Matt & Shea Photography · Chattanooga, Tennessee

No awkward.
No average.
Just you.

A guided, confidence-building senior experience with serious style—built around what you do, what you drive, and who you are.

Not stiff. Not generic. Not someone else’s story.

This year deserves more than a yearbook photo.

Senior year is the bridge between who he’s been and who he’s becoming. We create modern senior portraits with personality—planned around his style, his interests, and the places that feel like him.

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The Matt & Shea experience

Relaxed from the first conversation.

You don’t need to arrive with poses, locations, or a perfect plan. We guide every detail—from choosing outfits and Chattanooga-area settings to building a session around sports, cars, hobbies, and the things that matter most.

During the session, direction is natural and specific. Nothing forced. Nothing overdone. Just a polished experience designed to bring out real confidence.

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For seniors

You get photos that actually feel like you.

Bring the cleats. The guitar. The truck. Your favorite jacket. We’ll turn what matters to you into portraits that look confident without trying too hard.

For parents

You get to preserve the person he is right now.

We take care of the planning and help transform the photographs into lasting artwork, so these images don’t disappear into a camera roll.

Modern senior portrait for a guy in Chattanooga
Style. Story. Confidence.All in one unforgettable session.

One senior year.
Zero regrets.

Downtown grit. Stadium lights. Open roads. Clean studio style. We build the visual mix around your personality.

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Your session, step by step

A process built to make this easy.

We handle the details so your only job is to show up and enjoy it.

  1. 01

    Connect

    Tell us about your senior, your priorities, your timeline, and what you want these images to say.

  2. 02

    Plan

    We’ll guide locations, outfits, meaningful props, timing, and the overall feel of the session.

  3. 03

    Create

    Enjoy a relaxed portrait session with expert lighting, natural posing, and room for personality.

  4. 04

    Choose

    At your reveal, select favorite images and build a custom collection of artwork and digital options.

North Georgia senior crouching beside his truck and dirt bike
Built around what matters to him

What’s included

More than a photo session.

Personal planning consultation

Location and outfit guidance

Expert posing and direction

Professional image retouching

Private portrait reveal

Custom artwork design

Digital image options

Professional print promise

Choose your experience

Different stories.
Different ways in.

Your reservation fee secures your date and is applied in full toward your portrait collection. Portrait collections for main senior sessions begin at $400.

01 / QUICK & CLASSIC

The Tassel

$50Reservation fee

  • Up to 20 minutes
  • At or near our studio
  • Cap and gown portraits
  • Private ordering appointment
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02 / RELAXED

Senior Moments

$150Reservation fee

  • Up to 1 hour
  • One location within 25 miles
  • Up to 2 outfit changes
  • Creative posing and direction
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04 / ALL IN

Legacy Senior

$350Reservation fee

  • Up to 3 hours
  • Multiple locations
  • Unlimited outfit changes
  • Custom planning and creative lighting
Ask about Legacy →
05 / YEAR-LONG

Senior Ambassador

$450Reservation fee

  • Signature Senior Experience
  • Tassel, homecoming and prom sessions
  • Athlete and seasonal events
  • Group shoots, perks and rewards
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Reservation fees are applied toward your portrait collection. Ambassador collection credit may be used on the main session or divided among included events. Final artwork and collections are selected at your private ordering appointment.

Heirloom collections · built for his story

Don’t let senior year live on a phone.

Choose only what you love

At your private reveal, we help you turn favorite portraits into finished pieces that fit your home, your senior, and the way your family wants to remember this year.

01 · Make a statement

Gallery Wraps
& Metals

Frameless, modern wall art with clean lines and serious visual impact—custom sized for the place you’ll enjoy it every day.

02 · Tell the whole story

Senior Albums

Press albums for a clean modern feel or substantial luxe albums with handcrafted finishes and carefully designed spreads.

03 · Keep every favorite

Image Boxes

A tactile collection of professionally printed portraits presented in a refined keepsake box.

04 · Share the news

Graduation Press Cards

Simple, professionally printed invitations and announcements featuring his favorite senior portrait—ready to address, send, and celebrate.

Our professional
print promise.

Every finished piece is color-corrected, professionally crafted, and designed with you for beautiful, lasting results. Digital options are also available, including curated files, mobile apps, shareable galleries, and custom slideshows.

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His interests. His story. His senior year.

“One day, these photographs will bring you right back to who he was at eighteen.”

Close to home, made for you

Senior photography across the Chattanooga area.

Serving seniors and families in Chattanooga, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Ooltewah, Cleveland, Hixson, East Brainerd, North Georgia, and surrounding communities. From downtown architecture and open fields to stadium lights and familiar hometown places, we’ll find the setting that fits.

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Every session should look different

Frequently asked

Good questions.
Clear answers.

When should we book?+

Most families reserve during junior year or early senior year. Fall fills quickly, so earlier is always better—especially if you need yearbook images by a school deadline.

What if he doesn’t love being photographed?+

That’s normal. We give clear direction, keep the pace relaxed, and never expect him to know how to pose. The goal is confidence, not performance.

How many outfits and locations?+

We’ll shape both around the collection you choose. During planning, we create a mix that gives variety without making the session feel rushed.

Can we include sports, a car, or a hobby?+

Absolutely. Jerseys, instruments, hunting gear, a first car, a family truck, or anything meaningful can make the story more personal.

Do you offer digital images?+

Yes. Digital options are available, and we’ll help you choose the right combination of digital files and professionally made artwork.

Do parents get input?+

Always. We balance what parents want to preserve with what the senior wants to show.

Class of 2027 and beyond

Ready to make it yours?

Tell us about your senior, the look you’re after, and what matters most. We’ll reply with session information, available dates, and next steps.

Matt & Shea Photography · Chattanooga, TN

Your information is sent directly to info@mattandsheaphotography.com.