Sarasota’s Premier Senior & Headshot Photographer
Senior portraits that actually feel like you.
The Philosophy
Portrait photography, to me, is connection.
She’s standing on a rock at Siesta Key, hair a mess from the wind, laughing at something that’s funny only to her. That’s the shot I want. Not the posed one three minutes later.
Senior year happens once. There’s no do-over, no “we’ll get better ones next fall.” This is the moment, exactly as she is right now, before the next chapter starts.
It’s authenticity. It’s joy. Otherwise, what’s the point?
There’s no magic in stiff poses or forced smiles. If your photos don’t feel like your senior, we’ve missed the mark.
But here’s the thing: getting there doesn’t have to be stressful. My job is to think through every detail with you, location, outfits, timing, all of it, so that by the time we show up to shoot, your senior feels prepared, comfortable, and genuinely excited. Not nervous. Not stiff. Ready.
What to Expect
How a session actually works
No surprises, no guesswork. Here’s exactly what happens from start to finish.
Pre-Session
We start with a real conversation.
Every session begins with a relaxed consultation, by phone, over coffee (on me), or wherever works for you. We’ll talk about your senior, what she’s like, what matters to her, and what kind of photos would actually feel like her. From there we’ll plan the perfect location, talk through outfit ideas, and map out a session that fits her personality.
Before we ever meet on location, I’ll send over a questionnaire too. I want to know the giggle, the vibe, the thing she lights up talking about, so by session day I already know who’s showing up, not just a name on a schedule. Here’s why that matters more than you’d think.
Locations aren’t one-size-fits-all either. A barefoot wildflower girl and a polished, editorial downtown girl shouldn’t get the same gallery. We’ll pick the spot that actually looks like her, not just whatever’s easiest.
The Session
Movement, laughter, and ease.
Most sessions run 1 to 2 hours, though I never cut things short to hit a stopwatch. No awkward posing, no “okay now just stand there and smile.” Just playful, guided direction that lets her personality come through naturally, whether we’re chasing golden light on Siesta Key or wandering the mural-lined streets of downtown Sarasota.
Every senior is different. Some walk in with a vision and won’t settle for less. Some need a minute to warm up. Both are exactly right, and both get the same thing from me: real attention instead of a checklist. The direction always comes from who she actually is, never from a template.
Your Gallery
Your photos, delivered within three weeks.
Within three weeks of your session you’ll receive a private online gallery with 35 to 50 hand-edited images. The gallery stays open for 7 days, giving you time to choose the prints, wall art, or digital files that fit your vision.
Once your gallery is live, we’ll set up a quick phone or Zoom ordering appointment. I’ll walk you through your Signature and Legacy package options, prints, wall art, fine art books, and digital files, help you put together something custom if neither package feels quite right, and can even assist with graduation announcement design and printing. No guessing, no ordering alone from a screen.
This experience may be a great fit if…
- You want senior portraits that feel natural, not stiff or overly posed
- You want a gallery that actually looks like her, not a template that could belong to anyone
- You want guidance through the process without feeling micromanaged
- You value both the experience and the final images
- You want someone who will actually see your kid, not just photograph her
Let’s Hear It for the Boy
While it’s true that most of my senior clients are girls, I won’t ever leave the guys out. Same principles apply either way: real conversation first, zero stiff-cheesy-forced-smile poses, and photos that actually look like you, not a generic “senior portrait.” If you’ve got a Class of 2027 guy who needs this too, let’s talk.
Recent Sessions
Senior Portraits
Click the image below to view a sampling of recent senior sessions.
