Katie SwiftPHOTOGRAPHER"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"
-Dr. Seuss
Calling all originals...
bold messy mismatched
mixed bag indie folk
classic rock retro cool
artsy fartsy hip hop
off trend out the box genuine
AUTHENTIC
bravebreakingrules
oversharing daring to be sad
feeling all the feelings
open raw
REVEALING
bright seeking faith thinking
science fiction fantasy dreaming
scanning sky for signs
grieving still believing
working playing singing
INSPIRED
Someday starts now.
Years from now, when you are old and boring, you might want to look back at your high school self and reflect. How did you see yourself? What lessons did you learn? What were your someday dreams?
Your story will make sure you don't forget.
Story Sessions Include:
Unique Locations
We'll use a custom Q&A like a map to direct us towards a location or two that will provide a meaningful backdrop for your personality and story.
1-2 Hours
Whether you are camera shy or camera celebrity, we'll leave plenty of time to get comfortable in front of the lens.
Retouching
All images are artistically enhanced, including blemish removal and acne reduction.
2-3 Outfits
Express yo'self!
Shop & Share Gallery
Your photos will be invited to stay in an exclusive online gallery for up to 60 days, where you can download images, shop for high-quality prints, and share with family and friends.
Digital Images
You'll get ALL the best digital images from your session to keep forever and print as many times as you'd like.
Senior Album
Your senior story will be featured in a custom-designed photo album showcasing your authentic spirit and style.
$e$$ion Fee: $875*
*Plus sales tax. No hidden fees. No confusing payment processes or high-pressure "reveals." No minimum print purchase required. One fee gets you all you need!
Senior Albums
Inspired by the lost art of vinyl, your story is featured in a custom-designed 12x12 senior album. Makes for a great conversation piece to be passed around at graduation parties. Keep it for a lifetime and then some.
Features:
Thin, coffee table book pages
20-40 pages (10-20 full spreads)
Semi-gloss vibrant press printed paper
Endless cover design options
Spine design
Creative, modern, funky appeal
12x12 large display (same as vinyl record)
Help yourself to seconds!
Grab an extra album for Grandma for only $225 per additional copy
Featured Senior Stories
Congratulations
Class of 2024!
#classof24senioralbums
Riley's Senior Album features a monochrome cover, modern block typography, and a film strip title page for a nostalgic vibe that is as approachable and warm as he is.
Ella's Senior Album features a dramatic photo cover with flourishing fonts for a creative yet classy feel, alluding to Ella's love of theatre and French Pop.
Adelaide's Senior Album features her favorite color, black, a subtle starry universe motif, and a sci-fi fantasy display font emphasizing her out-of-this-world Goth Cottage Core session.
David's Senior Album is a nod to the composition notebook featuring a black and white textured cover with understated handwritten and typewriter fonts, perfectly presenting his favorite past-time writing and rapping.
What the seniors & the mamas say:
"I'm so glad we did these photos with you."
They are the absolute best!
-Ava
"Oh my goodness Katie!!!
We love these! -Ava's Mom
"Katie takes amazing photos."
She makes you feel comfortable, confident and gives great ideas on poses that bring out the best in you. -Dustin
"I highly recommend Katie!"
She has a brilliant combination of artistic and technical ability that shine through every photo...great experience!
-Dustin's Mom
"These are awesome!"
Thank you!! -Logan
"Let me just say, Katie is amazing!"
She captured my son's personality so well, as well as made him laugh and feel at ease. -Logan's Mom
Let's get this party started!
How it works:
1. Choose your session date
2. Pay $100 deposit to reserve your spot
3. Check your inbox
Find your zen.
Looking for something a bit more...relaxed? We can skip the story and embrace the moment.
Moment Sessions Include:
1 Location
1 hour
Retouching
1-2 Outfits
Shop & Share Gallery
All Digital Images
$e$$ion Fee: $475*
*Plus sales tax. No hidden fees. No confusing payment processes or high pressure "reveals." No minimum print purchase required. One fee gets you all you need!
Got Questions??
What should I wear?
I suggest 2-3 outfits plus any props you'd like to include. Think one casual, one dressy, and one "extra" outfit to showcase your passion, such as a football uniform, dirt bike gear, instrument, etc.
When choosing what to wear, pay attention to how you feel more than how you look. Confidence is key! And if you're still confused Hello Kitty tattoos always deliver...
Should I get my hair and makeup did?
Sure! If you're planning on coloring and cutting your hair, I recommend going to the stylist at least two weeks before your session so that you feel comfortable with your new 'do.
For makeup and styling, it's always good to do a dry run before the day of the session...especially if the stylist happens to be your little sister.
If you'd like hair and makeup recommendations, just let me know!
What should I bring to the session?
Your mom. She'll make sure don't forget anything else :) Dads are welcome too, of course!
What if it rains?
Or I get sick?
Can I reschedule?
Absolutely. It's friggin' Ohio after all. But in peak seasons, rescheduling may get tricky. If you stay flexible so shall I!
How do and when do I pay?
Do you offer any discounts?
To book your session and hold your date, pay a $100 deposit online with a credit card. Pay the rest no later than the day of your session with a credit card online or with cash/check in person.
I proudly support military and offer Active Duty, Veterans, Reserve, Guard, and their immediate family 10% sessions.
When will I get my goodies?
For Story sessions, I typically have your gallery and story ready in 4 weeks. For Moment sessions, it takes three weeks. However, in peak seasons, I may need 1-2 weeks more.
Your senior album will be ready 2-3 weeks after your gallery and story. Don't worry; I will update you with our timeline as we go!
Shipping times for prints and photo products ordered directly from your Shop and Share Gallery vary, but typically, you should receive your order within 1-2 weeks.
I am an artist too...
can I design my own cover?
I love a good collaboration, so the short answer is yes. The long answer is that my design process is very particular due to specific book dimensions, design software, and printing labs, so while you can definitely send me your ideas, drawings, and inspiration, I will need to create the final design.
Can I still purchase an album
if I book a Moment Session?
Certainly! Just keep in mind your album won't include your story, and you will have fewer images to choose from since the session is half the time.
Do you offer graduation announcements?
Yes! You can design and order directly through your Shop and Share gallery OR download your images from the gallery and order through any printing lab you'd like. Either way, you'll be able to get the word out!
Here I am class of 2002:
I am trying to smile without showing my braces. Don't I look mysterious?
The truth is, high school was not my prime. Those were not (thank God) the best days of my life. My senior year, I developed an eating disorder and crippling depression. I got pretty skinny, and the popular girls complimented me.
My real friends weren't as flattering...instead, they were there.
Even when I wasn't—when I was too busy drowning in my own demons and self-pity—my real friends saw in me someone I couldn't yet—someone worth loving, Someone who belonged.
By the time I got my braces off, it was already summer after senior year, and too late to do the whole senior pictures shebang. Tracking down my classmates to hand them signed wallets felt like a little much. Wish I could go back and tell that brace face not to wait until everything's straightened out and pretty to get her picture taken.
I'd tell her she looks better when she really smiles- even in all that metal glory!
Want to stalk each other and pretend we're best friends?
Me too!
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