Steve Fogel Photography
Steve Fogel Photography
Modern senior portraits that celebrate your personality captured in the studio or in the most beautiful outdoor settings in the Bay Area.
Senior portraits mark an important milestone, not just a school requirement. We create senior portraits that feel natural, confident, and true to who you are, whether that means classic, creative, or something in between.
Our senior photography sessions are created for students and families who want more than rushed yearbook photos. These sessions are ideal for:
Each senior portrait session is tailored to the student’s style, passions, and comfort level. Play an instrument? Bring it. Excel at a school sport? Bring the jersey and gear. This session is about you and what you love.
Senior portraits should never feel stiff or awkward. Sessions are guided, conversational, fun, and paced to allow students to relax and be themselves. You’ll have time for:
The goal is simple: senior pictures you’re proud to share.
Most families invest between $800 and $2500 for senior photos, depending on the artwork and digital files they choose. The session fee is $295, which includes planning and preparation. After your session, you can select from a range of digital and print collections, including albums, wall art, and gift prints.
Sessions can take place in my Redwood City studio or at a favorite outdoor location. I can help you select one of the beautiful outdoor locations that the San Francisco Peninsula offers. Some of my favorites: Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach, Elizabeth Gamble Garden in Palo Alto, and Pulgas Water Temple in Redwood City.
Most sessions last between 60 and 90 minutes but I don’t put a time limit on them. This allows time for outfit changes, multiple looks, and a relaxed pace so you never feel rushed.
Bring 2–3 outfits—casual, dressy, and something in between. Solid colors and simple patterns work best.
Yes—multiple outfits are encouraged. They help create variety in your final images and give you a more complete set of portraits.
In addition to multiple outfits, bring something that reflects who you are and what you like to do (sports equipment and jersey, an instrument, your school jacket, and so on).
Yes—I’ll guide you every step of the way so you look natural, confident, and like yourself. Most people take 10 or 15 minutes to get comfortable in front of the camera. There’s no time limit to our session, so we can take the time to chat, to relax, and have a bit of fun. I’ll coach you on posing and facial expressions, so you won’t have to worry about the results. My clients frequently tell me that their sessions were a lot more fun than they expected.
Definitely. “Props” that reflect who you are and what you love—sports gear, jerseys, musical instruments, other hobbies—add meaning and make your portraits uniquely yours. Plus they can help you feel more comfortable in front of the camera.
It’s best to schedule 2–3 months before graduation or your yearbook deadline. Fall sessions are very popular, so booking early ensures that you get your preferred date.
Yes. I can provide a properly formatted image that meets your school’s yearbook requirements.
I deliver digital files within 3 business days after final image selections are made. Prints take a week to 10 days.
Your digital files come with a license to print up to size 5×7. For larger prints and wall art, I offer professionally produced products that ensure the highest quality, color accuracy, and longevity.
