Formal Senior Portrait

DUE DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2027

This portrait is intended to be a formal headshot, typically framed from the mid‑torso up.

• Digital, full‑resolution JPEG file
• Outdoor portraits are allowed
• Appropriate clothing for a formal portrait (please avoid t‑shirts)
• No props and no hands near the face
• Color photo only
• Portrait orientation — please ask your photographer to leave space around the head and shoulders so we can crop to our required dimensions

If you are unable to afford a professional headshot, our school photographer, Gidget Wainwright, will gladly provide one free of charge. She will be on campus in September for regular school photos and is happy to take a senior headshot specifically for the yearbook.

To take advantage of this opportunity, please have your child inform Gidget that they’d like their yearbook photo taken. She will set aside a few extra moments to capture a great shot. Students should arrive dressed appropriately for the portrait; they are welcome to change before or after the photo.

We strongly discourage taking a formal senior portrait at home, even with a high‑quality camera. Professional photographers control lighting, posing, background separation, and color balance in ways that ensure your student is the true focal point. These details matter when photos are printed in a uniform layout.

All seniors are expected to get a headshot taken on school photo day, regardless of having professional photos taken, as these will be used for schooltool and student IDs.

Local Photographers

The photographers listed below are ones our students have used in past years. This is not a complete list of local photographers, and we do not endorse any specific photographer.

Borne Photography - (315) 575-7268 (Syracuse)
Butterfly Photography - (917) 524-4038 (Theresa)
Erika Woodrow - (315) 486-9975 (Gouverneur)
Gidget Wainwright - (315) 778-9036 (Gouverneur)
Gina Soper Johnson - (315) 767-8576 (Gouverneur)
Heath Photography - (315) 482-5636 (Redwood)
LC Gates Photography - (315) 460-5904 (Gouverneur)
Monarch Photography - (315) 629-0908 (Evans Mills)
Rae of Life - (315) 244-2141 (Central Square)
Shelayna Snow – (315) 297-1816 (Fulton)

Two Candid Photos

DUE DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2027

Seniors are required to submit two (2) candid photos to appear alongside their formal headshot.

In the past, students have chosen a mix of baby photos, childhood snapshots, recent pictures, or favorites from their senior photo sessions*. The selection is entirely up to you, as long as the photos are school appropriate and clearly feature your senior.

*Note: We are not allowed to use pictures with watermarks due to copyright laws. If you'd like to use a picture taken by your photograph and it has a watermark, please contact your photographer to have them send it to us directly at yearbook@gcsk12.org. They normally do this free of charge.

Please submit full‑resolution JPEG files. Avoid screenshots, filters, or heavily edited images, as these often print poorly. Group photos are allowed, but your senior should be the main subject and easily identifiable.

Senior Scroll

Seniors will be asked to fill out a senior scroll sometime in September. This may be on paper or digital.

How to Create a Senior Recognition Ad

You have the option to create and purchase your own Senior Recognition Ad using Jostens' online templates. Simply visit www.jostens.com and select "Yearbook Ads" from the menu to get started.

OR

We’re happy to help you create a Senior Recognition Ad for your child. To get started, please contact Mr. Cory Young at
young.cory@gcsk12.org.

Ad Space Options

• 1/8 Page (about a business card size) - $40
• 1/4 Page - $70
• 1/2 Page - $130

Please note: Full-page Senior Recognition Ads will no longer be offered beginning with the 2025–2026 school year. This change allows us to preserve space in the yearbook for broader student coverage and general content. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to ensure the yearbook reflects the full student experience