Jared M. Burns
Bothell SENIOR GRADS | Bold, Unique & epic
Your last year of high school, unique personality, and biggest transition captured in one personalized photography experience to remember.
Your kid’s senior year is a massive milestone. This moment is simply too big to trust to a budget, "shoot-and-share" photographer. We’ve all seen how that story ends:
The Stress: An overwhelming, disorganized session where your teen feels stiff and self-conscious.
The Digital Graveyard: You receive a link to hundreds of digital files that get a quick glance, a temporary social post, and are never seen again.
The Empty Walls: A year later, you still have absolutely nothing tangible to show for it.
You deserve a completely different experience.
At Jared M. Burns Photography, we do things differently for Bothell families. We believe this bittersweet transition shouldn’t be a headache but a life-achievement celebration.
Through our premium, flexible concierge-style approach, we handle every single detail so you can just enjoy the moment:
Custom Styling & Planning: Your design commission fee secures a collaborative, stress-free process where we plan a session that lets your senior’s raw authenticity and unique personality take center stage.
Zero-Stress Process: We guide you through the entire experience, from preparing your teen to feel confident in front of the camera to selecting the perfect images.
Tangible Heirloom Art: Instead of handing you a link to forgotten files, we design and professionally install jaw-dropping, museum-quality wall art and custom albums in your home.
You handle the bittersweet countdown to graduation; let us carry the stress of documenting it. Let's create a powerful visual legacy that honors their incredible journey and reminds them exactly who they are as they take on the world.
Where can we do our grad session?
The Bothell and Mill Creek areas are packed with incredible backdrops for senior portraits. Whether you’re celebrating their final year at Bothell High, North Creek, Cedar Park Christian, or Henry M. Jackson, we customize your session location to match your graduate’s unique style and vibe.
While some graduates love shooting right on the campus they know and love, many lean into the stunning diversity of our local PNW landscapes.
Here are a few of our favorite local locations:
Rustic & Natural: The golden hour light and tall grasses of Bothell's North Creek Forest, the scenic boardwalks of North Creek Park, or the beautiful riverbend views at Sammamish River Park.
Beaches & Lake Views: The classic Pacific Northwest lakeside vibes along the shores of Lake Washington at Saint Edward State Park (featuring historic brick architecture and forested trails) or Juanita Beach Park just down the road.
Urban, Modern & Gritty: The vibrant, modern aesthetic of the UW Bothell campus (with its sleek architecture and lush wetlands), the historic, brick-lined charm of Downtown Bothell, or the upscale, clean backdrops of the Mill Creek Town Center.
We’ve been photographing seniors in King and Snohomish counties since 2007. Whatever your style, whether hyper-local or further away, we know the perfect, hidden spots to bring your vision to life.
Details & Offering
Most Grads book a 2-3 hour sitting—not too stressful, but full of variety:
We like to keep things simple: Sitting Fee + Product Credit = Epic Memories. Most grad parents invest between $2,000 and $10,000 to curate custom art and keepsakes. With our 'Any way you like it' approach, your investment includes all customizations and expert retouching—no hidden fees, just beautiful art. You only buy what you want and need for your home; it’s that simple. Oh, and yes, we know they live online and want to show their images to their friends, so you always get matching social media files of everything you order. Schedule your discovery call today to learn more.
But what if WE don’t love the images?
There is no risk to you
If you aren't delighted with any images enough to buy them, we haven’t done our job. We will refund your sitting fee and product credit in full. We carry all the risk so you can book with confidence!
How do we turn this into a grad experience?
What makes our Bothell grad experience different from others? It’s in the personalized details.
The Plan: It starts with a discovery call and a personalized planning session where we handle all the stress and take the time to learn about who they are. When your grad is involved in the collaborative process, they own the outcome they want.
The Day: A fun, guided session where you and your grad student just show up and enjoy the experience. We will laugh as we go and create magic together.
The Reveal: An in-person ordering session that feels like part of the celebration. You select the images you love and want to keep, and we handle every aspect of the design, editing, and production. We are with you to the end like your personal concierge. We won’t leave you hanging to figure out the hard part on your own.
As these images grow in value within your heart over the years, they transcend simple photography to become a vital part of your family’s emotional identity. We often say, “Legacy in every image.” Once you are on the other side of this experience, you will understand.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Crafting the perfect grad experience starts with our simple 1-2-3 approach:
1. Get Personalized Clarity
Let’s connect so you get all the information up front that you would need to make the right fit decision for your upcoming graduate. We will be completely transparent and answer any questions you have about the experience, process, or product before getting started. Have a look at our Senior Grad Magazine now.
2. Design the Dream Session
This is the most important part of the process where we collaborate, dream, and set the stage for your success! Let us worry about the planning and all the difficult, moving pieces that go into it, like dates, locations, coordination, styling, wardrobe, personalities, interests, what to wear, preparations, and the best time of day. We know how to navigate a single piece of this journey and balance the style interests of both grads and parents. We’ve got this!
3. PROTECT and Charish the DAY
The session day is a milestone moment for your grad! Once the date is secured, all you need to do is come ready to have fun and capture epic memories. Years later, when you look back at the experience, you will still be able to return to all the feelings that live inside these images. Your job is to let us handle the work and stress so you can have fun. If you want hair styling and makeup, just ask, and we can provide that too.
Kind words from Parents of Bothell and Mill Creek Graduates
“What a fantastic experience! Jared M. Burns made a senior photo session such a fun experience. Truly a gifted photographer. Highly recommend.”
- Deborah R. (Bothell/Mill Creek)
“I highly recommend Jared M. Burns Photography! We hired Jared for our daughter's senior photos, and we're so happy we did. Jared made the process so easy. The communication was excellent, and the end product far exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much, Jared!”
- Becki S. (Bothell/Mill Creek)
Do you have any helpful resources?
Yes, we thought of that too! Here are 3 of our most popular ones…
Get our grad magazine with 26 secrets on how to have the most successful portrait session possible. DOWNLOAD HERE >>
“Biggest Grad Photo Regrets (According to Parents).” Knowing these common pitfalls means you can avoid them. READ ARTICLE >>
When are yearbook portraits due at my grad’s high school? Northshore School District dates are usually around November. FIND EXACT DATE HERE >>
Bothell Senior Grad Photography
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I GET STARTED WITH THE PROCESS?
Most Bothell senior grads want to take full advantage of the beautiful weather and stunning locations we have in the summer. The later we are in the season, the faster the spots disappear. The key thing is to start the process as early as possible to get the best dates or locations and avoid the last-minute, end-of-summer rush.
How do I Start the Process?
Say “Hello!” Tell us a little about who you are. Share your goals. Ask any initial questions. If we seem like a great fit for each other, we will share the next steps on how to schedule your no-obligation, in-person consultation to begin planning your custom portrait experience. GET STARTED HERE >>
What if my grad doesn’t know what to do in portraits?
That’s okay! If your grad student isn’t sure how to pose or wonders what to do with their hands, it just means they are normal. Lucky for you, Jared is an expert photographer trained in posture and pose coaching and will guide your grad through every movement to ensure they feel comfortable. We’ll laugh and joke along the way so they feel natural and confident in every frame.
Can you create a custom album or design wall art?
Yes, this is where the experience with Jared really stands out. While most people are used to other photographers who only give a bunch of digital images worth a glance and a swipe on social media, Jared works with you to design wall art and handcrafted legacy heirloom items, like albums and more, that you will treasure for the rest of your life.
How is a full-service experience different from a digital-only experience?
Rather than leaving you to deal with a pile of digital files with little to no editing, full-service means we handle every detail from the initial planning to all the little details along the way, the master retouching, creation of personalized art, and the final delivery of your custom products. We act as your personal guide or concierge, helping you choose, design, and bring high-impact, custom portrait art to life in your home.
Will my graduate and I be able to share the images on social media?
Yes! Any images you purchase as a product, keepsake, print, archival master, artwork, or that go into an album design will also be included as matching, fully edited, social media-sized files, so you are free to share your proud moments with the world. These come as a bonus gift from us; there is no additional cost.
GETTING started
This is a portrait experience for Bothell area senior grads whose memories deserve more than a thumb drive. If you are tired of "Few-Hundred-Buck-Chuck" photographers, step into a full-service process where your graduate’s unique identity becomes personalized art designed, delivered, and displayed for you in your home for years to come.