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How to find an Inexpensive Senior Photographer


Indian Hill High School Senior Photo
Senior Photography @Roebling Bridge

Picture this: Your child is a high school senior and you want to commemorate this special time with a professional photograph. So you start researching photographers and quickly realize that most charge hundreds of dollars for even the simplest package. What do you do? Don't worry, we've got you covered. In this blog post, we'll discuss some ways to find an affordable senior photographer. Keep reading to learn more!

As a parent, you know that hiring a professional photographer to capture your child's high school graduation is a must. But did you know that there are ways to find affordable photographers without compromising on quality? In this blog post, we'll discuss some tips on how to find reasonable photographers without sacrificing quality. So whether you're on a tight budget or simply looking for ways to save, read on for helpful advice!


Ask for the "mini" session. Many photographers offer a much shorter version of their full length session. This can be a great way to save money. You would need to be picture ready from the start to finish to make this approach work, but many have done this and have been very happy with the results.


Ask if there are any sales or specials you can take advantage of. Maybe the session fee will still be the same, but you can save on some prints or framing. A savings is still a savings, right?


Ask if you senior can be a part of the studio's senior model program. Many studios who shoot many seniors will offer a discount to very involved in sports and extracurricular activities if they tag the studio on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, etc. This is usually offered to sophomores and juniors, but it never hurts to ask.


Ask if some of the fee could be bartered for having your senior help in the studio or help at a wedding. Again, never hurts to ask.


If you need a professional photographer for your high school senior photos in Cincinnati, Ohio, it may be difficult to find one who can work within your budget. Senior portraits are typically expensive as they come with additional costs such as hair and makeup styling, wardrobe changes, and travel expenses. However, if you know how to search for the right senior photographer at the right time of year or seasonally adjust prices accordingly then there is no reason why you should have troubles finding an inexpensive senior portrait photography service that meets all of your needs. In order to make sure we deliver high-quality products while still being affordable we offer different packages based on what type of session would best suit each individual client's needs. We also provide discounts for families booking multiple sessions.



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