Timeless Portraits for Unforgettable Milestones
Thoughtfully crafted sessions that showcase your teen’s unique style and story, with timeless images you’ll treasure forever.

Rachel is amazing. Her shots aren't just "pictures" - they capture the emotion and the life of the subject and the moment. Truly special photography. - Tylan G.
Capture your teen's genuine personality
Celebrating Teens & Seniors – Portraits That Capture This Incredible Moment in Time
Teenage years are a whirlwind of change—one moment they’re your little ones, the next they’re stepping boldly into adulthood. They grow and evolve before your eyes, full of confidence one day and uncertainty the next. It’s a breathtaking transformation, unfolding faster than you ever imagined.
Photography gives us the ability to pause time, to hold onto the essence of who they are right now. And after they’ve packed their bags, after the house is a little quieter, these portraits remain—gracing your walls, filling your albums, reminding you of the joy, laughter, and love that shaped their journey.
Authentic Portraits That Tell Their Story
I love working with teenagers, and it shows in my portraits. Every session is about more than just a photograph—it’s about capturing their personality, their strength, their spirit. Whether it’s a quiet confidence, a joyful laugh, or a contemplative moment, I focus on the real connections that make each teen unique.
For parents, these portraits are a way to hold onto this fleeting moment—a keepsake that preserves who they are right now and who they are becoming. For seniors, it’s a way to celebrate their journey, to step in front of the lens with confidence and joy, and to create something that reflects the person they are stepping into.
And when they’re off chasing their dreams, these photographs become part of your everyday life—the image you see when you pass by the hallway, the framed portrait in the office that brings a smile, the album that takes you right back to the day they stood in front of the camera, full of possibility.
Timeless Keepsakes for This Unforgettable Time
From classic senior portraits to custom wall collections that will let you see them every day even after they've left home, I offer beautifully crafted images designed to last a lifetime.
• Luxury albums—A tangible way to relive these exciting years, beautifully printed and bound
• Fine art prints—Thoughtfully composed portraits, meant to be cherished
• Wall art collections—A visual celebration of this milestone, elegantly displayed in your home
Your teen is growing, evolving, becoming—but these memories, once captured, will last forever.
Let's capture these moments together.
About Your Custom Senior Portrait Session
We LOVE photographing seniors, and we make it fun. We want them to feel celebrated and relaxed, so we have lots of tips and tricks to help them enjoy their time in front of the camera. We take our time and make sure to offer a collection of images that shows their wonderful, authentic selves!
Our Senior Portrait Process
Consultation

Your portrait session begins with a one-on-one consultation to design the session of your dreams. Together, we’ll discuss:
✦ Your vision, goals, and any special requests
✦ Session locations, styling, and aesthetic preferences
✦ Investment options and fine art products
You’ll also have the opportunity to hold and experience our curated studio samples—seeing the exquisite finish and quality of the heirloom artwork we create.
Portrait Session

On the day of the session, we’ll meet at a chosen location for a relaxed, natural, and beautifully crafted experience for your senior.
✦ Senior sessions typically last about an hour, allowing for a variety of poses and intimate, elegant portraits.
✦ Sessions are designed with your particular senior in mind, making sure we capture images that are authentic and relaxed.
With gentle guidance and a stress-free approach, I help each subject feel comfortable, confident, and radiant in front of the camera.
Editing

Following your session, I meticulously hand-edit each image to bring out the warmth, depth, and artistry of your portraits. Within 2-3 weeks, I will prepare a carefully curated collection of images that tell the full story of your session—every detail, every emotion, beautifully preserved.
Reveal Session

Your fine art experience concludes with a reveal and artwork selection session—a moment to relive your session and select the perfect artwork for your home.
With our interactive selection software, you’ll be able to:
✦ View your images in a stunning slideshow presentation
✦ Easily compare and select your favorite portraits
✦ See exactly how your artwork will look in your space before ordering
You can tell straight away that Rachel Smook loves to connect with her subjects and to put them at ease. Once you're comfortable the genuine smiles just seem to come out. So much fun. -Susan S

A world-class photographer, and a pleasure to do business with—a truly great combination! - Leslie C.
Our Mission
It is our honor and purpose to tell your story in beautiful keepsake artwork. We will craft images that capture the unique little details that make you YOU, and we’ll show you the beauty and joy of your family relationships. We’ll help you relax and enjoy yourself so that your images show your truest and most authentic self. After your session, we’ll offer you a selection of carefully curated products to preserve your images, including archival photographic prints, heirloom albums, and wall art that will last a lifetime. We stand behind our work and our products and are proud of our signature experience. Our goal is a happy client, every single time.


Collections
Your portrait session retainer is $250, and what you purchase beyond that is entirely up to you. Portrait clients can choose a package of our most popular products or can build their own from our carefully curated a la carte menu. Most of our senior portrait clients choose to preserve this special time in a custom album, and many also select artwork to hang on their walls as well. All of our senior sessions include a digital image of your choice for the yearbook, graduation announcements, or social media as well. There is no minimum investment, and we include social-size digital copies of all purchased images so that you can share with your family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions

We have lots! We don’t reveal our locations until you book with us, because we have chosen them carefully and don’t want them to get crowded, but you can get a sense of our options from visiting our Instagram page. We’ll talk to you when you reserve your portrait session to find out what kind of look and experience appeals to you, and we’ll tailor our locations to your needs. While we love working outdoors in beautiful places, we can also do studio work if it’s a better fit for you.
I have some resources for choosing clothing that I will share with you when you reserve your session, and I’m happy to look over your choices before we start if you’d like. Generally, what I want to pay attention to is your face, not your clothes, so soft colors and neutrals work very well. We ask you to avoid busy patterns and graphics so that the focus is all on you. We’re happy to share lots more details when we begin planning your session!
Yes, we will do an in-person design meeting to plan your session, share our product samples, and get to know one another. This will help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during your session, and will let me design your session around your wishes and needs. It’s all a part of our signature custom approach!
We customize everything we do, so what you spend depends on your dreams and wishes. Once we have our consultation to identify your goals and desires for your portrait session, we will go over our investment menu and help you choose the package that most fits your needs.
We’ve got you! If it’s pouring, that’s too much of a risk for our equipment, and we’ll be glad to reschedule. We don’t generally cancel if it’s sprinkling, and some of the photos our clients have loved best have happened when there are occasional drizzles. We’re capturing your personality and your relationships, which shine through in any weather. Plus, the light right after it rains is absolutely magical. We’ll keep an eye on the weather together and will be in touch the day of your session to make decisions with you about whether to proceed if the skies are dicey.
Well, yes and no. We know how to take beautiful natural light portraits, and we are also confident and comfortable using supplemental lighting to create extra depth and dimensionality in your portraits. A photographer should never be limited by lighting conditions. We’ll do whatever we need to do to give you gorgeous, well-lit images no matter what weather or locations we’re working in.
Your session retainer covers the consultation we have to design your custom session, any assistance with choosing clothing, the session itself, custom editing of your images, and a reveal session where you will view your images and choose any that you’d like to purchase.
Absolutely not. I hate that, and I would never do that to a client. At your reveal session, I am there as your consultant, answering questions, helping to sort through the merits of one image over another, designing your wall art, and mainly just enjoying your reaction as you view your images for the first time. You are in total control over what you invest and I will never push you to spend more than you want to.
Oooh, you’re our favorite. Most people hate having their picture taken, and we are committed to making it fun for you to work with us! Most of our clients wrap up their sessions and events by saying, “That was more fun than I expected it to be,” and we love that. We have lots of tips and tricks to get you looking and feeling relaxed, and we take our time to make sure we capture beautiful images that leave you feeling good about your time with us.
First and foremost, we believe that photographs are meant to be seen. We want them out in your house, in your hands, in your daily experience. Also, technology changes so fast, and we don’t want you to look around in ten years and realize you can’t open your images anymore. Printed photographs are why we know what our grandparents looked like as newlyweds. We want the same for your family in later generations. This is also why we choose our labs so carefully. We only work with labs that are exclusive to professional photographers, using careful construction and archival papers and inks so that your artwork lasts. Our labs guarantee their products so that we can guarantee yours.
As soon as you know you need a photographer! While it’s always worth checking to see if we’re free at the last minute, it’s not uncommon for clients to book us a year or two ahead of their event dates and months before their portrait session dates.
Nope! Nobody wants a photo of Uncle Jim with one eye closed and food in his mouth. We carefully curate our images to present you with photos that you’ll be proud to display and share and keep. While you’ll have plenty of images to choose from, we’ll only deliver those that meet our high standards for image quality.
No, we only deliver fully finished images. Unedited files are like cake ingredients at a bakery. The finished product is what you hire us to produce, and we put time and energy into delivering the best images we can offer.
With pleasure. We support you, whoever you are, whoever you love, and however you’re celebrating, and we can’t wait to tell your unique story. Love has no limits.
Our products and packages are carefully curated and priced according to their value, so the short answer is no. That said, we want you to have exactly what you want, so we’re happy to create a custom package just for you. No matter what you choose to spend with us, you will receive our signature service and will receive heirloom products and images that will last for a lifetime.
Your Reveal & Ordering Session

We’ll view your proofs together and I’ll help you narrow down your favorites. I’ll go over available sizes and product options with you, and you can choose the artwork and display options that best suit your needs. I will never pressure you to purchase more than you wish; I want you to be happy with your choices! And because I know you want to share your senior pictures through email or social media, purchased prints include a social-sized digital file to share as you wish.
Teen & Senior Pictures

Black & White Portraits

Candid Photos

Formal

Rachel is amazing. Her shots aren't just "pictures" - they capture the emotion and the life of the subject and the moment. Truly special photography. - Tylan G.
Senior Photography Resources
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About Rachel Smook Photography
I’m Rachel, and I’m a wedding, portrait, and Bar Mitzvah photographer based in Massachusetts and willing to travel as far as your dreams will take you. As the parent of teenagers, I’ve learned that everything is better with some humor thrown in, and I’ve also learned how FAST life goes by. Photography gives me a way to stop time, both for my family and for yours. I’m a sucker for the little details: those tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the way he looks at you when you come down the aisle, the way you laughed at that little shimmy she did on the dance floor. It’s the little moments that make the sweetest memories, and I’m a feelings junkie, so I am THERE for them. I believe that laughter is good medicine, that love is love, and that memories are worth keeping.