Photography that captures your high school senior amidst the Colorado wilderness

Senior Photography for Denver, the Northern Front Range, and the Colorado Rockies

For the Colorado adventurer at heart, I’m the

Longmont Senior Photographer

that makes your senior photography experience one worth remembering.

Whether you were born here, a transplant, or visiting. Whether you regularly climb 14ers or enjoy the mountains from the comfort of your couch.

This is the place if you want mountain vistas and grandiose landscapes as the backdrop for your stunning senior photography.

a senior stands in front of the Boulder Flatirons during her senior portrait session with the Longmont senior photographer, Sara Herkes

Enter Senior Photos Model Call

Are you a part of the Class of 2026? Are you interested in getting your photo taken amidst the Colorado wilderness?

I am looking to expand my senior portfolio and am looking for five seniors to model for me, so that I can build my portfolio.

The sitting will be complimentary and as a thank you for your time, I will gift one digital image file of your choosing that will have a print release and can be utilized as your yearbook photo, as long as it matches your school’s requirements.

Please note that I am seeking diversity in my portfolio, so people color and all creeds, body types, abilities, neurodiversity, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Senior Client Closet

Every session includes more than one outfit and for one or more of those outfits, you get to raid my client closet. Included in every senior session as a complimentary service, it’s like having a personal designer. You get to pick your favorites online and I help you to curate a wardrobe perfect for your session. My client closet has:

  • over 100 gowns exclusively from high-end designers that design gowns specifically for senior photoshoots, so that your photos can be a showstopper

  • most are “one-size-fits-all”, with plus sizes available

  • curated to only include dresses that look great in the Colorado wilderness and with my editing, so you don’t get surprised when you receive your final photos

  • a variety of different styles, looks, and colors from boho to modern to classic to goth

  • accessories like jewelry, floral crowns, sunburst crowns, wraps, belts, and much more

  • your items will be laundered and ready to look great on you during your session

Close up photo of the maternity photography gowns available in my client closet located in Longmont, Colorado
Sara, the Longmont Maternity Photographer is picking out flower crowns for an upcoming Longmont maternity photography session from her client closet
Sara, the Longmont Maternity Photographer is picking out a wrap for an upcoming Longmont maternity photography session from her client closet

Senior Photoshoot Locations

I wish locations just fell in my lap, but, alas, they do not. So I spend days worth of time each year scouring the state of Colorado for the best jaw-dropping backdrops this state has to offer.

When we start designing your session, I’ll send you location overviews for my favorite locations in Colorado. You’ll find:

  • 14,000 foot snow-capped mountains

  • mirror-like alpine lakes

  • old growth forests

  • “have it to ourselves” Boulder Flatirons spots

  • places where more moose roam than humans

  • aspens that are the best kind of green in the summer and the most golden color in the fall

  • wildflower meadows

  • babbling brooks surrounded by mountains

  • dog, horse, and family friendly spots

Not sure you’ll find what you’re looking for? Check out my blog posts about some of my favorite locations by clicking below:

A high school senior stands among ponderosa pines during her senior portrait session with the Longmont senior photographer, Sara Herkes
A high school senior sits in front of the Boulder flatirons in a client closet dress during her senior portrait session with the Longmont senior photographer, Sara Herkes
A high school senior stands in front of the Rocky Mountains during his senior session with the Longmont senior photographer, Sara Herkes

When you’re

behind the scenes at a photo session with me

you’ll see that it is very relaxed. I build in buffer time, so we’re not rushed. I have your session planned out to the last detail, so that we make the most out of your session.

I accomplish this through a streamlined, but thorough, design process. One where we collaborate together. Because I know photography and you know how you want your photos to make you feel.

I want your session to be a success just as much as you do and I know how to get us there.

The Senior Photo Experience

  • Learn the Details

    Reach out to see if I’m available and to get more information. If you like what you learn, we have a virtual chat. An easy peasy 15 minute call over video chat online. We meet. You ask the questions and I answer. You decide if you want to book. If you do, you pay the sitting fee, sign my contract, and we’re set.

  • Session Styling and Design Meeting

    Immediately after booking, I send you a questionnaire asking what you’re looking for in your session. You get to peruse my client closet, while I scout locations for you.

    Before your session, we have a 30 minute virtual meeting. We finalize your gown choices, the location, style the clothes for all participating members of your family, and review how to prepare for your session. This means not having to put all this together on your own, midnight before your session. Far less stress!

  • Your Session

    We meet at the location and take a few minutes to get ready. I’ve already planned for clothes changes and the flow for your session, so that we capture everything you want out of your session without any rush or stress.

    We head out to the photo spots, hang out, and get beautiful images. You get to stroll in the wilderness, while I guide you every step of the way.

  • Slideshow and Ordering Period

    Within a couple days of your session, I send you a sneak peek. Within a few short weeks, your final gallery is ready.

    You’ll first see all the edited images from your session in a professionally composed slideshow. You choose your digital image collection, download your images files, and decide if you want an album.

Enter Senior Photos Model Call

Are you a part of the Class of 2026? Are you interested in getting your photo taken amidst the Colorado wilderness?

I am looking to expand my senior portfolio and am looking for five seniors to model for me, so that I can build my portfolio.

The sitting will be complimentary and as a thank you for your time, I will gift one digital image file of your choosing that will have a print release and can be utilized as your yearbook photo, as long as it matches your school’s requirements.

Please note that I am seeking diversity in my portfolio, so people color and all creeds, body types, abilities, neurodiversity, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Longmont Maternity Photographer was featured in the Longmont Leader
The Longmont maternity photographer is a member of Professional Photographers of America
Longmont maternity photographer is a proud member of Style and Select
Longmont maternity photographer was featured in Voyage Denver Magazine