Why Invest in Senior Portraits?

Here in Columbia, South Carolina high school graduations typically happen around the end of May while college graduations occur earlier in the month. 12 long years of school, homework and sports, the time has finally come. 16 years if you count college. Graduation is on the horizon and this once tiny human is ready to flee the nest. If you are a high school parent, you’ve been bombarded with senior year fees, not to mention college application fees and you may be wondering why spend more money on senior portraits? After all, in this day in age of technology your teen probably has a 1000 selfies are their phone! If your child is graduating college, you may think "they are adults, why bother?" Keep reading to find out why you should bother and you'll be glad you did.

A Major Milestone

Graduating high school and/or college is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated with timeless portraits. You are teetering between childhood and adulthood and life will change quickly. You document all of your child’s firsts. From newborn portraits to their first birthday, learning to ride a bike, first recital, ball game or even first dance. Many moments to remember with graduation being one of the last major milestones. A college graduate is likely leaving the nest for good. Afterall, that is what we raise them to do. The opportunity to celebrate milestones will become harder as their returns to the nest are farther and fewer than they once were.

A Treasured Keepsake

I promise you will not regret having these images! Not only are they a great keepsake for your senior to look back on and one day show their kids, they are also a valued treasure for mom and dad. Parents, you have spent almost 2 decades caring for this once tiny person and soon they will leave the house. As excited as you are to see what the next path is for them, it is also a little sad. Soon, you won’t see some of your favorite humans everyday. Having portraits to look back upon when you miss them like crazy is priceless.

A Family Experience

Senior sessions are not just for capturing the true personality of your senior but they are also a chance to have family portraits done as well. Extended family and friends all want to share in the joy and excitement of this special time and eagerly await those graduation announcements. Why not add in the family and now you will have portraits for Christmas cards as well as gifts for grandparents. As your child goes off to college, enters the workforce and one day has his/her own family, it becomes harder to get everyone together at the same time for a family portrait.

Here at Brandi Blake Photography we capture images both mom and dad and your senior will love. We are with you every step of the way. Everything from location planning, to wardrobe guidance and what products work best for your needs. We offer mini sessions and full senior experiences. Call us today and let’s see which session is best for you.