Why We Always Include a Traditional Headshot

Steady Photography
May 6
2 min read

Every senior portrait session we offer includes a traditional head-and-shoulders portrait, and there’s a good reason for that—it’s not just tradition, it’s an essential image at this stage in life.

A Timeless Milestone

When you look back over the years, there are a few photographs that almost everyone holds onto forever:

A favorite baby photo
A senior portrait
A wedding photo (for those who marry)

The senior headshot represents a key transition—it's a clean, polished image that captures you as you are at the start of adulthood. It’s a timeless visual milestone, and we believe every student should walk away with that memory preserved.

A Practical Essential

Beyond being a keepsake, the traditional headshot is actually useful. Many seniors end up using this image for:

College applications and ID photos (some schools request a headshot before your first day)
Internship and job resumes
Professional profiles like LinkedIn, which more and more high schoolers are beginning to use to build their future network

It’s one of the few portraits from your session that will be seen in formal and professional settings, so it needs to be clean, sharp, and confident.

Always Included—for a Reason

While we love to get creative with outfits, backgrounds, and expressions, the traditional headshot is always part of the package. It’s your go-to image for any situation where you need to present yourself professionally—and it’s something we take pride in doing well.

We’ll guide you through posing, lighting, and expression to make sure you get a headshot that you (and your parents) will be proud to use, share, and hold onto.