Uh oh, are you and your soon-to-be senior student disagreeing about the grad portrait plan?
Graduation fever has hit Madison! As a senior, the year's highlight is the portrait session, and she's buzzing with ideas. But her mom's enthusiasm quickly fizzles when Madison unveils her vision. Madison dreams of popping colors, trendy poses – the perfect social media storm for Senior Sunday. Her mom, however, cringes. To her, these are fleeting trends. Senior Sunday is a one-time thing, but these portraits should be a lifetime memory. Mom yearns for timeless elegance, classic portraits that'll grace their home for years to come. Their discussions turn into a battle between "the boring stuff" (as Madison puts it) and "a bit much" (according to Mom). Neither wants to budge. Both are more than a little frustrated.
(Does this story sound a little familiar to you?)
CONGRATULATIONS
You are officially the parent of a senior grad!! (This is normal.)
Both of you are seeking to commemorate the upcoming milestone, it is just that the goals are distinctly separate. Let's compare...
YOUR GOALS AS A PARENT
Capture the life milestone
Look like the capable young adult they are becoming
Create a cohesive look that fits in the home
Proud to represent them at their best
A reminder of their belonging to this family
Feel affirmed for all that went into raising this child (fist-bump from me)
YOUR GRAD'S GOALS
Showcase individuality
Look cool and different
Highlight personal talents and interests
Emphasize personal style
Use props and outfits to reflect their personal brand
Feel seen
Feel very seen
Feel seen in the most epic possible way
Despite these differences, both the senior grad student and parent CAN achieve their own results with the help of a professional photographer who understands their unique needs. With nearly 16 years of experience and clients with diverse lives and interests, we know how to provide customized solutions to meet opposing desires.
We believe everyone deserves to have an amazing portrait they are proud to show off. We also know what it feels like to be a parent. We will work with you both to create the perfect portraits. With a professional, you can achieve the goals for each and have lasting memories that everyone will cherish for years to come!
Here are the secret 1-2-3 steps to success...
Talk to your senior grad and affirm their desires for the portraits
See what they think of our grad guide with tons of tips, style, location, and clothing ideas (Get a PDF you can send to their phone)
Meet with us before you commit to anything, but let your grad drive the discussion (Remember, we know what you want too!)
Booking with an experienced photographer also means you avoid getting stuck for life with portraits that met only one person's goals, or worse, no one's goals.
Let's do this!
So, why not book a consultation with us today and let us help you capture this life milestone the right way? We guarantee we will create beautiful portraits that you will both be proud to show off. If you have doubts, ask us about our brand promise!
