"I've always been a child magnet, attracting little kids to play and act silly with me, making them laugh until they cry. My passion for children led me to become an elementary school teacher in both public and private schools for 16 years. Then I finally decided to combine my love of children with my photography talent and I pursued my dream of opening my school photography business. That's when Palm Tree Portraits was born and "Miss Gigi & Coconut Monkey" became known throughout South Florida Schools. Making children laugh then capturing the perfect smile for the past 15 years has given me the biggest blessing: earning a living in a profession I was born to do! My father has always said, "If you love what you do, you'll never have to work another day in your life." If that's true, then I've never worked a single day..." Gigi
Palm Tree Portraits is a photography company serving the Palm Beach and Martin county area, specializing in Fine Preschool Photography, Family Portraits and Corporate Headshots.
What I offer to preschools:
- high-quality portraits at affordable prices
- personalized photo products (coffee mugs, mousepads, notepads, pillows & totebags)
- option to view and purchase photos online OR complete an order form with proofs
- generous fundraiser commissions
- quick turnaround for photo delivery
- various booking options (fall, holiday, class, spring, graduation, family night)
- over 25 local references
- experienced photographer, licensed and insured
What sets me apart from my competition:
- I'm a local business owner! Not being part of a chain allows me to keep my overhead and prices low, so I can pass the savings on to your students' parents.
- I'm a former preschool teacher who learned photography. Anyone can be taught how to use a camera, but a preschool photographer MUST KNOW HOW TO WORK WITH CHILDREN!
- I have the luxury of owning a portrait studio in Jupiter, where students can come to me for make-up pictures if they were absent on picture day (for a small session fee)
- I never tell a child to say "cheese" or "smile" - they smile because I make them laugh!
- I edit "boo-boos" at no extra charge.
- CLASS PHOTOS:
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- All students with their teacher, regular pose AND silly face pose to choose from
- 5x7 photo with name of school, year and teacher
- Indoor with colorful backdrop or outside on playground
- FAMILY NIGHT:
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- Up to 3 hour event at your school, 10 minute sessions per family, no sitting fee
- Affordable portrait packages
- Fundraiser commission for school
- PLAYGROUND PIX:
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- Candid photos of students playing on the playground and working inside classroom
- Taken anytime of the school year, including summer camp
- Parents can purchase prints or digital downloads
- Director can purchase these to use on school website or display as framed artwork
- EXTRAS:
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- Photos can be turned into"Hint-of-Tint"Classic Black and White Fine Art Photography with a splash of color thrown in for a unique piece of artwork for the home or school.
- All digital downloads will have copyright permission for you to reproduce photos in any quantity.