The Leah Parente Photography Senior Experience | Class of 2027
- Leah Parente
- Feb 17
- 3 min read
Celebrate who you are. Step into who you are becoming.
Senior year is a season of becoming: of discovering confidence, forming lasting friendships, and stepping boldly into what’s next. The Leah Parente Photography Senior Experience was created for seniors who want more than a single portrait session. It is a year-long, curated experience designed to honor this pivotal chapter through beauty, connection, and artistry.
From June 2026 through May 2027, a select group of high school seniors in the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area will participate in ten styled portrait experiences, thoughtfully paired with meaningful activities that celebrate growth, creativity, and community. Additionally, each senior will be spotlighted during their individual session, highlighting the characteristics unique to them.
This is where your story unfolds one beautiful moment at a time.
A Curated Senior Year Experience
The Senior Experience is a partnership between Leah Parente Photography and a carefully selected group of seniors who embody kindness, confidence, and creativity. Members take part in exclusive, themed portrait sessions while representing a brand known for heirloom-quality artwork and intentional storytelling.
This experience is designed for seniors who:
Love expressing themselves in front of the camera
Value meaningful friendships and shared experiences
Desire imagery that reflects who they are becoming
Enjoy creativity, fashion, and connection
Want their senior year to feel celebrated and unforgettable
No modeling experience is required — only a willingness to show up fully and authentically.
The 2027 Portrait Collection: A Year in Chapters
Each season of your senior year is captured through a curated series of sessions, each paired with a thoughtful activity designed to deepen connection and create memories beyond the photographs.
June | Welcome Party at Howell Woods
Team building and senior year preparation
July | Summer Blooms at WRAL Azalea Garden
A celebration of color, light, and the beginning of something new
August | Senior Jeans in Downtown Benson
Effortless, confident portraits in an urban setting
October | Pumpkin Patch in Johnston County
Pumpkin carving and autumn traditions
November | Fall Vineyard in Johnston County
Charcuterie boards and golden-hour laughter
December | Tree Farm in Johnston County
A white elephant gift exchange beneath winter skies
January | Coffee Shop in Dunn
Goal setting and seasonal celebration
March | Mama + Me Portraits
A tribute to the bond that shaped your journey
April | Cap & Gown at Historic Oak View County Park
Honoring achievement and transition
May | Next Steps at a Johnston County Ice Cream Shop
Graduation celebration and farewell to senior year
Each session includes both individual and group portraits, preserving not only how you looked, but how this season felt and the community of supportive women cheering you on.
The Privilege of Belonging
As a member of the Senior Experience, you will enjoy an elevated experience that includes:
Individual senior portrait session
Ten professionally styled portrait sessions
Beautiful locations curated throughout the year
A bonus experience at every session (team building & celebration)
Individual and group imagery
Features on the Leah Parente Photography website, blog, and social platforms
Opportunity for magazine publication
Priority booking for your personal senior portrait session
A guided heirloom album and print design experience
Access to luxury wall art and custom albums
New friendships and a confidence-building year you will never forget
More Than Photography
While digital images are available for purchase after each session, the heart of this program is not the camera — it is the community.
This is a space to:
Show up
Support one another
Grow together
Celebrate senior year
Create memories that will last far beyond graduation
The photographs preserve the beauty.
The experience preserves the meaning.
Seniors are encouraged to attend and participate in every session and activity, regardless of whether images are purchased, because the true value lies in connection, confidence, and shared moments.
Investment & Commitment
Program Investment: $1,000
Program Dates: June 2026 – May 2027
Total Experiences: 1 individual session, 10 curated group sessions
Bonus: $225 credit towards digitals and print products from individual senior session
Availability: Limited, application required
A $200 non-refundable retainer is due upon acceptance into the Senior Experience and is applied toward the total cost of the program. The program fee is billed quarterly beginning July 1, with monthly and semi-annual options available.
Images are purchased separately after each session with no obligation to buy from every shoot.
The Invitation
The Senior Experience is open to current juniors graduating in the Class of 2027 who are kind, respectful, engaged on social media, and excited to commit to a year of creativity and connection.
Applications include an interview with both the student and parent to ensure this experience feels aligned, supported, and meaningful for everyone involved.
Applications open February 17, 2026.
This is your invitation to step into your senior year with confidence, beauty, and belonging.
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