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Chandler Senior Portraits

Kelci’s outdoor senior portrait session is a stunning blend of elegance and adventure. We highlighted her style with a series of gorgeous outfits that showcased her personality and flair, from chic dresses to casual looks. The backdrop of our beautiful desert locations provided the perfect setting, adding a touch of natural beauty to each shot. To make her session truly unique, we incorporated a dive theme that brought a playful, dynamic element to her portraits, capturing both her grace and spirit.

The Perfect Bouquet For Senior Pictures

When planning Kelci’s senior pictures, it was essential to create a session that reflected both her and her mom’s visions. Mom loved the idea of wildflowers, while Kelci was drawn to water, so we decided to incorporate both at one of my favorite East Mesa locations. We set out early one morning, and Kelci was amazing, embracing the entire experience with enthusiasm. Over nearly two hours, we captured everything from her dive medals and bicycle to her stylish outfits. I always encourage my seniors to bring their ideas and any meaningful props, whether it’s a favorite outfit, vinyl collection, or gear from their favorite sport. Seeing these young adults express themselves so beautifully fills my heart with joy every time.

Kelci’s styling was exceptional!  Her makeup was stunning and her beautiful blonde curls created great framing around her face. A lot of my seniors ask about including flowers in their photos. Well, we live in Arizona, wildflowers are hit or miss, and mostly appear in the spring. No worries though…just bring your own! I love how this colorful bouquet that just pops!

For the most part, senior galleries have very few similar images. However, I always aim to please everyone, and I shoot both expressions because often mom loves that beautiful smile and the senior will prefer the that serious model look. And that’s OK!

Desert Background for Senior Portraits

These senior portraits prove that you don’t always need a spectacular location.  This here?  This is a ditch off the side of the road that happened to have some color.  Of course, it takes the right lens and proper styling to really make it work.  This hat and scarf from my Style Closet worked perfectly with Kelci’s pretty dress. If you need help with choosing outfits for senior pictures, it’s a great place to start! And we were lucky enough to have a few wildflowers which Mom loved!

Include Your Favorite Sport

Being a springboard diver, of course Kelci wanted to incorporate water into her senior portrait session.  Well, this waterfall was exactly what she was looking for!  She had no problems standing knee deep in the water and splashing either!  

While I love the gorgeous smiles, I also love having my seniors be in a relaxed environment.  One way I keep my seniors from getting too nervous in front of the camera is to avoid crowds…that’s why sessions are all scheduled Monday-Thursday.

Kelci and her mom were so much fun and willing do do anything!  No wonder I love my seniors! This image was just a test shot.  I was setting up for the confetti shot and Kelci was carefully picking through confetti pieces in her hands. But we all fell in love with the simplicity.

Products to Show Off Your Senior Portraits

And to top it all off, the products Kelci chose were amazing!!! Mom got a beautiful heirloom quality 20×20 storyboard showcasing her favorite images. Then we designed beautiful custom graduation announcements for her open house. I love that I’m able to design and order custom grad cards and announcements, all depending on your needs. It makes the entire senior portrait experience special for each family.

Custom Storyboard Collage

One big concern for parents is the ability to get similar artwork for each of their graduating seniors. When you hire a professional photographer that has been around for over 15 years, this isn’t an issue. Over the years I’ve had many parents tell me that the photographer they used a few years ago is no longer in business, but I have zero plans of giving up my dream job any time soon!

When Amy chose this beautiful 20×20 storyboard for Kelci, I knew she was going to want the same products for Connor and Kaden. It’s a classic piece of artwork and showcases her favorite images from Kelci’s senior session. As the years passed, Amy hired me for both of her boys too, so she has a beautiful storyboard for each grad.

I can’t tell you how fun it is to watch these kids go from tweens to grads to adults. So proud of all of them! Don’t miss out…check out their sessions too!

Connor’s Baseball Photo Shoot
Connor’s High School Senior Pictures
Connor & Kaden: Photo Shoot for Brothers
Kaden’s Senior Portrait Session

Find a Senior Photographer in Chandler, Arizona

Ready to make your senior year unforgettable? Hire Chandler’s top senior portrait photographer so you can treasure this special chapter forever. A great first step is to check out this FREE download of the Senior Client Welcome Guide to learn more about the process, pricing, and heirloom artwork.

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