A little classic. A little unexpected. A whole lot of YOU.


Think timeless portraits mixed with creative flash, candid moments, movement, and a little storytelling along the way. We'll capture the photos you want to frame for the wall and showcase in the yearbook, AND those scroll stopping BAM images for your #SeniorSunday feed. But most importantly, they are photos that couldn't belong to anyone else ... because they are a true depiction of YOU and what defines who you are as you celebrate the start of your senior year.

My Senior Experience sessions are scheduled to start during the morning hours to kick us off with that soft, morning light, and transition into the bold, colorful time of day where the sun peaks and gives us a fun opportunity to play with the light creatively, pull out the flash, and we aren't limited by the chance that we might lose our sunshine. For every session, I include a scheduled phone call with seniors and parents to plan outfit choices and locations, and discuss any creative ideas you may want to execute (and I'll bring some ideas of my own based on your style!). You also have the choice if you choose to add on a "coffee meetup", which moves our discussion to an in-person location over coffee, where we can share inspiration, chat your session, and then conclude with a 10-minute mini session to give you a glimpse into what the evening of your full session will feel like.

IMAGINE THIS...

It's the morning of your senior session, and you are READY. You know exactly what outfit you are wearing first, and the itinerary for the evening, down to the times you will spent at each location, and which spot will come first. The forecast for the day is 90 degrees, but who cares, because you're going to BEAT the heat and humidity by starting in the morning hours. The morning light wakes you on your way as it peeps through the trees, and you are enjoying the lighthearted and excited car ride to our first destination with whomever has chosen to spend the day with you. And you smell FRESH, not like an excessive amount of bug spray that you need to keep the evening mosquitos at bay! Your first location is your "golden hour", just on the opposite side of the day. As the sun rises, so do you. You aren't rushed by losing light, we just take the morning in stride, and capture moments as they unfold.

and we always end with FUN. Out comes the flash, the creative scenes, and the "let's just try it and see what happens" attitude. Nothing to lose, because we have the TIME and we're having fun!


Less stress = better results. That's the experience you get when you book your session with me!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

I only take on a limited number of seniors each year. Booking opens in December the year prior, and is not confirmed until deposit is applied to your booking.

Senior Photography Packages

The Senior Experience

Your story, tailored to YOU. With up to 3 hours of photography, 3 outfits, and 2-3 locations within close driving distance, this session has it all. Scheduled for mid-day/mid-week only to allow for a variety of lighting scenarios.


$850 + tax

Optional Enhancements

Evening Golden Hour Scheduling - + $225
Coffee Meetup Planning + 10 Minute Mini Session (20 images) - + $150
Hourly Add-On- $200/hour
2 Session Days ( to highlight multiple seasons) - + $450


See Above pricing

Spring/winter packages

Specially priced for sessions scheduled during the Spring & Winter months (November - April). Same inclusions as the Senior experience, with the opportunity to capture your senior in a setting that feels unique to typical seasonal senior photos.


$750 + tax

FAQ

do you help with outfit choices?

Yes! I love when I am asked to help with outfit choices. Typically, seniors will share ideas of what they like, and I will either help narrow them down, or give outfit recommendations based on the locations and vibe we are trying to capture. I often recommend outfits based on style, but also on functionality to ensure that we are choosing outfits that provide us the ability to execute different poses (sitting, standing, spinning, top-down shots, etc).

Where are you based and do you travel?

My "home base" is Festina, IA, and I travel up to a 20 mile radius of Festina before adding in mileage to sessions. Mileage charges are $.70 per mile. I am always open to travel for your sessions!

how many photos are included in our session and can I print/share?

There is no "cap" on the number of images I provide in a session. I cull through the images and select the top images, edit, and deliver to you. The average session includes 125 images. Please not that this does NOT mean all images taken at the session are delivered. Images delivered are deemed the highest quality images via the discretion of the photographer. You have the rights to print/share/use the images as you please!

Are extra-curricular pictures included in my outfits?

Yes, sports/jerseys/activities outfits and props are included as an "outfit". For seniors who are wanting to make sports/activities a heavy part of their session in addition to multiple lifestyle outfits or creative visions, I highly recommend considering either splitting your session into 2 sessions (see the "2 session enhancement option), or adding an extra hour to your session (see the "hourly add-on" enhancement). This provides adequate time to creatively capture sports, while also allowing time to capture the senior in their lifestyle outfits as well. Many seniors opt for a picture where all jerseys/extracurriculars are represented in one setting if they are trying to include sports in a standard session. Ie; jerseys or outfits of all sports/activities hanging behind senior at a field of choice.