Senior Picture Ideas
Best Senior Pictures
Many seniors from the the Class of 2023 have come from various Wisconsin high school, near and far. So fun to photograph in and outside of our Waunakee photography studio. I truly appreciate those they chose K Jay Photos for their senior portraits, an award winning Madison WI Photographer. The photography studio, located just outside of Madison, WI, specializing in senior portraits, was buzzing with energy this past summer. So many wonderful high school seniors with a variety of passions and interests. Each senior, beautiful in their own way, allowing me to capture their beauty through my lens. What a treat.
Most popular question to our photography studio when booking senior portraits, what should we bring? Often our senior portrait customers have spent most of their childhood years practicing a hobby, sport or other interest. Our Madison WI photography studio always encourages our customers to bring along props to define those passions. To capture just a few senior pictures with those props, in most cases, does not take much time for the the photographer to include in the senior portrait session.
What to Wear and Bring
One of the most popular question asked when booking the senior portrait session is what to wear and bring? Here is a list of suggestions we offer to our high school seniors:
- Clothing that is comfortable and flattering (whether sitting or standing)
- Face powder to remove any shine that humidity and heat may cause.
- Hair brush and hair spray, especially for windy days.
- Most important a confident expression, preferably a smile
Often the photos with props are our customers favorite senior pictures. Sometimes, just getting in hand a volleyball for example, helps relax the high school senior for example that doesn’t like to have their portrait taken. Plus they end up with some cool sports senior portraits too! So don’t forget the sports equipment that has been an important part of their life.
Here are just a few of my favorite photos from the summer of 2022. K Jay Photos can help you capture this important time in your high school seniors life. Book your senior portrait session today with K Jay Photos Photography. http://www.kjayportraits.com for 2023 package information for high school senior photography options and don’t forget, share what you are passionate about in your senior photography session.

Bring on 2023
Wow! What a year/ Thank you to all of the families and now friends who have trusted me to capture your senior portraits through my lens. I am incredibly grateful to pursue my passion for photography and that you chose me as your high school senior photographer. It’s more than just great senior pictures but a great experience I hope you found as well. This is such a special time for your high school senior and so important to document. For me, it’s more then just great senior pictures, but the entire experience. I have met so many amazing humans, getting to know each clients unique nature while creating artwork with your senior portraits. It’s truly a blessing.
I am looking forward to 2023 but needed to showcase a few of my favorite photos from 2022 first. More to come. http://www.kjayportraits.com for 2023 package information for high school senior photography options.






Madison WI photographer offers fun senior portraits!

K Jay Photos Photographer, a fun Madison WI photographer offering fun senior portraits.
Looking for something different in your senior pictures? Beautiful portraits, gorgeous outdoor settings, fun senior pictures? KJay Photos Photography, serving the Madison, WI area and beyond with senior pictures that customers love and cherish. Call today to reserve your 2017 senior portrait session! 608-850-4850, KJay Photos Photography, your Madison, WI senior portrait specialist.
Sun Prairie WI – Beautiful Photography
Sun Prairie WI Senior – Beautiful Portraits
This beautiful Sun Prairie WI high school senior wanted more then just the average senior pictures when searching for a photographer. K Jay Photos Photography, serving the Madison WI area, is always up for the challenge. This senior chose a Deluxe Package, giving us the extra time to capture some pretty artistic beautiful portraits.
On her check list for senior pictures included some graduation photos she could use for her graduation invite. In addition, prom dress senior pictures, water and flowers along with some urban senior portraits with a little sass. There were so many awesome choices, we just do not know how she was going to decide which ones to print. Wishing we could have made a book with her senior pictures for her to treasure for years to come. Here are just a handful of this Sun Prairie WI senior’s beautiful portraits. For more senior picture ideas, visit K Jay Photos Photograph high school senior portrait gallery.
UNIQUE Senior Pictures

Unique senior pictures!
We are in full swing with high school senior portraits and loving every minute of it and it shows in these unique portraits. K Jay Photos Photography, Madison WI Photographer, senior pictures are our main focus this time of year, serving Wisconsin high school seniors traveling from near and far. Capturing sports, passions and just unique senior portraits. Using great light techniques and making the most of every single shot with the camera. Striving to capture unique senior pictures that you will love and cherish a lifetime.
Call Madison WI Photographer, Kimberly Arneson, at 608-850-4850 or email kim@kjayphotos.com to reserve your session today!
Music is her life
Of course bring the musical instruments or other props that help define your childhood. This beautiful senior stated music has been a big part of her life. She had many musical instruments so we recommended a longer session to accommodate the additional props. Reserve your high school senior portrait session today with K Jay Photos Photography. 608-850-4850 or email kim@kjayphotos.com
Top 10 Reasons to use K Jay Photos Photography for your Senior Pictures
1. No Hidden Fees. We do not charge more for props, extra outfits, etc.
2. All Inclusive. We can have us handle everything:
3. Helping with what to wear! Utilizing the Buckle and Francesca’s Collection in West Towne Mall.
4. We have a make up tips and artist available to our customers.
5. Copyrights of the images we take.
6. Free Retouches of your favorite shots see package details.
7. Processing Print Orders for you and shipping them conveniently to your home address for those that add the print package.
8. Submitting your yearbook picture if you provide an email address for your school, etc.
9. We are fun and easy to work with promising a painless session that we hope is fun and just one great memory from your senior year. You only need to visit our Studio once for your Senior Pictures. No return high pressure print sales appointments needed.
10. We move quickly during our session and promise you will not get bored. We move quickly after your session and get your proofs to you within a week:)
11. I know I said 10 but feel that number 11 is also important. Once you are a customer of K Jay Photos you are a friend for life;)
This senior loves to hunt. How to incorporate that into his senior pictures
This past year K Jay Photos Photography had several high school seniors come to us wanting to incorporate hunting into their senior pictures. We specialize in high school senior pictures and strive to encourage our seniors to express themselves in their senior portrait session. We think his hunting photo turned out awesome, what do you think?
For more photos from K Jay Photos visit www.kjayportraits.com
Senior Pictures Check List.
This may answer many of your questions before you come to K Jay Photos Photography for your senior pictures. The Photographer moves really quickly during your senior picture session to maximize the most of your session and some of these tips will help. Additional helpful information here. Also, K Jay Photos Photography has partnered this year with both the Buckle Store in West Towne Mall and Francesca’s Collection in West Towne Mall here in Madison, WI. They can help you select outfits for each of the below storyboard. Just show them the storyboard (Beach, Urban, Country, Park) to show them where you will be photographed at. This is all decided ahead of time with K Jay Photos. Click here for more details.
For girls, we suggest you wear a white cami underneath your top to help you have the ability to change tops quickly out while we are out and about. Minimize eye shadow and lip gloss that will create glare, if your lips are dry wear chapstick instead. A majority of our senior portrait customers select the Lot’s to Choose From Package which we typically can get through 5-9 outfits depending on how many outdoor locations we visit and how difficult your outfits are to change in and out of. If it is warm and humid out on the day of your photography session make sure to bring along a face powder to remove shine as needed. If it is windy out you may want to consider bringing along a hair brush. For make up, wear it as you usually wear your make up. We do not want to capture someone that isn’t really you. If you are planning on incorporating sports equipment or sports clothing, a prom dress or any props that you might bring with please make sure to let us know before you arrive so we can add it to our plan for your senior portrait session.
For guys, make sure to bring along clothes that are nicely pressed and that fit you comfortably. We have many guys wear a t shirt under their shirts and many that don’t. It is really your personal preference and there is no right or wrong to many of your outfit selections as in the end they are your senior pictures and we want you to love them. We suggest you choose clothing options that are not to busy with prints unless it fits your personality than by all means bring that crazy wild shirt. Usually we suggest you wear one pair of jeans or shorts that goes with many of your shirt options. Typically 4-6 outfits during our Lot’s to Choose From Session is what we will get through. We do suggest you bring more options for us to choose so bring along additional shirts if you can. If you are planning on incorporating sports equipment, jerseys or any props, please make sure to let us know before you arrive so we can incorporate it into your senior portrait session.
Senior Portrait Customer Reviews

We love what we do.
The chance to meet new people, focus on what makes them unique and capture beautiful portraits. K Jay Photos Photography of Waunakee, just minutes from De Forest, Middleton, Sun Prairie, Madison East and Madison West specializes in High School Senior Portraits. Our customers will tell you that.
Amy, DeForest, WI – I really enjoyed my experience with K Jay Photography. I love my senior pictures and my session was a lot of fun. Her outgoing personality made me very comfortable. All the different poses were fun and creative. She could just look around at the landscape and instantly come up with a great idea for a photo. I couldn’t wait to see my pictures, and once I did I was very impressed with Kim’s work. Read the review here.
Nickee, Middleton, WI – My experience with Kim at KJay Photos was the best I could have asked for. Before my first session I was nervous to have my pictures taken. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but as soon as I got there she took the reins and made me feel like I was in good hands. She is extremely personable and made me feel right at home…. The hard work she put into making these photos showed and I couldn’t have been more satisfied with the final product. I would recommend Kim to anyone who wants to have a fun, laid back, and professional photo session… Read the entire review here.
Cierra, Waunakee WI – I can’t imagine having done my senior pictures with anyone other than Kim at K Jay Photos. She really worked hard to make my senior pictures what I hoped for and even more. Although picture taking can sometimes make me nervous, with Kim I was completely relaxed and I was able to gie a truly natural smile. She is the most creative person I know… Not only is she a kind and skilled photographer, but she also has amazing editing skills…. Read the entire review here.
Alexis – Waunakee, WI – I could not say anything negative about KJay Photos! I did not know what to expect at first, but once we began Kim makes you feel very comfortable around her and really knows what she is doing. You can really tell she is passionate about what she does… I wanted my pictures to be different from everyone else’s and she exceeded my expectations… I was extremely satisfied on how my pictures turned out and how she spent a lot of time perfecting them. I would recommend Kim to anyone looking to get portraits done especially if they’re looking for high quality photos and uniqueness at the same time!. Read the entire review here.
Gabby, McFarland, WI – I had a wonderful experience while working with Kim, she made me feel like I was right at home and very comfortable. I had no problem being myself around her. I could really tell that she loves what she does, and it made me love it as well… When I saw the pictures when they were all done, I couldn’t believe how great they turned out! Every time someone is talking about getting senior pictures, I automatically have to say K Jay Photos is the best place to go! Read the entire review here.
Rae, Sun Prairie, WI – I am so glad I went to K Jay Photography for my senior pictures. Kim makes the experience very comfortable and we had such a great time. We were having so much fun every smile was genuine. I love the way my pictures came out and the quality of them are amazing. I am so glad I went to Kim, I not only got beautiful pictures out of it but also had a blast! I definitely recommend K Jay to everyone! Read the entire review here.
Erin, Monona WI – I had such a great experience with K Jay Photography! Kim has an amazing eye for detail and a creative eye for photography. Kim’s bubbly personality made the session fun and comfortable and the final product was everything I had hoped for and more! If you’re looking for an upbeat, fun professional photographer, K Jay is the place for you! Read the entire review here.
Z, Pardeeville WI – We scheduled my daughters senior pictures with Kim at K Jay. Z doesn’t really like having her picture taken and was hesitant to begin with. Almost from the beginning of the photo session, Kim had her smiling and laughing and enjoying the entire experience… WOW! Cannot tell you how blown away we were by the finished product, it was nearly impossible to choose… Read the entire review here.
The 2013 Model Rep Search is on.
The 2013 KJay Photos Model Rep Search is on seeking Madison WI Area High School girls graduating in 2013 . We are searching for models from high school in the Greater Madison WI Area. You must be outgoing, love to be photographed and like to have fun! KJay Photos has partnered with Francesca’s Collections again this year and one lucky girl will win a complete outfit from Francesca’s Collections!
Here’s the scoop!
Plan on having fun! Feel like a Super Model! Apply with KJay Photos to be chosen as a 2013 Rep.
- You will receive your photographs for FREE and we will place them on Facebook for others to see.
- Francesca’s Collections will even pick out an outfit for you to be photographed in during your KJay Rep Portrait Session this winter. Call to schedule your appointment with either Sara or Whitney at Francesca’s Collections Boutique at West Towne Mall 608-833-0052 at least one week prior to your 2013 Rep Winter Photo Session.
We will take the rest of your senior pictures in May or early June which will be photographed outdoors. If you are selected as one of our 2013 Super Models, we will notify you in advance so you can set up an appointment to meet with the Francesca’s Collection wardrobe specialists. We are limiting this to just a few high school seniors graduating in 2013 from the Madison WI Area. So hurry and sign up below.
Additional details:
You must sign a contract with KJay Photos to have the rest of your senior pictures taken in May/early June. You must select the Lot’s to Choose from Package that will be due on the day of your May/early June Senior picture appointment. A $100.00 deposit is required at the time of the Super Model Photoshoot which will apply completely to your Lot’s to Choose from Package. You will need to sign the contract which informs you that we have the rights to utilize your pictures and video in various marketing pieces on and off the web.
To Apply complete the form below before 3/15/12 and you will be notified by 4/1/12 if you have been chosen. Simple as that! Good luck!
She is fierce on the softball field!
She came to have her senior pictures taken and brought with her this broken bat with her Mom explaining by her side “she is one heck of a softball player”. As fierce as she is on the field our goal was to capture her off the field in our studio showcasing her passion for softball. I think we did it:) What do you think?
What to do for your senior pictures?
KJay Photos, Photography in Madison WI, offers several recommendations for your high school senior pictures. Just let us know your senior picture style! We have featured a few senior picture outdoor settings in Madison, WI. To reserve your high school senior portrait session, contact KJay Photos, Photography in Madison WI and let them know what your senior picture style! Kim@kjayphotos.com or 608-215-0047.
Senior Pictures with the Prom Dress.
Bring the Prom Dress to your senior portrait session. You looked so beautiful the night of Prom but did you really capture a high quality shot with your prom dress? A portrait to treasure and showcase to loved ones and future generations? We highly recommend a 2 Hour Package to incorporate your prom dress but it is so worth it. Contact K Jay Photos to reserve your 2013 Senior Picture Session and share with us details about your dress!
Want Beautiful Portraits? Now reserving 2013 Senior Portrait Packages.
We offer a discount for those that go early, May & June Senior Portrait Session, and a limited available so hurry if you want in on saving $50.00! Contact Kim@kjayphotos.com for more information or call us at 608-215-0047 so we can start brainstorming about your beautiful senior portraits!
Reserving 2013 Senior Portrait Packages now!
IWe offer a discount for those that go early, May & June Senior Portrait Session, and a limited available so hurry if you want in on saving $50.00! Contact Kim@kjayphotos.com for more information or call us at 608-215-0047 so we can start brainstorming about your beautiful senior portraits!
2012 Senior Portraits
It’s not to late to have your senior pictures taken. We still have openings this fall for indoor/outdoor senior portaits. Please contact K Jay Photos for more details. Email kim@kjayphotos.com or call 608-215-0047. www.kjayportraits.com
It has been an awesome summer. 125 Amazing Senior Portrait Sessions Completed.
Here are just a few of our favorite sports shots that rock. We encourage our high school seniors to bring along the sports equipment to their portrait session and expect to have fun. Take a peek at some of our best shots this summer so far.
Senior Portrait Packages for 2012 now available.
Hurry, spring savings for those seniors that reserve their session before 6/18 will save $50.00 on their portrait package. For more details click here
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