The Senior Experience

Congrats, senior! This is YOUR year! And one of the best ways to celebrate this moment is with senior portraits. I'm thrilled that you are considering us for your senior photos because we don’t believe in doing any carbon-copy photoshoots! 

Each Senior Experience is tailored entirely to your interests, personality, and individuality. We want to celebrate YOU and your uniqueness and work together with each and every senior to make their session experience one that will truly be remembered. 

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. #senioryear

With your session, you'll receive...

With your session,
you'll receive...

  • Design consultation for customized outfits, styling, and location options 
  • 2-3 hours including multiple locations & outfit changes 
  • Post-processing & hand retouching
  • Reveal & ordering session

* Digital images, collections, and products sold separately. Collections start at $799.

BOOKING Fee: $299

Step 1: Let's Chat

Let me know you're interested! Within 24 hours, I'll reach out for a quick, low-key chat to make sure all your questions are answered. If we're a good fit, I'll send over a booking proposal. Can't wait to hear from you!

Step 2: Book it

Ready to book? Just review the booking proposal, sign the contract, & submit the booking fee to reserve your spot on my calendar. My schedule can fill up months in advance so don't wait!

Step 3: Planning

Together, we’ll plan out the location and logistics. I'll send a client questionnaire to get to know you better. Need help with outfits? Use my styling guide or client closet. Thinking about wall art? Use my product guide to decide.

Step 4: Your Session

At your session, I do the heavy lifting. Your job? Have fun and do what you do best: love on your family!  With prompts & poses, I'll direct you into authentic moments of love and connection. Together, we'll make beautiful family photos!

Step 5: Reveal

A week later, we'll meet up to view your photos, select your favorites, and choose a collection & heirloom photo products. Download your digital images another week later! Albums, wall art, & canvases are delivered in 4-6 weeks. 

HOW IT WORKS

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You'll cherish these memories forever.

Your memories are priceless and investing in them is totally worth it. Whether you're getting family photos of the whole crew or documenting a birth, first birthday, or graduation, you'll never regret capturing these moments and turning them into memories that you can cherish forever.