When to book your High School Senior Photos – Fall vs. Spring

When to book your High School Senior Photos – Fall vs. Spring

Tips on Booking your High School Senior Photo Session | Austin, Texas

It’s Senior Year!

You’ll be busy all year long with college applications, school activities and hanging out with your friends.

Be sure you make time to document this milestone time with a High School Senior Photo Session. But when should you book your session date? Some tips below on a Fall vs. Spring session dates.

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FALL SESSIONS

  • Session dates are available from late September to early December 
  • Choose a Fall session if your schedule is less busy this time of year
  • If you want to cross this task off your Senior Year to-do list early
  • If you want to make Yearbook deadlines
  • Add a Family mini-session and have photos for your holiday card as well
  • Add a Spring mini if you want photos now and later
  • Have photos to share all school year long (all 30+ #SeniorSundays on Social Media)
  • If you need a headshot for any college applications, internships or scholarships

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SPRING SESSIONS

  • Session dates available from late January to early May 
  • Choose a Spring session if your schedule is less busy this time of year
  • If you want wildflowers in your photos
  • If you want to make sure to get cap and gown and/or new college gear photos (and don’t book a Fall and Spring combo)
  • If you want photos just before you send out graduation announcements
  • If you want more recent photos for Sorority or Fraternity applications

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    Please contact me when you’re ready to book your High School Senior portrait session in Austin, Texas this year.

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    High School Senior Year Checklist – September

    High School Senior Year Checklist – September

    High School Senior Year To Do List | Austin, Texas

    The School Year has begun!

    See below for your September To Do List to keep on top of your college applications and a reminder to keep an eye on your School Calendar for events and traditions.

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      High School Senior Year Checklist – August

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      Congrats!

      You’ve made it to your Senior Year of High School. Want help keeping on top of all your College Prep and School Milestones? See below for checklists.

       

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        St. Edwards Park – Senior Photo Session

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        Class of 2026 High School Photo Session | Austin Senior Photographer

        I last saw this High School Senior when I did her family photos at the Blanton Museum two years ago. (And we got some Senior photos for her older sister then).

        Blanton Museum family photo session

        When it came time for her own Senior Photos, she requested a nature background. I did some scouting at St. Edwards Park (a spot I’ve haven’t had a Senior session at yet).

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        The park was looking pretty green for end of summer, but we decided to bring some flowers with us for a pop of color.

        high school senior holding colorful bouquet of flowers for photo session

        If you’re also interested in having your High School Senior Photo Session at St. Edwards Park, check out my tips below.

        Tips for High School Senior Photo Sessions at St. Edwards Park

        • Plan to park in the small lot at 7301 Spicewood Springs Road
        • There aren’t restrooms on site, so you’ll have to change outfits in your car
        • Spring can bring fields of wildflowers. The rest of the year has lush greenery along the trails
        • Keep an eye out of cactus and ants in the fields (I recommend wearing a pair of cowboy boots during your session)
        • You can also hike down to the greenbelt for some water views

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        Please check out some of my favorite images below and contact me if you’d like to book your own High School Senior portrait session in Austin, Texas. Explore more Senior sessions on my blog.

        Client Feedback and Advice

         

        1. What do you plan to do with your digital photos? I plan to use the digital photos for a yearbook ad celebrating Kate’s graduation and for her graduation announcement.
        2. What advice would you give to others planning a similar Senior photo session? My advice is to moms of very independent kids: now is not the time to completely cede control on the outfits, or you may end up surprised on picture day.  Have your senior try on what he or she wants to wear at least a week before pictures and make sure you don’t need to go shopping.  
        3. Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? We had a great time with Stephanie!  I can’t wait to see the pictures!

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        Wondering when to book your senior photos? Here’s why scheduling early ensures the best locations, perfect weather, and a stress-free experience for your senior portraits

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        Sound good?

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        Five ways to use your new headshots from your Senior Photos

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        High School Photo Session Tips | Austin Senior Photographer

        I always make sure to get some headshot photos at every High School Senior Photo Session.

        Why?

        There are so many ways you can use them in the futre.

        high school senior photo session tips for headshot use by stephanie friedman photography

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        Please contact me if you’d like to book your own High School Senior portrait session in Austin, Texas. Explore more Senior sessions on my blog.

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