Congratulations — you’ve made it so far! As a Columbus Ohio senior photographer, I help high school seniors feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely themselves in front of the camera. Your senior pictures should feel polished and beautiful, but still true to who you are in this season. From outfit guidance and location ideas to natural posing and finished artwork, I’ll walk you through the entire senior photography experience so it feels easy from beginning to end.
Your senior session is about more than pretty pictures. It’s a chance to capture who you are right now — your hobbies, your interests, your style, your confidence, and all the excitement of this season. Together, we’ll time-stamp this milestone so that years from now, when you look back at your images, you’ll remember not just how you looked, but how proud, excited, and full of possibility you felt.
As a Columbus senior photographer, I create relaxed, personalized senior sessions with guidance for locations, outfits and natural posing—so you can feel confident and genuinely yourself in every image.
the emily sommer senior photography experience
Columbus Senior Pictures That Feel Natural and True to You
Contact me for a date and a no-hassle way to schedule. You just look at my scheduler and find a date that works for your family!
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Columbus senior portraits
Our pre-session consultation over the phone will give us the opportunity to discuss the locations and outfits that best represent your personality. Don't worry, you'll have the option to include more than 2 locations if you need it!
get prepared
Show up and just have fun! I will do all the hard work once you're there. We will visit up to 2 of your chosen locations and as many outfit changes as we can in the allotted time. The session will last about 2 hours, which will allow your senior to warm up in front of the camera and to capture lots of great images.
let's have fun!
Your memories aren't meant to live on your computer. Once your images are ready, we will discuss how to get your beautiful images turned into wall art, tabletop art, keepsake boxes, albums and more. Digital images are also available for purchase.
remember the feelings forever
Find the Perfect Columbus Location for Your Senior Pictures
The location you choose helps shape the entire feel of your senior pictures. Whether you love stunning flowers, open natural spaces, water views or downtown Columbus, I’ll help you find a setting that feels like you and works beautifully with your outfits.
Some of my favorite Columbus-area senior photo locations include Inniswood Metro Gardens, Everal Barn, Jeffrey Mansion, North Bank Park, Griggs Reservoir, and Franklin Park Conservatory
Explore My Favorite Senior Photo Locations in Columbus
A Peek at Recent Senior Sessions
Feeling nervous about senior pictures is completely normal. Most of the seniors I photograph have never been professionally photographed before and worry they will feel awkward or won’t know what to do. I’ll guide you through natural movement and flattering poses throughout the entire session, so you never have to figure it out on your own. My goal is for you to feel relaxed, confident and completely like yourself.
You don't need to know how to pose
$400 session fee due at booking
2 hours (additional hours + $100/hour)
2 locations of your choice
Style Guide to help you prepare
Prints, Products and Digital Images are
Purchased after the Session
Full Senior Session
$300 session fee due at booking
up to 1 hour
1 location
Style Guide to help you prepare
Prints, Products and Digital Images are Purchased after the Session
mini Senior Session
Having recently graduated 2 seniors myself, I know the value of these photos. I love seeing them in my home every day. I can't wait to get started with you and plan your session!
$150
Since you have at least one family member all dressed up, why not add everyone else for a family mini session? We can add the entire family at the beginning or end of the session to take care of all your family's photo needs in one day.
add on a family mini session!
*please note that the session fee covers the cost of the session and does not include digital files
*please note that the session fee covers the cost of the session and does not include digital files
senior portrait collections
Heirloom keepsakes you'll treasure
I believe that your images deserve a place in your home where you can regularly see them and enjoy them. I love helping you know how to display your images - whether that's in an album, as wall art, or displayed in frames
I offer beautiful printed products so your photos don’t just live on your phone or computer forever. Product options include albums, framed prints, wall art, gift prints, and other heirloom pieces.
My heart is to help you turn your images into something you can actually see and enjoy in your home — not just scroll past once and forget. These moments deserve to be part of your everyday life.
What products do you offer?
My sessions are relaxed, guided, and never overly stiff. I’ll help with posing, movement, and natural prompts so you don’t have to wonder what to do with your hands — because I know we've all been there.
For senior sessions, I’ll guide you through all the posing!
What is the session experience like?
Your viewing gallery will typically be delivered within a few weeks after your session. I take time to carefully edit each image so your gallery feels consistent, polished, and true to my style.
From there, you will choose the products you’d like to order.
How long does it take to receive our photos?
For seniors, I always recommend bringing a few outfit options that show different sides of your personality — something classic, something fun, and something that feels completely like you. The goal is for your photos to feel polished but still real. I will send you a Style Guide to help you prepare. I even offer a tool to help you know which colors look best on you.
What should I wear for my senior session?
Pricing depends on the type of session you’re booking and what you’d love to walk away with. I offer two different types of senior sessions: mini and full.
After you inquire, I’ll send over full pricing details so you can choose what fits you best. No guessing, no awkward surprises — just clear options so you feel confident moving forward.
How much is a senior session?
As soon as you know you want to book, please fill out my contact form. Summer and Fall sessions book quickly.