Graduation Photographer
The Lowdown on the Importance of a Graduation Photographer
Graduation is one of the most important events in the life of an individual. As it is, you need to make sure that the picture is of high quality. Despite the nature of such events, graduation photographers can be relied upon for their professionalism and excellent service.
One of the ways they provide service is by setting up mobile studios on the venue so graduates can have their pictures taken there. Graduation photographers utilize several backdrops which provide flexibility of choice. There are studios that use technology and equipments that lets your graduate see their pictures on the screen, edit the picture depending on their liking, and print the photograph within a span of seconds.
On site studios provide the gowns so you can have the picture taken any time you like. You have the option to take the picture after the ceremony so you can have a photograph with your scroll. But you can also avoid the long queue of graduates and have the picture taken before the ceremony with dummy scrolls provided by the photographer.
Since graduations are usually chaotic and hectic, it is unlikely for you to book a time slot so graduation photographers would usually implement a first come, first serve basis. Aside from the gown, you can wear almost anything. For men, it is common to wear a white shirt, black tie, and a single breasted jacket or suit. Women, on the other hand, commonly wear a broach or something that resembles that in order to fix the hood in its proper place.
Aside from being on the event on the day itself, graduation photographers also provide off-site service. They will take pictures of each student while receiving their diplomas on stage and also pictures with their teachers, the administration, and friends to make the photographs more memorable. Finally, the photographer will take on-the-spot pictures as well. This will require adjustments in the camera settings.
Receiving a diploma is a major milestone in life and you can bank on graduation photographers to be there with you every step of the way during that important occasion in your life.
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March 8th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
We would like to invite you to quote for photography services for Republic Polytechnic’s Graduation Ceremony 2010 from 11th – 13th May 2010 (Tue, Wed and Thurs), comprising of 8 graduation ceremonies. Details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday 11th May 2010
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre (TRCC)
Approximate arrival time of Graduands:
1. Session 1: 8:00 am
2. Session 2: 12.00 pm
3. Session 3: 4.00pm
Approximate arrival time of Guests:
1. Session 1: 8:30 am
2. Session 2: 12.30 pm
3. Session 3: 4.30pm
Ceremony Start Time:
1. Session 1: 9:30 am
2. Session 2: 1.30 pm
3. Session 3: 5.30pm
Date: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre (TRCC)
Approximate arrival time of Graduands:
1. Session 1: 8:00 am
2. Session 2: 12.00 pm
3. Session 3: 4.00pm
Approximate arrival time of Guests:
1. Session 1: 8:30 am
2. Session 2: 12.30 pm
3. Session 3: 4.30pm
Ceremony Start Time:
1. Session 1: 9:30 am
2. Session 2: 1.30 pm
3. Session 3: 5.30pm
Date: Thursday 13th May 2010
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre (TRCC)
Approximate arrival time of Graduands:
1. Session 1: 8:00 am
2. Session 2: 12.00 pm
Approximate arrival time of Guests:
1. Session 1: 8:30 am
2. Session 2: 12.30 pm
Ceremony Start Time:
1. Session 1: 9:30 am
2. Session 2: 1.30 pm
Note:
1. No monetary transactions between Republic Polytechnic and appointed vendor (Appointed vendor will earn through the sales of graduation photographs from students).
2. Appointed vendor will need to set up booth at Republic Polytechnic for sales of the photos.
3. Vendors with prior experience of photography on a large scale graduation ceremony will have an added advantage.
4. Photography services will be covered on arrival and departure of VIPs and guest of honours, opening and graduation address, award presentation, full length and close-up shots of all graduands/award winners on stage, speech by guest of honours and valedictorians, receptions and group photos etc.
5. All photographs to be taken in digital format and printed on high quality photographic paper.
6. Appointed vendor to provide CD-ROMs of hi-resolution digital images and deliver to Republic Polytechnic.
If you are interested, please revert back with your proposal, portfolio, credentials (preferably with photography experience in graduation ceremony) latest by 10th March 2010 (Wednesday).
Feel free to contact me if you have further enquiries. Thank you!
Ping Peishi
Republic Polytechnic
Contact: 3100 1434 (pls do not dial “6″ in front)