STOPPING TIME FOR BUSY PARENTS

Senior Portraits

PARENTS OF GRADUATES

It’s here.
I know it’s probably hard to believe.

I have you covered.

Senior year is an important milestone, and one that deserves more than a cookie-cutter approach. These may be the last professional portraits you have of your child as a young adult. Don't panic...but the next ones could very likely be taken at the wedding. From wardrobe consultation to final delivery, it's my job to take the stress out of senior pictures.

The Details

If you're anything like me, you want these portraits to showcase your senior's unique personality without looking like someone else's over-the-top version of what your son or daughter should look like. You won't find any crazy poses or extreme makeup here.

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My style is consistent from session to session and sibling to sibling - timeless, yet fun, senior pictures that you and your senior will be proud to share.

I'm pretty sure teenagers spend a good part of high school wondering if they have what it takes. Maybe it's whether they're athletic enough, popular enough, smart enough...and in this day and age of everyone posting their "perfect lives" on social media, it can be overwhelming to keep up and feel like you measure up. 

You can show your high school senior what you've known all along--your senior is uniquely amazing. Make it an event! Have brunch or dinner after the session, and let this experience be something you both will remember. 

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Your portraits, perfected

  • Shana will talk with you about options and the clothing pieces and colors that will work best for these portraits and for your senior.

  • This is an experience that you and your senior will never forget. Shana recommends adding on brunch or dinner to spend just a little more time together one-on-one with your busy senior. With Shana’s experience as a photographer for more than 20 years, she knows just how to showcase your senior’s unique personality in the vibrant, classic style that is her signature style.

  • Shana meets with each client for these in-studio appointments that include a projected slideshow of all the beautiful moments from the session. Together, you will narrow down the options to the portraits you love the most for the custom album. You will also be able to see portraits on the wall in different sizes and with different frames. With her virtual design software, you can see these options on your own wall from a simple photo taken with your phone. Clients love this part of the process.

  • It’s time for the big reveal! Shana’s assistant will personally deliver orders to your home when they are ready. Wall portraits are ready to display, and the custom albums are ready to be unboxed. For out of town clients, we will arrange for shipping. 

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Testimonials
Lucinda Santiago

Shana is simply the best. Initially, we asked her to take Senior photos of our younger son and we were so incredibly delighted with the portraits we circled back and asked her to take photos of our older son. She really captures the person rather than just another generic posed photo. Further, both our boys came away from the experience happy and more confident (THAT was a welcomed surprise and NO grousing). I cannot recommend Shana strongly enough.

Julie Greene

Shana has been our family photographer for over 16 years and we couldn't be more happy. From newborn pics, family pics, milestone year pics and even pet pics - she's simply the best! We've also had pics in her studios and at landmark STL locations. Her pictures are timeless pieces of art that fill our home and we couldn't be happier. On top of everything, she is a wonderful person who is great to work with and contributes back to the community. We look forward to future sessions and would highly recommend to all! Thanks Shana!!!

Keri Creed

Shana took my daughter’s senior pictures and did such a great job of bringing out Olivia’s personality and beauty with her calm caring disposition. She really makes you feel comfortable during the process, not self-conscious or out of character, which is important because if you’re relaxed with your photographer, the pictures are naturally going to turn out better. Her choice of venue, outfit recommendations and overall eye for detail resulted in several timeless shots that we’ll proudly display for a lifetime. Shana is a great person and a great photographer and comes highly recommended.

Margaret Clarke

Shana Watkins Photography was amazing for my daughter’s senior pictures! Shana did her photo sessions both inside and outside and the quality of her photos really bring out the beauty in her subjects. Shana has a calm, positive demeanor that made my daughter feel comfortable, not rushed. Shana really took the time to make sure my daughter felt relaxed and confident. The photos turned out so beautiful! My daughter loved her sessions with Shana and we will use her again for sure!

Juli Stumpf

We used Shana for our daughters’ senior pictures. She was awesome to work with! I love that she helped us pick the right outfits, made suggestions for hair and make up styling and found beautiful locations. The photos turned out so beautiful, very natural looking.

Shana even did a photo shoot with my daughter and her dog last holiday season! We really enjoyed working with Shana and would recommend her for any occasion.

Libby Wolf

Shana is amazing! She has shot the Senior Portraits for 3 of my children and they are beautiful! the portraits I mean!! I've always been very picky because I photograph as well and she did not disappoint!!! Truly an artist!!

Are you ready to capture timeless memories?