Senior Portrait Photography
It’s your senior year. It’s time to let your light shine.
One of the things I love most about photographing high school seniors is getting to document this fleeting and unique time. You are in between these two defining chapters in your life. Your senior pictures are important, a memento you, your friends, and your family will always have to remember this special time.
From your initial consultation to hand-selecting your images, we join forces to create an unforgettable senior portrait experience that’s uniquely yours.
Don’t worry, everyone feels a little uncomfortable thinking about being photographed. We’ll guide you through the process and make you feel at ease. You won’t be left wondering where to stand, what to do with your hands, how to position your body, or even what to wear!
We’ll make sure you look and feel you’re best. All you need to do is be yourself!
Seniors, We’ll help you…
+ prep outfits
+ book makeup & hair
+ feel pampered
+ pose & guide you
Wow-factor images emerge when the real you shows up in front of my lens. We cannot wait to help you bottle up your personality and infuse it into your images, giving you a photo collection representing who you are right now, during this epic time in your life.
what it’s like…
The Senior Portrait Experience
Watch the video below to see what your dream senior photoshoot could be like.
Senior Photography Brand Film
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We Make IT EASY
How it works
01 // Let’s Connect!
We’ll chat in person and talk about you, your personality, and your vision for your senior photos. Then, we’ll get everything scheduled. Consultations are available prior to your photoshoot for planning, outfit selection etc..
02 // Be Perfectly Prepped
We’ve got you covered! We will discuss style, hair & makeup options and schedule your appointment with our makeup artist, Simply Pretty Artistry. We will send you a detailed clothing guide to help you pick outfits that will make you look your best. Need additional advice? Look no further. Curated by Juliana, is our go-to personal stylist. She’ll help you pull it all together with your own unique flair!
03 // Don't Worry 'bout a thing
During your senior photo session, I will direct, pose, and coach you the entire time to flatter your figure and capture your best and natural expressions. We’ll have fun, keep things light and easy, and create an entire collection of photos you will LOVE. Guess what, turns out you are photogenic!
04 // Create your collection
We will meet at my portrait studio in Fossil Lake to view and hand-select your favorite senior pictures. We offer a variety of luxury photographic products so you can enjoy your images for years to come.
With our state-of-the-art software, we can custom design a wall art collage, to scale, so you can actually see what the images will look like in your home. We also offer modern albums, announcements, and fine-art printing options – including custom framing!
Why I do what I do…
My mission is to make your senior photo session an empowering photographic experience that positively impacts your self-view & leaves you with a spark of confidence you can carry forward into the rest of your life.
Do you ever feel like you’re not photogenic? Or like you’re just awkward in front of the camera? Or maybe like it’s not even possible to get a beautiful photo taken of yourself? The truth is that it’s not your job to “be photogenic.” It’s my job to see you, direct you, and make you feel at ease during your senior portrait photoshoot.
The result will be authentic images where you can feel the connection and see your unique beauty. I’ve spent years perfecting this art so I’m able to focus on your experience – keeping the shoot lighthearted & stress-free. It will, change the way you feel about being photographed.
Being Photographed doesn’t have to feel Intimidating…
MYTH: “I’m not photogenic.”
As an intuitive person, I’ve honed my skills so I can break down barriers, connect with you, and create a space for you to feel relaxed in front of the camera – that’s where the magic happens.
what’s your style?
Senior Photography
Session Options
Choose by Session Length
1 hour
SESSION FEE | $250
MIN. INVESTMENT | $895
– choose 1 location from
urban, natural & studio
2 hour
SESSION FEE | $400
MIN. INVESTMENT | $1495
– choose 2 locations from
urban, natural & studio or a single Poudre Canyon location
– includes professional makeup
3 hour
SESSION FEE | $500
MIN. INVESTMENT | $2595
– multiple locations locations from
urban, natural & studio in Denver, Boulder and surrounding area
– includes professional hair
+ makeup
Choose by Session Location
urban
SESSION FEE | $250 +
MIN. INVESTMENT | $895 +
downtown vibes with edgy architectural lines & bright street art
natural
SESSION FEE | $250 +
MIN. INVESTMENT | $895 +
classic Colorado scenes- dreamy fields, beautiful foliage
mountain
SESSION FEE | $400
MIN. INVESTMENT | $1495
Colorado’s sweeping mountain views, river beds & magical forests
studio
SESSION FEE | $250 +
MIN. INVESTMENT | $895 +
modern, clean, classic senior photos
+ professional hair & make up
$159 per person
– add on professional hair and makeup from our go-to girl
Senior Portrait Gallery
Recent work
Have questions?
get in touch!
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
DO YOU PHOTOGRAPH YOUR SESSIONS IN STUDIO OR ON LOCATION?
Desirée photographs senior portrait sessions both on location and in the studio. Modern Beauty sessions take place only in the studio. See the packages above for the range of in-studio and outdoor locations available.
What is a Consultation?
We have two different types of photographic consultations at our studio. During this initial consultation, we will select which of our senior photo packages are best suited to bring your vision to life.
Then, in your vision and style consultation, we will go over all of the details to make your senior portrait session a success. You will bring in all of your outfits and we will discuss your clothing, style as well as hair and make-up.
DOES THE SESSION FEE INCLUDE ANYTHING?
Session fees cover the initial consultation, photo session, editing and retouching of your images, and your purchasing appointment. Session fees do not include any printed photographs or digital files.
WHEN DO I PAY FOR MY SENIOR SESSION FEE?
Session fees are paid in full at the time of booking to reserve your time at the studio and are non-refundable.
WHAT IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE MY SESSION?
We understand that unexpected events come up, whether due to illness, weather, travel delays, or emergencies. If you need to reschedule, please call us as soon as possible (at least 24-48 hours in advance). While our session fees are non-refundable, you may use it for a one-time reschedule (if called within the 24-48 hour window) to be scheduled within 1 year of your original appointment date.
WHAT DOES “MINIMUM INVESTMENT” MEAN?
Your minimum investment is the dollar value of the minimum amount of images a client must purchase from their session. This can be filled from any of our collections or a la cart items.
Since the amount of time, outfits, and locations can vary according to our client’s needs, we have a variety of sessions for you to choose from. Sessions have different minimum investments in order to allocate our customer’s time and budget appropriately and in order for us to serve our clients effectively.
WHEN DO I GET TO SEE THE IMAGES FROM MY SESSION?
Purchasing appointments are typically scheduled two weeks after your session. At your in-person purchasing appointment, you will sit down with Desirée and watch a beautiful slideshow highlighting our favorite images from your shoot. Desirée will guide you through the process of choosing and designing a customized photo collection. We have a variety of mediums to chose from for you to enjoy your portraits for years to come. It is very important that all decision-makers are present during this time, as this is the appointment where your final decisions will be made. This is a time where you will want to devote your full attention (ordering appointments take between 1 and 2 hours), we ask that you arrange for a babysitter for children under the age of 12.
HOW LONG WILL YOU KEEP MY FILES?
All ordered and paid for images are archived for a period up to 1 year. We do not archive or save any files which are not ordered at your purchasing appointment.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY ORDER?
Your portraits will be ready for pick up approximately 6-8 weeks after your order is placed. Quality takes time, so please allow us the time needed to provide you with the quality you expect from a custom portrait photography studio.
WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE FOR MY ORDER?
We require 100% of your order total before ANY part of the order is started or picked up. Balances must also be paid in full to receive ANY digital images or yearbook images. Orders are custom-made and are non-refundable.
WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express.
WHAT IF I WANT TO MAKE A COPY OF MY IMAGE?
All images remain the property of Photography by Desirée and are protected by federal copyright laws. Duplication in part or whole (whether by scanning or reprinting) is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted by law. This includes posting scanned images to social media websites.