Frequently Asked Questions & What To Wear
Who owns Focal Point?
We are family-owned and operated since 1973 by the Jakacki family. You can meet our family members and Focal Point “family members” on any given day while visiting our two studios. While we have the capacity and resources of a large company, we guarantee you will have the care and attention of a small boutique. When you step into Focal Point, we hope you feel the fun and relaxed vibe of our place.
How do I book a session?
Call us at our Farmington studio (248) 478-1113 or our Plymouth studio (734) 459-8800 and we will help you answer any questions, especially choosing the session that suits your style. Your session is the only fee due at the time of booking and is refundable or applied to a rescheduled session. Click here for our studio hours.
What does my senior portrait session fee cover?
Your session covers a unique one-on-one experience with your photographer. Our goal is to capture the real you- your personality and style! Don’t worry about knowing what to do. Once you show up, you’re in our hands. We will make your portrait session fun and relaxed with “unposey” poses! At Focal Point, your session automatically includes a retouched yearbook and composite portrait delivered to your school, hassle free.
How far are you booking out?
Feel free to call the day before, sometimes we may have an opening. However, weekday sessions typically book about 2-4 weeks out and Saturdays typically book about 3-6 weeks out.
Do you do outdoor portraits?
Yes! We are known for our natural light, outdoor and on-location photography. Our photographers take pride in specializing in all light sources; indoors and outdoors. Look at our Pinterest for outdoor outfit inspiration! Outdoor sessions are from May-October.
When do I schedule my outdoor portrait session for fall color?
The last two weeks of October are the best for fall color. Call two months in advance to guarantee your session for the short and popular color season. Don’t be afraid to call last minute to see if there is an available appointment.
Who is my photographer?
Your photographer is part of a small crew of seven! They have been working together for years and take interest in each other’s sessions. All of our photographers have a degree, are professionally trained, and are rated among the best in the country! In fact, our photographers have had the honor of teaching photographers from all over. To make your experience comfortable and a success, we have a crew of trained assistants to help you and our photographers during your portrait session.
Is everything broken down into payments?
Yes, we have a payment schedule designed for each senior portrait session. If you need a custom payment schedule, feel free to ask.
Do I get digital files?
We know you are excited to share your portraits with friends and family on social media. So, we designed a selection of portrait packages to also include digital files. Click here to see the portrait packages.
Printable, digital images are not part of our product line. Focal Point is known to be a full-service studio and our clients expect high-quality, retouched portraits and products at a good value. The joy of our profession comes from creating amazing images for our clients using our expertise to produce high-quality products with our stamp of approval. We believe your portrait experience and investment should be more than a flash drive that ends up sitting in your drawer, or digital images that get lost on your phone/computer. We have our own in-house printing lab to ensure your beautiful portraits end up on your wall for years to come.
When will my final order be ready?
Approximately four weeks after your order is placed. Our team of retouching artists and printers who handle your portraits are all in studio and the best in the country.