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SENIOR SESSIONS

Senior sessions are designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and fun. I use a mix of candid and traditional posing, with a full plan in place before your session so you are never left wondering what to do. From where to look to what to do with your hands, I’ll guide you the entire time while still creating space for personality, movement, and genuine smiles.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SESSION

 

Senior sessions are guided and designed to help you feel confident in front of the camera. I’ll direct you through a mix of classic portraits and candid moments while helping with everything from what to do with your hands to where to look and how to smile.

Each session is planned intentionally so the experience feels relaxed, fun, and personal. My goal is for you to enjoy the process, love how you look, and walk away with images that feel polished, timeless, and true to who you are.

  • FRESH, NATURAL, AND CONFIDENT PHOTOS

Trends come and go, but senior portraits should still feel beautiful years from now. I photograph senior sessions in timeless, true-to-life color so your images feel polished, natural, and true to this season of life.

My goal is for you to recognize yourself in your photos — your confidence, your personality, your style, and the excitement of senior year — and to love the way you look every time you look back on them.

  • CHOOSE YOUR IMAGES

After your session, you’ll receive a curated gallery where you get to choose the images you love most. Rather than overwhelming you with hundreds of photos, this process allows you to select the portraits that feel the most like you.

You walk away with images you’re excited about — and none that don’t feel like you.

  • FEEL COMFORTABLE AND LOOK YOUR BEST

If you’ve ever felt nervous about senior photos, you’re not alone. I guide each session in a way that feels supportive, flattering, and easy, offering direction throughout the entire experience so you never have to wonder what to do.

I’ll help with posing, hand placement, where to look, how to smile, and how to move naturally in front of the camera. You will also receive a link to my style guide as soon as you book your session. It is designed to walk you through the before-session details, and I am always an email away if you have any questions.

  • PROFESSIONAL PRINTS FROM A PROFESSIONAL LAB

When you invest in a session with me, you also have access to professional-quality print products through a trusted professional lab. This ensures your images are printed with care, accuracy, and longevity.

Your session includes a print release, giving you the flexibility to print your images where you choose — while still having the option to invest in heirloom-quality products if you’d like.

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VIEW MY SENIOR PORTFOLIO

 

LUXURY EXPERIENCE

 

 

  • 90-minute session
  • 1-2 outfits
  • Up to 2 nearby locations
  • Gallery selection
  • 20 hand-edited, high-resolution images
  • Online digital gallery
  • Print release

 

 

Starting at $360

 

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

  • 60-minute session
  • 1 outfit
  • 1 locaiton
  • Gallery selection
  • 10 hand-edited, high-resolution images
  • Online digital gallery
  • Print release

 

Starting at $240

 

GALLERY SELECTION:

You'll choose your favorite images from a proof gallery, ensuring you receive photos you truly love- without being overwhelmed by hundred of files.


DETAILS

BOOKING & PAYMENT

  • A 50% non-refundable retainer is required to secure your session date
  • A signed contract is required for all sessions

TRAVEL

  • Travel within 10 miles of Helena is included
  • Additional travel is billed at $0.25 per mile
  • Lodging fees may apply for sessions requiring overnight travel



These policies help ensure a smooth experience and allow me to serve each client with care and intention.


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LET'S WORK TOGETHER

NEXT STEPS:

If I seem like a good fit for your senior:

  1. Fill out my contact form
  2. Within 2 business days I will send you an email with a link to my investment guide and a senior questionnaire.
  3. Select your date and location.
  4. Pay non-refundable retainer and digitally sign contract

That's it. Your session will officially be booked! I will reach out to go over outfits and more in the weeks leading up to the session.

If at any time you have questions I am just an email away desiree@desireemarie.com

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