Let’s talk about the question that almost every parent has when they start researching senior portrait photographers: “How much does this actually cost?” It is one of the most important questions to ask, and I love when families ask it up front because it means we can have an honest, helpful conversation. So let’s break it all down in plain language so you know exactly what to expect when you book with Laura Esposito Photography.

Your Senior Portrait Experience begins with a session fee of $450. This is not just a “shoot and hand over a flash drive” kind of experience. Your session fee covers a full, guided experience from start to finish.

Here is everything that is included in your session fee:

• A pre-session consultation to plan your locations, wardrobe, props, and vision

• A session lasting 2 to 3 hours

• Location(s) of your choice

• Unlimited outfit changes

• Props and pets are welcome

• All portraits carefully edited with touch-ups as needed

• A gallery of 80 to 100+ edited portraits (at least 60 guaranteed)

• Five social media sharing files gifted at your Reveal Session

• A highlight video posted to social media

• Yearbook photo submission if needed

• Custom design services for wall art, albums, and announcements

• A Reveal and Order Session the week following your portrait session

To reserve your date, a $50 nonrefundable retainer is due at booking. The remaining $400 session balance is due at the session.

Beyond the session fee, most families choose to invest in products to display and share their portraits. Senior families typically spend between $600 and $3,000 on products, depending on what feels right for their family.

Here is a look at the product options available:

• Social media files (for digital sharing): $400 for the full gallery or $50 each

• Full resolution files (for printing): $950 for the full gallery or $150 each

Remember, five social media files are gifted to you at your Reveal Session!

I personally custom design every album, and I love doing it. Albums are available at four different levels to fit a range of budgets and styles.

• Canvas gallery wraps

• Metal, wood or acrylic prints

• Acrylic blocks

• Tabletop metals

• Trifold Folios

I offer custom-designed graduation announcements to carry your senior’s experience all the way through to graduation. This is one of my favorite parts of the whole journey!

I want this experience to be accessible and stress-free from beginning to end, including the financial part. Payment plans are available, so please do not hesitate to ask. You can pay by credit card online, or by cash or check at your session.