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Baseball player in silhouette tipping his cap, backlit by stadium-style lights and haze

01 / 06MVP Senior Athlete Experience

Senior Portraits · Glendale & Chandler studios

When it comes time for your senior portraits, leave the details to us. The only thing you have to worry about is smiling and looking great!

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Grads Photography is proud to be chosen as your official senior portrait photographer for the Class of 2027!

Senior Portrait Experiences

Choose yourexperience

Keep in mind, the more outfits you wear, the more portraits we take, the easier it’ll be to get exactly what you’re looking for!

  1. Senior in a white straw cowboy hat and plaid flannel, in profile, rim-lit on black

    01Most popular

    VIP Senior Experience

    3 outfits in studio

    Time
    About 60 minutes
    Outfits
    3
    Poses
    12–15

    Our best variety of poses with 3 different outfits and a variety of different scenic full-color backgrounds. More poses… More expressions… More choices… It’s all about you!

    • 12–15 poses including your yearbook portrait and FREE yearbook portrait retouching
    • Bring your choice of personal props or pets that reflect your interests and personality
    • Close-ups and full-length images, so dress accordingly

    Yearbook portraits will be taken at the same appointment.

    Book a Session: VIP Senior Experience
  2. Senior with long dark hair and gold necklaces, hand resting on her cheek

    02In studio

    Double Experience

    2 outfits in studio

    Time
    About 30 minutes
    Outfits
    2
    Poses
    9–13

    A variety of poses with 2 different outfits and different scenic and full-color backgrounds.

    • 9–13 poses including your yearbook portrait and FREE yearbook portrait retouching
    • Bring your choice of personal props or pets that reflect your interests and personality
    • Close-ups and full-length images, so dress accordingly

    Yearbook portraits will be taken at the same appointment.

    Book a Session: Double Experience
  3. Senior with arms crossed in a rustic doorway set

    03In studio

    Single Experience

    1 outfit in studio

    Time
    15 minutes
    Outfits
    1
    Poses
    4–8

    Classic head and shoulder poses with different scenic and full-color backgrounds. Bring an outfit that best reflects your personality as we create your unique portraits!

    • 4–8 poses including your yearbook portrait and FREE yearbook portrait retouching
    • Bring your choice of personal props or pets that reflect your interests and personality

    Yearbook portraits will be taken at the same appointment.

    Book a Session: Single Experience
  4. Senior athlete wearing her medals, studio portrait on black

    04For athletes

    MVP Senior Athlete Experience

    1 outfit in studio

    Time
    About 20 minutes
    Outfits
    1
    Poses
    8–12

    Step into the realm of epic sports photography with our MVP senior photo session like no other.

    • 8–12 poses including your yearbook portrait and FREE yearbook portrait retouching
    • Bring your choice of personal props
    • Background and special effect availability vary by studio

    Yearbook portraits will be taken at the same appointment.

    Book a Session: MVP Senior Athlete Experience
  5. Volleyball player holding the ball under falling water

    05Glendale studio

    H2O Session

    Available at Glendale studio

    Studio
    Glendale
    Bring
    A towel and a change of clothes
    Time
    [TBD: Session length]

    Recommended for athletes, but open to all! Please remember to bring a towel and a change of clothes as you will get wet!

    • Check in at the studio and a Grads VIP representative will escort you to our staging area in the parking lot
    • We provide a pop-up tent for changing, and dressing rooms are also available
    Book a Session: H2O Session
  6. Senior in a black graduation gown, smiling, holding her cap to her chest

    06Add-on

    Cap & Gown Experience

    We have your school colors!

    Time
    15 minutes
    Provided
    Cap, gown and tassel
    Poses
    4–8

    Add a Cap & Gown portrait to your session experience for a discounted price while you’re already in our studio! Grads will provide the cap, gown, and tassel for the sitting.

    Yearbook portraits will be taken at the same appointment.

    Book a Session: Cap & Gown Experience
  7. Senior in a blue off-shoulder top on an outdoor steel staircase

    07Outdoors · Saturday mornings

    On-Location Experience

    1 outfit outdoors

    Time
    15 minutes
    Outfits
    1
    When
    Saturday mornings only

    Your senior portraits in your choice of one of two scenic locations, each carefully chosen to showcase the beauty of Arizona: Sahuaro Ranch (59th Ave & Peoria) or Grant St (7th St & Grant St).

    • Bring props, pets or a vehicle to take your pictures with
    • These photos are not for your yearbook, so you will still need to schedule an in-studio session to meet your yearbook requirements
    Call 623-566-1082 to book
  8. Senior in a black tuxedo and bow tie, smiling, on a mottled blue backdrop

    08Yearbook only

    Simple & Simple Choice

    Just the yearbook portrait

    Simple
    1–2 images, our studio selects
    Simple Choice
    3–5 choices, you select

    Both are photographed in your yearbook attire.

    • Simple: your yearbook image will be selected by one of our professional staff. This appointment type does not include retouching for the yearbook image(s).
    • Simple Choice: select your preferred yearbook photo for submission to your school from 3–5 image choices. Basic retouching for your selected yearbook image(s) that is submitted to the school.
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Personalize your portraits

Bring pets, props,or family & friends

We want to make your portraits as unique as you are!

Prop and background availability vary by studio location.

Senior playing her violin on a black backdrop
PropsViolin
Smiling senior holding her chihuahua next to her face
PetsChihuahua
Baseball player lying back on a base, tossing a ball, red light
PropsGlove and ball
Smiling senior in an orange fleece holding a camera, sitting on front steps
PropsCamera

How it works

3 Easy Stepsto Senior Portraits

Grads photographer looking through a camera on a tripod

  1. Step 1: Choose your session

    Check out the session choices, review each one and decide which session best suits your needs.

    Compare the experiences

  2. Step 2: Book your appointment

    Call our studio at 623-580-4723 or schedule online. Appointment times can only be scheduled up to 4 weeks in advance, so don’t wait.

    Yearbook deadlines may approach as quickly as August 31st! For yearbook deadlines and requirements, call our studio at 623-566-1082.

    Schedule online Call 623-580-4723

  3. Step 3: Relax

    The hardest part is over. We’ll make it smooth sailing for you from here on out, starting with a reminder email for your appointment.

    Questions on what to bring in? Call our professional staff at 623-580-4723.

After your session

Viewing & ordering

How you view and order your portraits depends on the studio where you were photographed.

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Glendale studio

20100 N. 51st Ave, Suite A-110, Glendale, AZ 85308

  1. Online Service Most popular

    Order portraits online

    Available after 3 business days of your senior portrait session for a non-refundable deposit. The deposit applies towards your portrait order.

  2. Viewing Appointment

    Order in person

    View and purchase your photos in our studio on a high resolution, full color display, with one of our associates assisting you. Parents or guardians should be present for viewing appointments.

  3. Same Day Proofs

    Order over the phone

    Previews are created for you to take with you before leaving. Please allow us 20–30 minutes after your session. A deposit is required and is applied towards your portrait order.

To arrange any of these, call 623-580-4723 ext. 2

Chandler studio

950 E. Pecos Rd, Suite 17, Chandler, AZ 85225

  1. Online Gallery

    Order from anywhere

    After your session you will receive an email link to view and purchase. Friends and family can order the images they want from anywhere.

Need help ordering? Call 623-566-1082 ext. 2 or email studio@gradsphotography.com

  • Photos for viewing and proofs are not retouched or color balanced.
  • Our standard processing time is 3-4 weeks.
  • Class of 2026 and previous: please contact our Glendale studio at 623-566-1082 ext. 2 for ordering options.
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Senior Portrait Gallery

It’s allabout you

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Senior in a black sweater and white jeans leaning on a corrugated metal wall
Baseball player in a wet jersey with a bat across his shoulders, water spraying
Black-and-white full-length portrait of a senior in a cowboy hat, leaning on a wooden rail
Senior resting her chin on folded arms, soft smile, on black
Smiling baseball player with a bat across his shoulders, stadium-style lights behind
Senior in a black leather jacket, arms crossed, against a weathered metal wall
Black-and-white portrait of a senior in a plaid vest and tie
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