When Should You Book Your Senior Photos? (Hint: Sooner Than You Think!)
If you're a high school junior (or a parent of one), you're probably knee-deep in end-of-year projects, prom season, and maybe even starting to think about college. But here’s something else to add to your radar: booking your senior photos.Yes—now.
It might feel early, but trust me, this is exactly the right time to start planning your senior session. Here’s why booking early (as in late spring or early summer before senior year) is the smartest move you can make.
1. The Best Dates Go Fast
Summer and early fall are the busiest seasons for senior photography. If you wait until school starts or later in the fall, you might find that your photographer’s calendar is already full.
Booking early gives you:
The most flexibility in choosing dates that work for your schedule
First pick of ideal lighting times (like golden hour!)
A relaxed pace without the back-to-school chaos
2. You’ll Want Time to Plan Your Look
Outfits, hair, makeup, location… it all takes a little planning. Booking in advance means you’ll have time to:
Try on outfits and choose what feels most “you”
Coordinate your session with sports or summer jobs
Schedule haircuts or salon appointments without the last-minute rush
Plus, you’ll be able to talk with your photographer about what kind of vibe you’re going for—classic, bold, natural, urban, outdoorsy, etc.—and plan the perfect session together.
3. Summer = Gorgeous Lighting + More Free Time
The days are longer, the lighting is dreamy, and your schedule is (usually) a little more flexible. Summer and early fall sessions give you:
Warm golden hour light that flatters everyone
Beautiful backdrops like flowers, fields, and greenery
Less stress because you’re not juggling school, sports, and college apps
💡 Bonus: Getting your session done in summer means your photos are ready in time for yearbook deadlines, college applications, and graduation announcements.
4. Avoid the Fall Rush
Photographers get really busy in the fall—between seniors, family sessions, and holiday shoots, dates disappear fast. Waiting too long can mean:
Fewer available dates (especially weekends)
Rushed sessions to beat the cold or hit school deadlines
Less flexibility to reschedule if weather doesn’t cooperate
📅 Most schools in the area require senior photos to be submitted by mid-October—which means your session needs to happen at least a few weeks before that to allow time for editing and delivery.
Booking now means you’re ahead of the game—and your future self will thank you.
5. The Early Bird Gets the Confidence Boost
Let’s be honest: when you look good, you feel good. A senior photo session is a huge confidence booster, and having those images early in senior year can make you feel even more excited and proud to step into that final year.
You’ll be ready to:
Use your photos for social media, graduation announcements, and more
Share your images with family and friends
Celebrate your senior year from the very beginning
Let’s Get You Booked!
If you're ready to feel confident, celebrated, and totally YOU in your senior photos, don’t wait. Let’s talk dates, locations, and outfits so we can create a session that feels like your vibe from start to finish.
📩 Click here to book your senior session now and make sure your spot is saved before they’re gone!
