Our team is committed to providing well organized photo days, setting the stage for positive experiences.
HOW DO I VIEW & ORDER MY PHOTOS?
We believe a good portrait opportunity exists when there is a connection between the photographer and their subject.
We know that not everyone is comfortable with having their photo taken which is why it’s important to us that the portrait experience is welcoming and positive. Our professionals have extensive experience working with youth and are specially trained on best practices for working with students from all walks of life.
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Precious Memories, Perfectly Captured
Enjoy a variety of backgrounds to choose from and pose variations!
School Photo Day dates will be posted on your school’s website calendar. If you will be away on photo days and would like a photo taken, please contact us about a private in-studio session.
Most importantly, we want you to wear what makes you feel confident. This image will be showcased in your school’s yearbook for you classmates and families to remember you by.
Tip: try shirts without logos or patterns that might outdate the photo or be a distraction. Neutral colours work well. The photo will be closely cropped for the yearbook so you may want to rethink any strapless shirts or dressess.
We love seeing the trends of hairstyles that come and go over the years… it’s part of what defines a generation.
Tip: if you are getting a haircut or changing your hair colour, we recommend doing this 1 to 2 weeks prior to photo day. This gives you time to figure out how to style your new doo and feel confident with your new look.
Log in to your gallery by visiting our website and clicking ‘View & Order.’ Enter your online code and email address to access and enjoy your photos.
* Add Gallery password
The Grad gallery is expected to be live within 2 weeks after the grad week is complete and all grads have been photographed. We’re diligently working to ensure that all images are presented with the utmost care and quality.
The School photo gallery will be live within 7 days.
Your online code is your student number followed by your 2-digit birth date.
For example, if your student number is 00123 and you were born on January 3rd, your online code will be 0012303; if you were born on January 15th, your online code will be 0012315.
Email info@gardsbc.com and include School, grade, and student name.
You can also look back to a previous order confirmation email where it will be listed beside the student name.
We love a good ballcap but we will not be taking photographs with them on photo day. Photos from the shoot will be used for a number of service items that the school requires to clearly identify students. It can be hard for Administrators to easily recognize a student with a hat on. If a student arrives at our camera with a hat on, we will kindly ask them to remove it for ID purposes. Thank you for your understanding.
Inform the photographer about your glasses so they can adjust the lighting and angles accordingly. If possible, adjust your glasses’ angle to minimize reflections without compromising your vision. If you are comfortable and preferred, take a few photos without your glasses.
Scan your QR code slip that is given out on photo day to be notified as soon as the gallery is ready to view. This is the fastest and most efficient way for us to communicate important gallery information to you. If you have misplaced the slip, or need assistance with viewing your gallery, please contact us.
When a school partners with GradsBC, their school community receives benefits and extended services that promote school spirit, boost staff morale and raise awareness to important initiatives through cinematic storytelling.
(by appointment only)
