Thank you for booking your Tiny Tiaras & Tuxedos Session at Pingoy Portrait Studio! We are so excited to see you! Please read the page below for important information regarding your session.

What to Expect:

5 to 10 minutes before your session you will arrive at our studio and text 219-258-4747 that you have arrived. Please wait in the parking lot until we confirm that you can come up. Once you enter our studio you will receive a warm welcome and the fun begins! First we will get your little one ready and dressed for the shoot.

Getting Dressed:

Gowns & Tuxedos: Your child may wear their own gown or tuxedo from home if you have one already or if you prefer to buy a new one please factor in shipping time to be ready for your shoot. Otherwise, our studio provides beautiful gowns and tuxedos for most children’s sizes up to size 12 which will be prepared for them upon their arrival. If you provide your own outfit, please let us know as we will have to approve it ahead of time just to ensure the colors and style fit cohesively with the backdrop theme/artistry of our set :). FOR BOYS: you must please provide your own black dress pants and black dress shoes. Your boy can come already dressed in black pants and a white undershirt. We would provide the tuxedo shirt, jacket, and bowties. Please call us with any questions.

Shoes: Shoes are not included so please provide your own dress shoes for the project (both boys and girls).

Accessories: You may have your child(ren) wear jewelry from home if they like but it is not required.

Hair & Make-Up: Due to covid protocols we no longer offer make-up/glitter pampering services at this time. Please arrive to the studio with hair done and any make-up applied (if you want) prior to your session. You will have a few minutes for little touch-ups and checking in the mirror but we do not have time for hair to be done at the studio since you only have a 1 hour session :).

The Shoot:

After getting dressed, your child(ren) will then be brought into the shoot room to experience fun interactions with different props guided by the photographer against our formal canvas backdrop at their private session lasting about 15-20 minutes. Following your session, you all will return to the waiting area while we upload and prepare your images for viewing (approx 10 minutes).

The Reveal:

Once ready, parents and child will be called into our state of the art presentation room where you will get to enjoy a slideshow of your images set to music. Watch, as your child sees themselves in a new way and just how beautiful they are! At our studio we always use affirming words to build up the child’s confidence to let them feel and know how special they are. After the slideshow the child is invited back into the waiting room where children’s movies, snacks and little activities are also provided, fully supervised by our receptionist while you pick your favorite images and place your heirloom artwork order at your relaxed ordering session.

More than just pictures…this is Art

We are a Fine Art portrait studio so we specialize in creating beautiful and timeless art pieces from photographs. Our studio’s artwork has won multiple awards and has been featured all over the world, and this same specialized art will be provided just for you! Our Wall Art, personalized storybook album, and Fine Art Prints are our best sellers and we know you will be astounded at how unique and one-of-a-kind they are! These are pieces that can be treasured year after year capturing this special and fleeting moment in time where the beauty, innocence and magic of our children is captured!

Please view our video message of the special type of work we do!

Investment:

Although no purchase is necessary, most people fall in love with what we create which is truly unlike any other pictures you have seen before. We specialize in heirloom keepsake albums and portrait wall art. This amazing portrait experience will transport your children through many magical memories in their imagination! Therefore, you may opt to purchase some items as a remembrance of such a special occasion. Mary Grace is an award-winning photographer who applies one of a kind artistry to the images — once you see the artwork in person you will be amazed at what your children look like.

Our portraits start at $500, and our signature wall art starts at $1,500. Some families spend $500, while others spend $5,000. We have a great selection of products that work for a variety of budgets and tastes, and have discounts up to 20% off for bundled collections, with added bonus items included that when combined can reach over 50% off regular prices.

We specialize in printed artwork, however digital image purchases are also an option. Digital Images are also included as a gift with a purchase investment of any collection.

Additional Information:

As this is a private experience only one family will be allowed in the studio at a time so it is very important to be on time. Once you arrive to the building please text us at 219-258-4747 from the parking lot and wait in your vehicle until we tell you we are ready for you to come up. Please do not come into the studio until we have texted to do so.

FAQs

How much is the session fee?:

The refundable session fee is $150 for weekday sessions or $200 for weekend sessions. The session fee is per immediate family, and is fully refunded back to you at your session, unless you do not show up. Siblings are included for free! However, cousins or friends would need to book with a separate session fee.

What is included?:

As a chosen candidate for this event your child(ren) will receive:

A 1 hour private portrait experience in our Fine Art Studio.

Access to our beautiful gowns, tuxedos & accessories

One Limited Edition 10″ Fine Art Children’s Portrait ($500 value)

A feature in our Tiny Tiaras & Tuxedos Project

Our award-winning photography studio captures the special moments!

Your precious one will be treated like the little prince or princess that they are!

No Prints or Digitals are included in this session however you may use your gift value of $500 toward something else if you like. Prints, Wall Art, and our all-time most popular product, the Storybook Album, are available for purchase at your ordering session which takes place immediately after your shoot. Your children will be able to watch and enjoy kids movies fully supervised while you make your selections and place your order! No purchase is necessary.

Do you sell a disk of images?:

We do not sell disks. However if you go through our Create Your Own Collection, all of your digital images are given as a gift and are sent to you via download link completely complimentary.

Where are you located?:

We are located at 9321 Wicker Avenue, Saint John, Indiana 46373 in the same building as AVGO Restaurant. Our studio is located on the 2nd floor to the left, next to the women’s bathroom. Once you arrive to the parking lot please text us at 219-258-4747 to let us know and we will inform you once to come upstairs :).

What is the turn-around time for art pieces?:

Due to the custom nature of our printed artwork, production and shipment will take roughly 6-8 weeks.

What is your late/cancel/reschedule policy?:

Our sessions are booked back to back all day long with full schedules. Because of this you must be on time for your appointment or risk forfeiting it. Any reschedule must be done at least 14 days prior to your appointment if there is an available date available, otherwise if it is less than 14 days a $75 rescheduling fee will be charged. The session is 100% non-refundable. If you need to cancel your session for any reason you forfeit your session retainer.

How long will we be at your studio?:

We have allotted one hour for your family. We do not plan to get backed up but it can happen if a previous session is late or takes too long in the ordering room, etc. This is why we cannot guarantee an appointment if you are late and why we ask that you come prepared to place your order.

The Tiny Tiaras & Tuxedos Experience