Portland Senior Photos
First off, congratulations on making it this far! I know it probably hasn’t been easy. Your senior year of high school probably felt like it would never get here. I know how important and exciting this time of your life is and I can’t wait to help you document it with photos that you and your family will appreciate for years to come.
Your senior photos will be fun, candid, and natural and full of natural light and color. I’ll work with you to build a session that helps tell your story and represents who you are in way that feels genuine and never cheesy.
My Approach to taking High School Senior Photos
I know that being in front of a camera isn’t always the most comfortable place to be (that’s why I’m always behind it!). I have over a decade of experience photographing people and I’ll work with you to feel at ease and give you plenty of direction to help you find poses that feel natural, genuine, and never forced or fake. I’ll work with you to a find a location that feels right and work out when the best time to shoot is. I’ll help provide feedback on outfits, prop ideas, or whether or not to bring your dog (obviously, yes!).
“Chris did a great job of taking senior portraits of my son! The photos looked amazing, and I really appreciated the quick and easy rapport he built with my son while taking the pictures. I can tell you from experience that my kid is not an easy person to take pictures of, and I was so impressed at how Chris got him to relax, smile, and pose again and again while taking so many great pictures! We couldn’t be more happy!”
Senior Photo Locations in Portland, OR
We’re lucky to be surrounded by so much beautiful nature and inspiring scenery here in Portland. You don’t have to go far to find a great location for senior photos. Whether you want to shoot in downtown Portland and have an urban, city setting or if you want to be surrounded by nature in Forest Park.
Some of my favorite Portland locations for senior portraits are Mt. Tabor, the Pearl District, Powell Butte, Sauvie Island, or the Hoyt Arboretum. Looking for something a bit more adventurous? I’m down. I love shooting out on the coast, in the mountains, or at the bottom of a waterfall. I want your senior photos to take place at a location that feels like you.
Portland Senior Photo Deadlines
Whether you’re ahead of the pack and want to get your session done early or if you’re a little late to the party, my schedule is flexible and my turnaround for photos is quick. I try my best to stay on top of the senior photo deadlines for each school and have listed some below. Most Portland high schools have deadlines in the fall of your senior year starting as early as mid September but it all depends on your school. If you let me know when your school’s deadline is I can let you know what a realistic time frame is. My standard turnaround for senior portraits is 2 to 3 weeks.
High School Yearbook Deadlines
Parkrose High School - March 3rd
Milwaukie High School - December 4th
St. Mary's Academy - Early December
Southridge High School - November 15th
Grant High School - December 11th
La Salle High School - November 16th
Gladstone High School - Beginning of November
West Linn High School - October 31st
Lakeridge High School - November 13th
Riverdale High School - Mid November
Sunset High School - End of November
Tualatin High School - October 2nd
Central Catholic High School - Beginning of December
Oregon City High School - December 18th
Clackamas High School - November 1st
Lincoln High School - December 4th
Cleveland High School - December 18th
Rex Putnam High School - Mid December
Ida B Wells High School - Early January
Lake Oswego High School - Early January
Wilsonville High School - February 1st
David Douglas High School - End of January
Centennial High School - Early February
Metropolitan Learning Center - February
Franklin High School - Mid February
Benson Polytechnic High School- November 8th
How much are Senior Portraits?
Senior portrait pricing will depend on a couple of factors. Your photo package can be as simple as getting that one “yearbook photo” or you might want a photoshoot experience that captures your personality, your hobbies, or even your group of friends. Below are my standard senior portrait packages as well as optional add on’s.
Collection One
$549
Lifestyle SESSION
We’ll shoot for roughly 1 hour at a location within 10 miles of Downtown Portland. This is the perfect amount of time to capture plenty of candid moments and portraits. Sessions can include one outfit change, props or pets, and some portraits in a cap and gown.
HELP ALONG THE WAY
Receive unlimited planning and consultation for your session. I’ll lend a hand in recommending locations, provide feedback on outfit and footwear choices, work with you on prop ideas, or whatever else helps to make your session feel easy and stress free.
YOUR PHOTOS
You will receive all of the final edited high resolution digital files with unlimited downloads, sharing, and personal printing rights. Your photos will be delivered via a fast and easy to use online gallery that allows for sharing on social media. It’s also connected to a professional print lab.
*limit one person per session*
Collection Two
$400
yEARBOOK HIGHLIGHT
We’ll shoot for roughly 30 to 45 minutes at 1 location within 10 miles of Downtown Portland. This is enough time to capture that photo for the yearbook as well as some candid moments.
HELP ALONG THE WAY
Receive unlimited planning and consultation for your session. I’ll lend a hand in recommending locations, provide feedback on outfit and footwear choices, or whatever else helps to make your session feel easy and stress free.
YOUR PHOTOS
You will be able to view and proof all of the final edited high resolution and can select 10 photos to download. Additional photos will be available for purchase and for printing. Your photos will be delivered via a fast and easy to use online gallery that allows for sharing on social media. It’s also connected to a professional print lab.
*limit one person per session*
Session Add On’s
Adventure Time
Interested in taking photos somewhere outside of Portland? Add in some adventure time and we can shoot at Cannon Beach, go for a hike near Mt. Hood, or count the waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park. For locations within 2 hours of Downtown Portland. Send me an email before booking and we can factor in some travel time to another location.
Book Your Senior Portrait Photographer
10/25/2026 Update - The rain is finally here! I still have availability in November but will play sessions by ear relative to the weather forecast. If it looks like it’s going to be dry I’ll add dates to my calendar but please contact me and I can add you to my list of folks to reach out to for sessions as I add them.
If you don’t see a date available, contact me and I can see what we can make work.
Fill out the booking form below and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. I can’t wait to work with you!