The High School Senior Portrait Session Guide
If you’re a High School Senior or a parent of a Senior, it’s a huge milestone in life and educational career. It’s also time to start thinking about your Senior Portrait Session.
You may be asking yourself, “When should I book a session?” “What is the best time of day or time of year?” or “Where is the best location for my portrait session?” “What does it cost”?
I hope this guide will help answer these frequently asked questions.
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When Should I Book A Session?
The Class of 2026 Sessions are now available. Lincoln and Sudbury Regional High School's deadline for your yearbook photo submission is February break 2026!
That may seem a long way off, but the most popular time of year for a Senior photo session is at the beginning of your senior year. August, September, and October are the most popular months, and I recommend booking your session as early as you can to ensure you secure a date and time that works best for you.
Fall is very popular for photo sessions because the weather is good and the lighting is great.
If this is your first time scheduling a High School Senior session, don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything for you. From the initial consultation to the submission of your yearbook photo and everything in between!
What’s the Investment?
We offer three High School Senior Session options.
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Our three-step process is simple and will ensure your experience is as memorable as the photos themselves:
1) Schedule Session
Choose and book your preferred session package. We’ll then schedule a phone call and go through the details, including styling and location details.
2) The Photo Session
Whether in the studio, outdoors, or a combination, your session will be fun and relaxed. Our boutique studio offers endless possibilities with professional lighting, backdrops, and creative setups. For those who love the outdoors, we have access to stunning local locations that provide the perfect backdrop to highlight your personality. Combining studio and outdoor shots is a popular choice, offering a variety of looks and settings for your senior portraits.
3) Photo Reveal & Selection
I’m here to help you every step of the way. The in-person photo reveal appointment at the studio is when we’ll review the photos from your session. They’ll be carefully curated so you’ll see the very best photos, making your yearbook submission fun and easy! This is also the perfect opportunity to order custom prints, wall art, or a stunning album to cherish this milestone forever.
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Where Is The Best Location For A Senior Portrait Session?
I’ve compiled a list of our most popular and frequently requested locations for our High School Senior Sessions. (And why they are popular)
Remember that the time of day and the time of year (season), will make a big difference in the look and feel of your Senior photos. I always recommend choosing a sunny day and ideally, either end of the day, when the sun is lower in the sky, which will differ in time, depending on the time of year!
Here is a list of the most popular locations and examples from past years’ High School Senior Sessions.
Our Top 7 Locations For Senior Sessions:
1) Beeby Studios: Sudbury
We can combine an outdoor session with a studio photo session, which is also a good idea if you leave things a little late and the weather isn’t cooperating. We’re fortunate to have a great setting in the studio's front and back garden. This picture was taken in the front garden later in the day. (Dogs are always welcome here!)
2) The Grist Mill, Sudbury
The Grist Pond looks amazing later in the day when the sun is setting, and can create some beautiful rim lighting behind my subjects. The little bridge behind the mill is another favorite spot. This can be a good location both in the morning and later in the day.
3) Heritage Park, Sudbury
Heritage Park is a popular location for Senior Sessions, and I like to use the town center structures as a backdrop to mix it up. I prefer the light in the first part of the day for pictures at Heritage Park. This stone monument is also great for posing. If you have a pet dog or other family members, it’s always a nice idea to get them involved.
4) Wood Park, Hudson
Wood Park in Hudson is a little hidden gem and is a great location, especially in the afternoon. The park has a river that runs through it, and there is a pretty bridge that provides some great posing options. Wood Park has a small outdoor stage, which is a cool spot for a more grungy feel.
5) Wolbach Farm, Sudbury
Wolbach Farm is stunning at the end of a day in late summer, when the grass in the meadow is nice and high. There are a lot of nice structures and trails at the farm to take advantage of. The meadow also has a nice fence to lean against for a relaxed looking pose.
6) Camp Sewataro
Now that this beautiful area in Sudbury is open to the public, it’s a great option for High School Senior Pictures. Camp Sewataro is a quiet area offering lots of different natural backdrop options. Pets are always welcome!
7) Your Home
If you’re home lends itself to a Photo Session, it’s a great option. I love to get creative with lighting, so if ever there’s an opportunity to do something a little different, I love to get creative
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