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This one is going to be short and sweet and to the point – thank you to everyone who has purchased their advance pay credit, in advance!!

Please do not ask to be an exception to any of the guidelines – because of the large number of dancers being photographed exceptions cause confusion and upset feelings when someone hears that an exception was made for one person but not for them.

Q: Where can I purchase my advance pay credit?

A: Advance pay for 2025 is closed.

Q: Can I purchase the advance pay credit the day of the show?

A: Yes, BUT…things will go much more smoothly, for you, your dancer, and for Jaden Giorgianni Photography (JGP), if you purchase it in advance and don’t wait until the day of the recital.

Q: Who needs an advance pay credit?

A: Everyone – each individual dancer must have the $25 advance pay credit to step into the photo line. There are NO exceptions. If you have 1 dancer, you will need $25 credit, 2 dancers = $50 credit, 3 dancers = $75 credit, etc.

If your dancer has multiple costumes they will need a credit for each time they step in front of the camera.

Please do not ask staff to make an exception.

Q. What do I need to purchase if my dancer has multiple outfits?

A. You will need to purchase a $25 advance pay credit for EACH outfit – each time your dancer steps in front of the camera they are required to have an advance pay credit. If you have 2 costumes a $50 advance pay credit is required, 3 costumes requires a $75 credit, 4 requires $100, and so on.

Q. Have I purchased an advance pay credit?

A. Please CLICK HERE to see if you have purchased your credit.

Q. How much are the photo packages?

A. The advance pay credit covers having the photos of your dancer taken and will be applied toward a package, digital images, or individual photo prints of your choice. To see a pricing list please CLICK HERE.

Q: What if my dancer isn’t participating for photos?

A: That’s life and the season you are in with your dancer. I don’t say this lightly, my dancer has already informed me she won’t be smiling for photos. 😩 I will say though, you will be very surprised how your dancer will come to life without the pressure of “having” to smile so don’t make a big fuss over it and bring them by (with your advance pay credit)

Q: Where do we need to bring our dancer?

A: JGP will be set up on the far right side of the civic center porch but don’t think too much about it – signs will be posted by the dancer drop off door!

Q: What time should I be there – Can I sign up for a specific time slot?

A: JGP will be set up and ready to start taking dancers from 8:45 am – 4:30 pm.

* I will NOT be offering photos AFTER 4:30 – if your dancer is in the final show you MUST be there before 4:30 to have photos taken

There are NO assigned times for photos.

Q: Why is the advance pay credit non-refundable?

A: The advance pay credit is to have the photos taken and edited. If you are not happy with the photos you do not have to use the credit to make a purchase but the work has been done and the credit is non-refundable. Advance pay credits cannot be rolled over from last year – that was last year’s work.

Q: Can I go ahead and purchase a package?

A: No, you will choose what package(s), prints, products, etc. when the gallery is released.

Q: When will the gallery be released?

A: The gallery will be delivered via email on or before July 5th. Please be patient and wait until the 5th of July before emailing to ask where the gallery is.