SENIOR PORTRAITS
THAT STOP TIME
Honor who they are now.
Remember how it felt forever.
Why is our Senior Portrait Experience so special?
In-Person Planning Meeting
We take the time to get to know you in person (at our photography studio in Downtown Cary). We use that time to talk about you, plan your session, and make sure you have everything you need so you can relax the day of your shoot.
Clothing Selection at Home
Clothes are stressful, right? We know. Whether it's because you have nothing to wear or way too many favorites to choose from - after our visit to your closet we will have the perfect plan for what to buy (if anything), and what to bring. With pictures!
The BEST Locations
Over 300 completely different locations all around the Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, and Hillsborough areas in our database means we can deliver on a lot of wishlists. We are always building partnerships, making new friends, and doing the hard work to find new places and keep our list up to date.
100% Worry Free
We want to give you the gift of being free of concern. From the first conversation to the final installation of your artwork we have a proven process that guarantees our best work. It is our joy to get to know you, take care of you, and connect with you like a friend would.
THE ONE RULE: THE SUNSET RULE
Everyone is wonderful, unique, and worthy of unquestioning acceptance, just like a sunset.
"I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds" says psychologist Carl Rogers.
When I wanted my own senior portraits I looked through websites trying to find someone in the portfolio who looked like me. I always felt like Alice bursting out of the house - much taller and bigger than everyone down below. So when I saw perfect model faces and bodies I knew -. like roller coasters, skater boys, and team t-shirts: senior portraits weren't for people like me.
"Senior portraits weren't made for people like me, so I built a studio that changed that."
When I started My Friend Teresa Studios I was determined that no person would feel left out.
Everyone needs a photographer who sees and celebrates their uniqueness, worth, and potential. A magical, entertaining, whirlwind of a session comes together when we make right place, right time happen for everyone - every time - no matter what.
Just like the sunset, and it's unique and perfect beauty you can sit back and enjoy with awe portraits and a session experience that let the vibrant person shine through.
I can't wait to work with you and your family!
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
"natural, beautiful, never staged"
"Teresa makes portrait sessions fun!
She gets to know her clients-- their interests and their personalities-- to bring out the best in her subjects. The photos end up looking natural, beautiful, never staged . She's willing to go all sorts of places and do crazy things to get the unique shot that shows who you are .
She even made my son enjoy his senior portrait session! Teresa is absolutely the best!"
- Linda
"proudly hanging as a centerpiece in our home"
We had the absolute best experience with Teresa and her team. She is creative, gifted, and incredibly professional. She is also a genuinely nice, fun person. My child's senior portraits turned out so great and way beyond our expectations and are proudly hanging as a centerpiece in our home.
- Lisa
"a true five-star portrait experience"
"My Friend Teresa Studios offered a true five-star portrait experience. She worked carefully and diligently to ensure my vision was brought to life, and combined offering me creative freedom while utilizing her expertise. Every step of the process felt organized and laid-back, no moment was stressful or confusing. During portraits, Teresa was enthusiastic and made the experience fun! The result was a set of absolutely stunning portraits that I will forever cherish! I would highly recommend My Friend Teresa Studios to anyone looking for a great portrait experience.
- Grey
Whatever is important to your high school senior and your family, is what is most important to us. We take the time to get to know all of our high school seniors and their families at an in-person meeting at our senior portrait photography studio in Cary, NC. At our studio, we invest the time to understand your high school senior's personality, interests, and comfort level, as well as your family's priorities, to capture images that are as one-of-a-kind as they are and perfect for your family. We know this process might be different than photographers you've worked with before - but we know this is the process that produces stunning, authentic portraits.
The Senior Portrait Experience Experts Serving Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill North Carolina
Available for travel throughout the United States
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you've got questions! If we didn't answer your question here, you can email us anytime at [email protected]
Question 1: How much do senior portraits cost?
We have senior session options starting at $790 that include a $600 credit for our most basic session. We have additional session options that expand on our senior experience and include more credit up front. Most of our clients find they spend $2000 or more (up to $10,000) to enjoy a session with artwork and digital files.
Question 2: When do I book? Are you available?
We are currently booking for Class of 2026 and we'd love to talk to you! Many senior portraits are done the summer before senior year in order to meet yearbook deadlines. Other senior portraits are done in the fall or spring of senior year to have them in time for graduation.
Question 3: How does the process work? How do I get started?
All it takes to get started is just to let us know you're interested! You can send us an email at [email protected] or just use the contact form on this page. During our phone call we'll explain all the details.
Question 4: What if my senior really doesn't like being photographed?
Great news. People who don't like to be photographed are my absolute favorite . . . ever. It is my joy to give people who hate pictures the chance to love them.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
READY TO BOOK?
You will hear from us right away by email and text to schedule a call with Teresa to get all of your questions answered. Just want to talk to someone right now?
You can call us at 919-297-8567 or
email [email protected].
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What makes us different?
We ask questions that get to the heart of who a person is.
We design artwork that matches your style and compliments your personal decor
We select clothes which flatter but also feel "right"
We scout locations that are unique and photograph well
We offer coaching expression and candid posing
We make friends with anyone, camera shy to goofball
We do the preparation and planning that produces our proudest results.
