This season matters

Senior year is a year worth remembering

Inquire about senior sessions

Timeless senior photography in Central Illinois, designed
to feel relaxed, natural, and true to who your senior is right now

Senior year has a way of sneaking up on you.

What once felt far away suddenly feels close.

And somewhere between the deadlines,
the plans, and everything that comes next,
you realize this season is already changing.

That’s why these photos matter.

Not because everything has to look perfect.

But because this version of your senior —
and this version of your life with them in it — won’t stay the same for long.

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senior

You do not need to know exactly where to go.
You do not need to have every outfit figured out.
You do not need your senior to be completely comfortable in front of the camera before we start.

I guide the session in a way that feels natural and relaxed, so nothing feels forced or overly complicated.

The goal is not to create images that feel trendy or overdone.

It is to create images that still feel like your senior years from now.

This experience is
meant to feel simple

- katie, 2024 bride

Ice cream lollipop powder jelly caramels halvah jujubes jelly beans. Soufflé sesame snaps dessert liquorice gummies dragée. Bonbon donut cupcake marshmallow chupa chups tart tootsie roll. 

"Ella Mae is incredible! After our experience together, we look at her as more of a friend — even family."

There is not one perfect season for senior photos

When should you
schedule senior photos?

The best timing is simply the one that gives your family enough room to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.

But there is no single “right” time.

Only the time that works best for your senior and your season.

Some families love summer.
Some prefer fall.
Some need spring.

If your senior has a full schedule with sports, activities, or other commitments, planning ahead can make the process feel much easier.

Your senior does not need to know how to pose.
They do not need to be outgoing.
They do not need to show up already feeling confident in front of the camera.



I’ll guide movement, posture, and the small in-between moments that make images feel natural instead of stiff.

There is room for outfit changes, variety, and a pace that does not feel rushed.


Senior sessions are relaxed and guided.

W

hat your session will feel like

That is my job.

The result is a gallery that feels true to who your senior is right now.

A full senior session designed for families who want more time, more variety, and a more relaxed overall experience.

This session allows space for multiple outfits, more image variety, and a fuller gallery that tells a more complete story of your senior year.

Includes all final hand-edited images delivered in a private online gallery with full printing rights.

The signature senior experience
$650

Choose the session that fits your season

A shorter senior session for families who want something simple, beautiful, and meaningful without committing to a full-length session.

This is a great option for busy seniors who want a smaller collection of timeless images with a lighter time commitment.

Includes all final hand-edited images delivered in a private online gallery with full printing rights.

The
Grad
session
$500

Booking details

A signed contract and a $100 non-refundable retainer are due at booking.
The remaining balance is due 24 hours before your session.
If illness or weather requires a change, your retainer will be transferred to your new date.

That's completely normal.  Most seniors do at first.

what if I
feel akward?

I'll guide that par too, so it feels simple and not overwhelming

what if I don't know what to wear?

You do not need to be. The session is built to bring out what feels natural, not force something that is not there.

What if I'm not super outgoing?

It's OK if your

SENIOR

IS WONDERING...

I know this season can feel full.

There are dates to remember, decisions to make, and so much happening all at once.

My goal is to make senior photos one of the easier parts of it.

Not rushed.

Not overly complicated.

Just thoughtfully guided from the beginning.

FROM ONE MOM TO ANOTHER,.

FROM ONE MOM TO ANOTHER...

Your portraits deserve more than a screeN.

Heirloom albums and keepsake products are available if you would like to preserve your images in a lasting, tangible way.

Reach out anyway.  There is often more flexibility in my schedule than families expect.

Yes. The amount of variety depends on the session you choose.

Sessions can take place in my Fisher studio or at an outdoor location - don't worry, I know lots of great locations!

FAQ

The sooner the better, especially if your senior has a full schedule. Planning ahead usually gives you more flexibility and less stress.

Not just because
it is senior year.
But because of who your senior is right now,
before everything changes.

This
season matters

You do not need perfect timing.

You just do not want this season to pass without remembering it.

inquire about senior sessions