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SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION PACKAGE -
Your session fee of $500 includes an up to 2 hour session, either at our studio or on location and includes a $250 credit to use toward wall art / album purchase.
We work with you to find the best location for your senior session.
Once you’ve had a chance to see your senior portrait images, you’ll have lots of types of finished art to choose from. Get in touch below and we can talk you through the current season’s offerings!
See what clients say about photography in Flagstaff and around Northern Arizona with Keiji and Kristen.
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miakoda collins
21 September 2024
Big thanks to KDI photography! We added a new family member this summer and getting these pictures taken meant the world for us. We chose KDI based upon the beautiful portfolio we saw on her website and we loved her style. Our experience with her was not something we anticipated - simply because we did not realize the depth she goes to with each family member to understand everyone’s vision and expectations. Her process is meant to ensure the highest quality product, and it shows.
We loved how our daughters portraits turned out and we can’t thank her and her husband enough for their artistry, hard work and the compassion and warmth they weave in throughout the process.
Alex Buttrey
19 September 2024
Kristen and her husband at KDI Photography are amazing! They really captured the essence of our emotions thru their photography skills and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Kristen was so welcoming to our family and super accommodating through the whole photo shoot. They make the whole process very intimate and comfortable. Their office and studio felt like stepping into a warm and loving home, always offering us beverages and snacks and space for anything we desired. Thank you both so much, and for the memories we will have in our own home forever!
Lynette Clark
13 September 2024
This is our second time going to Kristen for our family photos. I am so impressed with her skills in photography and working with my kids and husband. She creates and captures great shots of everyone in my family. I highly recommend KDI! :)
Kristen D
9 September 2024
Kristen Iwai has been capturing our family’s moments in life for over 17 years now. Her images encompass the story of our life . She’s incredibly talented, professional and makes the experience welcoming and fun! I cannot recommend KDI Photography enough.
Brittany Montague
30 August 2024
I’ve known Kristen for years and have always admired her work, but had yet to take advantage of her incredible talent as a photographer until just recently. My husband and I were expecting our first baby and I knew immediately that I wanted Kristen to document the process. We met with her in her office and she was so kind and professional. Once the time came for the maternity shoot, I was feeling very pregnant and not looking forward to the shoot. I couldn’t have been more surprised and impressed when we saw the photos. Somehow she was able to capture the blossoming of our family (dog included!) to perfection. Once our daughter made her appearance, the newborn session was equally as amazing and captured all the emotion that comes with having a newborn. We are very much looking forward to our next 2 sessions and highly recommend KDI to anyone looking for timeless, beautiful portraits.
Deanna Stewart
26 May 2024
From 1st phone conversation to placing our order, my son & I enjoyed our time with Kristen; Excellent photos, Thank you!!
Benjamin McDonald
6 May 2024
KDI has been an extension of our Arizona family. Kristen has gone above and beyond what I would have ever expected in a family photographer! Our pictures of our growing family make our house a home!
Ben McDonald
Stephanie Hatch
19 April 2024
I met Kristen a few weeks after my first son was born, just as things were shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. I was a new mom with no idea what was happening in the world. I called Kristen to explore options for newborn photos. I didn’t know what I was doing or what to expect. It was like Kristen was sent to provide a sense of security for us. Her professionalism and sense of calm allowed me to step back and just enjoy some precious moments as a new family. She provided not only photos, but a sense of peace and some precious memories. Four years later, she is still our family photographer. Recently, with our second child, we did more family photos. We checked in before the photos and I was anxious and unprepared. I didn’t think I could pull it together for us to have decent family photos. Once again, Kristen was calm that I needed. She assured me that no matter what, we were going to be getting important and beautiful moments for our family. And we did. I’m so glad that I came across Kristen’s page one day in the parking lot of our pediatrician, searching for a newborn photographer. At this stage, she knows our family so well that I am sure we not only have a photographer in her, but a friend. I highly recommend.
Kate Makowsky
15 April 2024
I had such a wonderful experience with Kristin! She made me feel safe and heard, especially with such a new experience for myself! The pictures turned out beautifully and I seriously cannot wait to share these shots with my friends and family. If you are looking for a sign to get some pictures taken, then here it is :)
Michelle Mack
27 February 2024
Kristen has now done senior photo packages for both of my kids. Kristen worked with us every step of the way to create a fantastic array of pictures: large portraits for our walls, small contrasting photos, gifts for grandparents, and announcement cards.
Most importantly, she was able to capture the unique personalities of each kid, bathed in the golden light of the Flagstaff landscape in fall. This combination makes these pictures works of art. Each time I walk by the portraits on my wall, I feel the warmth of fall days and the spontaneity of our photo session with Kristen. I see my kids looking backwards, towards their childhood in Flagstaff, and forward, to the excitement of college and their future adult lives. Kristen captured this moment in time, and I will be forever grateful.
Behind the Scenes During a Photo Session with Kristen
When should I schedule a senior session in Northern Arizona?
You should book your senior photos as soon as you can because yearbook photos are due early in the school year, sometimes as soon as October 1st!
We typically start meeting with seniors and their parents to plan summer and early fall session starting in February of their junior year.
If you’ve missed the yearbook deadline, we can schedule a senior session later, and still have time to make beautiful custom graduation announcements.
How long is a senior portrait session?
It depends on your session priority list, but we usually recommend you block out 1.5 hours for your Flagstaff senior photo session so we’re not rushed.
What is the best location for senior portraits in Flagstaff?
We’ll help you select the best session location for your senior at our Pre-session Planning Meeting, factoring in the weather, time of year and your seniors unique personality. With decades of experience, we have SO many choices for beautiful senior portrait locations in Northern Arizona!
Who should I bring to my senior photo session?
One trusted helper who makes you feel confident. Bringing an entourage to your senior session can make you feel awkward and self conscious, so keep it simple.
What should I wear for my senior photos?
Choose clothing for your senior session that is visually simple, that makes you the star. No crazy patterns or logos. You should be the focus, not the wardrobe. Be yourself! 10 years from now, you will want to look back and see who YOU authentically were at this time. Think timeless, not trendy.
I feel awkward in front of the camera, can you help?
Yes! That’s our specialty. :)
During your portrait session, you’ll have a director to guide you, to tell you what to do with your hands. You don't need to be a model or an actor. We’ve got your back.
Can you Photoshop out blemishes, flyaway hairs and smooth skin in my my senior photos?
Absolutely! No worries about breakouts, shadows on teeth, etc. We’ve got you covered.
What is the turnaround time on my photos?
The finished artwork we'll create will be ready in 3-7 weeks from your View and Order Meeting, depending on what you order. That gives us time to loving Photoshop each image, to test print and be sure every portrait of your senior is up to our meticulous standards.
How do I schedule my senior photo session?
Start with that Schedule a Call button. We’ll have an informal conversation that will answer your questions and give you everything you need to get going with senior portraits.
What are KDI Photography’s business hours?
Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm, by appointment.
Where is KDI Photography studo in Flagstaff?
Our photo studio is located at 724 N. Humphreys Street, Flagstaff AZ
We’re right across the street from Kickstand Kafe, with our own parking lot. :)
Do you have parking?
We sure do! The parking for our photography studio is on the Sullivan Street side of the building.
How much does a senior photo session package cost?
See senior portrait session investment, above.
Do you offer payment plans and gift registries?
Yes, we do! Ask us about these at our Planning meeting.