NP Design & Photography is the home of the GRAND EXPERIENCE! Owner and Master Photographer, Nate Peterson, is the Twin Cities (St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN) Senior Photographer of the year 3-years in a row! Located in New Richmond, WI, just 40 minutes East of the Twin Cities, NPDP is the premiere place to get not only the best Senior Portraits, but have your story told in a custom designed album to last generations. Tell Your Story. Your Life. Your Senior Year! http://www.npdpseniors.com http://www.npdesignphotography.com
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You’re nearing the finish line. You are going to be a Senior
in High School! This part of your life will be something you’ll
never forget. You will refer back to this time for the rest of
your llife with fond memories and life lessons.
This is also a time that should be celebrated and
commemorated. That’s where we come in.
NP Design & Photography specializes in telling your story
through award winning Senior Portraits and creating
finished art pieces that you and your family can enjoy
for generations to come.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shine.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Your Story.
Your Life.
Your senior year.
It’s your turn! You’ve been waiting for this moment. Your Senior
Portraits! But ever think about WHY it is that you need to have your
Senior Portraits taken? This is a monumental time in your life. The
end of your childhood and your entrance into adulthood. What
better time to capture the story of who you have become over
the years, and commemorate that into portraits you can look
back years later to remember who you were before converting to
your adult self.
Imagine 20-30 years from now, being able to pull out an album
of storytelling photos that you can share with your own children
to show them who you were during your high school days. How
will you inspire them? How would you be inspired if your parent or
grandparent was able to share their story in photos to that detail?
How would you be inspired by that? This is so much more than
just taking pictures. This is your legacy. This is why we believe in
what we do and why we believe you need to have your Senior
Portraits captured.
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Congratulations on being a senior parent! This will
be one of the most exciting times of your child’s life
and I am so honored you are considering NP Design
& Photography to help document such an important
time. I hope you find the informaiton given here to be
helpful and educational to understand the process of
the NPDP Senior Portrait Experience!
As you probably do, I remember my senior pictures,
and they were nothing like what they are today. Not
only are we going to create some great portraits
capturing your child’s looks and personalities, but we’re
going to tell their complete story.
We will put together an heirloom album that will last
generations, so they can ultimately look back on these
days with their children and grandchildren! Imagine
how great that would be to be able to look at your
parent’s high school story. This is what inspires me to
create everytime I pick up the camera. I cannot wait
to get to know your Senior and commemorate this part
of their life.
Sincerely,
Nate Peterson, M.Photog, CPP
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NP Design & Photography wants to know who you are
and what makes you a unique individual. We want
to know your passions. It might be playing, writing, or
singing music, kayaking, fashion design, riding horses,
sports, drama, or stargazing. Maybe you don’t have any
specific activites you participate in, but you have a style
all your own. Whatever they are, your passions will help us
design the perfect experience to tell your story. We start
with a questionnaire and a pre-consultation meeting
to discuss your favorite things to do, your hobbies,
your dreams, and your goals after graduation. Most
importantly, tell us how you envision your senior session.
All of this information assists NPDP in designing a custom
senior portrait experience for you, and producing
images both you and your family will love. I want you
to realize we are not a volume studio photographer. In
fact, we limit the number of clients each year to make
sure each Senior gets impeccable attention to detail.
You are NOT a name and a number... you are the
reason we do what we do. We value all of our clients
and strive to make your experience as memorable as
your senior portraits themselves.
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Who Do You
Play For?
“Who do you play for?” A famous
quote by legendary hockey coach,
Herb Brooks, defines what it is to be a
team athlete. Who is it that YOU play
for? How long have you been playing?
How much time, sweat and tears have
you spent in dedicating yourself to
this sport? Don’t you think we need
to commemorate all this effort into
something that will last beyond the
seasons of the game? You are in
peak physical shape right now.
It’s time to show off a bit, because
that may not last forever once you
move into the daily life of adulthood.
NP Design & Photography was born
into the sports photography world.
You could say it is our specialty of
specialties. That’s not to say that Nate
is an athlete himself. In fact, he’s just
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a professional fan. But that’s why
he’s good at this. He lives vicariously
through you, observing not only your
form, techniques and habits, but
those of the professional athletes.
His mission is to make you look like
we pulled your images from the
pages of Sports Illustrated or ESPN
the Magazine. The NPDP Edgy Sports
lighting is a signature look that every
athlete wants to put in their collection
of Senior images. Make them
remember just who you were on the
team. Leave your legacy. Let your
passion and dedication to the sport
show through your fierce expressions
and action poses.
Of course we’re not just limited to
the studio. NPDP will travel to your
court, your field, your rink, locker room,
etc. to capture the environment as
you see it and as you will remember
it. Those fields may be upgraded or
moved on, but you will have them
forever captured to help bring you
back to these glory days of being a
high school athlete and playing for
your team.
“Your experience at NPDP is something
you will never forget. It is all
about YOU from the first sit down
with Nate determining what you are
going to do, to the end where you are
more than a client... You are a part
of the NPDP family.”
Mackenzie - Osceola
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FEMME
FASHION
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER:
EMBRACING AND ENHANCING
THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF YOU.
By: Jenna Lundell
As a Hair and Makeup artist, there
is a common series of questions I
ask everyone while prepping them
for their senior shoot. “What do you
typically wear on a daily basis?”
followed by other questions outlining
what your hair and makeup routine
looks like? As a stylist, I’m here to do
you up, get you glam, and make
you look great. But it’s also my job to
help you feel your best, too! It’s easy
to stick with a style when planning
out your wardrobe for shoot day, but
it can be a little trickier to decide
what makeup look or hairstyle you
want to have in your senior photos.
After all, not many of us get to have
a professional hair and makeup artist
in our bathrooms each morning!
There is such a fine balance
between looking and feeling like
you, and looking too made up, so
pinpointing what your style is can
really help it be smooth sailing all
throughout your session!
Hair: Think about how you wear your
hair on a daily basis. Do you give
yourself beachy waves everyday?
Do you rock an easy, air dried look?
Or even better, do you sport a
messy bun on the daily (because
#seniorslide)? How you wear your hair
on an everyday should be reflected
in your photos, and there are tons
of ways we can customize your hair
to fit you! If you have any sort of
natural texture in your hair, we can
tame/enhance it without completely
changing your look, and if you have
straight hair that needs a little oomph
we can easily add some body an
volume with a hot tool. I especially
love pinning back a few pieces half
up/ half down, especially if you’re
someone who hates having their hair
down or in their face, but want to still
look super polished for photos. In
the end, no one should feel like they
got a hair makeover the day of their
shoot, it should look like you! Don’t
be afraid to move your hair around,
too! There might be some hairspray
in there, but get your hands in it and
move it like you would normally. Tuck
it behind your ear, flip your part, pull
it forward, or flick it off your shoulder.
Your hair is your best accessory, work it!
Makeup: Here is where we get into
a little color theory and coordination.
By looking at your wardrobe choices,
we can usually determine what look
will fit right in with the themes of your
shoot day. Wearing a flannel and
jeans? You probably want to go more
classic and natural with beiges and
browns. A fluffy tulle skirt and some
bright heels? You can totally go more
fun and flirty with a pop of pink on
the lips or a blinding highlight on your
cheekbone. Going for a creative,
eclectic feel during your shoot? An
artsy and inventive look with brighter
colors that contrast your eyes can
really play up your fun surroundings
and style! And for more serious,
moody, or sophisticated gals, I love
a bold winged liner or sharp contour
to give you an angular and chic
feel. Many seniors like to have a few
different outfits with different moods,
some casual, formal, sporty, or
artistic, so just go with a makeup look
that feels the most like you.
In the end we want you to look and
feel amazing, so enhancing your
natural beauty by combining your
personal style with a professional’s
expertise, you end up with amazing,
personalized photos that are totally
true to you. This is why we include
complimentary hair & makeup styling
in the Grand Senior Experience!
Jenna has been
on the NPDP
Hair & Makeup
Stylist team for
over three years.
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By: Joe Pueschner
Guys outfits are often thought of as less complicated
but don’t let that discourage you from
being creative! When you look at the mannequins
in the department stores, you’ll often see
layered clothing items, so don’t be afraid to
layer items. Different textures look really nice
on camera. V-Neck tees or turtlenecks with
dress pants and blazers can keep things dressy
but relaxed. Alternately, sleek blacks, grays
and white (monochromatic looks) are casual
but presentable. Make sure your shoes are
clean and your clothes are wrinkle free. These
are YOUR memories after all.
On the topic of shoes, get creative. Wear
those high tops with that suit! Or those dressier
shoes with dark jeans.
Most importantly, wear what you’re
comfortable in. The camera can tell
when you don’t feel your absolute
best so wear what YOU feel you look
your best in and work with what you
have! New clothes aren’t always the
answer. Sometimes just trying different
clothing combos in your closet will
do the trick. If you are going to go
shopping, try to buy clothes that are a
bit more fitted (especially shirts). Most
guys are all about comfort, so they
tend to go for the larger sizes. Do your
best to judge what fits your body, but
ultimately what matters is what makes
YOU feel confident!
It’s all about the details. Ties, pocket
squares, colored socks, belts, tie clips,
watches, etc. are sharp compliments
to any outfit. You can mix and match
accessories to compliment your outfits
without doing a full change during the
session. Lastly, it’s a good idea to try
on outfits in the mirror at home and
make sure it’s how you like and then
go rock it in front of the lens!
Joe is a class
of 2016 NPDP
Senior Model
that has gone on
to become a professional
model
while attending
UW Madison.
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Why go pro? That is the million
dollar question. The crux of feeling
great is looking great and that’s
what a professional photographer’s
job is: to make sure you feel
comfortable and look fabulous!
The art of photography is more
accessible to the masses than it
has ever been, but there is still a
distinct separation between the
professional photographer and the
photography hobbyist, in both the
quality of the images as well as in
the overall experience.
When it comes to important
milestones in your life, such as your
Senior portraits, it’s best to leave
it up to the pros. A professional
photographer not only knows his/her
equipment inside and out, but also
knows the importance of posing,
wardrobe, proper lighting, and
getting a client’s personality to shine
for the session.
With countless hours of training
and experience, a professional
photographer creates timeless
images that you will be proud of
today, and in 30 years.
By choosing NPDP for your senior
portraits, you can be assured that:
1. You will look your best in each
image because we know how to light
and pose all body types.
2. Your images will be professionally
retouched (no strange skin tones, or
overly whitened eyes & teeth) using
professional grade digital darkroom
software.
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3. Your images will be printed on
archival paper using the highest
quality inks. We have hand selected
the labs that we work with due to their
quality and standards.
4. We will effectively communicate
with each other to ensure that your
senior portraits will reflect you! NPDP
thrives on client communication
and wants you to be a part of the
planning process.
5. Your images will be anything but
ordinary or average. Just like you.
Making
Headlines:
Over the years, Nate Peterson,
Master Photographer and Certified
Professional Photographer has won
numerous awards.
But this past
year, NP Design & Photography was
awarded one of the Top 100 Studios
in the Country!
Nate and Teresa
were invited to the Elite Mastermind
Group gathering in Omaha, NE, with
the leaders of the photographic
industry.
Nate also was invited to
speak to a room of 800 attendees
at the Professional Photographers
Association National convention,
ImagingUSA in Nashville, TN. in
January, 2018.
Continuing education, giving back
and staying involved in the industry is
a key part to the success of NPDP.
• Bring a mix of solid colors and small prints
• Layers give great options for different
looks with ease
• Choose clothes that fit well and are
comfortable
• Think accessories: hats, shoes, sports
gear, sunglasses, musical instruments,
jackets, books
• Keep clothing wrinkle free
• Well groomed and clean fingernails
and toenails
• Avoid small, busy patterns, small stripes,
and logos
• Get a good night’s sleep and have a
nutricious breakfast before your session
• Don’t forget to shave
• Get hair cut 5-7 days before
your session
• Neutral nail polish will match
various outfits
• Stay hydrated the week leading
up to your session.
• Bring a positive attitude. You get
out of it, what you put into it!
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THEGRAND
EXPERIENCE
The Mission:
In the years of specialing in senior portraiture, we’ve found what we believe to
be best for our clients. Our goal is to tell your story. What better way to tell a story
than in a book? But not just any book... a beautifully crafted, uniquely layed out,
high quality bound album with a minimum of 24 of your favorite images, that will
become a treasured family heirloom for years to come. Upgrade your album to our
Signature Design and receive nearly double the images and a custom layout!
Imagine 25 or so years from now, when your own child looks through your album
and realizes how cool, you, their parent, was at this time in your life. This is why we
start your experience at the Grand Experience.
The Grand Experience is an all-inclusive approach to Senior Portraits in which you
start with a 3 hour in-studio and on-location photography session, complimentary
hair & make-up, and a basic album for one price, a grand. We generally can get
3-5 “chapters” of your life captured, depending on how much travel is involved. We
don’t count your changes or locations. Whatever can be done in the time frame is
fair game. Extra time can be purchased for extended locations.
Packages:
Although a few spend less and some spend much, much more, over the years we
have found that our most satisfied Senior Portrait clients spend between $1500 -
$3000 on their portrait order that often includes the Ultimate Senior Album, Readyto-hang
Wall Art, Mounted Gift Prints for relatives and friends, Wallets to share and
Social Media Images!
Payment Options:
Not only do we accept cash, check and your favorite credit cards, we also offer
interest-free payment plans that can be set up for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
payments over a period of up to three months.
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So, it’s your Senior year. You want this
year to be big. Epic. These will be the
“glory days” you look back at in 20
years and think, Remember when...
You need to make this awesome and
your Senior pictures are going to document
everything unique about YOU.
The NPDP Senior Album tells the story
of you. Who you are now. How do
you want to be remembered in high
school? Every page says something important
about you. Twenty pages telling
your story; the chapters of your Senior
year bound into the ultimate keepsake.
We believe in the importance of
the Senior Album so thoroughly, we
include it with every session. There are
different sizes to choose from, a nearly-unlimited
number of pages and
your album will be fully customized;
it will reflect your interests, your style,
and most importanly, YOU!
Of course we have all the other items
you and your family will need. Readyto-hang
wall art, collages, mounted
gift prints, wallets and more. We’ll
guide you through the options at your
order appointment.
“We believe in the
importance of the
Senior Album so
thoroughly, we
include it with
every session.”
“There are no words to convey the
sheer admiration we have for NPDP!
The talent and service are unparalleled
and we are forever grateful for
the experience! We tell everyone
that they are ‘missing out’ by not
going to NPDP and we mean it! You
guys are simply THE BEST!”
Elise - New Richmond
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BEFORE YOUR SESSION
The majority of senior sessions occur between the Spring and Fall between your
Junior and Senior years. You will need to be mindful of your school’s yearbook
deadline. We only photograph 100 Seniors per year, so don’t wait to book your
pre-consult meeting as early as possible.
DURING YOUR SESSION
Our senior sessions all take place both in-studio and at multiple locations. They
last at least three hours. Your session outfits, locations and styles will be determined
by the plan designed in the pre-consult meeting. Be prepared for a fun
day that’s all about you.
AFTER YOUR SESSION
Sit back and relax. We’ll be hard at work editing your images and making them
perfect! Approximately two weeks after your session, we will meet again at our
studio for your order appointment. At this time, you will choose what images you
want in your album, on your walls and select any other heirloom quality products
we offer.
PROOFING & RECEIVING ORDERS
Approximately two weeks after your order appointment you will be invited back
to the studio to proof your album digitally before we order it. If there is framing
involved, we will have your images ready for frame selection in the same visit. A
few weeks after that meeting your order is complete and ready for pickup!
#NPDPRAVES
“Out entire session was perfect and
worth the investment! The album
takes our breath away! Exceptional
quality and attention to detail! Don’t
go anywhere else! What NPDP
offers is unique to this area and you
won’t find a better experience!”
Kate - Hudson
WE ONLY
PHOTOGRAPH
100 SENIORS
EACH YEAR.
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE END
OF SUMMER. CALL TODAY TO
SCHEDULE YOUR PRE-CONSULT.
CALL 715.246.7510 TODAY.
5 REASONS TO BOOK YOUR
SESSION EARLY:
• The weather is warm, but not HOT.
No sweat stains or runny makeup.
• Get the session date you want.
Because everyone waits for the last
minute, you get the best times and
dates for your session if you book early.
• Your schedule is pretty open. If you
wait until August and September,
you’ve got fall sports practices, school
orientation and a ton of other things
going on.
• You set the trends. Want to be the
first to be photographed in your new
jerseys or at a special location?
• Get your stuff early to show off to
family and friends. Right around early
August, NPDP gets really busy with
portrait orders and it may take 4-6
weeks to receive your portraits. Book
early and you can cut that time in half!
BOOK YOUR SESSION TODAY.
CALL 715.246.7510
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