Behind the Lens: A Peek into a High School Portrait Session Experience

Behind every stunning portrait

lies a journey of collaboration, creativity,

and heartfelt connections

The Hollister Senior Portrait 

Experience Step-by-step

High school is a time filled with milestones and memories, and what better way to capture these moments than through portraits that tell a little bit about who your senior is at this time in their life? Join me as we step behind the scenes of a high school portrait session, where every detail, from the initial consultation to the final ordering appointment, is meticulously crafted to reflect the unique essence of each individual.

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In-Home Consultation: 

The portrait experience begins with an in-home consultation, where the vision for the portraits takes shape. As a photographer, I understand the significance of these images – they're not just photographs but reflections of a pivotal moment in your grad’s life. That's why the consultation isn't just about logistics; it's about getting to know you, your interests, and your aspirations.

During this appointment, I sit down with both you and your parents to discuss everything from preferred styles and locations to wardrobe choices and any specific requests. This collaborative approach helps me to ensure that the portraits truly reflect your personality and story, creating a portrait that you will look back on in not just a couple of years but beyond and feel proud of.

Makeup Artistry: 

On the day of the portrait session, I welcome you to the studio where you will meet with a professional makeup artist. The MUA works closely with you making sure that your makeup looks good and right for you. Having makeup done before your portrait session not only helps your best features pop on camera but is also a nice time to talk and calm the nerves that can sometimes come with having your portrait made.  

As you sit back and relax, the makeup artist crafts a look that aligns seamlessly with the envisioned outcome of the portraits. 

Ordering Appointment: 

After the session comes the eagerly awaited ordering appointment, where all your portraits are revealed. Gathered together, parent(s) and grad review the images, reliving the moments captured and selecting the ones that resonate most deeply.

Guided by your preferences and my expertise, we discuss print options, albums, and framed portraits, ensuring that your portraits are showcased in a way that reflects your style. With your high school grad, the ordering appointment becomes a shared experience, reinforcing the bond that family brings and the importance of preserving memories for generations to come.

Modern up close portrait

Behind every stunning portrait lies a journey of collaboration, creativity, and heartfelt connections. From the initial consultation to the final ordering appointment, I am there to walk alongside you every step of the way to guide you through a portrait experience that is as unique as you are.

Your high school senior’s story is worth celebrating, and their portraits are a testament to the incredible person that they are. If you have a high school senior and you’d like to honor them by remembering this year in their life with portraits, please reach out. Give me a call.

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