SENIORS 2026
Not a photo shoot. A celebration.
It is your year. your story. LEt's capture it.
Genuine. Joyful. You.
Senior year moves fast. One minute, it’s August, and the next, you're digging through a drawer wondering where your tassel ended up.
This shoot gives you a moment to stop. To see yourself.
To mark a turning point that’s bigger than it might feel right now.
Plus, some schools want your yearbook photo by October 1st, so Fall sessions get booked up fast. And those golden leaves are gone in a blink.
If this is something you want to do, don’t wait too long.
You get to choose the vibe.
Big and expressive. Quiet and real. Something in between.
I shape it around you.
No fake smiles. No stiff poses.
Just portraits that feel like you.
👇 Scroll to find the session that fits.
Have questions? Check out our FAQs! And please feel free to email me at nina@merklina.com or go right ahead and book a phone consultation here!
WHICH SESSION FITS YOU BEST?
Full Senior Session
Portraits that feel like YOU — not just for the yearbook.
FULL SENIOR SESSION
More time. More variety. More images that feel like you.
Full Session: What's Included
✔ Fully Tailored – We shape the session around you—your style, your energy, your schedule.
✔ No Pressure, No Rush – Plenty of time to warm up, move around, and actually enjoy the process.
✔ Multiple Looks Welcome – Bring outfit changes, props, whatever feels like you. We’ll use a mix of spots for variety.
✔Private Online Gallery – You’ll get all the lightly edited images in an online gallery. Choose your 3 favorites for full retouching, included in the fee.
✔ Cards & Announcements – Use built-in templates or let me design custom ones. (Separate pricing applies.)
✔ Flat Pricing – No upsells. No hidden fees. You keep all your digitals.
Sessions take place in and around Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Durham, or wherever feels meaningful to you.
We’ll choose locations that match your style: golden hour in a quiet field, bold color in a downtown alley, or something in between. Whether you’re after natural, urban, or something totally different, we’ll make it
Where & HOW
BOOKING
Limited openings, especially in the fall.
But no pressure. If you’re not sure what fits you best—we can talk it through.
A quick consult call is the easiest way to get started. We’ll go over your ideas, timeline, session style, and what makes the most sense for you.
Click here to book your consultation call
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT?
Skip the call and go straight to scheduling!
EXPRESS SENIOR SESSION
Need just a few shots? I got you!
EXPRESS Session Details
✔ In and out in under 30 minutes – Simple, easy, no drama
✔ One outfit, one location – Just show up as you are (or how you want to be remembered)
✔ Fast turnaround – Perfect for announcements, deadlines, or last-minute moments
✔ Online gallery – Lightly edited images to review. One favorite retouched and delivered in high-res (included)
✔ Cards & announcements – Use built-in templates or ask me to design something custom (extra cost)
✔ Flat pricing – No upsells, no surprises. All digitals are yours to keep.
Where & HOW
One location. Easy and personal.
Express Sessions happen in or around Chapel Hill, and Carrboro, any spot that feels right for you.
We’ll keep it simple. You show up, we shoot, you walk away with images that still feel like you.
BOOKING
A quick consult call is the easiest way to get started. We’ll go over your ideas, timeline, session style, and what makes the most sense for you.
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT?
Skip the call and go straight to scheduling!
SESSIONs 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. Express Sessions are about 30 minutes, with 15 inutes buffer time
Investment
The session fees are flat and include all digitals. Full Session is $495, Express - $295. The booking fee is $50. The remaining balance is billed at the end of the photo session
Delivery
Photos are delivered in 10- 15 days via a private online gallery. The Full Session includes 3 retouched images prepared for printing or yearbook, Express session includes 1 retouched image.
Cards and Prints
You can order prints, cards, and other products directly from your gallery.
The professional lab I work with delivers heirloom-quality prints that last—no fading, no weird colors.
You’re free to customize cards and announcements yourself, or reach out if you’d like me to design something custom just for you.
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.