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Outdoor Headshot Locations – The Woodlands Headshots

Have you been considering a new headshot? This is the perfect time to update your headshots, as you think ahead to the new year and consider your personal brand. Maybe you’re updating your website or LinkedIn profile, updating your resume, or just in general evaluate what is ahead for the year. If you’re starting a brand new business, jump ahead of the competition with professional branding and headshots, to establish your reputation and presence immediately. Book now while the weather is starting to cool down, to avoid uncomfortable heat and the winter’s chill. We’ll find the perfect outdoor location in the Woodlands, Spring, and Conroe area to frame the perfect headshot for you!

If you need a professional business headshot for your website, LinkedIn profile or business page and have the flexibility to go outdoors and use natural light, I provide on location portraits for your business in the Woodlands, Conroe and Spring area. You receive your images as an immediate digital download, with commercial release.   I also offer indoor sessions if you prefer to have your headshots taken in your office,  or at a location of your choosing in the Woodlands, Spring or Conroe area.

Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery HERE.

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Fall Yearbook Pictures – The Woodlands Senior Photographer

Does your school require your senior yearbook photos to be submitted soon? Now is the time to start planning the ultimate statement in your yearbook, with an amazing portrait of you that you’ll want to show off!

Don’t get stuck with a cookie cutter studio backdrop school portrait like everyone else. Stand out from the rest of your class, and book your portrait session today. Turn around is very fast, so it’s not too late! You’ll have your yearbook portrait ready to submit before the week is over.

NOW BOOKING seniors for  Spring, Conroe, Cypress, College Park, Klein, Montgomery, and Oak Ridge and all The Woodlands area high schools! Slots are limited, contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about senior sessions in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area, CLICK HERE to check out my senior session information and CLICK HERE to see the portrait gallery.

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Your Guide to Getting a Great Headshot – The Woodlands Headshot Photographer

Getting a headshot ranks about last on what a business person wants to do on a busy day. However, if you’re here it’s because you know you need a great headshot on social media, your website, or your business directory to make a good impression and be present on your business management page. How to make that headshot less painful? Be prepared with this handy guide on how to make your headshot session a success!

 

GET YOUR HEADSHOT DONE EARLY IN THE DAY
Not only is the light better in the early morning, but you’ll get your headshot taken care of before the day gets it’s claws into you. Before the emails, the afternoon meetings, and the stress of things-left-undone at the end of the day, the early morning is when you are at your freshest and ready to tackle the business day.

DRESS FOR THE VIBE YOU WANT TO GIVE OFF
If you typically wear a business suit to work, you’ll want to dress like you’re ready to do business or meet a client. This helps present a cohesive look for your business presence. If you don’t wear suits and ties, then feel free to be more casual and creative – and wear a pop of colour as well!  That always translates well on the camera.

DON’T FORCE AN UNNATURAL EXPRESSION
A natural smile is always best, so don’t feel like you have to come off as too perky or too serious. People want to see the genuine you!  Your photographer should be able to relax you and have you posed in a way where you look natural, so your smile will be genuine.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR A RAINCHECK
If you’re not feeling well, or you don’t feel you look your best on the day of the shoot, don’t be afraid to contact the photographer and ask for a delay. You should be feeling well rested, healthy, and at your best when you get your headshots done. Being unwell, feeling sick, or just being overstressed will not bring out your natural smile. It’s ok to need a day or two to get back on track!

THE LOCATION SHOULD MATCH YOUR STYLE AND BUSINESS APPROACH
You don’t need a stuffy, studio style headshot if that’s not you! Taking it outdoors is the hottest trend in headshot portraits these days, or in the comfort of your own office. Take it to the streets for a cosmopolitan look, or in a natural environment for more casual, approachable pictures. The fresh air and sunlight makes for a wonderful backdrop for your headshots!

 

Ready to get your headshot? Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery HERE.

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LinkedIn Profile – The Woodlands Headshot Photographer

With the new changes last year to the Linked In profile section, it’s more important than ever to have a professional headshot that will suitably fit. The circular photo format makes it often hard to get some photographs into the slot without chopping awkwardly into limbs or hair.

When you have your headshot taken with me, at Shannon Stroubakis Photography, we’ll make sure to get the right headshot that will suit the site for which you are using it. Whether it’s for an About Me page or social media, or your own personal website, each site has specific sizes and ratios that work best. I’ll work with you so we get the best framing for your needs!

If you need a professional business headshot for your website, LinkedIn profile or business page and have the flexibility to go outdoors and use natural light, I provide on location portraits for your business in the Woodlands, Conroe and Spring area. You receive your images as an immediate digital download, with commercial release.   I also offer indoor sessions if you prefer to have your headshots taken in your office, with studio lighting, or at a location of your choosing in the Woodlands, Spring or Conroe area.

Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery HERE.

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What Your Headshots Says About You – Your Business Photographer the Woodlands

Your business headshot is just as personal, and representative of you and your work, as your business suits and workspace. Companies take time and money to build their brand, and the portraits of their business leaders and employees is a big part of that brand.

The style of the headshot can be contemporary or traditional, shot outdoors in an urban environment or in your office space, fun or all business, or anything in between. That style speaks volume about the approach the business takes towards clients and partners.

This gentleman’s company takes an edgy, alternative approach with more artistic black and white headshots, that really stand out from the crowd. I really enjoyed helping him submit a portrait that shows the warmth of his personality, combined with the modern edge of monochrome.

If you need a professional business headshot for your website, LinkedIn profile or business page and have the flexibility to go outdoors and use natural light, I provide on location portraits for your business in the Woodlands, Conroe and Spring area. You receive your images as an immediate digital download, with commercial release.   I also offer indoor sessions if you prefer to have your headshots taken in your office or at a location of your choosing in the Woodlands, Spring or Conroe area.

Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery HERE.

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Personal Print Packages – The Woodlands Seniors

Digital images are wonderful for sharing online with friends, and each Collection includes digital files for your archives. However, to preserve your images for future generations, in heirloom form, nothing compares to having beautiful, tangible products in your hands.

Your Senior Collections comes with a choose-your-own-product option, to select beautiful products such as superior color and black and white photographic prints for framing, adding to your albums, or gifting to friends and family. A popular print packages includes gift prints for sharing, and a wall portrait to show off your fave image from your gallery.

 

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Cap and Gown Graduation Portraits – The Woodlands Photographer

It’s the big moment — graduation!  It will be here this spring before you know it. Celebrate your upcoming graduation with cap and gown portraits, for a souvenir of your senior year of high school. These photos make great gifts for grandparents – and for keepsakes for parents – who will want to show off your accomplishment!  Cap and Gown Mini Sessions are just $200 and include 5 digital portraits of you in your graduation gown, both close up and full body shots, with print release.

Cap and Gown shots are a must have for every senior!

NOW BOOKING seniors for  Spring, Conroe, Cypress, College Park, Klein, Montgomery, and Oak Ridge and all The Woodlands area high schools! Slots are limited, contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about senior sessions in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area, CLICK HERE to check out my senior session information and CLICK HERE to see the portrait gallery.

 

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Planning Your Family Portraits – The Woodlands Photographer

I really love being a family photographer here in the Woodlands, where I get the chance to meet so many wonderful families for their family portraits!

This well dressed family was part of an extended family session, and we broke into groups to photograph each family unit and each child. This family had such a great sense of style, and we had a beautiful day for family pictures with sunshine and even temperatures.

Their styling is a perfect “how to do it right” when planning your family portraits. Their outfits coordinate, without being too “matchy”, and the hues compliment the environment they chose for the backdrop – rich colours, perfect for the greenery and flowers, and portrait ready without being too formal, with button ups in checkered flannel.

Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

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Family Mini Sessions – Keepsake Portraits

It’s always a special opportunity for me to photograph families here in the Woodlands, for portraits that families will cherish forever! Meeting new families in the Spring and Woodlands area is always fun, especially when the clients are as fun as these ladies were. We had a great time capturing their family pictures!

Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

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Furbabies and Friends – The Woodlands Photographer

I shoot a lot of milestones, like family portraits and senior photos, but some of the finest moments in life are the little ones. Like the friendship between friends, and the love we have for our pets. This was one fun photoshoot, with the playful antics of Oakley making for some crazy running around and laughter!

Such a fun session, and look at that gorgeous light!

Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

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Family Portraits With Style

I really love being a family photographer here in the Woodlands, where I get the chance to meet so many wondeful families for their portraits! This lovely family was part of an extended family session, and we broke into groups to photograph each family unit. This family had such a great sense of style, and we had a beautiful day for family pictures!

Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

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Drama and Window Light – The Woodlands Senior Photographer

Looking for something a little unique with your senior pictures? Take a creative outfit style, add a gorgeous location, and shoot with amazing, directional window light (or barn!) to put together a series in your senior portrait experience that is above and beyond the cookie cutter senior pictures you see everywhere else. Talk to me about putting together a creative edge for your senior portrait session, something unique and uniquely you.

NOW BOOKING seniors for  Spring, Conroe, Cypress, College Park, Klein, Montgomery, and Oak Ridge and all The Woodlands area high schools! Slots are limited, contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about senior sessions in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area, CLICK HERE to check out my senior session information and CLICK HERE to see the portrait gallery.

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Toddler Life – The Woodlands Child and Family Photographer

How adorable is this two year old birthday girl! I met this family at a park in the Woodlands, to get some portraits of this cutie in her birthday dress and pretty white cloak. I love her cheeky smiles! She made me work for it but it was so worth it! 

My mini sessions are the perfect price point and set up for you to get a smaller collection of amazing portraits you want to celebrate a special occasion, between full family sessions.  Call or email me to ask about mini sessions!

Email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

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Building Your Business Team – Headshots for Company Employees

Adding to your current team and need a headshot photographer? I work with companies long term, with special additional employee rates, as they grow and add new employees to their businesses. The more employees you add to your team, the more discounts you receive with your headshot packages.

Ask me today about special rates for small businesses that include shots of your business front and products, or the corporate rate for standard headshots and team portraits. Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery and read about rates and packages HERE.

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Showcase Your Company Team with Headshots – the Woodlands Photographer

Your prospective clients and working partners want to get to know who they are working with, and the best way to introduce yourselves to the world to build new business is with professional headshots front and center on your website and social media pages. I offer special rates for both small business and corporate companies, since all businesses have unique needs. You’ll find the perfect package for your company to starting building your brand.

If you need a professional business headshot for your website, LinkedIn profile or business page and have the flexibility to go outdoors and use natural light, I provide on location portraits for your business in the Woodlands, Conroe and Spring area. You receive your images as an immediate digital download, with commercial release.   I also offer indoor sessions if you prefer to have your headshots taken in your office or at a location of your choosing in the Woodlands, Spring or Conroe area.

Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery HERE.

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Gorgeous Senior Portraits in Conroe – Montgomery County Photographer

This super sweet and pretty as a picture senior had the most amazing day for her senior portraits in Conroe. What beautiful light, with pretty haze, and a most amazing backdrop of flowers and greenery! This is what a dream high school senior photography session looks like, what a lucky senior!

This is the first part of her session, before we hit the field near sunset. Her outfits match each location perfectly – sassy or trendy or airy – to blend in just right.

NOW BOOKING seniors for  Spring, Conroe, Cypress, College Park, Klein, Montgomery, and Oak Ridge and all The Woodlands area high schools! Slots are limited, contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about senior sessions in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area, CLICK HERE to check out my senior session information and CLICK HERE to see the portrait gallery.

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Cultivate Your Image – The Woodlands Portrait Photographer

Getting a new headshot taken is the perfect time to evaluate your personal brand and reconsider how you present yourself to potential clients and business partners. It might also be time to think about rebranding yourself, if you are considering making changes in your career. If you’re looking to move up in your company and want to put yourself in the position of promotion, a new and more professional brand can go a long way to showing how serious you are about your work and your reputation. A superior headshot is a must for establishing your business brand.

If you need a professional business headshot for your website, LinkedIn profile or business page and have the flexibility to go outdoors and use natural light, I provide on location portraits for your business in the Woodlands, Conroe and Spring area. You receive your images as an immediate digital download, with commercial release.   I also offer indoor sessions if you prefer to have your headshots taken in your office, with studio lighting, or at a location of your choosing in the Woodlands, Spring or Conroe area.

Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery HERE.

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Surprise Proposal – A Love Story

These are hands down one of my fave types of sessions to shoot! The planning, the choices, the perfect location, and the nerves… all build up to that beautiful moment where one puts their heart on the line and asks that one special someone to be theirs forever.

This young man contacted me for help on proposing to his girlfriend, to photograph the moment that they’ll cherish forever. Mom and sister were on hand to set up the scenery with her favourite flowers (and stood by ready to jump out from behind the trees afterwards!). She was suitably surprised and, tears in her eyes, said YES! Such a happy moment, thanks for inviting me to be a part of your special moment.

Many happy years together!

For more information about planning your engagement photography session, email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  Click to view my Engagement Photography portfolio here  and my Proposals gallery here. 

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The Woodlands Child and Family Photographer – Texas

A special mini session to celebrate this little one’s fifth birthday! What a sweet smile he had, and so well behaved! We met at at pretty park in the Woodlands where we could have him seated, and also use the surrounding greenery.

I love being a part of your family’s celebrations, and look forward to meeting this little man and his family again!


Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.

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New Year, New Business Branding – The Woodlands Business Photographer

Have you been considering a new headshot for the new year,?  This is the perfect time to update your headshots, as you think ahead to the new year and consider your personal brand. Maybe you’re updating your website or LinkedIn profile, updating your resume, or just in general evaluate what is ahead for the year. If you’re starting a brand new business, jump ahead of the competition with professional branding and headshots, to establish your reputation and presence immediately. Avoid the heat of summer and take advantage of the cooler weather!

If you need a professional business headshot for your website, LinkedIn profile or business page and have the flexibility to go outdoors and use natural light, I provide on location portraits for your business in the Woodlands, Conroe and Spring area. You receive your images as an immediate digital download, with commercial release.   I also offer indoor sessions if you prefer to have your headshots taken in your office,  or at a location of your choosing in the Woodlands, Spring or Conroe area.

Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery HERE.

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Flowers and Nature – The Woodlands Outdoor Senior Photographer

Pretty senior portraits are the result of a lot of careful planning and preparation – meeting before the session for a consult helps us pull all that together! The time, the date, the location, and the wardrobe all combine to make a picture perfect successful senior portrait session! For beautiful portraits among the flowers, in nature, a spring senior session is perfect for posing among the blooms when they’re still fresh and bright, matching your wardrobe to the location with airy spring neutrals, azure blue, and flowy tops that evoke a summer breeze.

NOW BOOKING seniors for  Spring, Conroe, Cypress, College Park, Klein, Montgomery and Oak Ridge and all The Woodlands area high schools! Slots are limited, contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about senior sessions in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area, CLICK HERE to check out my senior session information and CLICK HERE to see the portrait gallery.

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New Business, New Headshots – The Woodlands Small Business Photographer

Have you been considering a new headshot for the new year? This is the perfect time to update your headshots, as you think ahead to the new year and consider your personal brand. Maybe you’re updating your website or LinkedIn profile, updating your resume, or just in general evaluate what is ahead for the year. Maybe you’re starting a brand new business, and are looking to launch with professional branding and headshots.  Avoid the heat of summer and take advantage of the cooler weather.

If you need a professional business headshot for your website, LinkedIn profile or business page and have the flexibility to go outdoors and use natural light, I provide on location portraits for your business in the Woodlands, Conroe and Spring area. You receive your images as an immediate digital download, with commercial release.   I also offer indoor sessions if you prefer to have your headshots taken in your office,  or at a location of your choosing in the Woodlands, Spring or Conroe area.

Contact me for your session by contacting me directly with this CONTACT FORM.  See my headshot gallery HERE.

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What To Look For in a Senior Photographer – The Woodlands Senior Photographer

Are you looking for your senior photographer? Overwhelmed by the choices out there, and wondering how to go about choosing a senior photographer? Here are a few things to look for, when booking your senior pics.

UPFRONT WITH PRICING
Senior photographers have a VERY wide range of quality and pricing. Does the photographer provide *all* the pricing info up front, when you inquire? Is there an online guide where Collections pricing is open and transparent? Walk away from photographers who are shy about providing pricing information, and steer you away from asking questions. When you book with Shannon Stroubakis, you receive access to a complete information guide, with all pricing upfront, so there are no surprises later. I have sessions and pricing for all budgets, just ask!

QUICK AND EASY TURNAROUND
Senior year is fast paced and busy. You need pictures for your grad party, announcements, and to share with family. How long will it take to get your photos back? Is it easy to download, or do you have to mess around with complex systems to get your portraits? Will you have to wait WEEKS to see your gallery? My turn around time is very fast, and you see your senior portrait gallery within 5-10 days. Upon payment, the gallery is yours to download and prints are ordered immediately and back within 10 days. As an experienced photographer, I have the ability to get your amazing gallery in a timely manner.

ALL NATURAL LOOK AND POSING
Your senior pictures should make you look amazing, but still like YOU. You don’t want to be over Photo-shopped, with stiff or awkward posing, and poor angles. Look for a photographer who’s posing looks natural, whose portfolio is full of images with natural skintones, and whose editing is classic with an artistic twist – not over saturated with a too trendy look that will date your photos fast.

BEAUTIFUL FLATTERING LIGHT
The photos should have lovely lighting that doesn’t cause harsh shadows, or splotchy patches on the faces from dappled light. Pretty backlighting or nice overall even light is best. A good photographer knows how to handle the light and gets out of the boring old overcast lighting! Your senior pictures should stand out from the rest, with artistically used light and shadows, and incorporate the natural light of the environment.

GREAT LOCATIONS
Your senior  photographer should pay attention to the background so the focus stays on you. You want pretty flowers, nice trees, or an urban background for a chic look. NO distractions. No boring settings that make for bland photos.  Pick a photographer who knows how to put you in the environment and make you look like you belong in it, so it all comes together organically. The tonal harmony should be balanced, so you don’t stand out awkwardly in the location. Look through the photographer’s gallery to see if you like the types of locations used, and always ASK if you can use your own fave hangout or space.

NOW BOOKING seniors for  Spring, Conroe, Cypress, College Park, Klein, Montgomery and Oak Ridge and all The Woodlands area high schools! Slots are limited, contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about senior sessions in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area, CLICK HERE to check out my senior session information and CLICK HERE to see the portrait gallery.

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Senior at Sunset – Outdoor Senior Photographer the Woodlands

This lovely senior session has everything I love about taking senior pictures — a beautiful day, a great location, sunshine and flowers, and golden light across a beautiful field at twilight. My specialty is senior pictures taken outdoors in natural parks, fields, or urban locations using natural light to create soft and natural portraits of you in your senior year. With careful posing to capture your natural smile and soft expressions, we’ll curate a beautiful gallery of senior pictures that are gorgeous and magazine worthy, but aren’t over processed with awkward posing. You’ll look amazing, timeless, and uniquely you.

NOW BOOKING seniors for  Spring, Conroe, Cypress, College Park, Klein, Montgomery, and Oak Ridge and all The Woodlands area high schools! Slots are limited, contact me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about senior sessions in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area, CLICK HERE to check out my senior session information and CLICK HERE to see the portrait gallery.

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Spring Green – Family Portraits in the Field

Spring is such a lovely time for family portraits! In the fall, you get the gorgeous colours of the autumn, all warmth and golden. In the spring, it’s fresh green and flowers in bloom. You can’t go wrong with a pretty field for your family pictures, to infuse your family portraits with the pretty natural elements we have in the Woodlands and Spring, Texas. Celebrate your family and important milestones by giving yourself the gift of beautiful family portraits that your family will cherish for a lifetime.

Are you looking for a family photographer in the Woodlands, Spring, Oak Ridge or Conroe area?Please email me directly with this CONTACT FORM.

To learn more about full sessions CLICK HERE for session info and click to see my FAMILY PORTRAIT and CHILDREN galleries.