Real. Alternative. Cinematic.
Graduation + Senior Portraits

Graduation + Senior Portrait Photography

Choosing the right photographer for your upcoming college graduation or high school senior portrait session is an important decision. I want to work with those who value the art of photography and mesh well with my style and approach.

Please read the info on this page and then fill out this brief form to tell me all about the portrait session you’d like to schedule. I’ll get back to you ASAP with a fully personalized quote. You can also reach me at dsmithimages@gmail.com

  • Portrait sessions start at $500.

    Your specific price will be based on your location, date, day of the week, number of people involved, along with my time and experience. Family members and up to two friends are welcome to be included in the session. Additional fees will be added for larger groups. Please inquire below for your personazlied quote.

    All portrait sesions include:

    • No time limit on the session.

    • No limit on the number of shooting locations and wardrobe changes.

    • No limit on the number of photos you receive.

    • Rapid turn around time on the photos.

    • High-resolution/print quality photos delivered in a private gallery.

    • Four versions of each photos: A true-to-color version, two cinematically inspired color versions, and a black and white version.

    • Photos shot on at least one roll of film. (These will take a bit longer to process)

    • A $100 print and product credit.

    • Coordination assistance.

    • A bottle of champagne or sparking grape juice will be included with all college graduation portrait sessions.

  • My portrait photography creative style is best described as real moments with an alternative approach and a cinematic presentation.

    The best way I can describe the look of my photos is “cinematic”. I actually have a degree in Critical Film and Television Studies, so this is my way of putting my educational background to work. Movies, especially movies shot on actual film, are main inspiration when it comes to my visual style.

    Wes Anderson’s films are a big source of inspiration. His style is a starting point, and then I go off in my own direction from there. I also have a little David Lynch as John Ford in The Fabelmans on my shoulder to “remind” me the horizon being in the middle of the frame is boring.

    I love making my photos look like stills from a movie, and I’ll even ask you what your favorite movies are to get visual style ideas for your portrait session. You’ll see lots of variations in colors and tones in my photos because each celebration is different.

    As we approach the day of your session, I’ll work with you to put together a timeline, get your creative input, and figure out the best stylistic choices for the shoot. This is your portrait session, and I want as much input as you want to provide!

    When you inquire about a portrait session, I’ll also ask you what time you’d like to do the shoot. I photograph portrait sessions in the early morning (At or just after sunrise) or in the afternoon/evening (Think closer to sunset).

    Do also note that I limit myself to two portrait sessions a day to ensure every student who books with me gets the proper attention they deserve.

  • A special feature I offer for all portrait sessions is that I give multiple versions of each photo that makes the final cut.

    That means everyone gets a true to color version, which is what I’m seeing out of the camera, and then two different cinematically inspired color versions on each photo. Those versions are what you see on this page and throughout my website. Everyone also gets a version of their photos in black and white. 

    I offer this so you can get a true to color version of your photos while also not being forced to select just one visual style. If you like a light and bright style AND a dark and moody style or a dreamy and cinematic style, you are going to get those multiple looks.

    I’m also happy to shoot at least one roll of film during all my portrait sessions. This is in addition to all the photos I shoot digitally, and it is just one of the many ways I enjoy documenting things for you.

  • I’m available to photograph graduation and senior portrait sessions throughout the United States and have been traveling all over the country since 2010. The Birmingham, Alabama area is where I call home.

    The following is a list of colleges and universities I'm readily available for when it comes to a college graduation portrait session, but, if you don't see your school listed, don't worry. I'd love to add it to the list!

    ALABAMA: The University of Alabama, Auburn University, UAB, Birmingham Southern, Samford University, The University of Montevallo, Troy University, Jacksonville State University, Alabama State, Alabama A&M, University of Alabama Huntsville, University of North Alabama, Athens State University, University of West Alabama, Stillman College, Huntingdon College, University of South Alabama

    GEORGIA: University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory University, Georgia State University, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Oglethorpe University, Kennesaw State University, Berry College, Columbus State University, University of Western Georgia, Mercer University, Savannah State University

    TENNESSEE: The University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, Lipscomb University, Belmont University, Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Sewanee: The University of the South, Austin Peay State University, University of Memphis, Rhodes College

    MISSISSIPPI: Ole Miss (University of Mississippi), Mississippi State University

    I'm also happy to be available for high school senior portrait sessions in the following locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi:

    ALABAMA: Birmingham, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Trussville, Pinson, Clay-Chalkville, Pell City, Moody, Odenville, Leeds, Springville, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Montgomery, Prattville, Mobile, Anniston, Gadsden, Florence, Jasper, Cullman, Auburn, Opelika, Mobile, Dothan

    GEORGIA: Atlanta, Athens, Macon, Columbus, Rome

    TENNESSEE: Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Jackson

    MISSISSIPPI: Columbus, Starkville, Meridian, Tupelo, Oxford

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