CARY SENIOR PORTRAITS
Be You. With Us.
The Senior Portrait Experience Experts Serving Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill North Carolina
Available for travel throughout the United States
THE EXPERIENCE EXPERTS
Cherish the final moments of childhood
with a senior portrait experience that is so carefully customized, it is a special memory itself.
THE ONE RULE: THE SUNSET RULE
[and it has nothing to do with lighting]
The Sunset Rule is that 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 who looked like me. I always felt like Alice bursting out of the house - just so much taller and bigger than everyone down below. So when I saw perfect model faces and bodies I knew -. like roller coasters, boyfriends, and team t-shirts: senior portraits weren't for me.
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. I know a beautiful, flattering, true-to-me photograph would have given me needed confidence. Instead I just became spectacularly funny and really good at figuring out what other people are thinking. My middle-school trauma is your gain!
A magical, entertaining, whirlwind of a session comes together when we make right place, right time happen for everyone. Just like the sunset, and it's unique and perfect beauty you can sit back and enjoy with awe the last moments of childhood.
I can't wait to work with you.
Meet my family. Me, CeCe (10), and my husband Justin
When to Book?
We are BOOKING NOW for CLASS OF 2025 for sessions that will take place this summer and fall before senior year. If you're Class of 2026 or beyond, you can reach out now to be added to our VIP list.
How Does This Work?
It's easy! Just send us a message and you will schedule a call with Teresa. During that call she will answer all of your questions, make sure you understand timing and pricing, and let you know what's next from there. After the call we will assist you in coordinating every aspect of your photography session during an in-person planning consultation.
How Much Does It Cost?
We have options for everyone.
Our most sought after sessions - our Experience and Essentials sessions are custom to your family, the average total investment can be anywhere from $2000 to $10K+.
Our marathon sessions are one-day senior portrait events in unique locations. Limited dates and special savings mean these fill up quickly. Marathon sessions are $490 and include two digital files.
Do I Really Book As A Junior?
We book on a rolling basis. If you have a current Junior, you should plan to contact us the winter or spring before senior year. That is the best time to schedule your senior portraits.
If you miss that time, don't worry! We also do Fall and Spring senior portraits. Reach out, we can always help you understand timing.
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. If we're a good fit for your family, we will talk to you about next steps to book your senior portrait session. Just want to talk to someone right now? You can call us at 919-297-8567 or email [email protected].
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EXPERTS IN WHAT'S IMPORTANT
Asking insightful questions that get to the heart of who a person is.
Designing artwork that matches your style and compliments your personal decor
Selecting clothes which flatter but also feel "right"
Scouting locations that are unique and photograph well
Coaching expression and candid posing
Making friends with anyone, talking to strangers
Doing the preparation and planning that produces our proudest results.
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.
"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, Mom of High School Senior
Cary, NC