Senior Frequently Asked Questions

Most people have the opportunity to be photographed by an artist only a few times in their life.

Senior portraits are your chance to have fun with it. Express yourself!


How do I get the most for the least?

Buy your portraits in packages. Evaluate whom you want to give portraits to and in what size. You then select the package that is the closest to what you want. If you buy individual portraits, they will cost you more.


How many changes of clothes and poses do I get?

Some studios offer 6 to 10 poses in one outfit and one background, then charge for each additional outfit or background. This charge can range from $15.00 to $50.00 per change of clothes or background. You pay for the first session with one background and then pay for each additional change. Mystic Images understands seniors want variety. We offer a three, four, or five outfit session with various backgrounds for one small price.

Mystic Images sessions: 3 outfit 30-50 Poses, 4 outfit 60-80 Poses, and 5 outfit 100-150 poses.


Do you retouch your portraits?

Yes Mystic Images can retouch your portrait. One negative retouch is included in all of our packages. We can even remove braces.


Can you fix my complexion?

Absolutely! Mystic Images can retouch and smooth even the worst complexions.


Do I get the negatives?

In order for Mystic Images to maintain a high standard of quality, we must be involved in the retouching and printing process. Negatives remain the property of Mystic Images; this allows us to provide you with the best quality portraits possible at the lowest price. Negatives or images for web pages are sometimes available for a fee; be sure to ask when purchasing your portraits.


Will you know what my high school needs for a yearbook print?

Every year Mystic Images contacts each school, and checks with the yearbook adviser for specifications. We will print your yearbook print to these specifications and deliver the print to each school. Of course, it always helps if you bring in any new specifications for your school.


How many wallets do I get?

This depends on what package you order. All of our packages have some wallets in them, however we have wallet specials that can be added to any package. Our wallet specials provide substantial savings to our seniors. Also be sure to ask about special promotional deals, such as our wallet referral program.


Will my photos be taken indoor or outdoors?

This depends on the studio. Some studios only photograph indoors, and some studios only outdoors. Only a few studios photograph both indoors and outdoors. Mystic Images can photograph both indoors and outdoors in our five-outfit session. We also have several special locations we photograph in, including the beautiful CSU Stanislaus campus and the Knights Ferry recreational park.


What kind of backgrounds do you have?

We have over 100 backgrounds and numerous props, as well as our outdoor sets. With our variety, we are sure we can help you create the perfect look that you have always wanted.


What kind of props do you have?

Mystic Images has a lot of props. Our Graduate section will show some of what we have. We also recommend you bring props, especially for your theme portraits. If you are into sports, band, cars, scuba diving, fishing, etc? bring props and we will use them. In this way you will have a one of a kind portrait. We pride ourselves in being able to work with you. The key to this is have fun!


Can I bring a friend?

Yes buddy poses are included in our five-outfit session. They're a great way to make the session more fun, too.


Can I bring a pet?

Some studios charge additional for pets. We photograph pets outdoors in our five-outfit session, or at one of our special locations. We can even come to you, if your pet doesn't travel easily.


How long does it take to get my photos?

Portrait orders are completed in 3 to 4 weeks.