BY RENEE BOWEN
los angeles senior photographer
Confident & Iconic
more than just pictures
Unapologetically YOU
the Senior EXPERIENCE
Senior Portraits
Senior Portrait Experiences in LA
Your senior portraits shouldn’t feel awkward, outdated, or like everyone else’s photos.
As a Los Angeles senior photographer, I work with seniors from all over the country who want portraits that feel real, stylish, and personal - not stiff or trendy-for-five-minutes.
This experience is intentional, personalized, and designed for seniors who care about style, storytelling, and images that feel elevated, not overdone.
You’re not here for cookie-cutter senior photos .. and I’m not the photographer for that either. Let's create something uniquely YOU.
curated and intentional
“The personal touch is evident & Renee let my daughter guide the entire senior photo shoot! We truly have loved each and every experience with Renee -
her work is on another level!”
- Diane McGrory
CLIENT LOVE
“Renee connects with teens effortlessly”
She has a great ability to bring out their personality and make them feel comfortable. She doesn't treat it as a job going through the motions, she makes the senior photosession an EXPERIENCE.
— Rebecca Dunsworth, Kylie's Mom
“Renee was able to photograph Grace in a way that honored her natural beauty”
and in a way that made her feel comfortable. It was Grace's shoot, not Renee's, and that meant Grace was never asked to wear something she didn't like or pose in a way she wasn't comfortable. If you are looking for a unique senior experience, I promise you won't regret shooting with Renee.
— Amanda Howell, Grace's Mom
“Renee is an awesome photographer!! She takes incredible photos and she knows how to make you look your best!!.”
She makes sure that the photo shoot is all about you and your ideas are included so the outcome of the photos taken are all unique to you!
— Katarina Weary, Senior 2021
HOW DOES THE
PROCESS WORK?
STEP ONE
Click that ARROW and fill out my contact form - then I'll send you a very detailed email with all the info you need, including investment. Choose your session and preferred shoot date.
STEP TWO
Once you're booked, I'll send you lots of info on how to prep for your session & we will collaborate on what LOCATION you'd like for your session. You will be guided through the entire process so you can feel 100% prepared!
STEP THREE
Once we shoot your session and you have the absolute BEST time of your freakin life, we'll schedule an in-person OR zoom ordering session where you'll choose the images you'd love to order. Most clients love our albums, but I'll show you lots of options!
An INCLUSIVE Experience for ALL
Every senior deserves to feel safe, respected, and fully themselves in front of the camera. I work with seniors of all genders, identities, expressions, and neurotypes, including LGBTQ+ teens and neurodiverse students, and my approach is always rooted in consent, comfort, and trust.
There is no pressure to fit a mold here. Whether your senior is outgoing or quiet, bold or still figuring things out, expressive or reserved, they will be met with patience, care, and genuine respect. This is a judgment-free space where differences are not just accepted, they are honored. My goal is for every senior and every parent to know that this experience is about being seen as you are, exactly as you are, and leaving feeling confident, supported, and proud of who you are becoming.
PS: I'm a mom to a 27-year old on the autism spectrum, and every one of us in my family of five has ADHD and some of us have other "isms" - so I want you to know that I GET IT. I know how to meet your senior where they are - and how to bring the best out of them!
THIS IS
“Renee builds a relationship with you, she makes your experience everything you want it to be and more..
- Katie Ironfield
shooting with her is like no other.”
Senior Portraits for the Guys
Most of my boy senior clients are doing this for their moms ... so hi, Mom! I know this is probably you reading this :) Here's what I want you to know:
First, I'm a boy mom too. I have two olders sons - one with autism and one with ADHD, so I also understand neuro-diversity at a deep level. I've worked with tons of guys over the years, from football starts to musicians - and I absolutely love working with boy seniors.
They may not come into the session thinking it'll be fun, but they always leave saying that it was. I make it easy and painless for them and you get to have these gorgeous images of your not so little boy. You won't regret it, I promise.
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"We have shot with Renee since the kids were little and now enjoy epic senior pictures and the most beautiful prom pictures I have ever seen. Always on time and willing to work with you, Renee only works with the best people, including make-up artist Jami Cox. Thank you Renee, we look forward to many more years."
- Terri Johnson
your senior photos are about YOU
I'll never tell you want you have to wear or where we have to shoot - I'll help guide you, yes but this experience is all about you and what you want it to be
As your senior photographer, my job is to help you feel like you on your best day and to have the time of your life!
and then you get:
More than just a flash drive ... your images deserve to be PRINTED and archived for generations.
After your senior portrait session, we will meet at my studio or on zoom to go over all the beautiful images we created together. That's when you get to choose which images you would like to order. Albums are the BEST and most popular way of doing just that - I have tons of samples to show you!
Investment options
Three “looks” | Local to SCV | Pro Makeup & Styling
One hour session $$
Four “looks” | Can Travel | Pro Makeup, Hair & Styling
Two hour session $$$
Unlimited “looks” | Pro Makeup, Hair & Styling | Travel Included
Three hour session $$$$
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FOR THE PARENTS:
You have more options than ever for senior photos in Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles area. When I started photographing seniors in 2007, that wasn’t the case. Senior portraits as a full, styled experience - with hair and makeup, intentional locations, and a focus on how it feels to be photographed - simply didn’t exist the way I envisioned it.
Over the last 17 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of seniors and their families, many of whom return to me again and again, and I don’t take that trust lightly. I’ll be completely honest with you: I’m not the cheapest photographer - and that’s by design. What I offer goes far beyond a quick photo session. My goal is for every senior I work with to walk away feeling more confident, more seen, and more like themselves than when they arrived.
This level of experience takes time, skill, and intention. It’s an investment - and it’s a fun, memorable experience YOU get to enjoy as well!
a note
i'd love to work with you!
Let's create your
unique photoshoot
The entire experience is completely customized to YOU and what you want to include, so once you're booked, we'll collaborate on location and vibe of the shoot. Even if you've never taken professional images, this is going to be FUN I promise!
