I know how stressful senior year can be, and finding the perfect photographer to document this fleeting time can add even more stress to your plate! I'm here to help alleviate the stress of finding that perfect photographer and ensure that your senior year is documented timelessly and authentically.

Even though I've been out of high school for a few years, to this day I still look back on my senior portraits and remember the emotions coursing through my mind as my final days as a student drew to a close—anticipation for finally being done with grade school, nervousness for starting college courses the following fall, and elation for the new freedoms that I would soon begin to enjoy. Your senior year is a period of complexity, exploration, anticipation, and celebration, and I want to work with you to create timeless portraits reminiscent of this pivotal year.


My number one priority at my senior and grad sessions is to ensure that your portraits are reminiscent of who you are as an individual! 

I edit in a natural, true-to-life, and true-to-color style and stick to the basics in retouching. You won't have to worry about over-whitened teeth, heavy filters, or blurry skin when you choose me to document your senior year. 


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Collections beginning at $250 + tax

The moments and occasions that make you feel the most alive deserve to be documented with care, artistry, and passion. Years into the future, I hope the portraits we create together withstand the sands of time and allow you to reflect fondly on your most cherished memories.

From the moment we begin planning your session, I will guide you through choosing the most ideal location, selecting outfits, and taking full advantage of everything your online portrait gallery and product store have to offer.  

Personalized, true-to-you Collections beginning at $250

Natural, TIMELESS PORTRAITS

I'VE BEEN THERE!

My
promise to YOU:

your portraits will reflect

you will feel

YOU

radiant

My other top priority when creating your senior portraits is to make our session a time where you feel radiant, relaxed and confident!

Throughout our entire session, I will guide you through poses and prompts to curate a gallery of you at your very best. No modeling experience required!

I've been photographing seniors for years, so I've become well-versed in creating a stress-free experience. No need to fret about finding the perfect poses prior to our session—I've got it all covered!


My other top priority when creating your senior portraits is to make our session a time where you feel radiant, relaxed, and confident!

Throughout our entire session, I will guide you through poses and prompts to curate a gallery of you at your very best. No modeling experience required!



I've been photographing seniors for years, so I've become well-versed in creating a stress-free experience. No need to fret about finding the perfect poses prior to our session—I've got it all covered!


I started photographing seniors when I was in high school!

I've been photographing seniors for years, and this aspect of my business gained momentum back when I was a senior in high school! Starting my business years ago as a high-schooler gave me invaluable insight into what seniors are hoping for in their portrait sessions, and this knowledge has helped me cultivate a one-of-a-kind and stress-free experience for all of my seniors.

If you're commemorating your upcoming graduation from high school or college, you deserve to be captured in your most confident and joyful state. My main objective is to photograph my graduates from Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley with authenticity and timelessness. My utmost desire is for you to leave our session feeling more confident in yourself and proud of all you have achieved in this major chapter of life. 

Ready to leave a legacy together? Contact me now, and let's begin celebrating!

HARRISONBURG AND JMU SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

seniors

Save your date!

for bold and joyful seniors

I know how stressful senior year can be, and finding the perfect photographer to document this fleeting time can add even more stress to your plate! I'm here to help alleviate the stress of finding that perfect photographer and ensure that your senior year is documented timelessly and authentically.

Even though I've been out of high school for a few years, to this day I still look back on my senior portraits and remember the emotions coursing through my mind as my final days as a student drew to a close—anticipation for finally being done with grade school, nervousness for starting college courses the following fall, and elation for the new freedoms that I would soon begin to enjoy. Your senior year is a period of complexity, exploration, anticipation, and celebration, and I want to work with you to create timeless portraits reminiscent of this pivotal year.

Here's what to expect!

01) Get in Touch!

Visit the Contact page here on my website and leave me a note!

Tell me a bit about yourself and provide me with some details about what you envision your senior session to be; the more creative and true-to-you, the better.

Once you've taken the first step, I will send you my senior welcome guide; I offer a variety of senior collections to ensure that your session is tailored specifically towards you.

*I also accept inquiries via Instagram and Facebook, but using my Contact page is the most reliable way to reach me!

Ready to book your session?

Ready to book your session?

Here's what to expect!

02) Save a Date!

Congratulations! You're officially a Sydney Coffman Senior!

You've chosen the senior package that best fits you, and it's time to get all the details set.

I'll help you determine the best time and season for your portraits; each season has its perks!

Fall and spring dates book especially quickly, so be sure to reach out as soon as you have any ideas about your session. Seniors connect with me anywhere from 4-12 months in advance.

Here's what to expect!

02) save a date!

Congratulations! You're officially a Sydney Coffman Senior!

You've chosen the senior package that best fits you, and it's time to get all the details set. I'll help you determine the best season for your portraits; each season has its perks!

Fall and spring dates book especially quickly, so be sure to reach out as soon as you have any ideas about your session. Seniors connect with me anywhere from 4-12 months in advance.

Ready to book your session?

Ready to book your session?

Here's what to expect!

03) All the Plans!

This is where all the fun starts to happen!

I'll provide all the assistance you need with choosing a location(s) and selecting outfits that make you feel comfortable, classy, and authentic all at the same time.

If you've yet to think of the perfect location for your session, don't fret; my senior welcome guide includes ample tips for selecting a location.

Additionally, I am always more than happy to send a list of my personal favorite locations that I update regularly!

Here's what to expect!

03) All the plans!

This is where all the fun starts to happen!

I'll provide all the assistance you need with choosing a location(s) and selecting outfits that make you feel comfortable, classy, and authentic at the same time.

If you've yet to think of the perfect location for your session, don't fret; my senior welcome guide includes ample tips for selecting a location.

Additionally, I am always more than happy to send a list of my personal favorite locations that I update regularly!

Ready to book your session?

Ready to book your session?

Here's what to expect!

04) Time to Shine!

The day of your senior session has finally arrived! I can't wait to meet you and learn about your post-graduation plans!

Throughout our session, I'll guide you and capture your best angles with a vast variety of prompts and poses; my priority is to capture you in a carefree and relaxed state.

After years of experience, I've adopted precise attention to detail, so don't worry about windswept hair, pesky ponytail holders, or ruffled clothing going unnoticed.

Here's what to expect!

04) time to shine!

The day of your senior session has finally arrived! I can't wait to meet you and learn about your post-graduation plans!

Throughout our session, I'll guide you and capture your best angles with a vast variety of prompts and poses; my priority is to capture you in a carefree and relaxed state. After years of experience, I've adopted precise attention to detail, so don't worry about windswept hair, pesky ponytail holders, or ruffled clothing going unnoticed.

Ready to book your session?

Ready to book your session?

Here's what to expect!

06) Celebrate YOU!

Your full senior gallery not only includes the ability to download high-resolution images, but it also includes a personal print shop!

Your print shop includes stunning keepsakes including canvases, leather-bound albums, and matte and metal prints; all make thoughtful and heartwarming gifts for your parents and other relatives.

The quality from this small printing company is absolutely impeccable when compared to large-scale printers such as Walmart, Shutterfly, or Costco--and better yet, the prices are incredibly reasonable!

Here's what to expect!

06) Celebrate YOU!

Your full senior gallery not only includes the ability to download high-resolution images, but it also includes a personal print shop!

Your print shop includes stunning keepsakes including canvases, leather-bound albums, and matte and metal prints; all make thoughtful and heartwarming gifts for your parents.

The quality from this small printing company is absolutely impeccable when compared to large-scale printers such as Walmart, Shutterfly, or Costco--and better yet, the prices are incredibly reasonable!

Ready to book your session?

"Sydney is fantastic at what she does!!! I was searching Instagram for a photographer to take my senior pictures when I found her account and knew right away she was the one. I love her style, the way she has a vision for every picture, and her editing is beyond amazing. I am so happy with my senior photos!"

~ words of praise ~

"She has a vision for every picture"

- M a d e l e i n e

"I am absolutely in love with my senior portraits taken by Sydney Coffman Photography! Sydney is so kind and was more than willing to take my portraits on my farm, making my portraits even more personal and special. My senior session was a wonderful experience and I would recommend Sydney to anyone!!"

~ words of praise ~

"I would recommend sydney to anyone"

- K a y t l y n n 

"I am absolutely in love with my senior portraits taken by Sydney Coffman Photography! Sydney is so kind and was more than willing to take my portraits on my farm, making my portraits even more personal and special. My senior session was a wonderful experience and I would recommend Sydney to anyone!!"

~ words of praise ~

- K a y t l y n n

"I had my senior photos done by Sydney, and I could not have been happier with the results. Going into the shoot, I was kind of nervous. I had never had professional photos taken before. It turned out that I had nothing to be worried about; Sydney was so friendly and complimentary and I immediately felt comfortable. She is so talented and I would recommend her to anyone looking to have photos done."

~ words of praise ~

"i immediately felt comfortable"

- M i a

"I had my senior photos done by Sydney, and I could not have been happier with the results. Going into the shoot, I was kind of nervous. I had never had professional photos taken before. It turned out that I had nothing to be worried about; Sydney was so friendly and complimentary and I immediately felt comfortable. She is so talented and I would recommend her to anyone looking to have photos done."

~ words of praise ~

- M i a

A d v e n t u r e   A w a i t s

adventure senior sessions starting at $575 (including 250 miles of travel)

Natural Imagery

for the bold and spirited senior

Examples of Adventure Settings

• overlooks and scenic spots at Shenandoah National Park 
•short hiking trails with tranquil wooded areas or mountain views
• lakes, ponds, or other recreational areas with aesthetic scenery
•any other setting that you gravitate towards!

*Adventure session packages do not include entry fees into Shenandoah National Park or other recreational areas.

I know the feeling—

the adrenaline-filled rush 

 of anticipation that washes over you when your mind wanders towards graduating. After all, I was in the same space as you a few short years ago!

Senior year in and of itself can be quite the adventure—last dances, pep rallies, Senior Night at sporting events, college applications, final exams, and preparing to embrace your newfound independence. Why not document this once-in-a-lifetime feeling through your senior portraits?

As someone who has always loved to travel and incorporate landscapes into my senior portraits, adventure sessions hold special meaning to me. I truly enjoy exploring new places and would be thrilled to create your senior portraits at a location that is original and meaningful to you!

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the adrenaline-filled rush of anticipation that washes over you when your mind wanders towards graduating. After all, I was in the same space as you a few short years ago!

Senior year in and of itself can be quite the adventure—last dances, pep rallies, Senior Night at sporting events, college applications, final exams, and preparing to embrace your newfound independence. Why not document this once-in-a-lifetime feeling through your senior portraits?

As someone who has always loved to travel and incorporate landscapes into my senior portraits, adventure sessions hold special meaning to me. I truly enjoy exploring new places and would be thrilled to create your senior portraits at a location that is original and meaningful to you!

if you're ready to document your senior year with lots of creativity and no stress,

Let's connect!