DATES:

September 9th (Tuesday) - From 9am to 3pm

CLIENT:

High Tech High Chula Vista

Address: 1945 Discovery Falls Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91915

TYPE OF EVENT:

Picture Day

055-HTHCV-2025-PICTURE-DAY

 

SHIFT LEADER:

  • Julio Fonyat: (858) 688-2299

PHOTOGRAPHERS:

August 9th (Tuesday) - From 9am to 3pm

  • Nico Shirey: (619) 962-6530

  • Myro Yartym - (619) 313-9806

HELPERS:

August 9th (Tuesday) - From 9am to 3pm

TEAM:

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

HTHCV (High Tech High Chula Vista) is a project-based charter school in the South Bay. The campus is small and walkable, with a laid-back and creative atmosphere.

APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF STUDENTS:

Around 750. But, We’ll only photograph seniors at this event, so it’ll be around 180 students.

PARKING:

HTHCV has a small parking area along the road inside the campus entrance. You’re welcome to park there, but if those spots are full, you’ll need to find parking on the nearby main road. Please allow extra time for traffic and parking so you can arrive early and be ready to go.

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Camera

  • Lens (24-70mm or something similar)

  • Memory card

  • Tripod

DRESS CODE:

HTHCV has a casual environment, but please dress professionally and appropriately for a school setting.

Do not wear:

  • Shorts

  • Sweatpants

  • Open-toe shoes (including sandals, flip-flops, Crocs)

  • Graphic T-shirts or clothing with logos, slogans, or artwork

  • Tank tops or sleeveless shirts

  • Ripped or distressed jeans

  • Athletic wear (unless it's plain, dark, and professional looking)

  • Bright or neon colors that may reflect onto subjects during shooting

Dress in clean, professional, and neutral clothing that allows you to move comfortably while maintaining a polished appearance.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This event will take place indoors with a studio setup.

For each student, please capture 6 different, quality images:

  • 2 with the right shoulder forward

  • 2 with the left shoulder forward

  • 2 squared to the camera

Important: Only count photos that are in focus, and where the student isn’t blinking. If an image is unusable, take another until you have 6 strong options.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

POST-SHOOT FILE DELIVERY PROCEDURE

After the shoot is complete, please follow the steps below to deliver your images:

1. Locate the Shared Dropbox Folder

Use the specific Dropbox folder we shared with you before the event to upload your images.

You can find the folder by opening the Dropbox desktop app. The folder will be named using the following format:

EVENT NUMBER_SCHOOL NAME_EVENT TYPE_DATE_YOUR NAME

For example:

  • Day 1: 050SAHS_2026SENIORS_250729_YOUR NAME

  • Day 2: 050SAHS_2026SENIORS_250730_YOUR NAME

  • Day 3: 050SAHS_2026SENIORS_250731_YOUR NAME

2. Upload Your Files

  • Add your images directly to the corresponding folder for each day.

  • Do not use subfolders. All files must be placed directly into the main folder.

3. Send a Confirmation Email

After placing the files into the folder:

  • Email us at info@digitaldojo.photography

  • Use the folder name as the email subject line.

  • In the body of the email, include the following:

    • Folder size and image count (e.g., 96GB for 1,837 items)

    • Start and end time of the shoot (e.g., 9:02AM to 2:34PM)

Note: You do not need to wait for the upload to finish before sending the email. Once the files are dropped into the folder and the email is sent, you’re all set.

FILE UPLOAD