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Welcome to Irvin Simon Photographers Smiles You Can Always Count On! Our family business has been proudly serving central Maryland, southern Pennsylvania and Delaware for over 30 years. Many of our clients have been with us since the very beginning. We believe that s a true testament to the quality and consistency of our photography work and our extraordinary customer service. We re proud of our staff and of the work they do each and every day. All of us are dedicated to providing our clients with the best Picture Day experience possible. The technology we use today has advanced to an amazing degree since we first began, but our commitment to unsurpassed personal service to our schools and parents has always remained the same. Our goal is for you to spend less time and effort administering school pictures, so you can focus more on administering your school. Our company also offers a unique educational service to our clients. Suzanne Ricklin, a senior staff consultant, is a former teacher, educator and practicing individual and family therapist for over 25 years. She s worked with school guidance counselors, teachers and principals and offers FREE workshops, upon request, for staff or PTA groups at our client schools on a variety of topical mental health issues. Join hundreds of other area schools, dance studios and sports leagues and make the decision to choose Irvin Simon Photographers! We would be honored to add your school to our long list of happy and very satisfied clients. Please contact our office to schedule a meeting. We ll come to you with examples of our quality, professional photography and describe how our picture programs can work for you! Larry Ricklin President Brian Minkove Vice President
Maryland s Premier Youth Photographer Since 1981 Specializing in Preschool, Elementary & Private Schools Our literature, our photography, and our Picture Day experience are all designed to make life easier for parents and school administrators. For example, we deliver finished portraits alphabetized by grade, advisor, homeroom or class. We plan and organize the entire process to make things run smoothly. Better Fundraising Results Our simple commission structure provides significantly better results than other companies who use complicated and sometimes confusing formulas. We ll guarantee it! A Smoother Picture Day Experience Our photographers are all experienced, professionally educated and trained to photograph children the Irvin Simon way. The Picture Day experience is as important to our success as anything else we do. Beautiful and Fun Backgrounds We offer parents the choice of over 50 professionally designed backgrounds, including customized backgrounds for your school. Yearbook Publishing We have the nation s leading online yearbook software. We also have a support team that provides training and advice online or by telephone. 100% Locally Owned and Operated While the big national companies have their manufacturing and customer service operations in far off places, we are 100% locally owned and operated. We can respond immediately to your school s and your families needs.
Better Classic Portraits Irvin Simon s Green Screen Technology Advantage Parents choose their child s portrait background. The school selects the color background they want for their Yearbook, Archive Products, and ID Cards. We can also photograph students and staff outdoors on your campus, if you prefer. Traditional Backgrounds Check them out at ISPBackgrounds.com
Better Seasonal Portraits Fun and Casual Fall and Spring Portraits Parents choose from over 50 high quality backgrounds to set the mood for the year, including popular seasonal options! Scenic, Landmark & more Backgrounds! Check them out at ISPBackgrounds.com
Showcase Your Campus Outdoor Photo Options Do you want a little extra school spirit in your pictures? We can photograph students outside on your campus at a location of your choosing. If the weather doesn t cooperate, we can photograph your campus prior to Picture Day and then use our green screen technology to apply the campus background to portraits taken indoors!
See All Background Choices ISPBackgrounds.com Visit ISPBackgrounds.com to see the wide variety of our beautiful selections. We can also provide images of your campus as backgrounds, which can only be accessed by your school s parents using a unique password we provide to them.
Purchase Image Downloads IrvinSimonPhoto.com We email high resolution images directly to parents, along with a full copyright release. Parents can print them, share them or even choose to post them online. Experience IrvinSimonPhoto.com
Our Prepay Program Parents Choose Their Package and Background We provide customized literature in advance for parents to turn in for Picture Day. Every student is photographed and, after Picture Day, parents can still purchase a package at IrvinSimonPhoto.com Easy to Understand Practical For All Languages Satisfaction Guaranteed Graphically Oriented Full Color Samples of Our Backgrounds Credit Cards Accepted
No Need to Collect Late Envelopes Innovative Package Receipts Our package receipts provide all parents with the information they need after Picture Day. This makes our Prepay program easy to administer and you no longer have to collect late envelopes! For Parents Who Order For Parents Who Forgot to Order
Our Non-Prepay Program For Preschools Preschools choose the Picture Day background they prefer. After taking photos of every child individually and with their class, we deliver finished portrait packages to you. Once parents decide which pages to order, we ll follow up with you and arrange pick up for all returned packages. Simple and Convenient Practical for All Languages Satisfaction Guaranteed Easy to Understand Elegant Portrait Packages Credit Cards Accepted
Professional Class Pictures Indoors or Outdoors Combining advanced technology with experienced photographers makes us group picture specialists. Featuring Your School Name and Year Contemporary, Simple Borders Customized with Teacher and Grade Taken Indoors or Outside
Exciting Products for Parents Image Downloads are our Most Popular Selection! Safe Kid ID Cards are provided FREE to all students. We ll also provide this image to media and law enforcement with the permission of parents. Fun Products on our Website We offer our images on all sorts of items: iphone Bumpers and ipad Cases Mouse Pads Magnets and much more! Image Downloads We email high resolution images, usable with home printers, smart phones and social networking.
Real People Answering the Phone Expert Support Services Your calls will always be answered by one of our friendly employees. Unlike large national school photography companies, parents and school staff can always speak directly with our company President. Randy Liz Mandi
Helpful Office Products Superior Archive Products and Administrative Tools We re here to help. Our archive products are what you have asked us for and what your area school system and administrators require. Improved security, efficiency and communication the tools to make your job easier! Photo Archive Stickers Ideal for record folders and placement cards, photo archive stickers come alphabetized by class for easy use. Bar-coded ID Cards Ideal for security or cash free purchasing. We can also holepunch these hard plastic cards to wear on a chain. Staff ID s can include a Tax- Exempt Certificate. Database CD s Available in all database program formats. Headshot Books A popular K-12 item, used by medical, office and school security staff. Faculty Portraits All staff are photographed and provided with a FREE portrait package.
Great Communication The Key to our Success Easy to understand literature, timely communication and a dedicated customer service team. Most importantly, like you, we re part of the community we serve. No More Collecting Late Envelopes Our Great Websites All parents receive our Last Chance Order Form, so they can see their portrait and order online after Picture Day. IrvinSimonPhoto.com and ISPBackgrounds.com provide answers to parent questions and easy online ordering. FREE Safe Kid ID Cards for All Students Background Checks Conducted on All Our Employees Provided to all students for use in the event of an emergency. Portraits Delivered and Sorted You choose: portraits sorted by grade, advisor or homeroom for easy distribution. We exceed all local, county and state requirements. Confirmation Emails We send emails prior to: all Picture Days when pictures have shipped when an important date is coming
Affordable Yearbook Publishing Online and Desktop Options Our fantastic yearbook plans provide you with all the artwork, software and support you ll need to help you create a memorable yearbook. Ask us about our yearbook donation program to help families who may not be able to purchase one. We Provide Order Envelopes Custom or Stock Color Covers Soft or Hard Cover Binding EZBook The Nation s Leading Yearbook Software Affordable Pricing Our Support Is Local Learn more at IrvinSimonPhoto.com
Make Your Yearbook Even Better Professional Team and Club Portraits Professionally photographed to assist in the production of an exceptional yearbook or to provide parents, students and teachers with a memento of their school year. Helping Tell Your School s Story Professional Candid Photography for Yearbooks Let our professional photographers help you tell the story of your school. Our goal is to provide you with a library of images for use in your yearbook.
Celebrating Special Moments Special Events Coverage Photographed inside or outside, our special events coverage provides parents and students with an enduring memento for years to come. Senior Portraits Panoramic Shots Graduations Grandparents/Family Days Sports Leagues Camps
Senior Portraits Formal and Casual At your school or in our studio, we provide easy, yet innovative solutions that appeal to all of our clients. All proofs are available online and our services include premium retouching and professional studio quality lighting on location.
Additional Events Proms, Sports...and more! Our professional staff is always ready to cover your special events. Parents and students will have enduring memories for years to come! Proms Plays and Dance Recitals Sports Candids
Dance Portraits Showcase Your Studio Choose your background from a variety of beautiful hand painted muslins. Choose your poses to suit your studio s special style! Elegant solo shots Professionally composed group shots Learn more at IrvinSimonPhoto.com
Our state of the art studio services include individual and family portraits, engagements, expecting couples, high school seniors, commercial headshots and more, in our studio or at your location! Contact us and schedule your appointment today! 410.654.0300 Studio-14.com
What Our Clients Say and What Our Parents Say Too! "You said Picture Day would go smoothly, and that I shouldn t worry you made me a believer! Your cheerful attitude, sense of humor, and obvious competence were a big hit with the faculty and parent helpers." School Administrator, Annapolis, MD "We have many photographers that would like to have our business, but we continue to choose Irvin Simon Photographers because of your service." Preschool Director, Columbia, MD "We recommend Irvin Simon Photographers to others all the time. We are very pleased! Your company is flexible and friendly very easy to work with. Thanks for the terrific job you did. Headmaster, Baltimore, MD "Irvin Simon was very well organized and professional! Even though the weather was less than perfect! Your photographers never lost their cool!" Camp Director, Reisterstown, MD "Your photographers were great at answering all of the parents questions. They kept the dancers in great spirits throughout the process!" Dance Director, Baltimore, MD "I have been so incredibly pleased with the consistent, beautiful quality of Irvin Simon s portraits of my children, year after year. I love ordering cards at holiday time to send out to my family and friends." Parent, Talbot County, MD "Opening Day is crazy enough in Little League. Irvin Simon was great with helping parents fill out the forms and organizing the teams. Plus, they get the pictures back so quickly and they were fantastic!" Rec Association Director, Owings Mills, MD "Everyone in your company is a pleasure to work with and the final products are fabulous. You take time for each child and are so very sweet to them all. You go well above and beyond for our students and their families. Thanks again for your very high level of service and quality photography." Dance Studio Owner, Baltimore, MD "I am very pleased with your pictures. The feeling is mutual from all the parents. Everyone voiced their opinion as to how pleased they are." Parent, Chestertown, MD "I ve had many professional studio photos taken of my two children, and none were as nice as yours. Your photographers are wonderful with children." Parent, Arnold, MD "You are always flexible and meet every request with a smile. You and your staff are a joy to work with." School Administrator, Baltimore, MD "Quality pictures with a gentle, professional touch." Preschool Director, Severna Park, MD
Is it Time to Think about a Change? Key Indicators You re Ready for a New Photographer Ask yourself if you are experiencing any of the issues below. If the answer is yes to more than a few, perhaps Irvin Simon Photographers can help your school. Yes No Is Picture Day a day you worry about because of schedule delays, upset teachers, impatient students and poor communication between you and the picture company? (Imagine working with a company that actually does what it says it s going to do.) Is your parent literature easy to understand or do you get a lot of questions? Do your school parents complain about poor customer service? Imagine how they feel waiting on the phone for information and then having to come to you or your staff when the photography company should have taken care of the problem. Is slow delivery of literature, pictures and support products like ID Cards causing you to field questions from parents and staff? (When are they coming? How long?) Does your commission come on time or do you have to ask for it? Do you question your photographers professionalism and training? Are you using Bar-coded ID Cards as Library Cards, Cafeteria Cards or simply as security badges? Wouldn t it be nice to actually use the Student and Staff ID Numbers to make your school run better? Can you pick up the phone, right now, and talk to someone in authority at your photography company? Wouldn t it be nice to know you could? Do you work for your photography company or do they work for you? What s Next? A 30 minute meeting at your school so that we can learn more about your specific needs. After that, we ll send you a Picture Program Summary prepared specifically for your school and you can decide if it truly is time for a change. Contact us today at 410-654-0300 or email us at LRicklin@IrvinSimonPhoto.com Thank you for considering Irvin Simon Photographers. Think about it.
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