New Town Dance Academy
2025
Recital POrtrait Information
Saturday April 26, 2025
Photos will occur during your scheduled time determined by your director. Please refer to the schedule they sent you or email them if you need to know when your photos are.
BY APRIL, all NTDA families will be receiving email communication from "PhotoDay" & Katie Strzelec Photography to register for recital portraits. Please check your SPAM folders and search your email.
To Register for Portraits in costume, parents/guardians will need to make your AdvancePay Credit Purchase prior to your child's picture day in PhotoDay.
You will need to use the link(s) provided in your email to register your child(ren).
Quick step-by-step guide to recital day portraits
STEP 01
Purchase AdvancePay
To register for group or individual portraits: open the email, and purchase your AdvancePay Credit by using the chart shown below.
STEP 02
Come to Picture Day
Get ready for picture day and show up early & ready to go.
STEP 03
STEP 03
Picture time (Group)
Picture time (Group)
Take your Group Photo.
Take your Group Photo.
STEP 04
Get in Line for Individual Portraits
Wait in line for your individual portrait (if you registered and payed) either before or after group photo.
STEP 05
WAIT...PATIENTLY
Patiently wait for your photos to be edited. This takes up to 8 weeks to complete after all recital portraits have been taken for the studio.
STEP 06
OPEN YOUR DELIVERED GALLERY
Receive an email with your gallery portraits! Then, make your photo selection and order your photos for the family. Your AdvancePay Credit applies at checkout, make sure you use the email provided. And, enjoy your photos once delivered within a few days!
Click here to learn more about AdvancePay
DON'T FORGET TO GET IN LINE!
Make sure to get in line and check in with the photographer for your individual portrait to be taken.
The photographer is NOT responsible for chasing anyone down to get their individual. All dancers and parents must be responsible, and get in line to claim your prepaid credit and individual picture.
If your dancer is younger, parents should accompany them into line.
No cameras (of any kind) are allowed in the photo room please!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to buy Advance Pay for each child?
If you want individuals of your child's dance(s), then yes. Each dancer will need their own credit. I do offer sibling discounts for those in lots of dances.
If my dancer is in a combo class, how much AdvancePay do I need?
If you have a dancer in a combo class and you want portraits of all the styles (ex. ballet & tap) , then you need to purchase the credit per each style you want. Even though it is one class, it is classified as two dances.
Example: Ballet/Tap Combo Class, you want individuals in both styles, then you will need $30 AdvancePay for those two portraits.
Can I see your packages before buying AdvancePay?
Yes! They are available for you to view ahead of time. Packages begin at $30. Use the same link as AdvancePay to view your discounted package options. A la carte items are also available.
What is the "group photo discount"?
When purchasing individuals, we automatically offer group photos at a lower cost to you a la carte. We also include complimentary group image(s) in some of our discounted portrait packages. There is no code for this at checkout; it will already be listed at the discounted price in your gallery pricing. Not all packages include a group photo; please review them for your options.
Will the photos be edited?
All photos will be edited personally by Katie before being uploaded to your gallery. We do not outsource.
How will I know when they are ready?
You will receive an email/text communication letting you know.
Can you change or customize a package for me?
You are welcome to buy anything you don't see in our a la carté section. Our packages are what we offer at a discounted rate.
Can I mix and match gallery photos within a package for my dancer?
Yes! Absolutely! That is the benefit to AdvancePay! Our packages are built to accommodate your needs with affordability, allowing you to mix and match how you need. If you want to mix and match within a family, you will need to purchase a sibling portrait. Sibling Mix and Match is only an option for families with 2 or more dancers who are siblings and immediate family.
When should I get my sibling photo taken?
Anytime that works best for you and I'm there. Just come on by and get in line.
Do I have to buy a package?
You must use your AdvancePay credit, but you get to choose how you want to spend them. You can buy your favorite prints a la carté or pick a package. Digital Downloads are available to purchase as well. Please know, packages offer the best discounts!
Who is Katie?
Katie is your dancing photographer! She classically trained at St. Louis Ballet School. She went to Lindenwood University, where she earned her BA in Dance, BFA in Musical Theatre, and MA in Teaching. She has taught dance for over 17 years, performed locally, and has been a professional photographer for 11 years and counting. She (and her dance trained assistants) will help your dancer find a great pose that looks great on them for the camera, while helping working with them through technique reminders. All of her assistants for recital portraits are also classically trained in dance; most holding degrees, teaching, or dancing for professional companies.