10.09.2008

Introducing Portrait Parties


What about a portrait party?

This is a great opportunity for you and your friends and family, coworkers, church group etc. to get together and have professional portraits made. April Bernd of Photography By April brings her portable studio and sets up in a quiet area of your home that is at least 10’X10’ It is a low stress, fun way to get professional portraits. Hostesses earn credits towards their own portraits. No waiting in lines, no selling on the day of the party and no hassles.

Each guest views their images online in the convenience of their own homes and only orders what they would like. Absolutely no sales pressure from us! The hostess does not need to collect orders or payments. It takes about 2-3 hours depending on the number of guests. Each family may only schedule one 15 minute session. If your guests have many portrait needs such as family and newborn, we recommend booking a standard session with Photography By April. There are:
NO sitting fee
NO sales presentation
NO obligation to purchase anything
Special collection prices only for party-goers


Earn Hostess Gifts
Your hostess award for having at least 6 guests attend will include a special collection of
1 pose including one 8X10, two, 5X7 prints and one set of wallets.
Hostesses will also receive 10 percent of the total orders as a credit towards their own portraits. Credits cannot be used for previous or future portraits. If one of your guests books their own portrait party within 2 weeks, you will earn an additional $25 credit. Family groups count as one guest.

What would I need to do?
As a hostess you would send out email invitations or postcards (we provide) to friends, family, co-workers, church acquaintances etc. inviting them to your portrait party. Photography By April will provide you with a schedule and you schedule sessions every 20 minutes. If you would like to provide food and drinks for your guests, feel free. On the day of your party, April will arrive about 1 hour before the first session to set up and take your photos before guests arrive. During the party, guests do not need to stay for the whole time, they can arrive about 15 minutes before sessions and leave when they are done if they like or stay the whole time and visit. It is very low key and relaxed no formal presentations etc. There is a minimum of 6 people that have to be scheduled to be able to hold party.


How Do I Order?
Portraits are available in an online gallery about 2 weeks after your party. Guests can order directly from the website with Visa, MasterCard, Discover or personal check. All guest orders must be placed within 10 days. The Hostess order needs to be placed within 3 days of the guest orders. Within 3 weeks, orders will be delivered to the hostess for delivery to her guests.


How do I book a portrait party?
When you are ready to schedule your portrait party, contact your guests to find a couple good days and times. Give April a call at 623.687.0070 or email info@photobyapril.com to find a date and time to schedule. April will send out an information package and you are all ready.


Some ideas for portrait parties…
Girls Night/ Glamour

Preschool Classes

Tutu Dress Up
Couples

Families

Home school Groups
Playgroups

Santa Session

Families

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