Church Photo Directory FAQs
Our Photo Directory will serve as a way for us to Connect Grow & Serve with each other and have a contact roster of those attending First Baptist Redlands. The Diaconate Commission is requesting that everyone at First Baptist Redlands (members and friends), to be in our new Photo Directory whether you have been attending one Sunday or for over 100 years. Our goal is 100% participation.
You pay nothing! Every household will have poses for 2 different pictures--one picture for your FREE church photo directory and the other picture for your FREE 8x10 Professional Studios color portrait. If you have additional portrait needs for your family, you will be able to see your proofs on the spot and then have an opportunity to purchase portrait packages that will be delivered before the holidays.
Yes, of course. This is a wonderful opportunity to have a professional portrait photo session without the sitting fee. You are welcome to invite your relatives, friends, and neighbors to make an appointment. On the day of your sitting, please iInform the directory host and photographer that you do not want your picture to be included in the church directory.
Yes. Here are a few options:
1. We will help you make a photo appointment at another church nearby who is also putting together their photo directory.
Your pictures will then be sent over to our staff so that your portrait will be included in our Church Directory.
2. You can send us a picture or high resolution JPG file on a CD by mail ATTENTION: Photo Directory or email. Pictures taken professionally require a right of use letter that we can provide.
A portrait session including wait time will take approximately 1 hour. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your session to verify contact information. A professional photographer will spend up to 20 minutes with each household in front of the camera depending on the number of household members. You are able to choose between 3-4 availiable backgrounds. Then the photographer shows the poses and optional enhancements.
Plan your wardrobe and grooming well in advance of photography. Choose a color theme (solid colors are best) and clothing style that are representative of your family: 1) a traditional, formal look - coordinating solid-color dress clothing or formal attire or 2) a more casual look such as denim or coordinating turtlenecks or sweaters. Lifetouch has more suggestions on their website. Find out more.
Lifetouch Portrait Studios has given us an unconditional guarantee that no one will be pressured to buy anything. They trust that the exceptional quality of their pictures and professional customer service will exceed your expectations that you may consider purchasing portrait packages without coercion or high pressure sales tactics.
You simply call our Lifetouch representative and will have the option of retaking your picture or having your purchase fully refunded. Lifetouch has a 100% money back guarantee on all their portraits.
The Diaconate Commission selected Lifetouch due to their remarkable customer service and professional quality portraits. They have a long history of accommodating churches with photo directory needs. As stated on their website, Lifetouch is a company that "cares about people – employees, customers, and other partners as individuals, treating them respectfully and dutifully. We strive for integrity in all aspects of our business, including associations with other people, products and services that fulfill our customers’ expectations, promotion and financial reporting. We are committed to excellence and total customer satisfaction in our performance and pledge to professionally carry out our responsibilities."
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Visit Lifetouch Professional Studios for more information about their history and values.
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