A year-long portrait journey documenting who she is becoming
Senior year isn’t just a season.
It’s an era of becoming.
The Senior Era Experience is a fully guided portrait journey designed to document identity evolution, personal milestones, and the emotional energy of this once-in-a-lifetime chapter.
Rather than a single photo session, this experience unfolds across multiple creative chapters - each one intentionally designed to capture a different side of who she is.
From confident editorial moments…
to seasonal storytelling…
to cinematic creative direction…
This is where senior portraits become legacy.
*Limited to 5 Seniors Per Year.
A senior year is made up of moments most people never think to preserve.
The quiet confidence that begins to emerge.
The shift in how she sees herself.
The way her style, presence, and identity start to feel entirely her own.
The Senior Era Experience is designed to capture those moments as they unfold - not all at once, but intentionally, over time.
...for seniors who want more than a single moment captured, and instead wish to create a meaningful, cohesive story that reflects the entire senior-year journey.
senior era experience
Inside the
Four Signature Chapters Across Senior Year
Each chapter is thoughtfully designed to capture a different side of her - allowing space for style, confidence, and identity to evolve naturally over time.
- Up to 3 hours of creative session time
- Personalized planning + styling guidance
- Professional hair & makeup
- Studio-based by default
- Clean, elevated, editorial styling
- Professional hair & makeup
- Optional outdoor winter setting available
- Cap & Gown mini session
- BFF mini session (same day)
- Light, fresh, celebratory feel
- Professional hair & makeup
- Short, celebratory session
- Styled around what’s next (college, travel, etc.)
- Family may be included
- Professional hair & makeup
📖heirloom album (included)
- 40-page custom-designed album
- Thoughtfully sequenced to reflect the full journey
- Delivered in time for graduation celebrations
📱digital images for everyday sharing
- All final images from each session
- Delivered in a private phone app
- Designed for easy sharing and access
🖼️ No Minimum
- Wall art
- Image boxes
- Album upgrades
- Gift prints
- Graduation announcements
💳 structured investment planning
- Payments are divided into scheduled installments
- Designed to feel manageable and aligned with the experience
investment: $6,800
The Senior Era Experience is offered to a limited number of seniors each year to ensure every story receives the attention it deserves.
Each experience is thoughtfully planned from the anchor chapter forward, creating a cohesive senior-year story without requiring families to manage the details themselves.
A focused, concept-driven session designed to create striking, fashion-inspired imagery.
The beginning of the story.
This chapter is scheduled during either summer or early fall, depending on your senior’s vision, style, and the overall story we’re creating together.
A celebration of everything she’s accomplished - and everything ahead.
The final chapter of the experience.
A custom-designed album that tells the story of senior year as it unfolds - curated from your favorite images across each chapter.
Founding Member Invitation (This Year Only)
• Creative studio nights + styling experiences
• A supportive, like-minded community
• Opportunities to grow confidence both in front of the camera and beyond
• Priority access to special sessions and experiences
The founding year of the Collective will be intentionally limited.
⭐ Upgrade:
Senior Era clients are automatically invited to become Founding Members of the Stacey Lyn Editorial Collective - a small, curated community of girls stepping into confidence, creativity, and self-expression.
Every chapter includes a collection of social-media sized images - perfect for sharing, posting, and reliving each moment throughout the year.
Flexible artwork investment
Your album is already included in the experience.
Additional artwork is completely optional and may be selected at your discretion:
The Senior Era Experience is designed to unfold across the year - and the investment is structured the same way.
Interested in the Senior Era Experience?
I’d love to walk you through how it works and see if it’s the right fit for your senior.
the parents
hear from
stacey created an experience that has given my daughter a chance to grow in confidence and improve her sense of self.
~ anne d., parent
stacey showcased my daughter's personality in a truly beautiful way.
~ julie j., parent
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✨ SENIOR ERA
Still unsure? I’ll guide you.
your experience
Through multiple intentionally curated sessions, your senior’s story unfolds naturally - culminating in a beautifully cohesive, heirloom album.
✨ editorial
This is where confidence builds, creativity expands, and the experience becomes something more than a photoshoot.
✨ portrait
Ready to reserve your senior’s session?
I’ll create a custom booking proposal with everything you need to get started.
Most families reserve their session 3–6 months in advance, with August through October being the most requested.
If you’re reaching out closer to your ideal timeframe, don’t hesitate - I’m always happy to create a little last-minute magic when availability allows.
A few common questions - answered.
If you’re wondering about something not listed here, I’m always happy to help.
Yes- styling is a core part of the experience.
I’ll guide outfit selection, colors, and overall vision so everything feels cohesive, confident, and true to your senior’s personality.
do you help with outfits & styling?
Yes - both within the Pittsburgh area and beyond.
If you’re envisioning a destination or unique location, we can absolutely explore that together. Travel details are discussed during the planning process.
Do you travel?
How far in advance should we book?
Absolutely.
Most seniors arrive feeling unsure and leave feeling confident and at ease. I guide posing and movement in a natural, supportive way, giving them time to relax, warm up, and truly settle into the experience.
My senior is nervous in front of the camera - is that okay?
Sessions can take place outdoors, in the studio, or a combination of both - depending on your senior’s vision.
Every location is thoughtfully chosen and planned together during your consultation.
where do sessions take place?
A few weeks after your session, we’ll meet for a guided image reveal and ordering appointment.
This is where you’ll see your images for the first time and select the artwork that best fits your home and vision - with no pressure to decide in advance.
I’ll guide you through the entire process so it feels clear, confident, and enjoyable.
how does ordering artwork work?
Sessions are intentionally designed to keep the focus on your senior, allowing them space to relax and fully shine.
I’m always happy to capture a quick photo with a parent during the session.
Family portraits are thoughtfully included during the cap & gown session in the spring - creating a meaningful opportunity to celebrate together. For experiences that don’t include a cap & gown session, this can be added as an optional extension.
can parents & siblings be included?
Still have questions, or ready to move forward?
I've got you.
