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Keila DeGraaf Photography Photographer serving Northwest Florida.

โ“ **FAQ FRIDAY | WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS ON YOUR SENIOR SESSION DAY?** ๐ŸŒง๏ธ๐Ÿ“ธLiving on the Gulf Coast, we all know how unp...
10/23/2026

โ“ **FAQ FRIDAY | WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS ON YOUR SENIOR SESSION DAY?** ๐ŸŒง๏ธ๐Ÿ“ธ

Living on the Gulf Coast, we all know how unpredictable the weather can be! One minute it's beautiful sunshine, and the next, we're checking the radar and watching those rain chances climb. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ

So, what happens if rain is in the forecast for your senior session?

Here's how I handle it! โค๏ธ

๐ŸŒง๏ธ **If the forecast shows a 70% or higher chance of rain**, my preference is to reschedule. I want your senior session to be an enjoyable experience, not one where we're worrying about getting soaked or trying to dodge raindrops!

๐Ÿ“ธ **But here's the important part:** Unless the weather puts my camera equipment at risk, the final decision is yours. If you'd still like to proceed with your session, I'm happy to work with you and make the best of the conditions, as long as it's safe and practical to do so.

Of course, weather forecasts can change, and a 70% chance of rain doesn't necessarily mean it will rain the entire time we're shooting. That's why I keep an eye on the forecast and communicate with you as we get closer to your session.

My goal is always to give you a beautiful gallery and a wonderful experience, while protecting my equipment and making sure everyone is comfortable and safe. โค๏ธ

**Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate, but we'll work together to make the best decision for your senior session!** โœจ

Have questions about scheduling or weather? Send me a message! And if you're ready to plan your senior's portraits, let's get your session on the calendar!

FAQ FRIDAY | WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS ON YOUR SENIOR SESSION DAY? ๐ŸŒง๏ธLiving on the Gulf Coast, we all know how unpredicta...
10/23/2026

FAQ FRIDAY | WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS ON YOUR SENIOR SESSION DAY? ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

Living on the Gulf Coast, we all know how unpredictable the weather can be! One minute it's beautiful sunshine, and the next, we're checking the radar and watching those rain chances climb.
Here's how I handle it!

๐ŸŒง๏ธ If the forecast shows a 70% or higher chance of rain, my preference is to reschedule. I want your senior session to be an enjoyable experience, not one where we're worrying about getting soaked or trying to dodge raindrops!

๐Ÿ“ธ But here's the important part: Unless the weather puts my camera equipment at risk, the final decision is yours. If you'd still like to proceed with your session, I'm happy to work with you and make the best of the conditions, as long as it's safe and practical to do so.

Of course, weather forecasts can change, and a 70% chance of rain doesn't necessarily mean it will rain the entire time we're shooting. That's why I keep an eye on the forecast and communicate with you as we get closer to your session.

My goal is always to give you a beautiful gallery and a wonderful experience, while protecting my equipment and making sure everyone is comfortable and safe. โค๏ธ

Have questions about scheduling or weather? Send me a message! And if you're ready to plan your senior's portraits, let's get your session on the calendar!

โœจ **THURSDAY THOUGHT** ๐Ÿ“ธLife after the hurricane has been a little slower getting back to normal than any of us would li...
10/22/2026

โœจ **THURSDAY THOUGHT** ๐Ÿ“ธ

Life after the hurricane has been a little slower getting back to normal than any of us would like. Thereโ€™s still cleanup to do, places to reopen, and a little rebuilding happening all around us. โค๏ธ

But little by little, weโ€™re finding our rhythm again, and Iโ€™m so excited to get back to doing what I love mostโ€”capturing beautiful memories for my seniors and their families!

Even with a few changes to our surroundings, Iโ€™m determined to make each session a fun, relaxed, and memorable experience. Sometimes the most beautiful things come from learning to see things a little differently. ๐ŸŒฟโœจ

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as our community gets back on its feet. I canโ€™t wait to see my seniors, create some magic, and capture this special season of life! ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿ“ธ **CLASS OF 2027 โ€” LETโ€™S GET YOUR SENIOR SESSION BOOKED!**

If you've been thinking about senior portraits, now is the perfect time to start planning. Send me a message today to discuss dates, locations, and creating a session that reflects your senior's unique personality. Let's get you on the calendar! โค๏ธ

**We may be rebuilding, but weโ€™re still making memories!**

๐Ÿ“ธโœจ **WEโ€™RE BACK UP AND RUNNING!** โœจ๐Ÿ“ธMother Nature may have thrown us a curveball, but **no storm is going to keep me dow...
10/20/2026

๐Ÿ“ธโœจ **WEโ€™RE BACK UP AND RUNNING!** โœจ๐Ÿ“ธ

Mother Nature may have thrown us a curveball, but **no storm is going to keep me down!** ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒช๏ธ

After a few unexpected days of cleanup, chaos, and working through the aftermath of the storm, Keila DeGraaf Photography is officially back up and running! โค๏ธ

Iโ€™m so ready to get back behind the camera, capture those beautiful smiles, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and support as we work to get back to normal.

The storm may have slowed us down, but it didnโ€™t stop us! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ“ท

**Letโ€™s get those sessions back on the calendar!** ๐ŸŽ‰

โ€” Keila DeGraaf Photography

๐Ÿ’™ A LITTLE UPDATE FROM BEHIND THE CAMERA ๐Ÿ’™The last few days have been a little different than usual as weโ€™ve been dealin...
10/14/2026

๐Ÿ’™ A LITTLE UPDATE FROM BEHIND THE CAMERA ๐Ÿ’™

The last few days have been a little different than usual as weโ€™ve been dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane. Like so many of you, Iโ€™ve been taking things one day at a time while we navigate the cleanup and recovery.

I hope you and your families weathered the storm safely and are doing okay. My heart goes out to everyone dealing with damage, power outages, and the many challenges left behind. โค๏ธ

Iโ€™m looking forward to seeing our community get back on its feet and hoping for a quick cleanup so we can get back to what I love mostโ€ฆ capturing your beautiful stories! ๐Ÿ“ธโœจ

To my senior families who have sessions coming up, thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through rescheduling and getting everything back on track. We WILL get those sessions done! ๐Ÿซถ

Sending lots of love to our Gulf Coast community. We are strong, we are resilient, and we will get through this together! ๐Ÿ’™

โ“ FAQ FRIDAY | CAN WE INCLUDE CAP & GOWN PHOTOS?Absolutely! ๐ŸŽ“โค๏ธOne of the questions I get from seniors and parents is wh...
10/10/2026

โ“ FAQ FRIDAY | CAN WE INCLUDE CAP & GOWN PHOTOS?

Absolutely! ๐ŸŽ“โค๏ธ

One of the questions I get from seniors and parents is whether cap and gown photos can be included in a full senior portrait session.

YES! You can absolutely bring your cap and gown, and there is no additional charge to include them in your regular senior session.

I love adding a few cap and gown portraits because they celebrate such a BIG accomplishment. But we don't have to make the entire session about graduation.

We'll capture the things that make you YOUโ€”your personality, style, hobbies, interests and the people you are becomingโ€”then finish with a few special images celebrating this incredible milestone. ๐Ÿ“ธโœจ

And if you don't have your cap and gown, there is always Amazon๐Ÿ˜‰

Your senior session should tell the whole storyโ€”not just that you're graduating, but **who you are while you're getting there.** โค๏ธ
https://keiladegraafphotography.com/senior-portraits

โœจ WISDOM WEDNESDAY | WHY BOOK YOUR SENIOR SESSION EARLY?One of the best pieces of advice I can give seniors and parents ...
10/08/2026

โœจ WISDOM WEDNESDAY | WHY BOOK YOUR SENIOR SESSION EARLY?

One of the best pieces of advice I can give seniors and parents is: **donโ€™t wait until the last minute to book your senior portraits!** ๐Ÿ“ธ

Booking early gives you so much more flexibility when it comes to choosing your favorite date, location and season.

Here in the Gulf Coast, fall and spring dates can fill quickly because of the beautiful weather, gorgeous light and popular locations. ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒ…

And the best part? When you book early, you don't have to worry about squeezing your session into an already busy senior year filled with school, sports, activities, college visits and everything else.

We can take our time planning your session, choosing locations that fit your personality and putting together outfits you'll love.

Your senior year goes by FAST. Don't let your senior portraits become one more thing you have to rush through. โค๏ธ

โœจ Class of 2027 โ€” now is the perfect time to start planning!
https://keiladegraafphotography.com/senior-portraits

๐Ÿ’ญ MYTH MONDAY | SENIOR PORTRAITS HAVE TO BE STIFF & FORMALTRUTH: They should look and feel like YOU! โค๏ธYour senior sessi...
10/05/2026

๐Ÿ’ญ MYTH MONDAY | SENIOR PORTRAITS HAVE TO BE STIFF & FORMAL

TRUTH: They should look and feel like YOU! โค๏ธ

Your senior session is about capturing your personality, not making you look like someone you're not. Whether you're fun and outgoing, quiet and laid-back, sporty, artistic, adventurous or somewhere in between, your session should reflect who you are.

We'll mix natural poses with movement, laughter, candid moments and the things you love. You don't need to know how to poseโ€”Iโ€™ll guide you every step of the way. ๐Ÿ“ธ

And yes, we can have a few classic, more polished portraits too! The goal is to give you a gallery filled with variety and images that make you say, **โ€œThatโ€™s SO me!โ€** โœจ

Your senior portraits should capture more than what you look like. They should capture **who you are in this season of your life.** โค๏ธ

๐ŸŒฟ SUNDAY REFLECTION | FROM TEACHING TO PHOTOGRAPHYI was going through some boxes recently and found this little gift fro...
10/04/2026

๐ŸŒฟ SUNDAY REFLECTION | FROM TEACHING TO PHOTOGRAPHY

I was going through some boxes recently and found this little gift from one of my past students, FYI- it was filled with. mint candies. โค๏ธ It brought back so many memories and reminded me just how blessed I was to teach for more than 30 years.

I had the privilege of watching so many young people grow, discover who they were, and take their first steps toward their futures. I will cherish those memories forever.

Now, in this new chapter, I get to meet seniors during such an important season of their lives and preserve their stories through photography. ๐Ÿ“ธ

Teaching may be a chapter that has ended, but encouraging, celebrating and cheering on young people will always be a part of who I am.

I am so thankful for the memories behind me and the beautiful stories still waiting to be captured. โค๏ธโœจ

โ€œSome chapters end. Some simply turn into something new.โ€

โ€œFor I know the plans I have for you,โ€ declares the Lord, โ€œplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.โ€
โ€” Jeremiah 29:11 โค๏ธ

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