Photographing seniors is my jam. Seriously, I love taking portraits in the mountains and beautiful places. It lights me up like nothing else. Your senior portraits will be hung on the wall, sent to family, but most importantly I want you to cherish them forever.
My sessions are so much more than smiling in front of a camera and that’s why I’m not your traditional senior photographer. I take my time getting to know the real you and photographing who you truly are. No cheesy/fake smiles or feeling awkward here, okay?
I want to capture all your beauty and that includes every aspect of your personality in stunning close ups to artsy, creative shots. I’ll document your natural glow with big smiles, serious faces and the silly ones. Just be you.
On your senior session day, you are a model and I want you to own that confidence to see the beauty I see through the camera lens. We will have so much fun. Trust me.
We are celebrating YOU during this exciting time in your life. We’ll explore the mountains with you wearing multiple outfits and a little more makeup than you might normally might. My sessions are fun, and stress free. I seem to have a gift with making people feel comfortable in front of my lens, one of the many reasons I love my job so much. I got you.
mountain adventure / chase light / wildflower bouquets / twirl around / run through fields
next step
Look over my senior offerings and select the package that best fits what you are wanting for your session. The packages I offer differ by location, session time, number of outfit changes, and final image amount. After you have decided on a package, please fill out the senior form. I will respond with additional details, payment info, and we can get a date reserved for your session.
billings / red lodge / bozeman
next step
Now is all about the planning. I'll communicate with you about the vision you have for your session. We'll discuss outfits for the session, and I'll help guide you with what will look best with the scenery. It's time to get appointments set in stone so you'll be glammed up for the day of the shoot. I recommend getting your nails, hair, and makeup done before the shoot so you are feeling your best.
outfits / nails / hair / makeup
next step
Yay! The day we've been dreaming up is here and I'm so excited to take your photos. We will meet 1-4 hours before sunset to take photos depending on the package you selected. All I ask is that you show up with your outfits and be ready to go on an adventure together. I'll make you feel confident in front of the camera and capture your personality. We're going to have some fun.
the outdoors / light chasing / you
next step
I know you can't wait to see your final photos and neither can I. I'll send a few of the best shots via text to you within 2 days of the shoot so you'll have a sneak peek. You will favorite your favorite images from 300 proofs I send to select the images to be edited. The final photos are placed in an online gallery and will be sent to you within 6 weeks. In the gallery, you can download or select a print option.
sneak peeks / online gallery
"Courtney made my senior session one to remember, she was so helpful with my awkward posing and making me laugh. Best experience."
Olivia Sprague
senior, class of 2021 Bozeman High
Billings / red lodge / bozeman
• 1 hour session
• 3 outfits
• 1 location
• 50 final images
$1,350
Billings locations include any downtown location, Rims, Phipps Park, Riverfront Park, Zimmerman Park, Four Dances or any other desired location within city limits.
• 2 hour session
• 4-6 outfits
• 100 final images
$2,350
Red Lodge locations include Red Lodge Ski Mountain, West Fork, Greenough Lake, Spots along Beartooth Highway, and areas near Luther.
• 2 hour session
• 4 outfits
• 75 final images
Starting at $2,500
• 3 hour session
• 5 outfits
Starting at $2,800
• 75 final images
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Yes! I will send you roughly 300 proofs to look over with your family. You go through and favorite the amount of images that comes with your package. I will then finish editing your favs and send a final gallery within 6 weeks!
A reschedule will be scheduled if the weather is bad including intense wind, rain or snow. I try to get reschedules in that same week or in the next 2 weeks. Depending on schedules and weather.
Yes, always. I'd love to capture the bond between you and your pup. I'd recommend bringing along some treats and water you can give your dog throughout your session.
I recommend bringing a blanket to sit on or change behind, a towel in case you get muddy or go in the water, a comfortable pair of shoes, a sweatshirt in case you get cold, a water bottle to stay hydrated, bug spray, hairspray, comb, and makeup for touchups.
Most locations will be private and you can change in the car or right outside of the car with some privacy. If we are in popular areas mom and I can hold a blanket against the car or you can change in the bathrooms (although usually they aren't the cleanest).
Try to bring a max of 3 people (i.e. parents, sibling or a friend) because I don’t want you to be too distracted. We are focusing all on YOU. Typically most seniors bring their mom or a friend to help them change outfits and hype them up a bit.