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Top Five Reasons to share your Senior Photo Session with a Best Friend
Top Five Reasons to have a BFF Photo Shoot | Austin Senior Photography
Top 5 Reasons to Share Your Senior Photo Session with Your Best Friend
Senior year is full of so many memorable moments — homecoming, college applications, graduation countdowns, and of course… Senior Photos! It’s your chance to celebrate who you are right now — but what if you could make the experience even better?
If you and your best friend have been inseparable since day one, sharing a Senior Photo Session can be the perfect way to capture your friendship and create memories you’ll both treasure long after graduation.
Here are my top 5 reasons to book a Best Friend Senior Photo Session.
1. Double the Fun, Double the Confidence:
Let’s be honest — being in front of the camera can feel awkward at first. But when your best friend is there cheering you on (and probably making you laugh between poses), everything feels more natural.
2. Built-In Support + Cheerleading
Friends know how to bring out your best side. They’ll fix your hair, make you laugh at just the right time, and remind you how amazing you look. They’ll also help you plan what to wear (three outfit changes included).
As a photographer, I see it all the time — when seniors have their best friend there, the whole shoot feels more fun.
You’ll both relax faster, look more genuine, and end up with photos full of personality and joy.
3. More Variety in Your Gallery
Two people means more creative options! We can mix individual portraits with fun shots of you together — from serious and editorial to silly and spontaneous. About 80% of your gallery will be just you and then 20% will be photos together.
We can also plan complementary outfits, bring props that show off your shared interests, and pick a location that fits both of your personalities. We picked the Mueller Southwest Greenway for their shared location.
4. Split the Session, Save Some Cash
Sharing your senior photo session can also be more budget-friendly. I offer Best Friend session options where you share a longer time slot (75 minutes) and get both solo and duo photos.
You’ll each get your own gallery (minimum 75 images each), plus a collection of fun friendship combo photos — for less than booking two full sessions separately.
5. A Memory That Lasts Long After Graduation
When senior year ends, you’ll head in different directions — maybe to different colleges or cities. Having a set of photos that capture your friendship right now is something you’ll both appreciate for years to come.
You’ll look back and remember the inside jokes, the laughter, and the way this season of life felt.
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Please check out some of my favorite images below and contact me if you’d like to book your own Best Friend portrait session in Austin, Texas. Explore more Senior sessions on my blog.
Client Feedback and Advice
- What were the benefits to having your best friend at your photo session with you? It was super fun having Asa there with me, because it wasn’t awkward at all, and it was fun to hype each other up. It made me feel very confident knowing I had a friend with me during a special time! – Evelyn | Having my best friend with me made the shoot more dynamic and made me feel a lot more comfortable in front of the camera. She hyped me up and we were able to try some really cute poses together! – Asa
- What advice would you give to others planning a similar Best Friend photo session? I would tell them to not worry at all, every moment of the session was filled with fun and laughter, so just be yourself, plus you got your bestie with you! – Evelyn | 1. have a planning session together before! Try on outfits together and do each other’s hair!
2. Have a shared Pinterest board with pose and outfit ideas. – Asa - Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? Stephanie was super fun to work with, senior photos are a bittersweet thing to do and Stephanie made this experience something that I can look back and remember a great memory! – Evelyn | Be adventurous! Some of my favorite shots were in tall grass, or even up a tree! Let Stephanie work her magic and you’ll be thrilled with the results. – Asa
