12/10/2025
WHEN TO SCHEDULE YOUR SENIOR PHOTOS!
You’ll want to start thinking about your senior session towards the middle or end of your junior year. Senior photos are typically taken between Spring of your junior year and Fall of your senior year. When you know what photographer and season you’re wanting for your photos, get your session scheduled as soon as possible! Many photographers schedule a couple of months out for senior sessions, and if you wait to get on the schedule, you might not get the day or even the month that you want.
(If you’re wanting flowers or greener settings, definitely aim for Spring of your JUNIOR year. You’ll have a lot more options in April, May, or June. Sooo many people miss out on this because they weren’t thinking about senior photos until after most of the flowers are gone!!)
Another thing to consider when planning your senior session is your extracurricular activities. Many seniors have their session in the summer before their senior year because they aren’t as busy with sports and other activities. Once school starts, it can be super challenging to find the time for a session.
If you have an outdoor session, I always start about one to two hours before sunset so we have the best lighting. When sunsets get super early in the fall and winter months, sessions might start as early as 2 or 3pm and you’ll still need the time to get ready before your session. If you’re not willing or able to leave school early, you might want to consider an earlier month or just schedule far enough out to get a weekend date.
I can’t wait to hear from you seniors and juniors!