Posts in Seniors
Grads: The ONE thing schools won't tell you

If there was only one thing you should know about the upcoming grad year, this is it...Yearbook deadlines are sooner than you think. Seriously!

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Which is the best month for senior grad photos?

We often get the question “Which month is the best month for senior grad photos?” and we have some considerations below to help you decide. The truth is that each senior grad has different goals for the location or season of their photo session. The key thing to know is...

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Our new guide for 2026 senior grads is out!

Our new guide for 2026 senior grads is out! Have you booked your grad portraits? Before your senior photo shoot, you will want to do some planning to ensure your images are everything you want them to be.

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5 Smart Things Parents Can Do Now for Their 2025 Grad

Senior yearbook deadlines are coming like a freight train. Don't allow the hectic pace of life to steal the special opportunity from you and your grad. There's no two ways about it; we are at the end of the season and the the smartest things a parent can do when it comes to portraits are...

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So why hire a pro for senior grad portraits?

This isn't just any senior year; it's THEIR year. It's the culmination of experiences that have shaped your child into the incredible young person they are today! It's a year filled with hopes, dreams, and the promise of a bright future.

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Location, location, location

Do you know the two biggest things senior grads fear when it comes to their portraits? They are (1) a boring, generic setting or (2) the same location every other grad chooses. Don't fret! We've got you covered with hundreds of unique location ideas!

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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.

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10 things to talk about now with your 2025 grad!

Planning and discussing your grad portraits in advance is essential because school yearbook deadlines often sneak up, and schools are typically too busy to provide timely reminders. Thinking ahead ensures you secure the right photographer whose style aligns with your grad's personality and that the portraits are completed well before any submission deadlines.

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This family did *what* during daughter's grad portrait session?

Once in a lifetime, there comes a moment when a family realizes the time they've spent together under one roof is coming to an end. For the Johnsons, that moment arrived when their eldest daughter, Emily, was about to graduate from high school.

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Top 10 Questions Parents of Senior Grads Ask

Planning for senior grad portraits can feel like a big undertaking, but it doesn't have to be. Let's explore some common questions to help you prepare for a smooth and successful photoshoot.

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Oh no, my senior grad and I do not agree on portraits....

Sasha, a junior in high school, is looking forward to the big 2023-2024 graduation year. A huge part of the year will be the grad portrait session, and she is really excited about it! Her mom really is excited too, but finds her ideas are shut down or met with opposition. Sasha believes her mom only wants a bunch of "the boring stuff." Mom thinks Sasha's ideas are "a bit much"…

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Six things to know as you prepare for a 2024 grad

You might have a high school junior right now, but planning for the senior graduation year is already underway. Yes, we know there is a TON you will need to do over the next 15 months, but there are small, easy steps you can take now with high-level planning and preparation that will ensure a smoother journey ahead.

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Free creative design programs for budding artists stuck at home

Are you worried about your budding artist’s creativity being limited while stuck at home from school? Check out these free programs as creative outlets that also teach design skills for their future.

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10 things parents of Senior students wish they had known before the Senior year

We polled parents to learn the biggest things they wish they had known about their high school students’ senior year. Here is a compilation of the top 10 things they said...

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10 Mistakes Seniors Make with Portraits

You want your senior images to be amazing, right? We see mistakes happen often with seniors, many of which can totally ruin your shoot. One of the best ways to avoid things you shouldn’t do is by going with a professional photographer who has experience and the ability to walk you through the entire senior portrait process.

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