THE PROCESS
Before booking your senior experience, we always recommend an initial consultation. The initial consultation takes 20-30 minutes and we go over: the senior experience you're interested in, what the results of your investment is, and get hands on with the products we offer. If you're ready to book by the end, we'll get the next steps started. I look forward to meeting you!
CREATIVE CONSULT
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Once you choose Studio 21 for your senior portraits and complete the 50% non-refundable retainer, we’ll schedule your Creative Consultation. This is our chance to get to know each other - basically, I want to know all the tea! We'll chat about favorite colors, music genres or artists they love (I'm a huge Swiftie!), personal style, and all the little details that make them unique. Senior girls, you'll also have exclusive access to our style closet during this time.
Once I've gathered all the details, we'll pick a date for your session and choose the perfect locations. Typically, senior guys have their session about one week after the consultation. For senior girls, we usually schedule around two weeks later - giving you plenty of time for shopping, hair appointments, and maybe a relaxing mani-pedi to pamper yourself.
After our Creative Consultation, I’ll get to work crafting your custom game plan. Within about three days, you'll receive a detailed outline including your outfit order, selected locations with addresses, mapped routes, and estimated travel times.
PRO HAIR & MAKEUP
One of the reasons we include professional makeup with every senior session is because there’s a big difference between everyday makeup and being camera-ready. Today’s cameras are incredibly high-resolution, and the lighting I use is very different from what you see day to day. Professional makeup ensures your skin looks smooth, your features are defined, and you feel confident in front of the camera.
The goal? To enhance your natural beauty while still making sure you look and feel like yourself. Whether that means a natural, soft look or full glam depends entirely on your style and the vibe of your session - we’ll tailor the look to fit you perfectly.
SESSION DAY
From start to finish, I’ll guide you through every pose and expression so you never have to wonder what to do next. I shoot a mix of posed shots and candid moments, and throughout the session, you’ll get to peek at the back of my camera to make sure we’re capturing the good stuff. I want you to love your senior portraits from the very beginning.
You’ll follow me to each location, and just in case we get separated, you’ll already have the full game plan with addresses and routes. That way, you’ll always know exactly where we’re headed next.
And when it’s time for an outfit change? No squeezing into the backseat! I bring a pop-up tent so you can change quickly and comfortably, wherever we are.
Think of me as your personal soccer mom for the day. I bring it all: water, snacks, bobby pins, safety pins, a lint roller, baby wipes, bug spray, and plenty of other session-day essentials. I’ve got you covered so you can stay focused on looking and feeling your best.
IMAGE SELECTION & FINE ART
All sessions include same-week image selection, except for Destination Experiences. When you walk into the studio, the very first thing you’ll see is your top image from the session, fully edited in our signature style. Once we settle in with drinks and snacks, your full gallery begins playing in a slideshow, color-corrected and ready to relive. This is your moment to pause, breathe, and take it all in.
Then comes image selection. We’ll go through and mark your favorites, choosing the digitals included in the collection you booked. Your complete online gallery will be ready in 2 to 3 weeks.
We’re passionate about being a full-service studio, and we never want our clients to leave without a finished product in hand. We offer a range of wall portraits, custom heirloom albums, and a curated selection of specialty items. During your image selection appointment, you’ll also have access to our à la carte pricing, which reflects any current vendor specials. These specials are limited and will expire one week after your appointment, so we recommend ordering sooner rather than later.
We understand that every budget is different. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans. Orders under $1500 require a 25 percent non-refundable down payment, and orders over $1500 require a 50 percent non-refundable down payment. There is no minimum purchase requirement, and most collections include a print credit.