We have both indoor studio sessions and outdoor sessions. The Studio is our 90 minute indoor session. We'll do whatever fits in this time frame. We have many background options to match your clothing selections. The Elements is our 90 minute outdoor session. This is a good session for your cars, sports equipment and pets. Locations within 20 miles of the studio. Call to discuss on location session options for travel beyond 20 miles.

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION! You may think you have to go to your school's contract photographer, but you don't. They photograph everything from babies to kids to seniors... and lots of them. With that type of diversity and quantity to deal with, you practically get snapshots that are convenient and easy for the photographer and end up with pictures that are ordinary and look just like everyone else's. I think that is the wrong approach for seniors. Being a senior in high school is major milestone in your life - a special time that deserves special images. We photograph a small fraction of seniors compared to other studios. We enjoy getting to know you individually, have a great time creating your photos, and actually remember who you are next time I see you!

OK, how about these: You want your photo shoot to be fun... you want to jam to your favorite tunes on your iPod during your photo shoot... you want to work one-on-one with a photographer instead of being part of a group... you want lots of variety with a bunch of outfits... you want fashion poses that remind you of what you see in magazines and modeling portfolios... you want lots of pictures to choose from... you want designer composite images.... you want customized wallets... you want color, black-and-white, sepia and other toning options with no extra charge... you want your wallets to stand out... you want a photo book to take to school to show your friends...you want widescreen wallets... The list goes on and on!

What to Wear...
Something About You... sports, music, art, vehicle...
Something Classy... when you look at your portraits 20 years from now
Something Different... if you like to make a statement
Something Casual... what you like to wear everyday, your own unique style

Hair... We suggest no new styles
Nails... Your hands will be in your portraits. Have your nails done.
Tops... Feel free to add sweaters or jackets. We suggest covering arms in one or more out fits.
Make Up... Girls, we suggest an extra application of mascara and bring powder and lipstick for touchups.
Brow and Facial Hair... Please remove any unwanted brow and facial hair. Guys have a fresh shave.
Tanning... Avoice being overly tanned for your skin type as it will add weight to your face . Also avoid sunburns, uneven spray tans and tan lines.
Bumps and Blemishes... We remove them all, so don't worry!
Glasses... Remove lenses from glasses.

No way! Bring them all... including your prom or homecoming dress if you want. It is actually better to bring too many choices so that I can better coordinate your clothing with various backgrounds. We may not use all of them all, but it's better to bring them rather than saying "I have an outfit that would've gone perfect!" We will typically use 3-4 outfits in a session. The more time you spend changing, the less time we have to photograph you. We'll help you make the best choices.

Definitely bring that stuff along! Also bring along glasses, sunglasses, your letter jacket, a jeans jacket, your leather coat, hats, umbrellas, parasols, scarves, boots... anything that helps portray who you are and what you do... clothing is a big part of awesome-looking senior pictures, and the more stuff you bring, the more variety there will be in your poses! After you schedule your photo shoot, we'll send you recommendations on what to wear (and what not to wear!), how to pick out your outfits, make-up tips, etc.

There isn't really a set number since our photo shoots vary from client to client. Each photo shoot is tailored to each individual person, the clothes they have, the props they brought with them, etc. If we see something we like, or if we have an idea, we may spend more time on it. Typically we will show around 40-50 poses during a client's Preview Session, but often it is up to 60-70, especially if sports or other hobbies can be incorporated into photos. Basically, it all just depends on your outfits, props, attitude, personality, energy, etc. Here's a sample of what you will see at your Preview Session.

Definitely! We actually require that somebody accompany our clients during their photo shoot. They are a second set of eyes to help make sure you are looking your best. And if you bring a friend and want them to be with you in a few of your pictures, that's no problem. However, one thing we don't recommend is having your boyfriend around for your photo shoot. They tend to be a distraction and can prevent a natural expression of your personality.

In most cases, this is not a problem at all! It is probably best to have somebody bring your dog to your photo shoot for the limited time that we'll need to work with him or her instead of being there the entire time. Contact us to discuss what you had in mind and tell me a little about your dog, and we'll work out the details.

Almost everyone has days with less than perfect skin. Proper make-up application is very important and can help immensely in making sure your images look as good as possible. We'll digitally retouch and take care of any problem.

Thiel Photography is located in Johnstown, Ohio twenty miles Northeast of Columbus.
Due to the individual attention given to each of our clients, all hours are by appointment only. Travel for outdoor and on-location work is included within a 20-mile radius, so contact me for rates beyond that. We are always up for new places to shoot cool senior pictures, especially if they are meaningful to you. If you have some ideas in mind, just let us know.

Yes.

Yes.

No. We send all of our images to a highly skilled, professional photographic lab for processing. The lab then mounts each photo (8x10 and larger) to a thick backing board and sprays it with a protective satin coating so it is ready for framing. This provides the quality and true archival life that you should demand for any professional portrait.

Call to check with us. In most cases, cloudy weather is not a problem at all and in fact, can provide with great soft lighting. If there is a downpour, we'll see if we can do you indoor session first. Either way, call to check with us