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Shine Photo News & Updates
Our Wedding News & Updates
Grad Central is your go-to destination for graduation portraits. Now part of Shine Photo, we’ve combined the trusted Grad Central name previously operated by Alan Dickson Photography, with modern tech and a full-service experience. Enjoy online booking, instant downloads, and year-round access to our beautiful studio. From the classic cap and gown portraits to something more creative, we make it easy and memorable.
Shine Photo’s express sessions are fast, fun, and full of personality! Perfect for families, kids, and 4-legged lovies. With indoor themed sets, outdoor locations, quick turnarounds, and easy online ordering, it’s never been easier to frame what you love. Fast, fun, and affordable.
Currently booking dance minis and performing arts express sessions only during the very busy grad season. Please visit the express session page – link below.
Regular studio sessions, corporate, weddings and white glove sessions continue as usual.
Learn More OR Skip the Info –Reserve Session
Holidays | Portfolios | Families | Maternity | Birthday | Milestones | Sports & Dance |Fine Art | AND MORE!
Weddings made simple and stunning. No stress. We do everything. Just say I-Do.
Inspired Weddings by Shine Photo offers intimate, all-inclusive ceremonies where every detail is thoughtfully and artfully handled. Micro celebrations start at $3,795, and nano elopements at $2,795. Now booking for 2026. Just bring your love, and we’ll do the rest.
Packages include: Venue | Decor | Seating for 20 | Music | Officiant | Cake or Cupcakes | Refreshments | Fresh flower bouquet | AND the Photography
There is a lot of information for our weddings so we created a sister site with all the details. Learn more at:
Our Model Method Program is designed for ages 10–13 and 14–18. We blend fashion, fun and real skill-building. From learning poses and expressions to walking the runway and starring in themed photo shoots, it’s the perfect place to grow confidence and shine in front of the lens. Winter session begins January 6, 2025 for 8 weeks.
LEARN MORE Or Register for the Winter Sessions Below
REGISTER –GLOW GETTERS 10-13
REGISTER –GLOW ELITE 14-18
Winter Sessions begin Jan 6, 2026.
Subscription and embedded video also available.
Call for Details 807 631 5162
White Glove Sessions are Shine’s most elevated portrait experiences. Created for clients who value artistry and personal attention, these sessions include our signature Fairy Days, Santa Encounters, Embrace Boudoir, and timeless individual newborn portrait sessions. Each is thoughtfully styled and followed by a private, in-person proof reveal, with access to exclusive heirloom products available only through these limited-edition offerings.
Call for personal appointments or visit our Events sections on the home page for upcoming White Glove Experiences.
807 631 5162
Picture Day, Without the Headache for Schools. Sports teams. Dance studios. Clubs.
Your groups deserve better than boring pictures, chaos or complicated photo days. Shine Photo combines the efficiency of volume photography with the creativity and personality of a boutique studio.
Want to keep picture day out of your school, studio or arena altogether? Let your families book their own sessions at Shine Photo. We photograph your students or athletes at our fully equipped studio, on their schedule, so there is no lost classroom time, no interrupted lessons and no valuable ice or practice time used for pictures.
We can handle online booking, orders, payments and delivery, leaving your staff free to focus on your students and athletes. Proofs are available within 7 days.
Prefer a traditional photo day at your location? Let’s talk. Need school or organization ID photos? We can take care of those as well, with efficient, consistent portraits designed for identification and administrative needs.
From classic portraits to imaginative sports and dance photography, we’ll build a photography program around the needs of your organization.
Looking for something elevated? Discover Sportography. A creative studio experience built around your athlete, your sport and your story.
Call Us Today! 807 631 516
Time to Time Dress Shop Summer Sale. Last week of August. Something fabulous is waiting on the rack! Shop special savings on guest, mother-of-the-bride dresses, bridesmaid and prom dresses and of course, wedding dresses. Check our Weddings Tab for more information.
Fall Model Program Registration Opens August 17.
New! Shared Newborn Days. One day each month. A beautiful newborn experience with the creativity and care Shine is known for, offered on select shared studio days.
Fall White Glove Experiences … Coming Soon! Our most imaginative portrait experiences return this fall. Watch for new dates, themes and registration.
Around Town. Watch this space for Shine Photo pop-ups, promotions, downtown events, charitable projects and other places you can find us in the community.
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