Gallery Reveal and Ordering Appointment: What to Expect
Quick Answer
The Gallery Reveal and Purchasing appointment (GRP) is a 60-minute, in-studio appointment at Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, Kansas. Seniors and parents see the finished images for the first time and place their order that day.
- When: 2 to 3 weeks after the session
- What you see: at least 70 hand-edited images in a custom slideshow
- What you do: choose a collection, pick your images, and design your album and wall art with Megan
- Who comes: every decision maker, including anyone who approves or pays
- Pricing: collections start at $750, with payment plans available
- Products: arrive about 2 weeks after ordering
Your session is the fun part. But your gallery reveal and ordering appointment is where it all comes to life.
This is a 60-minute, in-studio appointment at Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, Kansas. You will watch your slideshow, choose products, and place your order. You will not be left guessing. I guide you the whole time.
At MBP, we also call this the GRP. It stands for Gallery Reveal and Purchasing appointment.
What a gallery reveal and ordering appointment is
A gallery reveal and ordering appointment is your ordering day. It is not a casual “come look at photos” visit. It is the moment we finish your senior experience.
Here is what we do in one hour:
- Watch your slideshow
- Review products and pricing
- Choose a collection
- Pick images for your products
- Design your album and wall art together
- Set up payment
- Place your order
That means you leave knowing it is handled.
When your gallery reveal and ordering appointment happens
Your gallery reveal and ordering appointment happens about 2 to 3 weeks after your session. That gives me time to fully edit your images.
You will see at least 70 finished images. These are the images I have already edited. You are only choosing from the best.
Who should attend your gallery reveal and ordering appointment
All decision makers must attend your gallery reveal and ordering appointment.
If someone has to approve the order, they need to be there. If someone is paying, they need to be there. This protects your time and keeps you from having to “check with someone later.”
Real talk: when decision makers skip, orders stall. Then you lose momentum and get stuck in decision paralysis.
How to prep for your gallery reveal and ordering appointment
A little prep makes your gallery reveal and ordering appointment easy.
Before you come in:
- Pick your wall spot.
Choose the wall where you want art to go. - Send me a photo of that wall.
Take it straight on, in good light. - Measure the space.
A quick width measurement helps a lot. - Think about your must-haves.
Most families want an album, wall art, digitals, and an image box. - Bring every decision maker.
This is the big one. It saves stress.
What happens during your gallery reveal and ordering appointment
Here is the step-by-step of your gallery reveal and ordering appointment.
1) You watch your slideshow
You will see your senior’s images in a slideshow first.
This is the moment parents get emotional.
This is also the moment seniors realize how good they look.
2) We review products you can order
Next, I show you product samples in the studio.
You can touch them and see sizes in real life.
Most popular options include:
- Albums
- Wall art
- Digitals (through select collections)
- Image boxes
3) We go over pricing, collections, and add-ons
Then we talk numbers clearly and calmly. No weird pressure. No vague answers.
You choose a collection first. After that, you can add on anything you want.
4) You choose images for your products
This is where most people freeze. So I lead the process.
We pick images for the album first. Then we design wall art for your space. Then we finish with gifts or add-ons.
5) I design it with you, right in front of you
You will watch me build your order live. Album layout, wall groupings, and sizes. You will see it before you buy it.
6) We take payment and place your order
You place your order at your gallery reveal and ordering appointment. The minimum order is $750.
You can pay by card or cash. You can also set up a payment plan.
Payment plans and digitals at your gallery reveal and ordering appointment
Yes, payment plans are available. Most families split payments over 3 to 6 months.
Digitals are included only if you purchase a collection that includes them. Digitals are delivered after your order is paid in full.
This keeps it simple and fair.
After your gallery reveal and ordering appointment: timeline and pickup
Most products come back about 2 weeks after ordering. Once they are ready, you will pick them up at the studio.
And this part matters. Your products are wrapped in tissue and ribbon, then packed in bags and boxes. It feels like a birthday or Christmas morning. You get to unwrap your images like they deserve.
Rescheduling your gallery reveal and ordering appointment
If you need to reschedule your gallery reveal and ordering appointment, let me know at least 24 hours before your appointment. We will pick a new time together.
Common worries before a gallery reveal and ordering appointment
“I only want digitals.”
Digitals matter. I get it. But most families also want something they can see every day. Albums and wall art keep your senior year from living only on a phone.
“I’m worried about budget.”
That is normal. This is why we go over pricing first, then build the order. Payment plans help a lot here too.
“I can’t decide.”
Also normal. Most families tell me, “I’m so glad you helped me choose.” That is literally my job in this appointment.
Ready to book the full senior experience
If you want a senior experience that is guided from start to finish, you are in the right place. Inquire through my website to get started.
FAQs About the Gallery Reveal and Ordering Appointment
How long is the gallery reveal and ordering appointment?
At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, the Gallery Reveal and ordering appointment takes about 60 minutes in my studio. It happens 2 to 3 weeks after your session, on a Monday between 3:30 and 8:15 PM. You watch a slideshow of your images, pick your favorites, and place your order with my help.
How many photos will we see?
At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, you see at least 70 hand-edited images at your Gallery Reveal. Every image is edited in my bold, expressive style and still looks like you. You see them first as a slideshow, then we narrow down favorites together for your albums, wall art, and prints.
Do we take the photos home to decide later?
No. At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, the Gallery Reveal is your ordering appointment, so your order is placed in person that day. That’s on purpose. Decisions happen while the images feel fresh and you have my help, so nobody is stuck deciding alone at home weeks later.
Who needs to come?
At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, every decision maker should come to the Gallery Reveal. If someone approves or pays for the order, they need to be there. Your order is placed that day, so having everyone in the room means you choose together and leave knowing exactly what’s coming home.
What is due at the appointment?
At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, your order is placed at the Gallery Reveal. Collections start at $750, which is the minimum order. You can pay in full that day or start a payment plan with your first payment. We go over pricing before you choose, so nothing is a surprise. Your session retainer is separate.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, payment plans are available, and most run 3 to 6 months. You set up your plan and make your first payment at the Gallery Reveal. After that, you get a monthly invoice by email or text. Products are ordered and digitals are released once your final payment is made.
When do we get digitals?
At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, digital images come only with collections that include them. You receive your digitals after your order is paid in full. If your collection includes digitals, you can choose your yearbook photo from them and submit it to your school.
How fast do products come in?
At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, products are ordered once your order is paid in full, and they arrive about two weeks later. That includes albums, wall art, and prints. If you’re on a payment plan, plan ahead for events like a graduation party. I’ll let you know as soon as everything is ready for pickup.
How do we get our products?
At Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, KS, you pick up your products at my studio. Everything is wrapped in tissue and ribbon, then packed in bags and boxes. It feels like a birthday or Christmas morning. You get to unwrap your senior portraits the way they deserve.
