So there's an upcoming high school senior in your house? Congratulations! Senior year is a precious time to enjoy every moment with your baby before they go off to college and get out in the big world!

As a mama of 3 myself I know how important it is to be financially prepared and to have all your ducks in a row. So good for you for looking into this now! I'm here to help :)

How Much Should You Budget For Senior Pictures From An Atlanta Senior Photographer?

This is actually a very difficult question to answer because every photographer has a different business model and different costs associated to run their businesses.  Some photographers are just starting out and run a simpler "shoot and burn" business model.  Some of us have been around for quite a while (17 years here - omgosh!) and run create a very custom experience that focuses more on heirloom products to hand down generation after generation. 

So we are all priced differently.  Senior pictures can range from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. 

At Jena Golden Photography, we have senior sessions for every budget.  While most of our clients spend $2000+ on their senior portraits, that is certainly not a requirement. 

Here's how we tend to look at this investment though.  You only get to do this once!! This is a celebration of who your child is RIGHT NOW in life & all that he or she has accomplished.

As parents, we have spent thousands on dining room suites, couches, refrigerators.  And those things end up at Goodwill or in a yard sale a few years down the road.  Your child's senior portraits, while yes an investment right now, will only increase in value over the years. 

We do offer payment plans for parents to help break up payments during their time with us.  So if that is a concern, please don't let it be.  We will work with you to get your child exactly what you want for them!  

What's Important When It Comes To Senior Pictures?

At the end of the day when it comes to your pictures, quality is way more important than quantity.

It's not about how many digital files you get on a USB or in a dropbox download, it's about telling YOUR SENIOR'S story for not only him or her, but for generations to come. For this reason, most custom senior photographers offer varying session types and even flexible payment plan options to work with you and your budget, making sure you as a parent and your child end up with products and images you will BOTH love.

Working with a professional senior photographer is worth every penny.  A professional will listen and include the things your child is passionate about in his or her senior portraits.  Here at Jena Golden Photography, we love to incorporate your senior's favorite pet, car or truck, the sport they've grown up playing, or literally anything you can imagine in their senior session. Take a look at our gallery to see what we have done with other seniors!

Are Senior Pictures From A Professional Photographer Worth The Investment? 

Let's talk about that.

Your child's senior pictures aren't "just for fun" or something to post to social media.  Their senior portrait experience should be a celebration of this important milestone in your kiddo's life!  These portraits will serve as their high school legacy.  They will be looked at by their own children and grandchildren one day. 

If you are looking for high quality senior pictures, a personalized session, and the best senior portrait experience around Forsyth County, check out Jena Golden Photography!  We work with high school seniors all around Atlanta - from Fulton County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, Cherokee County, Oconee County, Walton County, Fayette County, Henry County & so many more - and we love them ALL!  We'd love to create something special for your family to celebrate your child's senior year too!

Here's What You Can Expect At Jena Golden Photography: 

1. Posing assistance & direction

2. Professional lighting to make you look your best

3. Comfortable and natural expressions

4. High quality & beautifully relaxed images

5. Attention to detail

6. A fun, personalized experience for your high school senior

7. In person design & ordering appointment, so you aren't left guessing what to do with your beautiful images

8. Custom wall art and albums to hand down one day

9. Help every step along the way of the senior portrait experience

10. Fun! Did we mention that?!

How To Book Your Senior Session At Jena Golden Photography

The first thing you will need to do is book a consult to chat with Jena.  This will be a quick zoom call with the parent and senior to make sure we are a good fit to work together.  We'll go over all the details about our custom senior sessions, and hopefully by the end of our time together you will have a date on our calendar for your senior pictures here in Forsyth County, GA!  Click the button below to see Jena's availability and book your consult.  We can't wait to work with you!

When Should You Book Your Senior Session? 

Check out this blog post to find out!