Musician's Portraits
Musician’s Portraits for MCYO Seniors
We know this hasn’t been the final semester you pictured, nothing can replace being together for graduation ceremony and final concert. That does not change how proud we-and your family and friend-are of all you’ve accomplished so far.
Congratulations on getting through high school (you too moms!), we know you’ll do amazing things!
As a musician seniors, there must be countless unforgettable memories throughout your musical career - you have dedicated so many years for this journey since you were little.
Wouldn’t it be fascinating to capture your success story with alluring Musician’s Portraits? We would love to showcase your passion for music.
From now to the end of August, we’d like to help celebrate your hard work and show you how proud we are of your successes!
Let’s celebrate your talent!
Musician’s portraits: $200
The musician’s portrait session is for the music seniors (or any other age) that would like to capture a memorable moment and get some fantastic pictures with their instrument. Having these meaningful portraits done before going off to college would be an unforgettable celebration for you and your parents. Because the images will represent who you became and how much you grew with music.
To the moms and dads: you remember when your child first started her lesson. Music is a discipline that requires a tremendous amount of time and hard work. The photo session will bring a special moment to appreciate your child and her passion. And of course, they will be your treasure forever. Even if they had done individual senior portraits a couple of months earlier, these portraits will celebrate her success in a substantial way. Once she leaves for college, this opportunity to capture may not come back.
Plus, it’s going to be fun; this will be a personalized party for her celebration!
Here is the session details in FAQs:
1. Is it safe to do a photo session at the studio?
We adhere to all CDC, state, county safety protocol at the studio. The studio is disinfected after each session. We only book one session a day. Everyone except the ones being photographed must wear masks at all time.
2. Where should we do it?
It will be done at our studio.
3. What should I wear?
You will receive detailed information about what to wear, how to prepare, and tips on how to look amazing for the photos at the initial consultation meeting.
4. What's included in the session fee?
Session fee of $200 is due at the time of booking. Each session includes pre-consultation by email/phone, 1 hour photo session for a musician senior. 25+ images to select from shown through an online Zoom meeting next day.
All prints and products are separate.
Specially priced collections / prints / digital / other a la carte products are available
5. How to book the session?
Email at **info@yellowhale.com** or call 202.870.6773
6. What about social distancing?
To make sure everyone is safe, we will keep at least six feet distance. No welcoming handshakes or thank you hugs. Your hair/outfits will be remotely fixed. All the gear and hands will be cleaned with alcohol before arriving at your door and after the session. There will be no other session booked before and after—one session, only, each day.
7. What if it rains, or if it is still not safe to do the session?
We definitely want you to have the best experience and images. Because we are in the studio, weather does not matter. If COVID-19 pandemic requires us to cancel the session, we will reschedule to the next possible date.
8. Do you offer digital files?
Digital files are available, but there are other print products including albums, canvases, wall art, folios that you can appreciate and enjoy more. We are a boutique portrait studio that specializes in creating custom art pieces for clients: Our clients love walking away with finished pieces that they know will someday be passed down to their children.
9. Can I buy gift certificate for a friend?
Absolutely – this will make a perfect graduation gift for seniors and their families. We’re happy to ship to the recipient on your behalf or to you.
Read what our clients say about the experience~
“Music is a discipline
that requires a tremendous amount of time and hard work. The photo session allowed our daughter to have a moment to appreciate her instrument in a special way. Kyung is amazing with kids and is able to draw out their unique personalities with ease. Needless to say, Gracie had an amazing time at the photo shoot. The photos are beautiful. They will serve as a constant reminder of what has become a big part of her life - hard work, an appreciation of music, and great memories with close friends. As a mom, these photos trigger fond memories of her growing and achieving her dreams through music - I still remember when she, at the age of seven, got her first 1/4 size violin, and look forward to the many years ahead.” - June Yoon
“I was so touched
when I first saw my daughter’s pictures taken in the last semester of her senior year by Kyung. Each picture captures a smile, a look, a mood - seemingly unscripted, whether it be silliness, fondness of her instrument, fun with her friends, introspective moments - typical of a high school kid. It’s not like a studio picture you feel the smile or pose is forced. I feel “that’s her”, and “those are her moments” and the story is beautiful. In hindsight, these pictures are the gifts that keep giving. As I am writing this, we are still in the lockdown due to Covid 19. Many of the senior events and moments are slipping away. Though I am optimistic there will be many more unique celebrations as they embark on their next adventure, these may be the only pictures that capture the sense of ease of those ‘normal’ days.
Let me also share my observations on how Kyung worked. She spent a lot of time behind the scenes - from the appearance to the context - without losing sight of Zoe’s personality. Kyung also comes with a vision and she executes it with such hard work, incredible energy, and thoughtfulness.
So, don’t wait! Capture fleeting moments while you can, especially with the care, professionalism, and artistry of a wonderful photographer!” - Linda Fong
A gift to my family!
“Kyung’s “musician’s portrait experience” is a gift to my family. Each day, I walk into my piano room, see the picture of my daughter with her flute, I say “thank you”. We all know, Kyung is a talented photographer, not many know, she is a pianist herself, a daughter of an opera singer. The musician photo session for my daughter, a flautist, taken in Kyung’s Yellowhale Portraits Studio was absolutely divine. Kyung was able to see a deep connection in between the musician and her instrument, capture it with her magical lens. The only hard part was to pick and choose “the one” in the end. For my family, we ended up each picking a favorite one, and telling why. We know for sure, years later, the piano will be dusty in the living room, as parents, all we are left with, will be these pictures, priceless!” - Momo Yuzuki