My sessions are relaxed and unhurried, with natural direction so your senior can stop thinking about the camera.
What you take home is a version of them that's confident, easy, and unmistakably theirs, right before they take the next big step.
Senior year in Columbia moves faster than anyone expects,
and it deserves to be remembered in a way that feels like your child, not a stiff pose against a wall.
Fall and spring dates fill quickly once school schedules take over, so many families plan ahead. Here's how sessions are structured, and we can talk through which one fits your senior best.
Senior Session Options
The most complete senior experience: 2-3 locations across multiple days, and it can include sports. Each location includes outfit changes, so the full range of who your senior is makes it into the gallery. Starts at $950 with a $500 credit toward your order.
Premiere Senior Experience
90 minutes at a location of your choice, with 2-3 outfit changes. The session fee is $690 with a $500 credit toward digitals or printed products. Collections start at $1,500, and wall art and albums are available.
One Location Senior Session
A quick, simple studio session with one image in cap and gown and one without. 30 minutes, $190.
Cap & Gown Studio Mini Session
30 minutes at a park in Irmo with your senior's cap and gown. $290 for 5 images, with the option to purchase more.
Spring 2027 dates will be announced January 15, 2027.
Cap & Gown Outdoor Mini Session
Your Experience, from Start to Finish
Relaxed, and genuinely fun. If your senior is shy or nervous about posing, that's normal. I guide every expression, so they look natural and feel good while it's happening.
The Portrait Experience
Phase Two:
About two weeks after your session, you return for your reveal to see the finished portraits. You choose only the artwork and images you truly love, with no pressure.
The Reveal & Selection
Phase Three:
A short consultation where we talk through your questions, choose the session that suits your senior, and set a date when it feels right.
The Planning Call
Phase One:
Becky R.
Brandi took the time to get to know my daughter, her personality, her likes and dislikes, and what SHE wanted to achieve during her Senior portrait session. She makes you feel like the most important person in the room.
"She makes you feel like the most important person in the room."
Nikki Minter
Before the photo shoot she worked with my daughter and myself virtually, by phone, text and email to assure what we were looking to accomplish was executed. She took her time and did the job right. My daughter and I enjoyed the photo session for her senior portraits and we enjoyed the photo viewing time with Brandi. Her turn around time on the announcements and prints was quick. We are very pleased with the portraits and look forward to enjoying them for years to come.
"Brandi was wonderful to work with."
Gallery
Common Questions from Parents
Many seniors feel this way. I guide them the entire time so they don't have to wonder what to do, and that's when the real, natural expressions come out.
What if my senior feels awkward or shy in front of the camera?
That's more common than you'd think, and it usually comes down to not wanting to feel awkward. I keep sessions low-key and guide them the whole way, so they're not left wondering what to do with their hands. Most seniors are surprised to find they enjoyed it, and parents are often surprised by who shows up in the photos.
What if my senior doesn't really want to do senior pictures?
Absolutely. Many families choose to include a few photos together to mark this milestone. We can plan time for those during your session.
Can we include parents or family members in the session?
Most families book 3-6 months before graduation, especially for spring seniors. If you're just starting to think about it now, don't worry. There's often still time, but dates do fill quickly.
When is the best time to book senior pictures in Columbia, SC?
Not at all. I photograph seniors throughout the year, including last-minute sessions. If you're feeling behind, reach out and I'll do my best to fit you into my schedule.
Is it ever too late to schedule senior photos if graduation is right around the corner?
Sessions can take place in my studio or at outdoor locations around Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Chapin, and Lake Murray. We'll choose locations that match your senior's personality and style.
Where do senior portrait sessions take place around the Columbia area?
The goal is to keep it natural and true to who they are. I recommend a mix of casual and dressy outfits, and I'll help you plan everything so it feels easy and pulled together.
How should my senior prepare and what should they wear?
Session length depends on the experience you choose, but most sessions allow time for multiple outfits and, in some cases, more than one location.
How long does a typical senior session last?
It depends on which session and collection you choose. Top tier collections include albums and all the gallery images.
How many images are included with your senior portrait experiences?
Reach out, tell me about your senior, and we'll find the session that fits them.
If you're ready to start planning, the first step is a conversation.
