Your senior year of college is here! Have all the feelings started to sink in yet? As you take in a year full of lasts, I hope you spend countless valuable moments with your friends and bask in the knowledge that your future can be all that you want it to be.

The perfect way to celebrate this year full of lasts? Grad portraits, of course! I'm here to help alleviate the stress of finding that perfect photographer and ensure that your grad portraits are documented in a way that embodies who you are and everything you have achieved during your college years. 

Grad portraits are all about YOU. I always encourage my grads to pop the champagne, set off the confetti cannons, toss the cap - anything and everything to personalize their portraits while adding a celebratory flair. While your session will be solely focused on you, you are also welcome to bring a couple of friends or your family to join in for a few photos at the end of your session! 


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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.  

Authentic, Joyful imagery

your accomplishments must be celebrated!

worried about posing or looking awkward? Don't Fret!

I've been photographing seniors as well as college grads for years, and during this time, I have built up a diverse repertoire of prompts and poses that make for the perfect blend of candid and relaxedly-posed portraits.  Starting my business over 7 years ago and gradually specializing in seniors gave me invaluable insight into what seniors and grads are hoping for in their portrait experience! This knowledge has helped me cultivate a one-of-a-kind and stress-free experience for each senior that books with me.

Graduating from college is one of the most important occasions you could ever document, and you deserve to celebrate making it through all the grit, late nights, stress, and happy moments in between that you went through to get your degree. 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. 

It's time to take a moment and make it all about YOU! Contact me now, and let's plan your session!

HARRISONBURG AND JMU SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

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for classy college

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College graduate sessions beginning at $395

College graduate sessions beginning at $395

For group pricing, send me a message through my contact page!

Pop The 
 champagne!

it's time to

Your senior year of college is here! Have all the feelings started to sink in yet? As you take in a year full of lasts, I hope you spend countless valuable moments with your friends and bask in the knowledge that your future can be all that you want it to be.


The perfect way to celebrate this year full of lasts? Grad portraits, of course! I'm here to help alleviate the stress of finding that perfect photographer and ensure that your grad portraits are documented in a way that embodies who you are and everything you have achieved during your college years. 

Grad portraits are all about YOU. I always encourage my grads to pop the champagne, set off the confetti cannons, toss the cap - anything and everything to personalize their portraits while adding a celebratory flair. While your session will be solely focused on you, you are also welcome to bring a couple of friends or your family to join in for a few photos at the end of your session! 


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 grad session to be; the more creative and true-to-you, the better.

*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) Pick a Date

Congratulations! You're officially a Sydney Coffman Grad! It's time to get all the details set.

I'll help you determine the best time (and season, depending on when you graduate!) 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. Grads connect with me anywhere from 4-12 months in advance.

Here's what to expect!

02) Choose a package

Congratulations! You're officially a Sydney Coffman Grad!

It's time to get all the details set. I'll help you determine the best time for your portraits (and season, depending on when you graduate)!

Fall and spring dates book especially quickly, so be sure to reach out as soon as you have any ideas about your session. Grads 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.

We'll decide which spots on campus we want to use as backdrops for your session; popular options at JMU include the fountain, Wilson Hall, and the columns at Holland Yates Hall.

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.

We'll decide which spots on campus we want to use as backdrops for your session; popular options at JMU include the fountain, Wilson Hall, and the columns at Holland Yates Hall.

Ready to book your session?

Ready to book your session?

Here's what to expect!

04) Time to Shine!

The day of your grad 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 grad 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 grad 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 grad 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?

"Best photographer EVER! I worked with Sydney for my senior portrait's and they came out amazing. It was a very windy morning and she was willing to reschedule but I wanted to try and push through and we did! She gave me poses to do but also asked if there was a specific way I liked my hair or any poses I really wanted which I appreciated. Definitely recommending to all my friends who graduate this spring!"

~ words of praise ~

"Best photographer ever!"

- A l e x i s

"Sydney is AMAZING! She did such a good job of making me feel comfortable and the photos were incredible! She was very professional and prompt, and I received my photos quickly after our shoot! I highly recommend her to anyone needing graduation pictures!"

~ words of praise ~

"she did such a good job of making me feel comfortable"

- E m m a

"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 ~

- e m m a

"I could not imagine a better photo session than the one Sydney blessed me with! The process of booking and shooting was so easy, and she took such care to hype me up, help me pose, and produce the prettiest images of myself that I’ve ever owned. The pictures are bright, high quality, and capture all the joy I felt during my grad session. Would 100% book Sydney again and am so grateful for her services."

~ words of praise ~

"i could not imagine a better photo session"

- E l l a

"I could not imagine a better photo session than the one Sydney blessed me with! The process of booking and shooting was so easy, and she took such care to hype me up, help me pose, and produce the prettiest images of myself that I’ve ever owned. The pictures are bright, high quality, and capture all the joy I felt during my grad session. Would 100% book Sydney again and am so grateful for her services."

~ words of praise ~

- e l l a