Tag: senior photos

When Is the Best Time to Book a Senior Session?

Posted on February 6, 2023February 5, 2023 by cathleenmcgrathphotography

There is no one answer to when you should book your senior photo session – there are several variables to take into consideration.

Availability

To ensure you find a time that works for you, start by looking at your availability. You never realize just how little time you have until you try and work a photoshoot into a busy senior year. Before you know it, it’s a month before you graduate, and you don’t have a date for your session yet.

For example, many extra-curricular activities take place in the fall, leaving very little time for a senior photo session. If you are more involved in sports such as softball, spring is a difficult season to plan around.

The main goal is to not be stressed before or on the day of your senior session – it will show in your photos. On the day of your shoot, you want to be relaxed and enjoy every second.

The Theme

Most likely you already have some idea of the types of photos you want to take to commemorate your senior year. Outfits play an integral role in the overall style of your shoot. If you want to wear a beautiful boho outfit for your senior session, shooting in winter isn’t quite going to work. Get a clear idea of the style you would prefer before you choose a date for your photo session.

The Location

Your location will also fit in with the theme of your shoot. However, not all locations and settings look good at certain times of the year. Want an urban shoot? This works at almost any time of the year. Prefer to take photos at a local park? Spring and fall create the best backdrops.

There really is no right or wrong time to schedule your shoot, you just need to plan for it. The minute you have an idea of what your senior schedule will look like, start selecting a few dates – you won’t be sorry.

Featuring Class of 2023 VIP Seniors Gisele and Natalie!

Class of 2023 Senior Team – Early Enrollment

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by cathleenmcgrathphotography

We are accepting applications during the month of January for our Senior Influencer Team! All those that sign up for the team in January will receive a 15% discount on the package of their choice – which will be discussed at a team meeting in February. Class of 2023 sessions will begin in March!

Side Note to Class of 2022

Schedule your senior session in January (to take place anytime between January and April 2022)
and you will also receive 15% off any package.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about how to leverage your personal brand . . .

You are in luck because I’ve created a guide geared specifically for your generation, so that you can learn how to do this in an organic way – that is uniquely YOU. All the influencers you see on Instagram started somewhere, and you have just as much a shot at that as they did; you just need to:

Decide you want to represent
Learn the principles
Focus and implement them
Stay authentically YOU throughout the process

The Senior Influencer Team isn’t just about being and learning how to be an influencer, it is about documenting your senior year in high school. This is a huge milestone that you have been looking forward to most of your school years. It’s a transitional time in your life and should be documented.

What is Included?

A full two-hour Senior Session
Custom designed 20-page LUXURY ALBUM with up to 20 images from your senior session (worth $900)
Social Media Mini Course
Makeup Party with Mia Vasquez and Mini-Headshot session for college apps and/or jobs/acting
Fall Theme Group Session
Holiday Theme Group Session and Party
BFF or Pet Session
Special Interest Session (stylized for each Team member)
Prom Discount & Priority Booking
Casual Cap & Gown Shoot before graduation
Social Media sharing files
Continued guidance all year on various topics: healthy skin, mind, body, college prep
Internship opportunities & lots of goodies
. . . and so much more