High School FAQs

  • During a typical senior session I try to capture many different types of expressions, orientations (portrait and landscape), outfits, and poses taking into careful consideration light and composition. Some photos will be closeups, some will be portraits, and some will be environmental (including your surroundings). I want to take as many different poses and angles of you during our time together as I can. It's important to capture some traditional portrait shots but I also like to get more natural and intuitive poses of each senior I work with. Having you smile and say ‘cheese’ isn’t my thing. My goal is to make you comfortable and relaxed so that I can capture the essence of you, whether that's you laughing, being serious, or even being goofy.

  • Yes, I have multiple natural and urban locations you can choose from that will produce optimal light and visual interest in the evenings. Within any of these locations I can provide multiple areas and settings that will help provide different looks for your session. If you want to do a session in a special location inside or outside of the city I'm more then happy to do so. If there is travel associated with your location (typically more than 20 miles outside of Fort Collins) a travel fee may apply. Yes, you can have multiple distinct locations but remember each session is approx. 1-1.5 hrs. long and moving to new locations can be time consuming. Additional time per session can be added to accommodate multiple locations. This will be billed at $100/hr.

  • The quick and easy answer is whatever you feel comfortable in! Once you have booked your appointment and paid your session fee, I will send you a brochure that has the do’s and don’ts of dressing for your session. If you are still unsure after reading the brochure feel free to send me pictures of what you are planning to wear, and I will be happy to give you feedback.

  • Yes, I love when my seniors have different looks. The most important ingredient in a senior session is being comfortable with who you are and what you are wearing. If changing clothes excites you, bring different outfits and props. If having to plan your wardrobe makes you queasy, by all means, wear what you are comfortable in and keep it simple. Remember, too many outfit changes can potentially cut into your session time and the overall number of photos taken. If you'd like extra time added to your session to accommodate multiple outfits, changing time, and number of photos taken, it will be charged at a rate of $100/hr.

  • I highly encourage you to bring someone along. We might even squeeze in a couple of shots of the two of you. They can help hold your props, help with outfit changes, and help fix your hair and makeup as needed. Also, they can help you relax and laugh. Make sure it's someone you feel very comfortable around and not someone who makes you feel self conscious in any way. This is your time to shine and have fun, take advantage of it!

  • I highly recommend getting your makeup done professionally even if you don't typically wear any makeup. However, I don't want you to show up at your session all 'dolled up' and feeling not like yourself. Getting makeup applied by a professional can help accentuate your eyes and cheekbones, cover skin blemishes, add silky smoothness to lips, and reduce glare from oily skin. Using a professional can help you achieve a natural, polished look without you feeling unnatural. Likewise, getting your hair done on your special day might help you feel that little bit of 'extra special' on your big day. I'm happy to recommend a hair and makeup specialist to fill your needs. If you know your hair best and it's adding stress to you that a stranger will be doing your hair than this step is obviously not necessary.

  • Not everyone is enthusiastic about getting in front of the camera and that's okay. On the day of the shoot we'll go slow and keep things simple so that you feel comfortable. I get that not every person is bubbly and spontaneous and destined to be an Instagram or Tik Tok influencer. Each shoot needs to reflect the senior's personality and vibe. I will assist you in poses, where to look, whether to smile or be serious in order to show you and your personality in the best light. I hope that by the time you leave your session you’ll think “hey, that wasn’t so bad. I’m really looking forward to seeing how my photos turned out!”

  • Luckily, in Colorado we don’t often have inclement weather. Unless it is downpouring, I see no need to reschedule our appointment. There are many wonderful ways to photograph successfully in different types of conditions whether it be sunny or overcast. A little snow shower or rain can add a dreamy, magical atmosphere. We might even be lucky enough to get a rainbow! I try to keep up to date with the weather before a session so I can notify you if any changes need to occur, but this is typically never the case.

  • Time. The most important ingredient in our lives today seems to be time; how we are going to use it, and how we don’t seem to have enough of it. By providing select fine art prints and framed photos in my collections, I ensure that you leave my sessions with something to remember them by. These will be heirlooms passed down, memories relived of years flown by in the blink of an eye. The quality fine art prints and frames that you will receive will last over time and I can ensure that you get prints that reflect accurate colors by using a professional print lab approved and used by me personally.

  • Yes, when you go to order for your selected collection, I will have a la carte items available at additional cost. If you don't see something you'd like on there, please, let me know and I will try to accommodate your request.

A young woman with brown hair smiling outdoors, wearing a yellow floral dress with cut-out sides, surrounded by green foliage and yellow flowers at the McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota for her high school senior photos.
A high school senior girl in a white polka dot dress gazes from a sitting position in an outdoor natural area at the camera in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Autumn brings a certain warmth to this Rocky Mountain high school seniors photography session.
High School Senior lounging on a beautiful, sunny evening in Fort Collins
A Niwot senior high school boy poses in downtown Loveland, Colorado.
A young woman leans against a building in Buffalo, Wyoming during golden hour, smiling lightly at the camera for her high school senior photoshoot in black and white.
A Rocky Mountain high school senior walks through a natural area in Fort Collins.
Four young women (high school friends) posing in front of a colorful mural with flowers and abstract patterns. They are wearing white tops and jeans decorated with numbers and names, and smiling at the camera in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
A Liberty Common high school senior boy poses in natural light.
High School senior from Windsor High School poses at Eastman Park in Windsor, Colorado
A high school senior girl poses through leaves in golden hour in downtown Buffalo, Wyoming.
A high school senior girl pulls her hair back while laughing in a white polka dot dress in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A high school senior strikes a natural pose in an urban setting in downtown Loveland.
A high school senior girl smiles, leans on a railing in Buffalo, Wyoming during golden hour.
A high school girl strikes a pose in aviator sunglasses lit by hazy light.
A young woman with long dark hair in a white spaghetti strap polka dot dress standing outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background for her high school senior portraits in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
A high school senior poses by the Poudre river during golden hour on a beautiful fall day.
Four young women, who attended Liberty Common High School (Fort Collins, Colorado), standing in front of a colorful graffiti wall, smiling, with their arms crossed or relaxed. They are dressed casually, wearing jeans decorated with colorful letters.
A Liberty Commonhigh school senior is bathed in hazy autumn light.
Striking a pose at the Environmental Learning Center in Fort Collins.
A Longmont senior high school boy casually leans on a metal sculpture in Loveland Colorado's downtown urban area.
A dressed up high school senior girl poses in a natural field of grasses in Fort Collins.
A simple dark brown wooden backdrop provides the perfect compliment to a stunning portrait of a high school senior girl.
A cute young woman with long dark hair wearing a blue and white checkered dress, standing in a green field with trees in the background, smiling at the camera for her high school senior photos in northern Colorado.
A high school basketball player poses centrally on a court for his senior portrait in Windsor, Colorado
A Niwot senior poses in downtown Loveland in a scene that reflects the urban environment.
A guitar and an urban downtown location can add some spark to your high school senior portrait session in Fort Collins.
A high school senior girl with brown hair, wearing a black floral top, cream-colored pants, and sandals, smiling and walking through a grassy field in a forest during sunset in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Looking up gives this high school senior brevity.
Four young women and high school friends smiling and standing close together against a red brick wall in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado alley, wearing casual white tops and jeans.
Horsetooth rock radiates from the background of a natural portrait of a senior from Rocky Mountain high school.
Adding some creativity to a high school senior session can make your portraits stand out from the next person's!
A Liberty Common's senior casually stands near a bench in a natural area in Fort Collins.
A young woman with auburn hair wearing a yellow floral dress, smiling in the McCrory Gardens (Brookings, South Dakota), with yellow flowers and green foliage for her high school senior portraits.
Don't be afraid to express your individuality at your high school senior session.
A high school girl with long red hair sitting on a fallen log outdoors during autumn, wearing a beige lace cardigan and light blue jeans, smiling at the camera.
Playing a guitar at a Windsor high school senior session in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado.
A Fossil Ridge high school senior boy stops to take in the view before crossing the bridge to the ELC in Fort Collins.
A Fort Collins, Colorado young woman (high school senior) with long hair smiling, wearing a black sleeveless floral top, standing outdoors in downtown Buffalo, Wyoming during golden hour.
Young woman in a polka dot dress standing among yellow flowers in a field, with sunlight filtering through the trees in a Fort Collins, Colorado natural area for her high school senior photos.
Four high school senior girlfriends standing against a multicolored wall, smiling, wearing white tops and jeans with colorful letter and number designs in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Horsetooth rock captures the essence of Fort Collins in this high school senior's fall photography session.
A brilliant sunset sets off a boys Windsor high school senior session at the Eastman Park basketball courts in Windsor, Colorado
A young woman with long dark hair standing in a field of tall, golden grass with a blurred green trees background in Ft. Collins, Colorado natural area.
A Niwot high school senior poses in an urban setting in Colorado.
Four young women (high school seniors) wearing jeans with colorful letters and numbers, holding hands, walking and smiling in an urban setting in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A woman with long, wavy hair stands outdoors on a dirt path, turning slightly to her left and gazing at the camera. She is wearing a white, strapless checkered top and a layered, checkered skirt, with cowboy boots.
A Rocky Mountain high school girl stands demurely in a grassy field.
A young woman (high school senior) standing in a grassy field, smiling, wearing a black floral sleeveless top and white pants, with trees and sunlight in the background in Buffalo, Wyoming.
A high school senior keeps it simple at his senior portrait session in Windsor, Colorado.
Close-ups add interest to your senior photography session in Colorado.
The ambiance of downtown Loveland can add charm to a high school senior photography session.
Adding depth to your high school senior photo session creates unique shots in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A smile is worth a thousand words in high school senior photography.
Using natural light and different kinds of brick can bring a unique quality to you high school senior photography session in Loveland, Colorado.
A young woman with long brown hair and light skin standing outdoors in a natural setting with yellow flowers and green foliage, wearing a floral dress, smiling softly at the camera with one hand near her shoulder.
A high school senior sits on a bench framed by fall color.
A young woman standing outdoors on grass with a blurred forest background, wearing a white dress with black polka dots and cowboy boots, smiling at the camera for her high school senior photos in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Downtown vibes can add a unique character to a high school seniors photography session in Loveland.
A basketball player poses with his ball at a park in Windsor, Colorado for his high school senior session.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black floral tank top, smiling and standing against a textured wall in sunlight in Buffalo, Wyoming for her northern Colorado senior portraits.
Four high school friends creating memories in white tops and decorated graduation jeans holding hands and walking outdoors in a downtown Ft. Collins, Colorado alley, smiling and enjoying themselves.
A Niwot high school senior takes a moment to enjoy the urban ambience in downtown Loveland, Colorado.
The hint of Horsetooth rock in the background brings a certain familiarity to this Rocky Mountain high school seniors photo.
A Liberty Commons high school senior poses in a Fort Collins natural area.
Four young women (high school senior girlfriends) standing on the steps (The Elizabeth Hotel) in front of a colorful mural, wearing jeans with painted words and designs, smiling at the camera in downtown Ft. Collins, Colorado.
A black and white photo of a high school senior girl standing outdoors in a field, smiling, with her hands on her hips, wearing a floral sleeveless top and light-colored pants in Buffalo, Wyoming.
An abstract mural in downtown Loveland makes a nice backdrop for this casual high school boys senior portrait session.
Four young women (high school friends) posing together outdoors in an alley a la Charlies Angels, wearing casual outfits with painted, colorful letters on their jeans and tops in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Smiling young woman (high school senior girl) with long light brown hair in a black tank top with white and yellow daisies standing outdoors in Buffalo, Wyoming with a blurred background of trees and sunlight.
Four high school girlfriends posing in front of a colorful mural on a building exterior in downtown Ft. Collins, Colorado..

the high school senior process…

 A $250 session fee will be requested at the time of your booking. Senior sessions are traditionally for one person but if you'd like to have a friend or family member in a photo or two, feel free to bring them along. After you book your appointment, I will send you a short questionnaire to start getting to know you and your session desires. There are many wonderful locations around town that have beautiful light and unique vibes. Once we have decided whether you want natural, urban, or home surroundings I will choose a location that will let you and your personality shine in the best light (this is typically 1-1.5 hours before sunset). Don't worry if you are confused about what to wear or bring (outfit changes, instruments, letter jackets, etc., something that represents your passions) to your session. I will send you a brochure with guidance about what to wear and bring (bringing just yourself is fine, too). We will spend 1-1.5 hrs at the chosen location getting portraits and environmental shots of you. Within one week of our session, you will have the opportunity to view the photos in your own private online proofing gallery. After you have chosen the photos and the collection you'd like to purchase, the selected photos will be hand edited and uploaded to your final gallery within two weeks. At this time, you will be able to select which photos to use to fulfill your print/framing collections and add-on requests.

NOW BOOKING SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL 2026

simple

$600

(1) 8x10 fine art print

(2) 5x7 fine art prints

(10) digital images with print release

classic

$800

(3) 8x10 fine art prints

(2) 5x7 framed and matted fine art prints

(25) digital images with print release

complete

$1000

(3) 8x10 fine art prints

(2) 5x7 framed and matted fine art prints

4x6 prints of all* digital files included in your proofing

gallery enclosed in a wooden keepsake box

All* digital files with print release

*up to 50 images total