Colorful Chapters: Celebrate Your Senior with Stunning Fall Photos!
- Jessica Butterworth
- Jun 11
- 2 min read

Senior year is here, and before you know it, your child will be walking across the stage at graduation. But right now, you have the opportunity to capture this milestone with stunning fall portraits that showcase their personality and achievements. Senior year is a whirlwind of milestones, and before you know it, graduation will be just around the corner. But right now, you have the chance to freeze this moment in time—to capture your senior’s personality, spirit, and accomplishments in a way that will last forever.
There’s truly no better time for senior portraits than Michigan’s vibrant fall season. The crisp air, the golden sunlight filtering through the trees, the rustic charm of trails and parks—it all comes together to create the perfect setting for portraits that are as unique and beautiful as your senior. Imagine their smile framed by nature’s most spectacular backdrop, a reminder of this exciting time in their life that you can cherish long after they’ve moved on to their next adventure.
If you’ve been thinking about booking a senior portrait session, let this be your sign: Don’t wait. Every year, my peak fall color Saturdays are completely booked by the start of August, and 90% of my fall sessions are secured before the end of August. It happens fast—one minute, there’s plenty of availability, and the next, I’m turning away families who waited just a little too long.
I get it—life is busy. But this is one thing you don’t want to put off. These photos will be treasured for years to come, displayed at their graduation party, shared with family and friends, and maybe even framed on your wall as a reminder of this fleeting moment before they take that next big step. And let’s be honest—time moves faster than we’d like. One day, you’re watching them take their first steps, and the next, you’re watching them step into adulthood.
Booking early ensures you get the date that works best for your family, especially if you want to secure those coveted peak-color weekends. It also gives you plenty of time to plan outfits, choose the perfect location, and relax knowing that this important milestone is taken care of.
Let’s make this experience special. Let’s create stunning, meaningful images that capture your senior’s journey in a way that you’ll always hold close to your heart. Reach out today to secure your session before it’s too late!
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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