your
SENIOR
EXPERIENCE
MELBOURNE BEACH • VERO BEACH • THE SPACE COAST
for seniors who would rather be themselves than pose
Melbourne, Florida Photographer - Liz Cowie Photography
Wedding and Portrait Photography
SENIOR
Senior photos should look like the person you actually are: the athlete, the musician, the reader, the beach kid, the one who’s already halfway out the door to what’s next.
You don’t need to know how to pose. I’ll tell you where to stand, what to do with your hands, and when to just laugh, and then I’ll step back and let you be you.
We’ll pick the places, outfits and little details that feel like you. The rest is my job, not yours.
You just show up.
SENIOR SESSIONS BEGIN AT $450
Choose a relaxed one-hour session at a single location, or take your time with two locations and more variety. Either way, you’ll leave with a gallery that feels like you, not like a yearbook template.
A $100 retainer and a signed contract hold your date.
Every session includes:
• 75–100 fully edited images, depending on how many outfits you bring
• Every image delivered in both color and black and white
• A private online gallery
• A print release, so you can print and share them wherever you like
Want to learn more?
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REAL MOMENTS
No Modeling Experience Required
The laugh you didn’t mean to let out. The eye roll at your mom’s suggestion. The moment you forget about the camera and just look like yourself, standing in your favorite spot on a Tuesday evening.
Those are the photos you’ll still love in ten years. Almost every senior tells me they feel awkward at first, and that’s completely normal. I’ll give you easy direction, keep things moving, and catch the real you in between, because senior photos shouldn’t look like a yearbook template. They should look like this year of your life.
BRING YOUR THING
Your guitar. Your surfboard. Your dance shoes. Your stack of favorite books.
Props tell the story of who you are this year. The jersey you’ve worn every Friday night, the instrument you’ve practiced on since middle school, the skateboard, the cleats, the paintbrush.
If it matters to you, it belongs in your photos. Bring it along and we’ll work it in naturally, so it feels like you and not like a prop.
Bring your thing. Those are the photos you’ll want to remember.
FOR PARENTS
Easy From Start to Finish
From picking a location to figuring out what to wear, I’ll walk you through every step. You’ll get outfit and location guidance before the session, so there’s no guessing, and your senior just gets to show up and have fun.
THE BEST LIGHT
What Time of Day is Best for Senior Photos?
This is the question I’m asked most, and the answer is always the same: about one hour before sunset or one hour after sunrise.
Florida’s midday sun makes everyone squint and creates hard shadows across your face. That golden window at either end of the day gives us soft, even light, warm color and, if we’re on the beach at sunset, sometimes a beautiful pink sky behind you.
Sunset sessions also fit easily around school, practice and work schedules, so most seniors choose an evening session.
Spring sunset dates go first. That’s when most seniors book, right before graduation, so reserve your date early!
GETTING READY
What Should we Wear?
Bring your favorites. Choose two to four outfits that feel like you: one dressy, one casual, and one that’s totally your style. Solid colors and soft patterns photograph best. Skip neon colors and big logos, because they pull attention away from you.
Dress for the beach. If we’re near the water, wear something you can move in and don’t mind getting a little wet at the hem. Flowy dresses, rolled-up pants and shorts look great in the breeze. Save a fancier outfit for the dunes.
Get glam, but stay you. Professional hair and makeup makes a real difference on camera. Just ask for a natural look, so you still look like you on your best day.
Watch the sun. Avoid sunburns and new tan lines before your session, including that watch line! And take off watches and hair ties before we start.
BEACHES, PARKS & PLACES YOU LOVE
Your Spot, Your Story
Not everyone wants the beach, and that’s completely fine. Some of my favorite senior spots are Rockledge Gardens, the Florida Tech Botanical Garden, Ryckman Park and the Melbourne Beach Pier, Sebastian Inlet, and the streets of Downtown Melbourne and Historic Downtown Eau Gallie.
If there’s a place that means something to you (your school, your home field, the spot where you spend every weekend), that’s the one we should use. I’m happy to travel to Orlando, Vero Beach, or anywhere near or far.
Want two very different looks? A Signature session gives you two locations, like the beach at sunset plus a garden or downtown. Not sure where to go? Tell me about your style and I’ll help you choose.
A LITTLE BEACH REALITY
Beach Hair, Don't Care!
I should be honest with you about one thing: it’s going to be breezy. Even the most calm days will have some wind.
We’re on the Atlantic, and there’s almost always wind coming off the water. Hair that looked perfect in the bathroom mirror probably won’t stay that way, and that’s okay.
Windblown hair on a beach looks like a beach. It moves, it catches the light, and it makes the photographs feel alive.
The “don’t care” part is your job, not mine. I care a great deal. I’m watching the wind the whole time and turning you so it works in your favor, lifting hair away from your face instead of across it and catching the light rather than covering your eyes.
If wind still worries you, a half-up style or something loosely pulled back usually holds up better than hair left completely down. And if you’d rather have every hair in place, that’s totally okay! A garden, park or downtown location might be a better fit for you, and I’m happy to help you choose.
KIND WORDS
“I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Liz Cowie Photography — she made any discomfort I had smiling in front of a camera disappear and I had a blast!! Couldn’t say enough good things; in fact, I can’t wait for our next shoot! Thank you for the beautiful photos :)”
CASSIE F.
“Liz provided an unforgettable experience as she photographed our son for his graduation announcement photos. She listened to our requests and made some great suggestions so that we would get the best pictures possible. She gave so much of her time to make sure that the experience was great for all of us. We have a daughter graduating in two years and we will definitely choose Liz for the job.”
A SENIOR PARENT
Most seniors book in the spring of senior year, right before graduation, once caps and gowns arrive. A few choose summer, or plan a session around a trip home. Spring sunset dates fill up first, so it’s best to reach out early.
Your full gallery is ready in about two weeks, with plenty of time for announcements and graduation party displays.
Send me a message through the inquiry form. I’ll send over all the details, and your date is reserved once your contract is signed and the $100 retainer is in.
Absolutely! A bestie often helps seniors relax and laugh, and I’m happy to grab a few photos of the two of you together.
Yes, pets are always fun! Just bring someone along who can hold or take care of them when they’re not in the photos, so you can focus on your session.
Of course! Parents are always welcome, and many love watching their senior in action. If you’d like, we can grab a few photos with parents or siblings at the end, too. Some seniors relax more without an audience, so whatever feels most comfortable is perfect.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Let’s Make Your Senior Year Unforgettable
I’d love to hear about you and help plan a session that feels completely like you.
