Welcome to the Sonshine Academy ordering page for 2023-2024!
Please see the directions (pdf below) from Sonshine for help!
A kind reminder - Please be sure to read the directions thoroughly. There is a $35 minimum order.
Please follow the instructions below to purchase your photos:
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After finding your child(ren)’s photos, click on the top right of the class
page that says, “BUY PACKAGE.” -
Select a package (digitals or prints)
Print Packages
Digital Packages
Add On Options
After selecting a package, click on your child’s photo and then the + sign
to the right of the page
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For digital packages- just add one of your child. Don’t worry, I will find the rest.
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If you order a print package, make sure to pick the print you want.
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Click “Add to Cart” at the bottom of the page.
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Finished? Go to VIEW CART
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Would like to order more? Go to VIEW GALLERY
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Digital download purchases will be emailed to you within 48 hours.
To order Print Add-Ons
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Click on the photo(s) you want to have printed.
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Click on “buy photo” in the top right corner.
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Under the picture, select “ITEMS” on the right.
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Select the add-ons you’d like
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This option does require a $35 minimum purchase.
Reminder: there is a $35 min order no matter if you order a la carte or a package.
These are the prices that have been set by Sonshine and it is their biggest fundraiser. :)
If you have any questions, please let me know!
FAQ
When will prints be delivered after ordering?
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I will make a print order after the deadline and then will deliver to the school, in a cardboard envelope, and delivered to your student.
When will digital images be delivered?
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I will email you the digital images (all the images of your child in black and white and color, plus class photo) within 48 hours of your payment!
Can I order prints AND digital images?
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YES! You can do both!
Why is the website so much more complicated than most school photo websites?
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I know the directions were kinda long and maybe even frustrating, but this is the best way to keep costs down for the families.
How did you come to be the Sonshine photographer?
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My kids went to Sonshine School and Academy! They are in 5th and 2nd grade now....man how time flies. This is my 5th year to capture photos for Sonshine.
How did you come up with the prices?
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Each image was touched by me at least 3 times - Lightroom and Photoshop editing per image. I'm a portrait style photographer, so I try to deliver what I'd want of my kids! I try to give variety in posing, crops, and expressions (if the kids will do it!). The school does not pay me to be the school photographer. For Sonshine, they get a percentage of my sales as their main fundraiser.
Can you crop an image for me?
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Totally! Cropping IN is easy. I cannot un-crop an image, so I usually try to give room for preference later. Email me at christie@christiegare.com
Can you do additional editing for me?
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Yes! Shoot me an email (christie@christiegare.com )if you have an additional request I may have missed. Some more extensive edits would be an additional $20 per image.
Do you do family photography?
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YES! I've been doing indoor and outdoor family photography for over 10 years. I'm a full time family photographer, and I'm currently sold out until 2023! Join my email list and follow me on Instagram to be notified of any changes, last minute openings, or releases!
What equipment do you use?
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For my fellow photography friends, I shoot with a Canon R6 and used my Canon 135mm f/2.0 lens for the school portraits. For sports team photos, I usually use my RF 28-70mm f/2.0 lens.