Senior Portrait Investment

More than a photo session.
It’s the celebration of who you are becoming.

Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of something entirely new. These portraits aren’t just for announcements or social media — they become the photographs your family looks back on years from now, remembering exactly who you were in this season of becoming.

My approach to senior portraits is intentional, elevated, and completely personalized. Together, we create images that feel confident, authentic, and timeless — never trendy, never forced.

DESIGN YOUR
CUSTOM COLLECTION

It’s a starting point — a way for you to explore what feels aligned before we connect. Pricing begins at $375.

Select your desired collection

Add outfit changes

Include heirloom albums or prints

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Lizzeth Mendoza Photography

Senior Portrait Estimate

Customize your portrait collection.

Legacy
$1,200
Up to a 2 hour session, three outfits, outfit assistance, best of the best hand edited digital images, 8" album with 20 images
Essential
$800
Up to a 1.5 hour session, two outfits, outfit assistance, 60 hand edited digital images, one set of 4x6 printed images
Lite
$500
Up to a 1 hour session, two outfits, outfit assistance, 30 hand edited digital images
Petite
$375
30 minute session, one outfit, outfit assistance, 18 hand edited digital images, within 20 minutes of Orland, weekday only, no extended family sessions
Framed Prints+$200
Premium Photo Album+$500
Rush Delivery (1 week)+$200
Digitals+$100
Matted Print Box+$300
Additional Outfit+$30
Free within 25 miles
Your Total$0
Retainer to reserve date:$0
Collections starting at $375

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Photographs that CELEBRATE YOU.

THE PROCESS

01. Inquire & Connect

Every celebration begins with a conversation.
Once you submit your inquiry, you’ll receive an email confirming availability if you did not self-book. From there, we’ll discuss your vision and ensure we’re the perfect fit.

This is where I begin to understand what matters most to you; the feeling you want to remember forever.

02. Reserve Your Date

To officially secure your session date, a signed contract and retainer ($175) are required. Because I accept a limited number of sessions each year, reserving your date ensures my full attention and care throughout your planning process. April and May are the busiest months!

Once booked, you’ll receive guidance to support you every step of the way.

03. Planning with Intention

As your session day approaches, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so I can learn about your story — your major, favorite spots on campus, and the vision you have for your photos. From there, we’ll plan meaningful locations, outfits, and any special touches like cap and gown portraits or celebratory moments.

This intentional planning ensures your session feels relaxed, personal, and truly reflective of your college journey.

04. Your Session Day

Session day is all about celebrating you.

We’ll explore meaningful spots around campus while capturing a mix of classic cap and gown portraits, personality-filled images, and celebratory moments along the way. I’ll guide you through natural posing the entire time so you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself.

This is your moment to pause, celebrate how far you’ve come, and document the start of your next chapter.

05. Your Legacy

Your graduation photos are more than images — they’re a celebration of everything you’ve accomplished.

After your session, you’ll receive a beautifully curated gallery where you can download your images and order professional prints to share with family and friends. From announcements to heirloom prints, these photographs become lasting reminders of this milestone and the journey that brought you here.

Your photographs
will feel

Natural and Authentic

Candid and Fun

Personal and Natural

Moving and Emotional

Joyful and Authentic

FAQ

  • Most seniors book in late spring or summer before senior year, or early fall. Sunset dates fill quickly, especially during peak season, so early booking is encouraged.

  • Choose outfits that feel like you. Elevated versions of your everyday style. I recommend neutral tones, soft textures, and pieces that represent your high school or college career. Avoid heavy logos or overly trendy pieces that may date your photos.

    I provide styling guidance to help you feel confident in your choices.

  • Each collection includes a curated number of fully edited images, with the option to upgrade your gallery if desired. I focus on delivering a refined, cohesive gallery rather than overwhelming you with duplicates.

  • Yes. Your senior year deserves more than a phone gallery. Professional prints, graduation announcements, and heirloom albums are available so your memories can be preserved beautifully.

  • Absolutely. I always encourage at least 1-2 portraits with family if they attend. These often become the most treasured images.

  • Yes. I can travel for your session and request these sessions to be booked father in advance as weekend dates are available. Also know that peak season is also wedding season for us.

READY FOR SOME MAGIC?

Celebrate this chapter,
Let’s Connect

This season deserves to be documented with intention.

Whether you’re stepping into college, a new career, or a new adventure, these portraits will become a reminder of who you were right before everything changed.