“Frequently Asked Questions”

2. What is Portrait Photography?

3. What is Head Shot Photography?

4. What is your return policy?

5. How much time do I have for my photo session?

6. What is a "pose"?

7. What is a "sheet"?

8. What is a "background"?

9. How do I fill out my Order Form?

10. How long does it take to receive my order after Picture Day?

What is Green Screen Photography?

Wikipedia describes Green Screen Photography (or "Chroma-Key" Photography) as a technique for compositing two images or frames together in which a color from one image is removed (made transparent), revealing another image behind it. This technique is also commonly used in the Hollywood special effects and entertainment industry.

The technique is used to photograph a subject on a single green backdrop of uniform color. In post production it is possible to select the model in the image from the green color ,and then cut out the model. Then, the isolated model can be pasted into any background. The new background can be any other photographic image.

What is Portrait Photography?

Wikipedia describes Portrait Photography (or simply "Portraiture") in photography as a generally staged photograph of a person or group of persons that captures the personality of the subject(s) by using effective lighting, backdrops, and poses. When portrait photographs are composed and captured in a studio, the photographer has control over the lighting of the composition of the subject and can adjust direction and intensity of light.

At MA Photo Pros, we make sure that our portraits go beyond a simple photograph into something seeking to be artistic. We look to capture your essence, and provide you with a timeless and classic piece of artwork of you and/or your friends and family.

What is Head Shot Photography?

Wikipedia describes a Head Shot (or "Headshot") is a specific type of portrait where the focus is a person's face. The term is usually applied for photographs that realistically demonstrate a person's appearance for branding or casting. This includes promotional pictures of actors, models, and authors, but other uses are also common, such as identification, corporate portraits, and business card photos.

What is your Return Policy?

Due to the fact that each item is uniquely made specifically for you and thus cannot be resold, reused, or re-purposed, we are unfortunately not able accept exchanges, substitutions, or refunds. However, the condition of our products are guaranteed. If an item arrives to you damaged, we will happily replace it for you free of charge.

How much time do I have for my Photo Session?

We allot 5 (five) minutes of shooting time per reserved time slot during your Photo Session. Most people are able to successfully assume 5 (five) to 10 (ten) poses during this time.

What is a "Pose"?

The dictionary defines a Pose as a particular way of standing or sitting, or the act assuming a particular attitude or position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn. For our purposes, each individual photo should be a different pose. On average, most people are able to assume 1 (one) to 2 (two) successful pose(s) per minute, totaling 5 (five) to 10 (ten) poses in the allotted 5 (five) minute time slot.

What is a "Sheet"?

A Sheet, as we are defining it, is a photographic print, irrelevant of dimensions or size. Eg. An 8 x 10 would be a sheet. Likewise, 2 5 x 7s or 8 wallet size images.

What is a "Background"?

A Background, as we are defining it, is the image that you select to replace the Green Screen. This image will be placed behind each of your Poses.

How long does it take to receive my order after Picture Day?

Your order will be delivered to your martial arts school's administrator within 4 weeks of your Picture Day. They will hand them out to you.