Senior Portrait Experiences
Celebrate the Journey. Preserve the Legacy.
Senior year isn't just another school year, it's the closing chapter of one incredible journey and the beginning of the next. It's a season filled with milestones, memories, and dreams of everything still to come.
At Matt & Shea Photography, we believe your senior portraits should be more than pictures. They should capture your personality, your accomplishments, your passions, and the excitement of standing on the edge of your future.
Whether you're an athlete, musician, artist, outdoors enthusiast, or simply want portraits that reflect who you are, every experience is thoughtfully designed around your story. We'll help you choose locations, coordinate outfits, guide every pose, and create a relaxed atmosphere where your confidence shines naturally.
For over 20 years, we've been creating heirloom portraits for families throughout the Chattanooga area, and our work has earned recognition through international portrait competitions. Our passion is creating artwork that your family will proudly display long after you've walked across the graduation stage.
Every Reservation Fee is applied in full toward your portrait collection, making it the first investment in preserving one of life's most unforgettable milestones.
Choose the Experience That's Right for You
Every senior's story is unique, and your portrait experience should be too. Whether you're celebrating with a simple cap and gown session or creating a fully customized portrait experience that reflects your personality, passions, and accomplishments, we're here to make this milestone unforgettable.
Explore our Senior Experiences below and choose the one that's right for you. No matter which experience you select, you'll receive the same award-winning artistry, personalized guidance, and exceptional service that have made Matt & Shea Photography a trusted name for Chattanooga families for over 20 years.
The Tassel Experience
Celebrate the Finish Line
Graduation is a moment you've worked toward for years. The Tassel Experience is a simple yet meaningful portrait session dedicated to celebrating your accomplishment with timeless cap and gown portraits you'll treasure for a lifetime.
Your Experience Includes
• Up to a 20-minute portrait experience
• One location at or near our studio
• Cap & Gown portraits
• Professional posing and guidance
• Private Viewing & Ordering Appointment
Reservation Fee: $50
Applied in full toward your portrait collection.
Portrait Collections begin at $400.
Senior Moments Experience
Timeless Portraits. Unforgettable Memories.
The Senior Moments Experience is perfect for seniors looking for a relaxed portrait experience that beautifully celebrates this exciting season of life.
Whether it's your first professional portrait session or you love being in front of the camera, we'll guide you every step of the way to create natural, confident portraits that truly reflect who you are.
Your Experience Includes
• Up to a 1-hour portrait experience
• One location within 25 miles of our studio
• Up to 2 outfit changes
• Professional posing and creative direction
• Private Viewing & Ordering Appointment
Reservation Fee: $150
Applied in full toward your portrait collection.
Portrait Collections begin at $400.
Signature Senior Experience
Our Most Popular Senior Experience
Your senior year deserves more than ordinary portraits.
Our Signature Senior Experience offers more time, more creativity, and more opportunities to tell your story. Whether your personality is adventurous, athletic, artistic, or somewhere in between, we'll create a customized portrait experience that feels authentic and uniquely yours.
Your Experience Includes
• Up to a 2-hour portrait experience
• Two locations within 25 miles of our studio
• Up to 4 outfit changes
• Professional posing and creative direction
• Sports equipment, instruments, vehicles, and hobbies welcome
• Private Viewing & Ordering Appointment
Reservation Fee: $250
Applied in full toward your portrait collection.
Portrait Collections begin at $400.
Legacy Senior Experience
The Ultimate Senior Portrait Experience
The Legacy Senior Experience is designed for seniors who want it all.
With additional time, unlimited creativity, and multiple locations, this experience allows us to create a gallery that tells your complete story. From dramatic sunset portraits and urban scenes to meaningful locations and personal passions, every detail is customized to celebrate who you are at this unforgettable moment in life.
If you're looking for a portrait experience unlike anything your friends have done, this is it.
Your Experience Includes
• Up to a 3-hour portrait experience
• Multiple locations within 25 miles of our studio
• Unlimited outfit changes
• Customized planning consultation
• Sports, hobbies, vehicles, pets, and personal interests welcome
• Creative lighting and artistic portraiture
• Private Viewing & Ordering Appointment
Reservation Fee : $350
Applied in full toward your portrait collection.
Portrait Collections begin at $400.
Senior Ambassador Experience
Your Senior Year. Elevated.
The Senior Ambassador Experience is so much more than senior pictures—it's a year-long experience designed to celebrate every milestone of your senior year while representing Matt & Shea Photography.
As a Senior Ambassador, you'll enjoy exclusive portrait sessions throughout the year, participate in creative group events, build lasting friendships, and receive exciting perks available only to our ambassador team.
Your Ambassador Year Includes
• Signature Senior Experience
• The Tassel Experience
• Homecoming Portrait Session
• Prom Portrait Session
• Athlete/Sports Portrait Experience
• Seasonal Portrait Events
• Exclusive Ambassador Group Shoots
• Referral Rewards
• Priority Booking for Limited Edition Sessions
Reservation Fee: $450
Applied in full toward your portrait collection from the main senior session, or divide it up between the others, the choice is yours!
Portrait Collections begin at $400 for main sessions and vary according to the event for the others
Ready to Celebrate Your Senior Year?
Your senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, and we'd be honored to help you preserve it. Choose the experience that's right for you, reserve your date, and let's create portraits that you'll be proud to look back on for years to come.
Click below to reserve your Senior Experience today.
Senior Session Guidelines & What to Expect!!!
Ideal Scheduling & Lighting:
Senior sessions are scheduled during the most flattering light—often golden hour for outdoor sessions or carefully controlled studio lighting—to create polished, confident portraits.Location & Style Selection:
Sessions may take place in the studio, outdoors, or a combination of both. We’re happy to recommend locations or help choose a setting that reflects the senior’s personality and style.Wardrobe & Styling Guidance:
Outfits play a big role in the final look of your images. We provide guidance on colors, layers, and textures to ensure outfits photograph beautifully and feel timeless.A Fully Guided Experience:
No awkward posing required. Every senior session is fully guided with natural posing and direction that helps seniors feel confident, relaxed, and comfortable in front of the camera.Personality-Focused Portraits:
Senior sessions are customized to highlight individuality—whether that means classic, bold, athletic, creative, or laid-back. This is about capturing who they are in this moment.Comfort & Pacing:
Sessions are paced thoughtfully with time for outfit changes, short breaks, and adjustments as needed to keep the experience enjoyable and stress-free.Weather & Flexibility:
Outdoor sessions are weather-dependent. If conditions aren’t ideal, sessions will be rescheduled or moved to the studio to ensure the best possible results. If the chance of rain during the time of your session is at 40% the day before, we will reschedule your session to another day that works for you.Arriving Prepared:
Please arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to begin. Early arrival helps the session start smoothly and allows seniors time to settle in.Natural Expression & Confidence:
We focus on genuine expressions, movement, and confidence—capturing images that feel authentic, polished, and never forced.A Milestone Worth Celebrating:
Senior portraits mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Our goal is to create images that feel timeless, meaningful, and worthy of this once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Let's Start the Conversation
Every portrait begins with a conversation, and we'd love to hear your story.
If you still have questions about our portrait experiences, reservation fees, collections, or simply aren't sure which experience is right for you, we're here to help. Fill out the contact form below, or feel free to call or text the studioanytime. We'll gladly answer your questions, walk you through the process, and help you choose the experience that's perfect for your family.
At Matt & Shea Photography, you're more than a client—you become part of our studio family, and we can't wait to create something beautiful together.