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Celebrate the achievements and aspirations of your senior year with a graduation photoshoot. Each session captures the essence of individuality and personal style, showcasing your unique personality and spirit. Amy Dawnelle is Temecula’s premiere senior photographer with 20 years of experience.

Planning Your Senior Photoshoot

  • [ Step One ] Book Your Photoshoot

    Booking your graduation photoshoot is simple. As soon as you have decided to be photographed, be sure to reserve your session, as they fill up quickly. The busy season for senior photos is the summer before your senior year and the springtime right before graduation.

    The session fee is due to secure your photoshoot. This fee covers your photoshoot time and the costs associated with planning, styling, shooting, and viewing your session.

    Once you have secured your session, we will email you a questionnaire to start the photoshoot planning process.

  • { Step Two } Experience The Photoshoot Magic

    Senior portrait sessions last up to one hour and include several natural poses and fun arrangements.

    Bring along your favorite outfits for senior photos, including hats, jackets, accessories, and props.

  • { Step Three } View Order & Enjoy Your Photos

    Once your session is completed, we will schedule a view and order appointment. Your portrait package is sold separately.

    We offer full-resolution digital files, heirloom-quality printed art pieces, and packages that combine both digital and printed art.

    We are a full-service studio, which means your portraits can be printed and framed, wrapped in canvas, or arranged in a beautiful heirloom album.

CHOOSE YOUR SESSION

  • Senior Studio Session Fee | $140

    One-hour senior portrait session

    Posed and candid style images

    Unlimited outfit changes

    Digital files and portraits are sold separately.

    *Add hair & makeup for $150

  • Senior Outdoor Session Fee | $175

    One-hour senior portrait session

    Posed and candid style images

    Unlimited outfit changes

    Digital files and portraits are sold separately.

    *Add 30-min studio for $50

    *Add hair & makeup for $150

  • Senior Beach Session Fee | $225

    One-hour senior portrait session

    Posed and candid style images

    Unlimited outfit changes

    Digital files and portraits are sold separately.

    *Add 30-min studio for $50

    *Add hair & makeup for $150

Class of 2025


I am so thrilled that you’ve decided to capture this special time. With nearly 20 years of senior portrait experience, I can tell you firsthand how happy and thankful my clients are when they see their true personalities shine in their graduation portraits. You can probably tell my senior style is not like your ordinary photo shoot. I’ll create a session you’ll be proud to share with your friends. It’s truly an experience to be admired. And the best part? As the years go by, you can look back on your senior memories, printed as beautiful, tangible photographic art that will bring back nostalgic memories of a carefree time. Thank you for this opportunity to be your senior photographer and share my gift with you. I can’t wait to collaborate with you.

Amy Dawnelle M. Photog

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When should I book a senior photoshoot?

My favorite seasons to shoot graduation portraits outdoors are in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter senior portrait sessions are best in the studio. Most senior photos are best photographed the summer before senior year, especially if you are in sports and have a busy schedule during the school year.

What do I need to prepare for my senior photos?

Senior portrait sessions last up to one hour and include several natural poses and fun arrangements. Once your session has been secured, I'll send a questionnaire so that I can start planning your photos. Shopping for your favorite outfits is the most important part of preparing for senior photos. Bring along several options, including hats, jackets, accessories, and props.

How much do senior photos cost?

Quality professional photography is considered an investment in your family's art. Prices range depending on your photographic needs. Most clients invest between $700 and $2000 for their senior portrait collection. We offer full-resolution digital files, heirloom-quality printed art pieces, and packages that combine digital and printed art.

We are a full-service studio, which means your portraits can be printed and framed, wrapped in canvas, or arranged in a beautiful heirloom album. We also offer graduation announcements and invitations.

Why Choose a Professional Senior Photographer?

Choosing the right senior photographer is essential in capturing the excitement and individuality of your senior year. As a dedicated senior photographer with nearly 20 years of experience, I understand the significance of this milestone and the importance of creating images that truly reflect who you are. A professional senior photographer knows how to capture the unique personality, style, and spirit that make your senior year so special. Whether in my Murrieta studio or at an outdoor location in Temecula, I aim to be the senior photographer who brings out the best in your portraits, creating lasting memories of this unforgettable time.

Custom Senior Photography Experiences

Every senior is unique, and your senior photography session should celebrate that individuality. As your chosen senior photographer, I work closely with you to ensure that your vision comes to life in each photograph. Whether you prefer a traditional, posed portrait or a more candid, creative approach, I offer a range of senior photography options to suit your style. From urban settings to scenic backdrops, I am the senior photographer who can create stunning, timeless images that you will cherish as you look back on your senior year.

The Importance of a Senior Photographer

Investing in a senior photographer is more than just taking pictures—it's about commemorating the achievements, dreams, and personal growth that define your senior year. A skilled senior photographer not only captures your likeness but also the emotions, confidence, and personality that make you who you are. With my expertise as a senior photographer, I am committed to providing you with a photography experience that is fun, relaxed, and tailored to showcase your unique journey as you prepare for the next chapter of your life.