POLAND REGIONAL HS

PICTURE DAY On picture day we will arrive at the school with enough personnel and equipment to photograph the school in one day. Photographers arrive to the school approximately one hour prior to start time and report directly to the main office. Picture day includes photography of all students and staff, regardless of purchase, for school records and yearbook. Photographers Hockmeyer will provide one photographer for every 250-300 individual students. All of our photographers are required to wear a uniform and ID card while on school property. Our staff of professional photographers knows how to make picture day fun and efficient. All Hockmeyer photographers receive extensive training in what we consider the three critical areas; A. Personal attention to each subject and the dos and don’ts of appropriate posing. During training, extra time is spent focusing on communication, grooming and posing. We understand the sensitive nature of touching children when posing and depending on the age level; there are strict policies in place. B. Technical training on equipment and set up, as well as each photographer is equipped with back up cameras and lights in case of an equipment failure. C. Comprehensive training on work flow and organizing the classes so that students and teachers return to the classroom quickly. Background Screening Hockmeyer photographers are required to submit proof of the following background checks: • Act 34 – Criminal History • Act 151 Child/Student Abuse Reporting/Clearance • Drug screening Equipment Our equipment and cameras are customized specifically for school photography. All of our photographers are equipped with backup cameras and lights. A major benefit of our digital system is a large screen viewfinder which allows the photographer to view the student’s photograph immediately. All photographers take a minimum of two photographs of each student and that process has greatly reduced the number of retakes.