Why Do Senior Portrait Packages Cost More Than a Quick Photo Session?

Senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, and your senior's portraits should be about more than simply getting a few nice pictures.

So, what makes a professional senior portrait experience different from a quick photo session?

It's the planning, personalization, and attention to detail that happen before, during, and after your session.

At Angela Gibson Photography, your senior's experience begins long before I pick up my camera.

Personalized planning. Every senior has a different story to tell. Whether your teen loves music, theater, sports, art, horses, or the Colorado outdoors, we work together to incorporate the things that make them uniquely who they are.

Styling guidance. Wondering what to wear? I'll help you plan outfits from head to toe so your senior feels confident, looks their best, and has a cohesive gallery with plenty of variety.

Thoughtfully chosen locations. From Colorado's beautiful mountain scenery to urban architecture and meaningful personal settings, locations are selected to complement your senior's personality and the look you're envisioning.

Guidance in front of the camera. Most high school seniors aren't professional models, and they shouldn't have to be! I'll guide them through natural poses and expressions while creating space for genuine personality to shine through.

Professional editing and artistry. Your final portraits receive individual attention and editing to create a polished, cohesive gallery that reflects my signature style.

An experience designed around your senior. This isn't about rushing through a list of poses. It's about creating an enjoyable experience where your teen can relax, express themselves, and walk away feeling confident.

A quick photo session can be perfect for a simple update or a specific photo you need. But senior portraits are an opportunity to celebrate an important season of life and preserve the person your child is becoming.

When you invest in senior portraits, you're investing in the planning, expertise, creativity, and finished artwork that bring those memories to life.

Because someday, these photographs won't just be pictures of your high school senior. They'll be a reminder of who they were at this extraordinary moment in their story.

Angela Gibson Photography
Colorado Springs Senior Photographer

Let's create a senior portrait experience that feels as unique as your teen.

 

Signature Package:

60-minute session - $595

   Includes:
Styling consultation prior to session and comprehensive style guide
1 location
2 outfit changes
20-30  edited high-resolution digital images
Online gallery where you can download and share your images
Print Release

 

Heirloom Package:

90-minute session - $695

  Includes:
Styling consultation prior to session and comprehensive style guide

1-2 locations
2-3 outfit changes
All the best edited high-resolution digital images
Online gallery where you can download and share your images

Includes $100 print credit to use towards prints, albums, wall art, or graduation announcements
Print Release

 

90-minute session with a black stallion Andalusian horse - an additional fee of $250 from the horse owner (please inquire for details)

*travel fees outside of Colorado Springs additional

 

Express Senior Session (15 minutes)- $375​

-available weekdays only from May- July

-includes 10 high-resolution, hand-edited images with the option to order additional

-one location