the Price of Senior Portraits

We got a full portfolio of Senior pictures taken when our son was ready to graduate. The sitting fee was included in the package price. The sitting was lengthy because we wanted several outfit changes and 3 locations, including the beach, the school stadium and the studio. We also used a variety of sports props and a guitar. The studio submitted the photo to the yearbook staff as per their required specifications, so the experience was very worry-free on that end. The package of pictures included 5- 8 x 10 prints, 5- 5 x 7 prints that were loose and not mounted. We also got a folding portfolio that had 6 of our favorite poses already mounted in it. Those were 4 x 6 pictures. For the rest of the pictures we chose to get 40 wallet sized pictures to send along with the graduation announcements.

The studio we chose was fairly easy to work with. They had a staff of photographers so the scheduling was easy and even though we had to reschedule one of the sittings, due to inclement weather, it was no problem and most importantly, no charge. The main photographer we had working with us, was very professional and did a nice job. They were not really very personal and for the pictures with the props we had, it was up to us to think up the poses we wanted, which surprised me. We were happy with the outcome of pictures. Since we had purchased a large package, there was not too much pressure to buy more.

Ask friends and take their advice as to who was happy with their portraits. Get the same photographer if possible. It is more important than the package price.