I’m not sure how it was when you grew up, but when parents used to suggest family portrait time there was a big to-do about everything that went into it… it was a major outing and required a lot of coordination between parents, kids and attitudes. As a kid, it was also boring. Perhaps you’ve had this very experience as a child.
A large portion of every senior portrait adventure is in the preparation and session itself. The pictures that come from the session are the results, but not necessarily the only reason you select your photographer. “I’ve heard it is a great time!” and “It’s just so much fun.” are reasons you might consider one photographer over another. Here’s some things you can expect from the typical senior experience:
A complete explanation of how the process works… a large percentage of new senior clients and their parents are inexperienced when it comes to senior portraits. Becoming educated on the process is a big part of its success. We call it “hand-holding” because that is essentially what we do from the start. The phone call is the first step, and from there we take the lead. You should always be kept apprised of what to expect, because it can be a daunting process. Combined with automatic emails that are sent to you, we also invite everyone to a senior consultation, which serves to go over our entire program, give you a tour of the studio and our portrait park, and answer any outstanding questions you may have.
Follow-up… most of our seniors book in spring and summer, but usually for late summer and fall sessions. Many of them want the “tan” look, or have vacations, camps and other 
activities already planned for the summer. That’s okay, because we keep in touch throughout the spring and summer to make sure they know we’re still ready for them. When a senior books with us, we contact them with plenty of information about what to expect, what to bring, and how the process works after the session.
Follow-on… The experience should never end when the order is placed. In fact, we try to make it a point to follow-on with our senior clients months down to the road with special offers and an opportunity to repeat their cap & gown photos with some in their own cap & gown, which may include any awards they may have earned. This is an important part of building a relationship with our clients.
One thing we’ve always believed in is that a first-time client could just as easily be a repeat client, and we try to keep that in mind when working with people. That’s why we like to give everyone a first-rate experience; fun, enjoyable, and with lots of opportunity to do some really cool stuff. It’s so much more than taking pictures… it’s an adventure.
The main thing we provide is the experience to know how to adapt to many situations. Our style is an eclectic blend of tried and true traditional, along with a big smacking gob of the contemporary stuff. We want you to have a variety of poses and looks. You will.