Graduation Sessions
You did it! After all those years of hard work you are finally graduating! Your high school graduation is a once-in-a-lifetime event that deserves to be celebrated and remembered, so do you really want your high school senior graduation portraits to look the same as everyone else? Sure, you get a cap and gown photo at school and maybe a couple other images, but will you have a beautiful portrait in your prom gown?
For most girls their prom gown is one of the most special dresses that they will ever own in their life (other than their wedding gown). They spend hours and hours planning and shopping for their gown and their accessories, yet sadly most girls are lucky to get a few cell phone selfies in their gown on grad day. Graduation day is usually VERY hectic and it's often very difficult to set aside some time to capture some great photos. I've heard this from SO MANY people!!
So, why not come see me for a special Prom Gown Session!
Prom Gown Sessions don’t need to be done on the day of grad. In fact I recommend you choose one of these two options instead:
Schedule a hair and makeup test about a month or two BEFORE your grad, and then book a prom gown portrait session for the same day. That way we can take as much time as we need to create some beautiful portraits of you in your gown! Doing your portraits before grad will even give you the chance to have your portraits ready to use before grad. You can use them on announcements or invitations, and even have an album or wall portrait to display at your graduation party.
Another option is to book a prom gown session AFTER your graduation. July is a perfect month for outdoor portraits in Calgary since the weather is nice and all the flowers are in bloom. Again, we can take as much time as we need to create beautiful portraits. And it's fun to get all dressed up in your gown again too!! Many of my clients have taken this option.
Don’t settle for the boring school photos or the blurry phone selfies. Create some gorgeous images in your prom gown and capture this very special milestone in your life.
Reviews
"Thanks Lorraine for the fun High School Grad photo session and the amazing photos you took! It was so much fun to reconnect with you after all these years. You made Emma feel so comfortable during the photo session and the images reflect her personality beautifully!"
- Julie
"This past June I did a graduation portrait session with Lorraine. I was a little nervous leading up to the session as I have never really felt comfortable in front of the camera, but looking at Lorraine's previous work I became very excited. On the day of the photo shoot my nerves came back, but Lorraine was wonderful, encouraging, and reassuring me, and soon I was having too much fun to be nervous. The photo shoot went wonderfully, Lorraine giving me very clear insructions and explaining along the way why certain poses worked better than others for the finished product. The entire evening was amazing and the photos turned out beautifully. Lorraine truly is a talented photographer. I would definitely give her a 10 out of 10 and recommend her service to anyone."
-Jacey
"I was getting cap and gown photos at my school, but I wanted something a little more casual and fun. I had two separate photo shoots with Mortensen Photography. One photo shoot was in casual clothes in the Autumn, and another was in my grad dress in the winter. I absolutely loved the experience both times. Lorraine is so good at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera, even if you are a bit shy. I quickly got used to posing and I had so much fun the entire time! The end result was also fabulous! The pictures were beautiful, original, and good quality. She is very good at bringing your personality out and showcasing them in her photos. I have seen many of her other photos from various photo shoots and I can say with certainty that she is amazing at taking photos of all ages and styles. I have yet to see a photo from her that wasn't breathtakingly beautiful."
-Kristina
"To celebrate my high school graduation, my friends and I did a photo shoot with Mortensen Photography and got to work with lovely Lorraine. What a fantastic experience it was. We got our hair done at Curious Hair Salon and our makeup done by Rachel Jones, who works closely with Mortensen Photography. I was very happy with how beautifully my hair and makeup turned out. The photo shoot itself was not only fun, but working with Lorraine (photographer/ owner) and her daughter was a great experience. They are both very professional and creative. The photos turned out beyond my expectations and I had problems with only choosing a few :) Without any doubt I will work with Mortensen Photography again in the future and I would strongly recommend them to anyone!”
-Veronika
“Had a amazing experience working with Mortensen Photography. Lorraine was great at choosing the best poses for each picture, and gave us a huge variety of beautiful images to choose from. Also really enjoyed the hair and makeup experience before the photoshoot. It overall was a great experience. Since most grads were cancelled this year due to Covid, we were so glad to be able to still get some fantastic photos in our dresses. Would definitely use Mortensen Photography in the future for other special events or general photography.”
-Natasha
“Recently I had a fantastic grad photo session with Lorraine at Mortensen Photography. The whole event was so well organized - getting a professional up-do, makeup and then off for an evening outdoor photo shoot. Lorraine is very creative and has a high attention to detail, and this really shows in her photos. The whole experience was a lot of fun and I now have some beautiful photos to remember my grad. I would highly recommend Mortensen Photography! Thank you!”
- Dani
Graduation Portrait Session Pricing
Graduation Sessions are $150 and include:
Styling & Planning Appointment: To create your graduation portraits we will start with a Styling & Planning Appointment. At this appointment we will talk about the style of portraits you would like, your wardrobe, as well as your choice of location. We’ll also discuss hair styling and makeup options as well as how to prepare for your session. Your Styling & Planning Appointment is a great way for us to get to know each other and will help you feel more relaxed and comfortable on the day of your photo shoot.
Photo Shoot: I'll do my best to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera and will be guiding you through the entire photo shoot so you don't have to worry about what to do. I’m trained in posing and will direct you through a variety of poses that are designed to make you look your very best! We will do some formal poses as well as some fun and creative ones. It’s a lot of fun and you are going to feel like a model for the day. You are free to bring your mom or a friend along for moral support too!
Portrait Reveal & Ordering Appointment: Your session fee does not include any digital images or printed portraits, so about 2 -3 weeks after your photo shoot we will meet again for your Portrait Reveal & Ordering Appointment. This is when you will see the best images from your session and purchase the ones that you love. I offer digital images, portrait collections, and a variety or printed portraits. Click here to see my complete pricing guide.
Optional Add-Ons: Professional Hair & Makeup:
Professional hairstyling and makeup are optional, but most of my clients do take advantage of these services. To see as sample of my makeup artist and hair stylist’s work visit my “Before & After” gallery.
Hairstyling - Wash and style-$50 Updos-start at $85
Professional Makeup - $100
*In Studio sessions are available Thursday through Saturday starting at 9:00 am only.
*Outdoor sessions are available Monday through Saturday. Session times start between 4 - 8 pm depending on the season.
*GST is extra.