So why hire a pro for senior grad portraits?

This isn't just any senior year; it's THEIR year.

It's the culmination of experiences that have shaped your child into the incredible young person they are today! It's a year filled with hopes, dreams, and the promise of a bright future. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and capturing it properly isn't just about a few good photos – it's about creating a timeless heirloom, a tangible piece of their extraordinary life event.

Sure, a friend or family member could snap a few pictures, but will they truly capture the essence of this special time?

A professional photographer brings years of experience to the table, ensuring every shot is a masterpiece. Imagine them weaving magic with natural light, finding that perfect location, and composing images that tell your senior's story, even fixing the light when conditions go awry.

Pro photographers aren't just picture-takers; we're master artisans with a camera, we are pose-correctors and expression coaches. We'll prep your grad to look their best before shooting ever begins. We'll observe and learn what stances and poses work best for them during the shoot and avoid competing image elements between the background, clothing, and lighting as we go. Our minds are always turning, always analyzing, and always improving everything about the scene inside the frame...even when we don't show it.

But it doesn't stop there.

We'll be by your side during the selection process, helping you choose the perfect photographs for albums, graduation cards, and more. There are many mistakes to avoid after the fact that the "digital-only photographers" don't know how to look out for. Our expertise extends far beyond the click of a shutter. We understand the art of printing, ensuring you receive stunning high-quality keepsakes that will grace your walls and social media for years to come. Full-service experience means we are working to create amazing art for you from the first phone call through the relationship building along the way and to the very last product delivery. 

This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Don't settle for anything less than extraordinary.

More times than I can count now, the phone rings, and the parent of a senior grad student starts the conversation with, "So we went with the $500 photographer for my daughter's portraits..." and you can guess the rest of the story.

There are NO un-dos.

 You CAN avoid the cost of reshoots.

 WE CAN HELP!

Professional GuySenior Grad Portrait - Can you spot how we applied our knowledge of the color wheel to make him pop?

Location, location, location

Do you know the two biggest things senior grads fear when it comes to their portraits? They are (1) a boring, generic setting or (2) the same location every other grad chooses. Don't fret! We've got you covered with hundreds of unique location ideas! Remember, location is more than just a pretty backdrop. It should be an extension of the student's personality or part of their unique story. Ultimately, people should see the portrait setting and exclaim, "That's so Emily!" or "Everything about that screams Justin!"

When you hear reactions like that, you know you've chosen perfectly! Location is everything.

Senior grad guy portrait in a gym with prefessionaly lighting effects.

Here are 6 location ideas found in our grad guides...

GIRL VERSION...

1. Head to a new city

2. Utilize a music venue

3. A garden bursting with color

4. Take it to the water

5. 50's style diner

6. Curl up with a book

GUY VERSION...

1. Planes, trains, & autos

2. Gritty sports field

3. City at night

4. Industrial setting

5. Outdoor recreation

6. In the shop

Want to see all 12 location ideas? Get your copy here...

Want even more ideas? Schedule your free grad consult - Once we know your grad and their unique personality better, we can guide you to countless more location recommendations you will love!