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Stephanie Newman is a Senior and Family portrait photographer based in Lakeville, Minnesota. Specializing in joyful and bright imagery. 

Senior year is right around the corner, and while your calendar is about to fill up with everything from college visits to football games and final dances, don’t forget one of the most fun and memorable parts of the year—your senior photos!

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3 Things Class of 2026 Needs To Know About Senior Photos

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Choosing to invest in a senior photographer is a big decision. With so many talented photographers out there, finding the right one for your budget and style can feel overwhelming—especially if you’ve never hired a professional photographer before.

Whether this is your first time “shopping” for a photographer or you’ve had family portraits done in the past, navigating all the options can be a lot.

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How Much Do Senior Sessions Cost?

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As a high school junior, you’re probably juggling a lot as you prepare for graduation. But there’s one important task that shouldn’t be overlooked—your senior pictures! Spring offers the perfect setting for capturing the essence of this exciting time in your life. With the gorgeous weather, stunning locations, and ideal timing, spring is the season you’ll want to schedule your senior photoshoot. Here are five reasons why spring is the best time for your senior pictures!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Take Senior Pictures This Spring

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As a high school senior, there’s a lot to look forward to—graduation, parties, and all the moments that lead up to it. One of the most exciting milestones, though, is your senior photoshoot. Those pictures will be a lasting memory of this special time in your life, and you want to make sure they turn out exactly how you envision them. So, when is the best time to book your senior pictures? While it might feel like there’s plenty of time, booking your session early is the key to a stress-free and successful photoshoot. Here’s everything you need to know about the ideal timing for your senior pictures.

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The Best Time to Book Senior Pictures

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You’ve found the perfect photographer for your senior session, you’ve booked a date with them and spent time figuring out the perfect location for your session that speaks to you and your style of what you want your session to look like. Now the hard part, choosing what to wear. It is a HUGE decision that can make or break your senior portrait session! If you wear something that you don’t feel confident in, or that doesn’t photograph well, it can ruin this amazing experience for you. So, here are some great tips on what to wear to help you feel confident and that photographs well.

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5 Tips For Choosing Your Senior Picture Outfits
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You’ve booked your family session with a photographer, now what comes next? You want to make sure that everything goes well from location choice all the way to what to wear, but not sure where to start! I’ve created a checklist for you to make sure that you have all your ducks in a row when it comes to planning your family session.

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Family Session Prep Checklist

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You’ve booked your senior pictures with a photographer, now what do you do? I’ve created a senior session prep checklist for you to make sure you have everything you need to make sure your session goes smoothly.

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Senior Session Prep Checklist

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If you’re an upcoming senior and are looking for places to take your senior pictures in the Twin Cities area, I’ve got some inspiration for you{…}

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My 3 Top Senior Session Locations in the Twin Cities Area

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There are a lot of things to take into consideration when you book a photo session. It’s a huge investment into your families memories and you want to get it just right. Finding the right photographer that meshes well with you and your personality. As well as, whether or not they have an indoor studio or, photograph the majority of their sessions outside {…}

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When to Book Outdoor Photo Sessions

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Choosing a portrait photographer is a big deal. If you Google photographers in your area, you most likely are going to come up with a bunch of results. Then what? How do you sift through them all to find one that you want to hire to photograph your family, senior or wedding? Here are 4 […]

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4 Tips When Choosing Your Portrait Photographer

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Logan | Class of 2026

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Paige | Lakefront Park

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Regan | Whitetail Woods

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Stephanie Newman is a Senior and Family portrait photographer based in Lakeville, Minnesota. Specializing in joyful and bright imagery. 

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