CT Senior Portrait Photographer
Senior portraits should look like you — not a version of you that was posed and rushed through in twenty minutes at a generic location. These are the photos that end up framed in your living room, sent to grandparents, printed in the yearbook supplement, and scrolled through years from now. They’re worth doing right.
I’m based in Madison on the Connecticut shoreline and I’ve been photographing families and portraits for over 13 years. Senior sessions are one of my favorite things to shoot. The last stretch of high school, that liminal moment right before everything opens up, is rich territory for portraiture. Slow down, let the location and the person do the work, and something genuinely compelling tends to emerge.
What a Senior Session Looks Like
Every session starts with a conversation. We talk through what you want the photos to feel like, where you want to shoot, what you’re planning to wear, and what matters to you. From there we build a session around those things rather than plugging you into a template.
We’ll move through the location together — sitting, walking, leaning against things, standing in the light and I’ll guide you through it so you’re never just standing there wondering what to do with your hands. Most seniors opt for one or two outfit changes, which gives the gallery real variety in feel and style.
The result is a gallery that doesn’t all look the same. Some images are more editorial and posed. Others are candid mid-laugh or mid-walk. Both kinds matter and both end up being favorites.
Locations
Madison sits right on the Connecticut shoreline and has some of the most naturally beautiful spots in the state for outdoor portraits: beaches, dunes, coastal paths, rocky shoreline, golden hour fields. Many seniors who grew up here want their photos taken at places that are meaningful to them, and I love that. A spot you’ve walked a hundred times looks completely different through a camera lens at golden hour.
Beyond the shoreline, Connecticut has gorgeous options for spring blossom sessions, wooded paths with fall foliage, open fields, and for seniors involved in sports or activities: their field, court, or studio can be a meaningful backdrop too. If you have a specific location in mind, let’s talk about it.
When to Book
Most seniors book in one of three windows: fall of senior year, spring of senior year, or right after school ends in June. Each has its own feel. Fall gives you warm golden light and that electric back-to-school energy. Spring brings blossoms and softer light. Early summer captures the pure relief and excitement of being done.
I’d recommend reaching out a few months before your ideal window to make sure we can get a date that works for both of us. Popular dates, especially fall weekends, fill up early.
A Few Things Parents Often Ask
Who comes to the session? That’s entirely up to you. Some seniors come alone, some bring a parent, some bring a friend or their dog. Whatever makes you most comfortable.
How many outfits can we bring? Most sessions include one or two outfit changes. We’ll plan this out ahead of time so transitions are smooth and we make the most of our time together.
When do we get the photos? You’ll receive a private online gallery to choose your images from. I turn galleries around quickly — no waiting weeks to see how they turned out.
Do you photograph guys too? Absolutely. The approach is the same — finding locations and a style that fits the person, not a one-size approach.
Ready to talk through your session? Fill out a quick inquiry form and I’ll get back to you with all the details.
