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How Moms Can Support Their Senior’s Session: South Jersey Senior Photographer

As a senior photographer in South Jersey, I’ve worked with so many families who want their teen’s senior session to be perfect. Of course, I understand. Everyone wants that moment, the perfect image, the photo they’ve imagined for years. As a mom, it’s natural to want your teen to feel confident, relaxed, and excited about […]

Stylized adorable senior session in Philly by Senior photographer Susan Grace Photography

Seniors

Sophia: Dance and Senior Photography Session in Philadelphia

Adaptability is the simple secret of survival, and in its flexibility lies a unique kind of beauty.-J. Hagedorn  There’s one consistent trait that I see when I photograph the stunning dancers I get to work with; dedication. These dancers endure not just long hours of training at what they love most, but also the disappointments […]

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Cecilia’s Senior Session in Philadelphia

Cecilia strode into her senior session with a gentle smile, and loads of confidence. Oh, I wish I could have had that kind of confidence in high school! This sweet girl also had a sentimental heart that made all the little details of our time together feel extra meaningful. I noticed the delicate necklace she […]

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Izzie: Senior Session in Ocean City, New Jersey

When people think of a dancer, they often think of words like strength or flexibility. Sure, these adjectives describe the world of dance, and many of the talented athletes who have devoted their lives to the craft. But when I meet a senior like Izzie, the word that comes to mind is grit. While dance […]

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Lauren’s Hip-Hop Dance Headshot Session

Lauren came all the way from Pennsylvania to work with me for her hip-hop dance headshot session. It’s always a big deal for me when a dancer finds me on Instagram and decides to travel to meet me. Lauren is a student (and company member) of I Am Phresh Dance Academy and needed headshots and […]

Beautiful Washington Township senior portrait on the beach with the sun setting in the backround

Seniors

Senior Session in Ocean City With Grace

Washington Township, Class of 2023 Susan Grace Photography, High School Senior Portrait Photographer SEnior photos in Southern, New Jersey Grace and I had a really great time during a senior photo session in Ocean City NJ. Grace will graduate from Washington Township High with honors. She is an amazing student who is super passionate about […]

incredible 12 year old ballerina in a red skirt on pointe

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Lily in red- A Story of Passion and Success

The little ballerina that could I knew the first time I ever worked with this tiny dancer at the age of 9 that she was going places! Fast forward 2.5 years later and this (just turned) 12 year old has more apprenticeship offers than worn out pointe shoes. In fact this summer alone she was […]

beautiful blonde high school senior wearing a light blue fairytale gown in a castle like setting

Seniors

Riley’s Fairytale Senior Session In Princeton

The second Riley showed me her prom gown I knew Princeton was the perfect location for her! Riley wanted to highlight all sides of her personality and she loves a fairytale vibe.

Alex on the cover of Senior Style Guide Hot 100 winning photographer Susan Grace Photography

Seniors

Alex’s Award Winning Senior Session In Philadelphia

See the scroll stopping images that won Alex a spot on the cover of Senior Style Guide’s Hot 100 Magazine!

Senior using a hat and a lace shawl as a prop in her senior photos in Cape May NJ, photographed by Susan Grace Photography

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“Stand Out in Your Senior Photos with These 7 Must-Have Accessories and Props!”

7 fun props and accessories that can really elevate your senior session and add personality to showcase who you are!

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Don't leave home without these 10 essential items on your senior session day! Trust me, they will come in handy.

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When working with Susan Grace photography, your session will be customized to be all about YOU. You'll feel seen and heard throughout the entire planning process, and you'll leave the session feeling confident and beautiful. Your ideas are valid and worth being explored.

(Psst...Mom/Dad/loved ones—your thoughts and ideas are included in the process, too!)