Senior Portraits Deluxe

My idea is to provide reasonably-priced Senior Portraits to my old high school's graduating class of 2011. Knowing that I was also the school's top photographer, more than a handful of students requested a way to get senior portraits for less money. By popular demand, I agreed to do senior portraits at a fraction of the price so that they won't have to go through the same scenario that I went through as a senior. This year I am a freshman at San Francisco State University, and I am still volunteering with the yearbook club at Balboa High School, not as the editor, but as a teacher. I teach photography and graphic design as well as help organize the club itself. I can imagine my portrait business expanding to more than one high school, because I believe that the students will recognize that young eyes and a fresh angle are very important in capturing someone's senior year--rather than deciding to pay upwards of $270 to get the same quality results without the same kind of customer service. With grant money I can have the professional equipment while also being able to offer the services to low income students. For example, I had one person ask me yesterday if I could take her portrait for free. This person was kicked out of their household, had to switch schools, and had no money whatsoever. I promised to take their senior portraits at no cost, and I want to do the same for others in similar situations. I have already gained notoriety among the seniors. My plan is to advertise the business to seniors who don't have the money to get prints from the major company. I have talked to the administration of the high school who say that it's a great idea. I plan to purchase more equipment for the business so that I can truly provide better quality results than the leading company. Then next year I will do it again, and reach out to more high schools in the Bay Area. I plan to break the wall between the photographer and the student.