Senior Photography Services
Real Moments. Real Confidence. Lasting Memories.
Senior year is more than a milestone—it's the celebration of everything that makes you uniquely you. Whether you're counting down the days until graduation, dreaming about what's next, or simply soaking in this unforgettable season of life, your senior photos should tell your story.
I know that being in front of a camera can feel intimidating. Almost every senior tells me they're "awkward" or "don't know how to pose." The good news? You don't have to.
My job is to make you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself.
We'll laugh, explore beautiful locations, talk about your interests, and create a relaxed experience where genuine smiles replace forced ones. I'll guide you every step of the way, so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands or where to look. Before long, you'll forget the camera is even there.
The result isn't just beautiful portraits—it's a collection of images that reflect your personality, your confidence, and this exciting chapter of your life. Whether you're bold and adventurous, quiet and thoughtful, athletic, artistic, or somewhere in between, your session is designed around you.
Together, we'll create photographs you'll be proud to share today and treasure for years to come.
serving portland & Southern Maine
Parents: Before the Next Chapter Begins
As parents, you've watched your child grow into the incredible young adult they are today. Senior portraits are about more than documenting graduation—they're about preserving this moment before the next chapter begins.
My goal is to create an experience your senior will actually enjoy while giving your family images that capture not just how they looked, but who they were at this moment in time. Years from now, these photographs will become some of your most treasured memories.
Your senior session is about so much more than checking "senior photos" off the list. It's about celebrating who you are right now and creating images that reflect your personality, your passions, and your confidence.
No matter which package you choose, my goal is the same: to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera, guide you every step of the way, and create a fun, relaxed experience where genuine moments naturally unfold. Together, we'll create photographs that feel like you—not stiff poses or forced smiles.
Signature Senior Session
Are sports a big part of your story? Add a Sportrait Session to showcase the dedication, passion, and confidence you've built through years of hard work.
Designed with dramatic lighting and bold, magazine-style imagery, Sportraits highlight the athlete behind the uniform while complementing your traditional senior portraits. It's the perfect way to celebrate the sport that has shaped your high school journey and create images that are every bit as unforgettable as your senior year.
Whether you play one sport or several, we'll create striking portraits that capture your strength, determination, and love of the game—images you'll be proud to display long after the final season ends.
Your Signature Senior & Sportrait Experience includes:
- Personalized pre-session planning
- A relaxed, guided portrait experience
- Multiple outfit changes (a pop-up tent is available for changing)
- Beautiful outdoor location(s)
- Professionally edited, high-resolution digital images
- A private online gallery for downloading, sharing, and ordering prints
- 7-day turnaround
$595
Signature Senior & Sportrait Session
Your senior session is designed to be more than a photoshoot—it's an experience. Before we ever pick up the camera, we'll get to know each other and plan a session that reflects your personality, interests, and style. Whether you're outgoing or a little camera shy, I'll guide you every step of the way so you can relax, have fun, and simply be yourself.
We'll laugh, explore, and create authentic moments together—because the best portraits don't come from perfect poses. They come from genuine connection, real confidence, and letting your personality shine.
Your Signature Senior Experience includes:
- Personalized pre-session planning
- A relaxed, guided portrait experience
- Multiple outfit changes (a pop-up tent is available for changing)
- Beautiful outdoor location
- Professionally edited, high-resolution digital images
- A private online gallery for downloading, sharing, and ordering prints
- 7-day turnaround
$995
Why Families Choose Cindy Russell Photography
Senior portraits are about so much more than beautiful images—they're about celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime milestone.
When you choose Cindy Russell Photography, you're not just booking a session. You're choosing an experience built on connection, encouragement, and authenticity. I take the time to get to know every senior so they feel comfortable, confident, and free to be themselves in front of the camera. No awkward poses. No forced smiles. Just genuine moments that reflect who they are.
From planning your session and choosing locations to guiding every pose and expression, I'll be with you every step of the way. My goal is for your senior to walk away not only with incredible photographs, but with a little more confidence than when they arrived.
Together, we'll create more than portraits—we'll preserve this chapter of your story with images that your family will treasure for generations.
Ready to move forward?
Building confidence through meaningful connection—every step of the way
The best portraits begin long before the camera comes out. From our very first conversation to the moment you receive your gallery, my goal is to make the entire experience easy, enjoyable, and completely centered around you. Together, we'll create a session that's relaxed, authentic, and filled with genuine moments—so you walk away with not only beautiful photographs, but memories you'll treasure for years to come.
STEP 01
Contact Me
Let's start the conversation.
Reach out through my contact form, and I'll answer your questions, check availability, and help you choose the session that's the best fit for your senior.
STEP 02
Make It Official
Let's start planning your story.
Once you've chosen your session, we'll reserve your date with a signed agreement and retainer. You'll also receive a fun questionnaire that helps me get to know your senior—their personality, interests, hobbies, style, and vision for their session—so I can create an experience that's uniquely theirs. A couple of weeks before your session, we'll reconnect to finalize all the details—from outfits and locations to timing and any last-minute questions—so you arrive feeling relaxed, prepared, and excited for your session.
STEP 03
Picture time
Relax, have fun, and be yourself.
This is where the magic happens. I'll guide you every step of the way with natural posing, encouragement, and plenty of laughs so you can feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself. No modeling experience required—just bring your personality, and we'll create something amazing together.
STEP 04
Gallery Delivery
Relive the memories again and again.
Within a week, you'll receive a private online gallery filled with beautifully edited images ready to download, share with family and friends, and order professional prints and products. These are more than photographs—they're memories of a season you'll never forget.