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Writer's pictureJessica Butterworth

More Than a Photo: Why Senior Portraits Are Worth It!

Updated: Aug 26





As a parent, you’ve been there for every milestone—first steps, first words, first day of school. Now, your child is preparing to take that next big step into their future, whether it’s heading off to college, starting a career, or forging their own path in some other way. This transition is not just a new chapter for them but for you as well. It’s a moment filled with pride, excitement, and perhaps a touch of bittersweet emotion.

But let me ask you this: What do you want to be able to look back at and remember, no matter how much time passes? What do you want to hold onto when your child moves on to the next stage in their life? Senior portraits are more than just photos—they’re a way to capture this significant time in their life, preserving the personality, dreams, and energy of your child at this pivotal moment.



Imagine years from now, flipping through those images. What do you see? A confident young adult ready to take on the world? A smile that’s both familiar and new, full of promise? The way their eyes light up with excitement for the future? These portraits are not just for now—they are for the future, for all those times when you’ll want to look back and remember who they were at this time in their life.



Senior portraits serve as a tangible memory that connects you to this important moment, no matter what comes next. Whether they stay close to home or journey far, these images will always bring you back to the person they were as they stood on the brink of their future. So why not take the time to capture that now? Let’s create something beautiful that you’ll cherish for years to come, something that will remind you of who they are today and the bright future that lies ahead of them. Book a senior portrait session today and give yourself the gift of a memory that will last a lifetime.



This blog is written by Jessica Butterworth, a senior and family photographer at Behind the Shutter LLC in Grand Blanc, Michigan.


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