Senior Sessions
Senior photos that actually
feel like you.
You don't need to know how to pose or be good in front of a camera. I'll guide you through the whole thing and make it feel a lot easier than you think.
Senior Sessions

Still becoming, and already extraordinary.

I didn't have senior portraits done. Total regret. They put me in the yearbook as a silhouette — and honestly, I'm not even sure I made it in there at all.
Now I'm a parent of a high school senior, and capturing this time in her life was non-negotiable. It's wonderful and scary and over way too fast — which is exactly why I take these sessions seriously and have so much fun with them.
Here's what you're in for: I'll say something ridiculous to get you to laugh. We'll walk a lot. I'll say "just one more, I promise" a thousand times. Your parents will stand nearby trying not to cry. It's a good time.
"It's the in-between moments — the ones you don't think I caught — that I love the most."
Sessions run about 90 minutes. I do pose you, but what ends up in your gallery is usually the moment right after. The look you gave your mom. The face you made when your dad told that dad joke. That honest, unguarded expression — that's what I'm after.
My sessions are relaxed and fully guided. Natural light, poses that fit your personality, and one camera-holding introvert who is oddly good at making people feel comfortable. (It's the Irish charm. Don't question it.)
This chapter matters — not because of what you've achieved, but because of who you've become. Let's make some great photos and have a good time doing it.
Woman in floral maxi dress walking on a garden path surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day.
Black and white photo of a young woman with a flower in her hair, wearing a white top and jeans outdoors.
Young woman with curly hair in a yellow floral sundress sitting on rocks surrounded by tall green grass in golden sunlight.
Young woman in white sweater sitting on large tree roots surrounded by tall green pine trees in golden hour light.
Young woman in yellow ruffle dress and cowboy boots crouching among yellow wildflowers in a natural outdoor setting.
Smiling teenage girl in blue floral sundress leaning against concrete wall outdoors.
Young man in blue shirt and jeans sitting on a rock in a lush green park setting.
Young woman in gray romper sitting on rocks in a lush green forest setting, posing thoughtfully.
Woman in pink dress posing gracefully against a large tree trunk in a lush green outdoor setting.
Young woman in white dress and cowboy boots standing on rocks in a lush green forest setting.
Young woman in white floral sundress walking barefoot on a beach at golden sunset with ocean waves.
Young woman sitting on grass in white skirt, joyfully tossing colorful sale signs in the air outdoors.
Black and white photo of a laughing young woman in a black top and white jeans posing against rocky background.
Young basketball player in yellow jersey number 23 holding ball overhead outdoors with sunlight through trees.
Young woman in white top and jeans poses confidently in front of ornate arched wooden door.
Teen athlete named Asher holds NCAA water polo ball wearing black and gold varsity letterman jacket outdoors.
Woman with pink hair in a blue floral maxi dress stands smiling in a historic Spanish mission corridor.
Young woman in white dress standing on rocky path surrounded by lush green trees in sunlit garden.
Young woman with long hair in floral dress holding purple wildflowers in a lush garden setting.
Smiling young woman in brown strapless dress holding blue and white flower bouquet outdoors.
Young blonde woman in floral crop top sits in retro diner booth with vinyl record collection on wall behind her.
A boy in a football jersey number 55 kicks a football outdoors near trees.
Young woman in pink sundress poses with arms raised outdoors in a sunny green garden setting.
A smiling woman in a flowing blue strapless dress stands barefoot on a wet beach at sunset.
A woman in a pink dress leans against a concrete wall, bathed in soft sunlight and shadow patterns.
Young woman in white sweater and light blue jeans walking on a sunny park path surrounded by green trees.
Cheerleader in blue Lompoc uniform balancing on a megaphone outdoors, waving and smiling on green grass.
Young man in a blue varsity jacket holding a football, smiling outdoors in a grassy field with trees.
Young woman in white floral top and jeans poses outdoors among vibrant red and green autumn foliage.
Young woman in white cable-knit sweater posing outdoors among colorful autumn foliage.
Young woman in striped sweater and denim shorts poses on rocky beach at golden hour sunset.
Young woman in floral dress poses among ancient oak trees and mossy rocks in a serene forest setting.
Wrestler performs a one-handed handstand on a wrestling mat at Cabrillo Wrestling gym, Home of the Conquistadors.
Woman in blue dress and cowboy boots walking a Boston Terrier on a wooden boardwalk path surrounded by green hills.
Smiling young woman in white sweater holding a colorful bouquet of flowers outdoors near a mossy stone wall.
Young Asian man in plaid shirt standing between tall trees in a lush green forest, looking upward thoughtfully.
Young man smiling and sitting in a grassy field, black and white portrait photography outdoors.
Smiling blonde woman in white top poses near blooming white roses in a sunny outdoor garden setting.
Young woman in blue dress lying on green grass, smiling brightly with hands clasped under chin on sunny day.
Young woman in white floral dress walking barefoot on a grass path in a sunny green park.
Red-haired woman holding colorful sunflower bouquet at outdoor farmers market, wearing glasses and cream sweater.
A smiling boy holds a basket of cherries in a sunlit park with lush green grass and trees in golden hour light.
Black and white photo of an athlete jumping over a Braves hurdle on an outdoor track with mountains in the background.
Black and white photo of a smiling young man in a black shirt adjusting his cuff, with palm trees in the background.
Young man in wide-leg jeans and blue Oxford shirt poses on brick stairs with white stucco building backdrop.
A young girl in a floral dress runs joyfully along a serene beach with calm ocean waves in the background.
The Experience
Here's what to expect
from start to finish.
Every session is relaxed, guided, and a lot more fun than you'd expect a photo shoot to be.
01
Reach Out
Fill out a short inquiry and I'll get back to you quickly. I'll ask about your vision, your location ideas, and what makes you you.
02
Plan It Out
I'll help you nail down your date, location, and outfits. You'll get a guide so you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.
03
Show Up & Have Fun
This is the easy part. I'll guide you through every pose. Expect to laugh, walk a lot, and forget the camera is even there.
04
Relive It
Your gallery is delivered within two weeks. Downloadable, shareable, and yours to keep forever.
Teen boy in Cabrillo baseball jersey and cap posing on tree-lined dirt path outdoors.
Smiling graduate in black cap and gown sitting by a fountain tossing her cap in a garden.
Young man with dark hair in black jacket stands beside blooming white shrubs in natural setting.
Young man in cowboy hat and jeans standing on stone steps beneath large oak trees.
Young woman in elegant yellow vintage halter dress standing on a rocky forest trail.
Young woman in white dress and cowboy boots sitting on a concrete hand-shaped bench in an outdoor garden setting.
Young person standing on vintage graffiti-covered train caboose holding camera outdoors.
Teenage boy in plaid polo shirt sitting on wooden fence rail in a sunlit park setting.
Smiling teenage male swimmer leaning on pool edge wearing white swim cap and goggles at an outdoor swimming pool.
Young woman in blue soccer jersey number 11 holding a pink ball on a dirt path outdoors.
Young woman with long red hair in white sweater poses outdoors at golden sunset hour.
Smiling young woman sitting on wooden bench holding a gold trumpet in an outdoor park setting.
Young woman smiling on stairs in black and white portrait photo.
Cheerleader in blue uniform jumps high with pom-poms on a green field during practice.
Smiling young woman in blue floral dress holding pink bougainvillea flowers outdoors.
Teen girl in pink floral sundress stands on a tree-lined path during golden hour sunlight.
Black and white portrait of young woman with long hair lying on grass looking at camera.
High school football player wearing Cabrillo number 6 jersey standing on green field.
Smiling brunette woman sitting outdoors in golden sunlight surrounded by green leaves.
Young woman in white sundress holding red roses while standing in a dry golden field.
Young woman with curly hair lying on blanket beside acoustic guitar and wildflowers.
Smiling brunette woman in denim jacket and brown hat poses outdoors in a natural field setting.
Pregnant woman in white dress standing among tall redwood trees in a lush forest setting.
Young woman in white dress smiling over shoulder near red flowering bushes outdoors.
Smiling brunette teen girl in crop top and jeans leaning on wooden fence at golden hour.
Young man in burgundy shirt leans against an arched adobe corridor wall holding an acoustic guitar.
Blonde teen girl in white top and jeans sitting at pier during golden sunset.
Pregnant woman in white dress stands in shallow coastal tide pools at golden hour.
High school pom captain Scarlett poses in blue cheerleading uniform with pom-poms and a letter jacket outdoors.
Young woman in blue sequin dress posing in front of large tropical palm leaves outdoors.
Smiling brunette woman twirling in a white dress in a sunny green field.
Black and white photo of young person in cowboy hat kissing a dappled horse outdoors.
Joyful young woman in white crop top laughing while holding a colorful bouquet of flowers.
Young redhead teen in white t-shirt and jeans walking on road with arrow marking in park.
Black and white portrait of curly-haired girl smiling while lying on grass in striped top.
Young woman in blue off-shoulder top holding white wildflowers among green foliage outdoors.
Young Black woman in black dress sitting on rustic wooden bench surrounded by lush greenery.
Young man in plaid flannel shirt and glasses leans against a large redwood tree in a forest path.
Blonde woman in white top and jeans posing by a wooden fence with sunlight through trees.
Young brunette woman leaning on metal chair back outdoors with soft green foliage background.
Young woman in pink top and jeans surrounded by vibrant yellow flowering bushes looking upward.
Teen girl in white dress lying on grass with autumn leaves for senior portrait photo.
Young man in light blue shirt stands smiling under lush green tree canopy outdoors.
Black and white portrait of blonde woman in white off-shoulder top smiling over her shoulder.
Young man with curly hair holding a tree branch in a sunlit outdoor park setting.
Black and white photo of a woman sitting on a tufted sofa surrounded by framed artwork on the wall.
Smiling blonde woman with curly hair sits on brick steps in a white off-shoulder sweater.
Smiling young woman leaning on a vintage green VW Beetle with luggage on top outdoors.
Smiling young woman in white sundress stands in sunny vineyard with green vines behind her.
Smiling young man in black polo shirt leans against wooden wall with flowering vines.
Young woman in white dress standing on a beach shoreline with ocean waves in the background.
Young woman in white lace top and magenta flare jeans posing in a rustic wooden doorway of a white stucco wall.
Young woman in red floral dress and cowboy boots walking under sunlit oak tree on dirt path.
Young girl with closed eyes tenderly holding a bearded dragon lizard on her shoulder outdoors.
Young man smiling in front of rusty graffiti-covered metal structure outdoors.
Young woman in white crop top and jeans poses outdoors in black and white portrait photo.
Young woman smiling in a sunlit vineyard at golden hour, surrounded by lush green grapevines.
Young girl with long wavy hair in black dress smiling beside a white fence at golden hour.
Young woman in red floral dress smiling among tall eucalyptus trees in outdoor portrait.
Young Asian woman in floral white dress posing outdoors among lush green foliage.
Black and white photo of a young football player in a Cariello jersey laughing outdoors near trees.
elm — Seniors CTA
Ready?
Let's make photos
worth keeping.
Senior season fills up fast — especially late summer and fall. Reach out early and let's get your date on the calendar before it's gone.
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Kind Words
"Erin of Elm Photography is absolutely amazing!!! From her professionalism to the questionnaire (which I loved) to her incredible eye for capturing the perfect photos. My daughter and I felt completely comfortable from start to finish. The whole experience was so much fun and just look at these photos. Perfection!!! Looking forward to our cap and gown shoot. 1000% recommend. Thank you, Erin. ♥️"
Tamara Levy
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