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Volunteer Photographer Guide

EmpowerPix Gift of a Lifetime (GOAL) Program - Volunteer Photographers

 Thank you for helping us celebrate students and their journey. This guide will walk you through exactly what to expect and what to do. 

Quick Overview

Before Your Session

Before Your Session

Before Your Session

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  • Confirm time and location
  • Review required shots
  • Prepare your gear

During Your Session

Before Your Session

Before Your Session

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  • 30 minutes per student
  • Cap/gown + outfit
  • Guide the student

After Your Session

Before Your Session

After Your Session

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  • Select and edit images
  • Upload within 7 days
  • Do not share images until approved

How Scheduling Will Work

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After volunteer photographers have submitted their shift availability, here are the next steps:


Process:

  1. EmpowerPix sends available dates and times to selected students
  2. Students choose from the available options
  3. EmpowerPix confirms student bookings
  4. Volunteer photographers receive their confirmed session assignments
     

Once you are assigned, you will receive the session details needed to complete the session, including date and time, location, student first name and last initial and parent or guardian contact information only when needed for a confirmed session, session length, upload instructions, and delivery deadline. EmpowerPix will manage booking communication and final confirmations with students and families. 

How to Show Up

Experience

Session Flow

Session Flow

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  • Treat every student with dignity and kindness
  • Create a calm, encouraging environment
  • Be patient and supportive
  • Represent EmpowerPix with professionalism
  • Follow the expectations outlined in the Volunteer Photographer Agreement

Session Flow

Session Flow

Session Flow

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  • Greet the student
  • Help them feel comfortable
  • Start with cap and gown photo
  • Transition to outfit
  • Capture a celebratory moment
  • End with encouragement
  • All students are required to complete a photo release form before their session. They will also receive a prep guide before their session. 

Student Prep Guide

What You'll Deliver

Required Photos

Editing Guidelines

Editing Guidelines

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We are committing to a minimum of 6 final digital images per student:


  • 3 cap and gown images
  • 3 outfit images
  • 1 celebratory image
     

Focus on a mix of smiling and natural expressions, standing and seated poses and close-up and full-body shots

Editing Guidelines

Editing Guidelines

Editing Guidelines

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We want the final images to feel polished, timeless, and respectful.


  • Keep edits clean and natural
  • Adjust lighting and color
  • Avoid heavy filters
  • Do not alter student's natural appearance




Session Guide

During Your Session

Image Upload Instructions

During Your Session

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  • Arrive on time and ready
  • Guide the student through poses
  • Offer simple direction and encouragement
  • Keep the session relaxed and positive

After Your Session

Image Upload Instructions

During Your Session

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  • Select your best images
  • Ensure all required shots are included
  • Upload images within 7 days
  • Follow any upload instructions provided

Image Upload Instructions

Image Upload Instructions

Image Upload Instructions

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  • Upload your final edited images within 7 days
  • Include only your best, fully edited images
  • Ensure all required shots are included (6 minimum)

Image Delivery Guidelines

After each session, photographers will upload final edited JPG images to the EmpowerPix Google Drive folder provided for that session date. RAW files should not be uploaded unless specifically requested by EmpowerPix. The direct link to your upload folder will be provided via email. 


Please use the following file naming format for all images:

StudentFirstNameLastNameInitial_PhotoshootDate_PhotographerInitials_01.jpg

Example:
JordanS_040126_DH_01.jpg


Late uploads delay student delivery and event preparation. 

Sharing Photos (PLEASE READ)

Please do not send final images directly to students or families. EmpowerPix will provide final images to students.


Please do not share student images publicly until approval is confirmed. Once approved, you may share images and tag EmpowerPix and student, if applicable.

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Questions & Support

What to Do if Something Comes Up


  • Running late → notify EmpowerPix immediately
  • Student does not show → notify EmpowerPix
  • Unable to complete session → inform as soon as possible
     


Any questions, please reach out to:
info@empowerpix.org
or Dunice/469-915-2286


Thank you again for serving with EmpowerPix and for helping students feel seen, celebrated, and empowered.    Let the fun begin!!!

Final Reminder

This is more than a photoshoot. It will be a transformational experience for most students. This is their first professional photoshoot. You’re helping a student feel seen, celebrated and empowered for what's next in their life journey.

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