A photoshoot is the perfect date night activity, regardless of the occasion. You deserve to have professional photos documenting yourselves as individuals and as a couple, regardless of if you’ve been together for decades or not long at all.

It’s never too early to start booking senior picture sessions. Here are a few reasons why it’s always a good idea to book those grad photos sooner than you think you need to.

Hey ASU seniors! Use the following checklist and examples to help plan the perfect grad photo session that will check all the necessary boxes while also letting your personality shine through!

Artsy outfits, fun poses and props, and unique locations are just a few ways to make your senior photos, yours. We can even ditch the cap and gown and go for a ride, swim, editorial-style fashion shoot, and so much more.

If there’s someone in your life who has been instrumental in your journey to graduation (a sibling, friend, romantic partner, animal, etc.), why not include them in your grad photos?

It’s my job as a photographer to work with you on customizing your dream senior picture session. Who says we can’t push boundaries and have a little fun while we’re at it?

Grad photos often have a reputation for looking stuffy, forced, or basic. I’m a big fan of shaking that up and creating a photo session that tailors to YOU and your journey as a student.

Often times, my clients want to know how to add their own flare to their portrait session. I think there’s a sort of assumption that individual portraits have to be formal or stiff-looking, but this is definitely not the case!

Whether you want to take your senior pictures on or off of your school’s campus, Phoenix offers some great options in terms of locations and gorgeous desert golden hour lighting. Let’s pick a spot that holds meaning or matches your vibe, arrange the perfect outfit, and get some fun prompts or Pinterest poses to make your session uniquely yours.

If you’re looking to update those old family portraits, I highly recommend working it into your schedule at least once a year. The beautiful weather, greenery, and flowers of a desert springtime make it the perfect season to do so.

The best way to celebrate everything you’ve learned, achieved, and taken part of as a student (academic and otherwise) is with a photoshoot. Let’s spend some time commemorating your growth as an individual by booking a senior session. With your choice of outfit, props, and overall vibe, there’s plenty of ways to customize your photos so they truly celebrate what makes you, you.

In honor of the growth of my business, my photography, and myself, these are a few of my favorite images from this past year.