Senior Portraits · Yavapai County, Arizona
Yavapai County Senior Portrait Photographer.
Senior Portraits across Yavapai County, Arizona. Tex was born and raised in Prescott Valley. Northern Arizona is home turf, served from the California studio.
Cinematic location-based senior portrait sessions across Yavapai County, Arizona. Watson Lake's Granite Dells, Prescott's pines and Whiskey Row, Sedona red rocks, and Verde Valley vineyards. Award-winning photography, born and raised in Prescott Valley.
Senior Portraits · Yavapai County
What it actually looks like in Yavapai County.
A Yavapai County senior portrait should look like the senior and the place they grew up. Tex was born and raised in Prescott Valley, so the spots are already scouted: Watson Lake's Granite Dells, the Bradshaw Mountain pines, Whiskey Row at dusk in Prescott, the red rocks if a senior wants to drive up toward Sedona, and the Verde Valley vineyards around Cottonwood.
Most sessions run about an hour with two or three outfit and location changes; the half-day version covers a few completely different settings in one day. The mile-high Prescott climate keeps the weather predictable and the light clean most of the year. You get the full edited gallery in two to three weeks, and yearbook deadlines move to the front of the line.
Where in Yavapai County
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Watson Lake Granite Dells, Prescott
Granite boulders and water, the signature Prescott senior backdrop.
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Whiskey Row & Courthouse Plaza
Historic downtown Prescott for a dusk, in-town session.
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Sedona Red Rocks
For seniors who want the dramatic red-rock backdrop an hour north.
Recent Work
Senior Portraits in Yavapai County. A look at the work.
What's Included
What you actually get with senior portraits.
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A Filmmaker's Eye on Every Frame
Golden-hour light filtering through ancient redwoods, dramatic coastal cliffs at Trinidad, and the kind of shots that stop the scroll. Cinematic, never cookie-cutter.
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Authentic. No Stiff Smiles
No awkward posing, no forced expressions. Every session is fun, relaxed, and built around the senior. Authentic portraits that capture exactly who you are at this moment.
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Hand-Picked Locations Across Humboldt
Hidden coves on the Trinidad coastline, the exact redwood grove where the light hits at golden hour, the tucked-away spots in Ferndale most people drive right past, locations curated, intentional, exclusive.
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Bring What Makes You You
Two to three outfit changes, casual, dressed up, and something that represents you. Letterman jacket, jersey, instrument, your truck. Earth tones and solids photograph beautifully against Humboldt's natural landscapes.
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Senior Highlight Reels (optional)
Cinematic short-form video for seniors who want something extra to remember this chapter by, a 60-90 second piece that lives on Instagram and lasts forever.
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Edited Online Gallery
Private password-protected gallery delivered in 2–3 weeks. Print-quality downloads + web-ready files. Yearbook deadlines prioritized when you have one.
Senior Portraits by City
Senior Portraits across 7 Yavapai County cities.
Senior Portraits engagements across Yavapai County. Prescott Valley native serving home turf from the California studio. Click into a city for venue notes and local context.
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Prescott Valley
→Tex's hometown. Glassford Hill, Fain Park, Mountain Valley Park. Bradshaw Mountain High Bears + Tri-City Prep.
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Prescott
→Watson Lake + Granite Dells, Courthouse Plaza, Whiskey Row. Prescott High Badgers + Embry-Riddle.
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Chino Valley
→Sullivan Lake, Old Home Manor, private equestrian estates. Chino Valley High Cougars.
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Sedona
→Destination red rocks. Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Tlaquepaque. Permits handled. Sedona Red Rock High.
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Cottonwood
→Verde Valley wine country, Old Town Cottonwood, Tuzigoot, Dead Horse Ranch. Mingus Union High.
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Camp Verde
→Fort Verde, Verde River corridor, pastoral Verde Valley. Camp Verde High Cowboys.
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Jerome
→Historic mining-town editorial. Cleopatra Hill, Main Street, Mingus Mountain overlooks.
All 7 cities in Yavapai County →
How It Works
From first message to final delivery.
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Inquiry
Send a note with the senior's school, graduating year, and your timeline. I'll share availability and starting prices.
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Booking + Prep
Signed agreement reserves the date. I send a prep guide with outfit and location guidance customized to your session length.
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Session Day
I arrive a few minutes early to scout and set lights/lenses. We move through 1–3 locations and 2–3 outfits over 60 minutes (or longer for half-day sessions).
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Editing
Best 60–120 images selected and edited. Yearbook-ready high-resolution files prioritized if you have a deadline.
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Delivery
Private gallery email within 2–3 weeks. Download full-res files for prints, social, and yearbook.
Investment
Standard senior portrait sessions start in the mid-three-figures. Half-day epic sessions and add-ons (extra locations, additional outfits, prints) priced individually. Send a note with your timeline.
What Clients Say
Real five-star reviews.
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“Tex is not only a great photographer but an exceptional person. He made Jayden's high school graduation photo shoot so special, always calm and thoughtful. The BEST!!”
Mary Keehn
Senior portrait client
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“If you are looking for someone who will go the extra mile and capture your special moments, I highly recommend Tex Kelley Productions! He took my son's senior photos, and not only did the photos turn out amazing, but he also made sure it was a good experience. He has a passion for what he does, and it truly shows in his work.”
Rachel Gonzalez
Senior portrait client
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“Tex Kelly is a one of a kind photographer and videographer. He had previously done work for St. Bernard's Academy as a videographer for a few football games, and the work is outstanding, second to none. He recently took senior photos for my son and they came out stellar! His availability and how he makes his clients feel at ease is one of the unique skills Tex possesses. Highly recommend.”
Kim Moon
Senior portrait client
Senior Portraits FAQs
Common questions.
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How long is a senior portrait session?
Standard sessions run 60 minutes to 2 hours, including 1–3 location changes and 2–3 outfit changes. Longer 'epic' sessions (half-day) are available for seniors who want to capture multiple settings, a redwood look, a coastal look, and a hometown look, across one production day. -
Where do you shoot senior portraits?
Anywhere on the North Coast that means something to you. Common locations include Sequoia Park, Trinidad State Beach, Patrick's Point, Founders Grove, Halvorsen Park, downtown Eureka, the Avenue of the Giants, and the Lost Coast. Indoor sessions are available at our Eureka studio. -
When should we schedule?
Senior portrait season peaks late summer through early fall (golden hour + fall colors). For best variety, schedule 6–10 weeks before yearbook deadlines. Spring senior sessions for class-of-following-year are also a popular alternative for less crowded locations. -
What should the senior bring?
2–3 outfits (more for longer sessions), any meaningful props or items (instrument, jersey, pet, vehicle), and snacks/water. Tex sends a full prep guide once we book, including outfit suggestions, location-specific notes, and a timeline for the session day. -
How long until we get the gallery?
Edited galleries are delivered in 2–3 weeks for standard sessions. Print orders and yearbook-ready files can be expedited if there's a deadline, let Tex know up front.
Inquire
Senior Portraits in Yavapai County. Tell me about your project.
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