Senior portraits, your way
Senior Portrait Photography
High school senior photography by Twig & Olive, shaped around your style, your interests, and the way you want to be seen.
This part of your life
There’s a lot that makes you, you
Maybe you spend your afternoons on a track, on a stage, or with a guitar in your hands. Maybe there’s a place you love or an idea you’ve wanted to try. Bring it. We’ll make the portrait your family wants to frame and the ones you’re excited to share.
You get a say in how you look, where we go, and what we make together.
It starts with a conversation
What do you want your senior portraits to show?
Tell us what you like, what you’re excited about, and how you feel about having your picture taken. A few saved photos, a favorite outfit, or a place that matters to you is plenty to start with. Warm outdoor light, a sharper city look, studio portraits, or time doing something you love: we’ll figure out what fits.
During the session, we’ll give you direction and pay attention to how you’re feeling. You can ask questions, try an idea, or tell us when something doesn’t feel right.
What we bring to your senior session
Help with the details
Which setting suits which look, how outfit changes fit into your time, and what to bring. If you have several interests or ideas, we’ll help decide what gets the most time and how the pieces work together.
Direction, with room to be yourself
You don’t need to know how to pose. We’ll show you where to stand, how to move, and what to do with your hands. As you settle in, we’ll keep checking in and make space to try your ideas.
Edited with care
We select and edit your photographs for color, light, and tone. Your session determines the digital images and printed pieces included. We can also help you choose professional prints, a handcrafted album, or framed artwork to enjoy at home.
Real senior sessions
A few senior stories
See how different people, interests, and settings shape a session. These posts share selected photographs from three seniors we’ve worked with.
From the track to the fields
Track portraits and championship medals lead into evening portraits at Pope Farm, showing different parts of one senior’s life.
A summer evening at McCarthy Park
Different outfits and prairie settings give this senior’s session variety, from wooded shade to open wildflowers.
Spring portraits at the UW Arboretum
Spring flowers and an open field give this UW Arboretum session its setting, with close-up portraits and photographs that take in the landscape.
Choose the experience
Senior sessions & pricing
Think about the looks, interests, and settings you want to include, and the time we’ll need to bring them together. Every session includes planning, wardrobe, and location guidance. Each option below shows the experience and photographs included. We’ll help you choose what fits.
Mini
$300
A focused session for one look you love. A good fit when you want a simple plan and a shorter time in front of the camera.
- About 20 minutes of photography in a 30-minute booking
- 10 digital images included
- Additional digital images available to purchase
We recommend one outfit you feel great in, so we can spend the session making photographs.
Deluxe
$700
Time to settle in and try more than one look: something casual and something dressed up, an instrument, or a change of setting.
- About 45 minutes of photography in a 60-minute booking
- All edited digital images included
- One 11×14 Studio Satin Print
One or two outfits is a good starting point. Two is usual, and sometimes three works well. We’ll help balance different looks with time for photographs.
Adventure
$975
Time for the whole idea: an activity, a change of scenery, several looks, or a creative concept that needs time to develop.
- About 75 minutes of photography in a 90-minute booking
- All edited digital images included
- An Artisan Wood Print Box with 50 matte 4×6 prints
Two to four outfits is a good starting point, with three about average and sometimes five. Settings and interests shape the plan as much as clothing does.
Let’s check your date and talk through your ideas before you buy. Purchasing a session doesn’t reserve a date, time, or location. We’ll coordinate the booking link and contract with you.
The things you spend your time doing
Bring a little of your world
Your senior session can include your sport, an instrument, a favorite book, or something you’ve made. Tell us what matters to you and how you’d like to include it. We’ll think about the space, light, and time it needs as part of the plan.
A pet can come along where the location allows it. Bring someone to help with your pet, plus a leash, water, and treats. Planning those photographs near the start helps us move comfortably into the rest of your session.
Clothes you feel good wearing
Start with pieces you love and feel comfortable moving in. Think about the different looks you enjoy: everyday favorites, something dressed up, a uniform, or a more creative choice. We’ll help with colors, textures, and how each outfit works with the setting.
From the journal: what to wear for senior pictures
Start with real outfit ideas from our journal. Browse either guide for looks you like, then we’ll adapt them to your style and session.
More possibilities in our client closet
If you want to try a different look, our client closet gives you more pieces to work with. Browse the collection, choose something you like, and reserve it for your session. We can help you combine a closet piece with clothing you already own.
There’s no rental fee. A $30 cleaning fee applies to each dress used.
More senior portraits
Different people, places, and ideas. Take a look through the photographs, then explore more in the senior portfolio .
In their words
What senior families say
“Doug has done our family photos, professional headshots, and now my daughter’s senior pictures, and every experience has been wonderful.”
“Hallie truly enjoyed the experience and had a lot of fun with it, and couldn’t stop talking about what a great job Doug did.”
“We love these pictures of our senior!!”
A few things seniors and parents ask
When should I schedule senior pictures?
Start with the season and look you want, then work backward from your school’s yearbook deadline. Tell us that deadline when you inquire so we can check the timing together. Spring blossoms, summer fields, fall color, and studio portraits offer different possibilities. We’ll help you decide what fits your ideas.
How much do senior portraits cost, and which session should I choose?
Mini is $300, Deluxe is $700, and Adventure is $975. The choice depends on how much you want to include and the time that gives us to work together. Compare the experiences and inclusions, then tell us your ideas if you’d like help choosing.
How many outfits can I bring?
For Mini, we recommend one outfit you feel great in. Deluxe usually works well with one or two, sometimes three. Adventure generally works well with two to four, with three about average and occasionally five. These are flexible guidelines. We’ll plan around your ideas and the time changes take.
What should I wear for senior pictures?
Choose clothes you feel comfortable and confident wearing, including when you sit or move. Bring the pieces you love, and we’ll help decide what works together. Our senior girl outfit guide and senior guy outfit guide offer examples you can adapt to your own style.
What if I’m nervous or don’t know how to pose?
You don’t need any experience in front of the camera. We’ll guide you throughout the session and keep talking as we work. If something feels awkward, say so and we’ll adjust it. Your comfort and your feedback are part of how we make the photographs together.
Can I choose the location for my senior session?
Yes. Share the place you have in mind and what you like about it, and we’ll look at light, access, and timing. Our Madison studio, outdoor settings, and city spots are all options. If it’s farther away, we’ll talk through what it would involve.
Can I include my sport, an instrument, or a pet?
Yes. Tell us what you’d like to bring and we’ll plan the space and time for it. It can be a small part of the session or help shape the whole idea. Pets are welcome where the location allows, with someone along to handle them.
How many digital photographs are included?
Mini includes 10 digital images, with more available to purchase. Deluxe and Adventure include all edited digital images from your session. The session comparison above also lists the printed pieces included with each option, so you can see everything together before choosing.
What if my school has yearbook requirements?
Please share your school’s deadline and photograph requirements when you inquire. Schools can specify the crop, background, clothing, and file they need. Knowing those details early lets us talk through the timing and requirements alongside the other photographs you want from your session.
Can I use something from the client closet?
Yes. Browse our client closet and reserve a piece for your session. You can combine it with your own clothing, and we’ll help think through the look. There’s no rental fee. A $30 cleaning fee applies to each dress used.
Can we order prints, framed artwork, or an album?
Yes. We offer professional prints, framed artwork, and handcrafted albums. Deluxe already includes an 11×14 Studio Satin Print, while Adventure includes an Artisan Wood Print Box with 50 matte 4×6 prints. We can help you choose how to enjoy your favorite photographs at home or share them with family.
How do we book a senior session?
Tell us about your plans, preferred time of year, and any school deadline. We’ll check availability and help you choose a session. Purchasing a session doesn’t reserve a specific date, time, or location. We’ll coordinate the booking link and contract with you.
Start with a conversation
What do you have in mind?
Tell us a little about yourself, the things you love doing, and when you’d like to have your senior session. Share a location, an idea, or a particular look if you have one. We can work out the rest together.
If your school has a yearbook deadline, include it here. You can also ask for the detailed senior guide or help choosing a session.