Portrait Parties

    Add a creative twist to your next social gathering with this unique approach to studio portraits!  Many themes, props and backgrounds are available for these special on-location portrait sessions.  Families, Friends, Couples, Children, and Pets are all welcome!
     As the Party Hostess, you will meet with Photographer Ellie Nighman and discuss choices of location and backgrounds.  After preparing a guest list, invitations will be sent describing the party and offering an overview of the ordering process.  Guests can be scheduled for sessions every 20 minutes or they can be photographed at any time during the Party.  If the Party is to be held indoors, a 12'x12' space will be necessary for assembling studio equipment.  Hostesses are responsible for refreshments - be as simple or elaborate as you wish!
   No payment is due the day of the Party and there is absolutely no sales pressure!   Within 48 hours, Families will view their proofs online (or receive printed proofs via mail, in desired) and have two weeks to place their orders by mail.  Orders will be sent back to Families upon completion, usually within two weeks of receipt.  After all orders have been collected, the Hostess will receive credits to place her own Portrait order! 

Benefits:
Hostesses receive a credit for every $20 in sales generated by their Party.  As an example, an 8 Family Party, with an average order of $40 per Family, would earn the Hostess 16 Credits!  Credits can be redeemed for:

1 Credit= 1-5x7,
            or 8-Wallets,
            or 2-4x5
2 Credits= 1-8x10
5 Credits= 1-11x14,
            or 1-10x13
            or 28 Greeting Cards w/Envelopes
8 Credits= 1-16x20


In addition to credits, Hostesses are entitled to 20% off any additional Portraits they wish to order!
           

Download a printable Package and Pricing Sheet!
Click here    


A few suggestions....

  • Invite your Child's classmates, Girl/Boy Scout Troupe, Sports Team, etc. for a fun play date and excellent way to get better aquainted with other parents.
  • Let your imagination run wild with a theme party!  Old West, Victorian Age,  A Day at the Beach, Picinics....
  • Portrait Parties are a great way to gather the extended family together for a large Family Portrait, as well a long overdue visit!
  • Invite your girl friends for a fun and exciting night of gossip, goodies and boudior photography - great for Bachlorette Parties!