rain machine - NEXT SESSION JAnuary 17-27, 2025
“That was the best time I’ve ever had!”
I can’t tell you how many times parents have told me that their child told them that once they got in the car after a rain or color powder session. Not a couple of times, not five or six, but dozens of times.
The rain machine experience is like no other. The combination of water spraying in multiple directions coupled with edgy lighting creates exciting photographic opportunities for dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, musicians and athletes. The water in the pool is about three inches deep, allowing you to spray water with every movement.
RAIN SESSIONS are great for Dancers, cheer, athletes, musicians, young and old, literally everyone!
We set up our Rain Machine just twice a year in our 3,250 sq foot studio. Cost for an individual session is $195 for 15 minutes and 2 JPGs (three or four poses, depending on time), or $295 for 30 minutes and 5 JPGs (and usually 6 or 7 poses). Groups (4 or more) are $175 for 2 JPGs or $275 for 5 JPGs, and it includes a free group JPG. With teams (10 or more), individuals are limited to the 2 JPG package for $145. A group shot will be done for teams if possible. With all packages, there is the option to add on JPGs once you have your gallery.
You must commit to a 5-JPG package by the day of the session. It is too late to upgrade once you see your gallery. Whichever package you go with, you can add on extra images for $72 for social media JPGs (printable to 5x7 inches) or $96 for full resolution JPGs. There is a $185 savings by upgrading to the 5-JPG package.
Dancers and athletes come to these sessions from several states away, and they fill up fast. Dancers can schedule time in groups or come in individually. It’s a fun outing for high school, college and studio dance teams. You can schedule a special individual session for your dancer or athlete or anyone wanting to play in the water, or a group of four or more can qualify for group discount rates. A group of 10 or more can qualify for our team discount. If you would like to schedule a group or team session, contact us at info@ronmckinneyphoto.com or call 224-288-3076. However, these need to be scheduled well in advance for us to block the schedule for your group or team.
Siblings may share a 5-JPG package, and I’ll include a free shot of the two of them together. Or they can do their own packages, and I’ll still throw in a free sibling shot.
Click the link below to register and schedule your individual session for rain (January 17-27) and/or color powder (January 31-February 10). This is for dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, and athletes of all sports, musicians, or anyone who’d like to get a unique portrait. If you represent a team of 10 or more, please email us at info@ronmckinneyphoto.com, and we’ll send you the link to share with team members to register, and we’ll schedule your day and time.
preparing for your session
For the Rain Machine portraits, please be sure you have at least one towel. Two or three can be great if you're getting multiple poses. Outfits can be any color, just not an intricate pattern. It's best to wear a solid lighter color. We suggest simple leos, booty shorts and tops, workout gear, sports uniforms or even performance outfits.
Please come prepared with ideas as to what you’d like to do. We can always help you, as this is completely different from any photo shoot you may have done before. We’ll show you the different ways to splash the water for the best effect. Study the pictures below to get a sense of what you’d like to do, and then let’s create something unique to you.
The water should be pretty warm, around 80 degrees or more. Everyone who has been photographed in the water has been comfortable.
Each shot will be displayed on a big-screen TV monitor so you can immediately assess the shot you just took. Wear your hair down. Makeup is optional, but if you use it, be sure it’s waterproof.
Please arrive early to give yourself time to stretch.
advanced sign up
For information when we open the scheduling for our rain sessions, you can join our preferred list of people who get the first opportunity to schedule their session before it is publicly announced. Email us at info@ronmckinneyphoto.com to get on the list!
Email us at info@ronmckinneystudios.com to get on the list. These can be individual sessions, siblings, groups or entire dance companies or schools. Contact us here or call the studio at 224-288-3076 to schedule a team or individual rain machine portrait session.
Be sure to check out our color powder sessions as well. We usually offer the color powder sessions shortly after the rain sessions.
Down below, first up is a video showing how crazy fun our rain sessions are, and then check out the pictures below for inspiration. Click on the “Play” button to watch the video, and then scroll down for the pictures.
