High School Seniors

A Parent’s Guide to Booking Senior Photos in San Diego: When, Where, and How

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Planning your teenager’s senior portraits is an exciting milestone—and one you’ll want to do right! Whether you’re celebrating their final year of high school or preparing for college announcements, here’s a quick guide to help you plan a smooth and memorable senior photo experience in San Diego. Step One: Start With a ConsultationThe first step…

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Why San Diego Seniors Are Choosing Outdoor Portraits Over Studio Shots – San Diego Senior Photographer

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When San Diego high school seniors receive that notice to head to a traditional studio for their yearbook portraits, many assume it’s their only option. But more and more seniors—and their families—are realizing those cookie-cutter studio photos just don’t cut it anymore. Yes, those studio shots may be “required,” but they often feel impersonal. Every…

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The Perfect Setting: How Choosing a Meaningful Location Elevates Your Senior Portraits

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Senior year is a monumental time—a chapter filled with anticipation, growth, and the exciting journey of self-discovery. What better way to capture this moment than through a senior portrait session in San Diego, CA that truly reflects your personality? Recently, I had the joy of photographing a local San Diego high school senior at a…

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Capturing a Senior’s Unique Style and Spirit by the Ocean- San Diego High School Senior Photography

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Capture the special moments of your senior year with our personalized senior portrait session. We’ll incorporate your love of the beach, varsity jacket, and personal style into unique and meaningful photos As a senior portrait photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing the special moments of many high school seniors in San Diego. But there’s…

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My Approach: Capturing True Personality and Style in Every Senior Portrait Session- San Diego Senior Portrait Photographer

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1. A Personalized Consultation to Get to Know Your Senior Before any session, I offer a consultation with each high school senior to understand their unique personality, style, and interests. This lets me tailor every detail of the portrait experience to reflect who they really are. From learning about their favorite pastimes to exploring their…

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Meg’s senior portraits – San Diego & Broomfield Photographer

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I can’t tell you how special this senior portrait session is to me. We came to Colorado to celebrate my nieces 18th birthday, and also so I could photograph her senior portraits. Considering this is the girl who got me started in my business, I was more than happy to photograph this session for her. Everyone…

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