed once you choose your images for retouching.
  • Braces can be digitally removed for an additional charge.

Nails

  • Your fingernails should be clean and groomed.
  • No chipped nail polish.
  • Don't forget your toe nails, as we often times will make you go bare-foot!
  • We recommend that your choice of nail polish color will work with all of your outfits.

Clothes

  • Clothes should be clean and free of wrinkles and stains.
  • Try on clothes beforehand to make sure nothing is too loose, too tight or too revealing/see-through.
  • If you are bringing formal attire, we recommend bringing shoes to match.
  • Glare on eye glasses can be digitally removed for an additional charge, but tinted lenses cannot be lightened.

When you book our Montage session, YOU can use two of your outfits for your SENIOR PORTRAITs AT THE SAME TIME AS YOUR NCL SESSION. CLICK ON THE grad SESSIONs LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATIOn.

FAQ for NCL Sessions

"Do you have hair and makeup available for my session?"

Absolutely! Mother and daughter are both encouraged to schedule a hair and makeup appointment with one of our stylists. It is $195 for the first appointment, and only $350 if mother and daughter are both doing hair and makeup. This appointment will be at our studio, and takes about an hour for each person to be styled. Having professional hair and makeup done for your session is a fun experience and your images will look great too!

"What does the hair and makeup look like?"

The makeup and hair is to your liking! Your hair and makeup artist will talk and work with you to choose multiple makeup looks and hairstyles that coordinate with your outfits and personality. They will stay with you throughout the shoot to help with any changes or fixes.

"I DON'T USUALLY WEAR MAKEUP, SHOULD I GET IT DONE?"

Absolutely! We want you to look your best! Makeup can simply smooth out any blemishes or uneven skin tones and help make your best features stand out. However, we still want you to look like you! Our makeup artists are skilled in finding what look will be best for you whether that’s an all-natural look or full glam!

"If I book the 20min session, can I be photographed elsewhere?"

Unfortunately, the Single Shot session can only be booked in studio. The Montage session will take place in studio as well, but you have the option to make it into an Urban Runway session (one hour in studio and one hour on location). If you'd like to do this, get in touch with us and we will send you a link to pay the additional $285 for the location portion!

"What should we wear for our mother/daughter portrait?"

This is determined by Chapter. Please check back here to see what the requirements are after your chapter has decided on the look they want.

"How many outfits do I bring?"

If you are doing the Montage session, you will bring your NCL outfits and you can also have up to two additional outfit changes. If you are doing the Single Shot session, you will only be wearing the NCL outfits for your NCL photos.

"I’M DOING A 60 MINUTE SESSION. WHAT TYPE OF OUTFITS SHOULD I WEAR?"

It is always a good idea to bring a variety of options. Clothing that looks too similar in style or color will lack variety in your final gallery. We HIGHLY suggest bringing a casual everyday look, a nicer casual look, and then a more formal look. We advise against anything that is too loose, too tight, or too revealing. Also we suggest that you don't bring anything with distracting logos or patterns. If you are not sure, just bring it and we can discuss.

"WHO WILL MY PHOTOGRAPHER BE?"

If you have a preference of photographer, please let us know. If not, we will connect you with who we think will be most fitting for your shoot.

"What if I want to book a grad session that includes two locations?"

You can certainly do that; we will just add the difference in price to your session fee, and you are good to go!

"WHAT IF WE HAVE BAD WEATHER ON THE DAY OF MY SESSION?"

We watch the weather and will get in touch with you to make a plan or recommendation if we are concerned about the weather. If you have concerns and have not heard from us, always feel free to get in touch. We want your shoot to be amazing and will gladly reschedule your session if the weather is bad.

"WHAT IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE?"

If you need to reschedule your session, please let us know as soon as possible. There may be a $75 charge for rescheduling within 24 hours of your session.

"Are any digitals or prints included with my session fee?"

Included in your NCL session, you will receive two digitally retouched images - your individual and mother/daughter choices. For info on our pricing for your personal order, please click the Grad Sessions button above.

"When will I receive my order?"

Your two included digitally retouched NCL images will be ready within two weeks after you choose your images.

As far as your senior portraits order, if you purchase the digital images, you will typically receive all of your un-retouched digital images the same day of your viewing and ordering appointment, and any retouched images you selected will be ready two to four weeks after you order. Prints will be ready for pickup or delivery one to two weeks after you receive your retouched images.

how to BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT(S)


Please book your photography session below. You can add hair and makeup for either you or your daughter or both during the booking process. Please note: when you book hair and makeup for the both of you, your daughter's appointment will be first, and while we photograph her, you will be in hair and makeup to be ready for the mother/daughter mini session at the end of your daughter's session. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us with the link below. We are happy to help with anything!