GRADUATION PORTRAITS
V.I.P. Studios Photography
501 K Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-2187
Six
Easy
Steps
1. Choose your session type
2. Make your appointment
3. Photoshoot time!
4. View images
5. Pick your package and place your order!
SAVE $$$ with Early Bird Specials, Social Media and Referrals!
6. Pick up or have prints shipped. Receive digitals via email or dropbox!
1) Choose the type of session you would like to have. Remember you can always upgrade the day of your session.
Exception: OUR new UC Davis Session and Portrait Package. Read more about this newly unveiled offering in our FAQ section.
SESSION CHOICES:
- BASIC – One outfit
- SILVER – Two outfits
- PLATINUM – Three outfits OR two outfits and bring a friend.
- FRIENDS AND FAMILY – Three outfits AND bring family members, friends, and pets (up to 4 people).
- UC DAVIS – Four outfits at locations of your choice on campus and around Davis.
Included is one image chosen by the studio that is artistically rendered and printed to 11×14 and Package “E” or its equivalent in value.
Package “E” includes 2 poses, 1 – 8×10 each, 2 – 5x7s each, and 12 wallets each, all with basic retouching.
2) CLICK on APPOINTMENT and follow the prompts – Session appointments are currently available TUESDAY and FRIDAY afternnoons at V.I.P. Studios Photography at 501 K Street Davis, CA 95616. UC Davis Sessions start at the studio and go on locations of your choice. If you cannot make those appointment days and times, please contact the studio. Cancellations within 1 week prior to your appointment is elgible for 50% refund or credit.
3) Photoshoot time! Come a few minutes before your appointment time. You’re welcome to bring make up, hair products, and clothes to change into. The studio will supply cap & gown for undergraduates and the graduation regalia (PhD gown, hood, tassle and cap). Law and medical school tassle are not supplied.
4) View your images within 48 hours of your session! A password protected online gallery of your graduation portraits will be available for viewing. You will receive an email notification with ordering details at that time. Package information can be found in the FAQ section under question #1.
5) Placing your order. Follow the instructions in the email for placing your order. If you prefer to order through the studio directly, you may email us your choices at vipstudiosfoto@gmail.com. We will contact you to finalize everything and arrange for payment. Orders will not be started without a 50% deposit. You can pay for your graduation portraits online securely at your convenience. Place your order by the early bird deadline for maximum savings!
6) When we receive your order and payment, we will begin processing your images. Your prints will be ready within 7-10 days. We will mail the order to you if you choose to have it shipped or call you when it is ready to be picked up. You may rush your order and reduce the turnaround significantly for a RUSH fee of 15%. Rush orders are guaranteed for pickup from the studio within 5 working days. Add an additional day if package is shipped in state, two days outside. Packages are tracked and insured.
Choose your session type!
Make your appointment!
Photoshoot time!
View your images!
Place your order!
Pick up or have your order shipped!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the packages and products you offer and what is the cost?
We offer individual prints you can purchase in these sizes: 8×10, 5x7s, wallets and larger ones like 11×14, 16×20 and 20×24. You can also purchase packages in PRINT only, DIGITAL only or a combination we call HYBRID.
For those that want more than a studio experience, we offer 3 DIGITAL ONLY PACKAGES:
CAMPUS 1, CAMPUS 2 and CAMPUS 3 Sessions that include your session time and all digital files with downloadable link within 7-10 days of your session.
IF YOU WANT CAMPUS SESSION & PRINTS, we offer two options below:
What are the packages and products you offer and what is the cost?
We offer individual prints you can purchase in these sizes: 8×10, 5x7s, wallets and larger ones like 11×14, 16×20 and 20×24. You can also purchase packages: PRINT only, DIGITAL only or HYBRID which is a combination of print and digital.
For those that want more than a studio experience, we offer campus sessions (Campus 1, Campus 2 and Campus 3) which include all your digital files and customized session and print package combination called the UC Davis Package:
What if I don't know which session to choose?
Do I have to make an appointment?
Yes, appointments are necessary. We make exceptions to this rule when we are on campus in June during cap & gown pick up.
How do I view my portraits?
Your images are posted on a password protected gallery within 48 hours. You will get an email notification once they are posted which includes details on how to order, order incentives and discounts to take advantage of.
What if I have an appointment and can't make it?
Please email the studio as soon as you know at vipstudiosfoto@gmail.com. Please put in the subject line:
“Gradfair Appointment Change Request”. The studio will contact you to reschedule your appointment. Your session fee is transferable to the rescheduled appointment as long as you reschedule your appointment within 30 days of your original appointment. Cancellations within 1 week prior to your appointment will receive only 50% credit back.
Will the session prices change in the studio?
No, your session price will remain the same. Your session price will change in the studio only if you upgrade your session to a silver or platinum session or !Artsy Session. Read more about this new session question 12 in this section.
Is digital retouching available?
Yes, please add $15.00 to your order for basic retouching, which includes blemishes and clothing corrections. For extensive retouching, such as, stray hairs, clothing, or glare please add $20.00. Combination retouching is available for $25.00, and includes both basic and extensive retouching features.
What is the turnaround time for my portraits?
Prints are available for pick up or shipped in 7-10 business days, digitals in 3-5 business days. When you place your order, you will be given a delivery date range. If you need them sooner, we offer rush service for part or all of your order at 15% of the subtotal. The turnaround time is cut in half and your order will be handled individually as opposed to in a batch.
How do I SAVE $$ on my graduation portraits?
”Like” our facebook page: Search “Graduation portraits by VIP Studios Photography” AND “Check-in” on Facebook during your portrait session to receive $5 your portrait order. Follow on instagram @gradportraits for additional savings. Lastly, take advantage of our EARLY BIRD Specials for orders placed within a week of your session. Those specials will vary and will be given to you in the email following your session which is the same email letting you know your images are ready and available to view online.
Will a cap and gown be provided?
Yes! The new UC Davis cap and gown will be provided with the appropriate tassel, UC Davis appreciation stole, diploma cover and scroll. For Masters and PhD candidates, the studio has purchased a black full length gown with the University of California colored hood and doctorate cap with tassel.
Can I order my images online?
Yes, now you may order your portraits online! Just follow the shopping cart prompts.
What is the UC Davis Session/Package?
Commemorate your college experience with our newly unveiled !Artsy Session: Images are created at your favorite places on
campus and around town. Roommates, friends and pets welcome. Four outfits of your choice. Includes one image chosen by the studio that is artistically rendered and printed to 11×14. Also included is package “E” or its equivalent in value.
Package “E” includes 2 poses. 1-8×10 each, 2-5x7s each, and 12 wallets each, all with basic retouching.
How do I purchase digital copies or soft copies of my graduation portraits?
When you purchase your files, you purchase usage rights or what is also known as a personal license to the image or images. All files you purchase are high resolution and color corrected unless otherwise stated. They are made available to download from the online gallery or copied on to a thumbdrive.
You may purchase your digital files via the DIGITAL only or HYBRID packages.
Do you offer announcements?
Yes, we offer 7×5 ” one sided announcements with 1-3 images customized with your name, degree, major and college. The cost to customize and own the JPEG is only $40. Printed versions of the annoucement start at $1.25 each minimum purchase of 30. Double sided and folded annoucements are also available. To see your options, email vipstudiosfoto@gmail.com.