WHEN TO SCHEDULE
Senior year moves faster than anyone expects.
One minute it feels like there is plenty of time. Then applications, deadlines, graduation events and plans for whatever comes next all land on the same calendar.
There is no perfect month, but there are four very good reasons not to wait too long.
Before graduation season gets crowded.
Spring fills up fast with ceremonies, prom, sports, family plans and everyone else trying to book the same few weekends.
Before the next chapter starts.
College, work, trade school or whatever comes next will create a new schedule and a different version of everyday life.
Before moving day.
Once the room is packed and the car is loaded, senior year is already becoming something everyone talks about in the past tense.
While there is still time to slow down.
A portrait session creates a pause long enough to notice who the senior is right now, before life changes again.
Book when senior year still feels like the present, not something you are already trying to remember.
Every senior brings a different version of themselves.
- The Athlete Years of practice. Early mornings. Sore muscles. Questionable team bus snacks. Bring the jersey, the gear, the letterman jacket or the championship attitude.
- The Artist Musician. Actor. Dancer. Designer. Photographer. General creative chaos goblin. Let's make photos that feel like they belong to you, not a template.
- The Academic Weapon AP classes. Honor roll. Scholarships. Clubs. Somehow still functioning. Your parents have already mentally bought the frame.
- The Style Person You already know the outfit matters. Possibly more than the diploma. No judgment. Bring options. We'll make the photos match the energy.
- The “Please Don't Make This Weird” Person No dramatic poses. No fake model face. No pretending this is your album cover. Perfect. Relaxed, confident and normal is a very good look.
Senior portraits with actual personality.
A few favorite senior portraits, because standing out is the whole point.
WANT TO SEE THE REAL THING?
Browse full senior galleries.
A lot of photographers put only their best photos on their websites and then the shots in their galleries don't always match the quality on their website. I'm guilty of putting my best shots on my website, but don't worry - even my average shots are pretty damn great.
VIEW FULL SENIOR GALLERIES
WHAT THE SESSION ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE
More planning. More options. More personality.
First, booking.
You book a session online, we'll hop on a call or email and we'll pick a location. Once you've made payment, you'll get a contract to sign via email.
Next, the planning.
Senior sessions get extra attention because the details matter. We'll talk about locations, outfits, interests, hobbies, sports, music, college plans, personal style or anything else that makes the session feel specific. I'll also send outfit inspiration and ideas if you want them, because choosing what to wear is somehow always the hardest part.
Then, the session itself.
Senior portrait sessions last up to two hours. You'll have time for up to three outfits, two nearby locations and a much wider variety of images than a standard portrait session. Parents can be involved. Seniors can have opinions. Everybody survives.
Finally, the delivery.
Within 7 business days, sometimes sooner, you'll get an email with a link to your online gallery. You can download favorites, order prints directly from your gallery and share the link with family, friends and whoever needs proof that you clean up nicely.
Coverage area: Santa Barbara through Paso Robles.
Senior year is already moving fast. Great senior shots will help you remember this year forever.
BOOK YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SESSIONStill have questions?
What should you wear? Can parents join? What if the weather gets weird? Read about all of that in the FAQ!