SENIORS & GRADS
A MOMENT TO CELEBRATE
AND A STORY WORTH REMEMBERING
Genuine. Joyful. You.
Senior year is packed with deadlines, decisions, and big feelings. Graduation sneaks up fast! And suddenly, it’s over.
Whether you're a high school senior racing to meet yearbook deadlines (always juuust before the leaves turn golden, so watch those October cutoffs!) or a college grad celebrating with a cap toss and a deep exhale, this session is a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate.
You might be planning fall(ish) portraits, bundling senior photos with a cap & gown session, or creating something fun to mark your college graduation. Either way, we’ll shape the experience around you.
No awkward poses. No stiff smiles. Just honest, joyful portraits that feel like you.
Scroll to explore the Gallery, or jump to High School Seniors or Graduating Students session details.
Have questions? Please feel free to email me at nina@merklina.com or go right ahead and book a phone consultation here!
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Portraits that feel like them, not just for the yearbook.
Session Features
✔ Fully Tailored – Every session is shaped around your senior’s needs, style, and schedule
✔ No Rush – We take our time to get comfortable, explore locations, and capture real expression and a confident look.
✔ Multiple Looks Welcome – Outfit changes, props, and location variety are all part of the experience
✔ Cap & Gown Welcome – Bring yours and we’ll work a few shots into the session
✔ Full Gallery – Every image is yours, lightly edited and downloadable in high resolution. Pick your 5 favorites for full retouching or styling, included in the session fee. Extra retouched images are $25 each.
✔ Cards & Announcements – Use built-in templates, or I can design custom cards (separate pricing applies)
✔ Something Different? – Extra people, a group of seniors, or just one great yearbook shot? Tell me what you need and I’ll quote it before we book.
Where & HOW
Relaxed. Personal. Location-Flexible.
Sessions take place in and around Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, or anywhere meaningful to your senior. We’ll choose spots that feel right, whether it’s golden hour in a field or something more urban and stylized.
No travel fee in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Fearrington Village or Briar Chapel. Elsewhere in the Triangle, including Raleigh, it’s a flat $70.
BOOKING
Sessions Year-Round – Fall books up first, so plan ahead for yearbook deadlines.
Not sure where to start?
Call or text me at 917-940-9326 or BOOK A CALL HERE and I will call you!
GRADUATING STUDENTS
Cap. Gown. Gratitude. And a little swagger.
Session Features
✔ Tailored for You – Solo or with family, we’ll plan a session that fits your style and your plans
✔ Classic or Creative – Iconic cap and gown portraits, something more candid and stylish, or both
✔ Bring the People (or Pets) – Parents, siblings, a best friend or two. We’ll make room for them
✔ 2-Week Delivery – In time for announcements and parties, with rush on request
✔ Full Gallery – Every image is yours, lightly edited and downloadable in high resolution. Pick your 5 favorites for full retouching, included in the session fee. Extra retouched images are $25 each.
✔ Cards & Announcements – Use built-in gallery templates, or I can design custom cards (separate pricing applies)
✔ Something Different? – Extra people, or need just one great shot? Tell me what you need and I’ll quote it before we book.
Where & HOW
On Campus, Off Script, or Anywhere That Matters Most
Sessions can take place on campus, off campus or somewhere entirely personal. UNC, Duke, NC State, or the spot where it all actually happened. We’ll choose a setting that feels like you.
No travel fee in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Fearrington Village or Briar Chapel. Elsewhere in the Triangle, including Raleigh, it’s a flat $70.
BOOKING
✔ Any Time of Year – Undergrad, grad school or something uniquely your own. Book before the ceremony or after it, and we’ll make sure the celebration is captured.
✔ Last-minute grads? I see you. Just wrapped up your degree, didn’t get to celebrate properly, or simply want a do-over? We can make it happen.
Prefer to talk first? Book a quick call, just 10 to 15 minutes to go over options and timing.
SESSION DETAILS
Timing
Typically, full sessions last about an hour, but I recommend reserving at least 1.5 hours, especially if the session includes a change of outfits.
Investment
The session fee is $495, full gallery and 5 retouched images included. The booking fee is $50. The remaining balance is billed after the session.
Delivery
Your private online gallery arrives within 2 weeks, with every image lightly edited and your 5 favorites fully retouched.
EXTRA ReTOUCHING
Sessions often result in many good images, and every one of them is yours. Want more than your 5 favorites fully retouched? Extras are $25 each.
From the Sessions
A glimpse at some recent portraits — seniors, grads, and in-betweens.
A glimpse at some recent portraits: seniors, grads, and in-betweens.
