Austin Senior Photos
By Tess Leslie Photography
AUSTIN SENIORS
Posing in front of the Tower, popping champagne in the Littlefield Fountain, and donning your cap and gown in the Main Mall are all rites of passage that should be professionally photographed.
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This isn’t your typical senior session — it’s an experience. Along with the iconic and beloved locations around campus, I make sure we also capture photos at locations unique to your journey at the Forty Acres.
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Pricing
Austin Senior Photos offers 3 packages.
Click the arrow to see which package works best for you.
Other package options
1-Hour photo Session
+ SALES TAX
The classic choice that works for most seniors.
+ 1 hour of photography
+ 35+ photos at 3-4 locations on campus
+ Online Gallery w/ Print Rights
+ Complimentary bottle of champagne
+ Sneak Peeks in 48 Hours
+ 1 Month Max Turnaround for Digital Images
$450
2-Hour photo Session
+ SALES TAX
Perfect if you want to split your session with someone. Required if you want photos at the stadium.
+ Up to 2 hours of photography
+ 60 + final images
+ Online Gallery w/ Print Rights
+ Complimentary bottle of champagne
+ Sneak Peeks in 48 Hours
+ 1 Month Max Turnaround for Digital Images
$750
3-Hour photo Session
+ SALES TAX
Perfect if you want to split your session with someone.
+ Up to 3 hours of photography
+ 80 + final images
+ Online Gallery w/ Print Rights
+ Complimentary bottle of champagne
+ Sneak Peeks in 48 Hours
+ 1 Month Max Turnaround for Digital Images
$1000
Hear From The Grads
“If I had to pinpoint what made this so experience so special, I would have to say her kindness, flexibility, and compassion.
Tess was phenomenal to work with. I was so anxious about going into this shoot for my graduation photos at UT Austin, but Tess was the best photographer to work with. I genuinely do not think I would have had as much fun, felt as safe, and have been so happy with the over all experience and the photos, had I not worked with Tess. I am very grateful to have had Tess document my time and conclusion at UT Austin and the overall experience was beyond words.
JAMES | CLASS OF 2024
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"Working with Tess was so fun!"
I absolutely love how my college graduation/ family photos turned out. She is incredible with pets- very patient and enthusiastic. I had a lot of requests going into the shoot and a lot of requests later too and she was very kind and receptive. I highly recommend her for any photographing needs!
sena, class of 2020
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"Tess did my graduation shoot and was truly fantastic to work with.
All the pictures came out wonderfully. Normally I’m uncomfortable in front of the camera, but she did a great job at making me feel comfortable and natural. It was also awesome to work with a fellow UT grad that knew all the best spots for pictures. I can’t recommend her enough!
MARISSA | CLASS OF 2024
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The Process
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If you like what you see and are interested in booking a session, click on our contact page and fill out an enquiry form. When I've received that we schedule a 15-minute call so we can learn more about each other.
To reserve your session, you’ll need to sign up for a date, sign a contract, and put down a non-refundable 50% deposit. The other 50% is due two weeks before the session. Once you’ve booked your session, we’ll begin the planning process! I’ll send you your complimentary gift and a session guide that includes what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect.
It’s time for the FUN part! We’ll meet up at the location of our choice. I prefer to shoot during golden hour (dawn or dusk). Make sure to bring all of your outfits, cap and gown, and any props you want to use. Feel free to bring a loved one along to hype you up during your session.
The day after your session, I’ll send you 3-5 images as a teaser of what’s to come. Then I will get started curating a beautiful gallery of photos that celebrates your time on the Forty Acres. You'll receive your digital gallery in around 4 weeks. You can also purchase graduation announcements, prints, and fine art albums from my online store.
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Session Preparation
Let’s Shoot!
Receive Your Gallery
Have Some Questions?
I've Gotchu!
The entire editing process typically takes 2-3 weeks, with a one-month max turnaround time during peak seasons. I also send you sneak peeks within 48 hours that you're welcome to use for graduation announcements if you're on a deadline.
I require a 50% non-refundable payment to reserve your session date. The rest must be paid two weeks before your session. I’ll send you a digital invoice that’s payable by card or wire transfer, and I’m flexible with payment plans.
If you’ve already paid for the session, then your initial payment is non-refundable. I will try my best to accommodate a new date, but if I’m already booked on that day, then your first payment is still non-refundable. If I have to cancel on you, I will refund the full cost of your session and recommend you 3-5 photographers in my place.
I only take on 15 seniors every semester, and spots fill up! For the spring season, I suggest you book your session by mid-February. For the fall, book your session by August.
You can add one person to a 2-hour or 3-hour session at no extra charge. It is $350/person to add on more seniors than that.
I use a gallery-sharing website called Pic-Time. You can download your final photos in bulk or one at a time in high-res or web-ready sizes. It will be password-protected but easily shareable with friends and family.
Nope. To honor the integrity of my work and of this industry, what you see in your final gallery is what you get. You didn’t just hire me to take your pictures—you hired me to curate the final product. By only sending you select images, I am saving you the time and energy it takes to sift through the hundreds of photos taken during the session. It’s super important that we trust each other when we enter into a contract—so trust me when I tell you that the images I deliver will be the best of the best.
