VMP Senior Experience
Encouraging & empowering senior girls through photos & mentorship.
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Ready to tackle your senior year with confidence?
REALITY CHECK
You know senior year is going to be fun & memorable, but you're also afraid it's going to be stressful...
Or maybe you're SO excited about taking your senior photos, but you're also a little overwhelmed by choosing outfits, locations, hair, makeup, all the things...
Or you feel a little alone in all of this, and you really desire a community of girls that are navigating the same season of life as you...
Are you a high school junior girl who's excited
(but also really nervous) about senior year and life after high school?
This is 100% me
Parents,
do you also feel unprepared for your daughter’s senior year?
Maybe this is your first daughter to graduate high school and you don’t know how to support her the way she needs you to...
Or maybe you’ve been down this road before, but I mean it’s been a while and times have really changed...
Senior year doesn't have to feel overwhelming for you or your parents.
You can have the fun & memorable senior year and photos you've always wanted.
yes, I need this!
Felt confident about senior year
Stopped feeling behind
Felt 100% supported
You feel encouraged and empowered by a community of other girls and women who will cheer you on as you pursue your biggest goals and dreams after HS.
You get to enjoy your senior year instead of worrying about whether or not you're behind because you got a head start during the summer.
You meet other senior girls outside your high school (maybe even in your HS!) that become your new life-long bff’s.
Made new friends
You feel confident going into your senior year knowing you can tackle anything that comes your way.
You take senior photos you LOVE without the hassle of planning all the details yourself. Professional hair and makeup? Check. Cute outfits and locations? Also check. All you need to do is show up and have fun!
took senior photos you love
Imagine if you...
"My dream senior pictures became a reality,
and it's all thanks to Vanessa."
"I had no idea what to expect for my senior pictures. Thankfully, I had Vanessa to guide me every step of the way.
Throughout her planning and input, she made sure my senior pictures came out just how I dreamed they would. I'm shy and not used to being in front of a camera. I was scared to pose and look awkward, but Vanessa kept encouraging me throughout the shoot! Once my pictures came in, I couldn't stop talking about how amazing they turned out! I had an amazing experience overall, and I would do it all over again because Vanessa shows she cares about every single detail of your session.
My dream senior pictures became a reality, and it's all thanks to Vanessa."
- Mariela Mendoza
Want to know a secret?
High school wasn’t built to help you succeed in life.
For 17+ years, someone else has told you what the next step in your life was going to be.
Then you’re just supposed to graduate and suddenly know how to figure out the rest of your life all on your own? I don't think so.
But the best part? It also doesn't have to be so serious!
You don’t need to have your whole life figured out at 17, but you can set yourself up for success to reach your biggest goals and dreams in a way that is fun & exciting.
And I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to do it alone.
Hi, I'm Vanessa!
I graduated senior year with big goals for life after high school. People thought I was naive. That if I only knew 'how the real world worked' I wouldn't be so ambitious, but I believed in my purpose and my dreams. I moved to Seattle, studied abroad, graduated with my bachelor’s degree, and now serve senior girls all over the PNW through photography & mentorship.
The biggest lesson I've learned along the way? There’s so much to life + adulting that high school doesn’t prepare you for and NO ONE tells you about! I had to learn the hard way, and I’ve made it my mission to make sure YOU don’t have to learn the hard way too.
Your senior photographer + mentor
VMP Senior Experience
introducing...
Encouraging & empowering senior girls through photos & mentorship.
A one-of-a-kind experience created for upcoming high school senior girls combining community + creativity + coaching to give you a head start to an epic senior year and life after high school.
Senior rep program meets career development & mentorship, to give you amazing senior pictures, networking opportunities with successful women, and
real-world professional skills.
Feel confident & excited about your senior year & life after high school.
I want in on this!
- Jackie Arellano
My senior session with Vanessa was amazing! She made me feel so comfortable and we were constantly laughing and having a good time. I was so impressed with how the photos came out - they were everything I had envisioned and more!
I never thought taking pictures could be so fun, but Vanessa makes it a blast and makes you feel beautiful.
She is now my #1 photographer!
"I never thought taking pictures could be so fun!"
I want in!
daniel + mary
Our wedding album is still the talking point when people come over to our house! They are absolutely stunning! Thank you Hamilton!
kallie + Robert
We are ecstatic with how our engagement session went and how beautiful the images came out! Thank you Hamilton for capturing us so authentically.
Briiana + Conner
We love our maternity photos! Vanessa made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We highly recommend her for your photos - you will love them every time!
What exactly do you get as a VMP Senior?
Let’s break down the details:
-VMP Senior Meet + Greet on May 21st to meet the other
VMP seniors
-Group photoshoots (May 21st, June 11th & July 9th) with other VMP seniors for unique & creative pics ($500+ value)
- Group activities throughout the summer to create memories with your new bff's
100% personalized Senior Photos
VMP Senior benefits
- Refer your friends and they get $50 off their senior session and you get $50 per referral when they book!
- Discounts on any future sessions
- Get access to the VMP Senior wardrobe for your senior session & all group shoots!
- Participate in personal & professional development events to help you prepare for your dream career after high school
- Choose a senior session package with everything YOU want for your senior photo experience (up to $1200 value)
-Professional headshots to use for your resume, professional profiles, and future job applications ($250 value)
New Friends +
life-long Memories
See the package options
Networking + Mentorship
-Network with local, successful women in various industries who come from all walks of life and are ready to invest in YOU and your future.
-Want advice on how to get a head start in a certain career? Interested in a specific industry after high school but not 100% sure if it's for you? Get access to an exclusive network of mentors to get all the support you need for your future career.
Packages start at $797
What's the
value?
Over $1900
How much does
it actually cost?
How much does it
actually cost?
Over 50% off? What's the catch?
No catch. I told you. I’ve made it my mission to give you an amazing senior experience, and give out all the advice I wish someone would have given me as a senior. I want as many upcoming senior girls as possible to have the opportunity to be part of this experience because I know it will change your life.
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Packages
All packages include access to all group shoots and group activities, but you can customize the senior session portion to create a VMP Senior Experience that's exactly how YOU want!
Package 1:
- Access to all group shoots, activities, & referral program
- Access to VMP Senior Wardrobe
- 1 hour senior session, 1 outfit, 1 local location, 40 photos
$797
Perfect for the girl who's on a budget but still wants in on all the activities & a variety of photos!
Package 2:
- Access to all group shoots, activities & referral program
- Access to VMP Senior Wardrobe
- Discounted prints & products
- 2 hour senior session, 2 to 3 outfits, 2 local locations, 80 photos
$1097
Perfect for the girl who's looking for more variety & photos from their senior session!
Package 3:
- Access to all group shoots, activities & referral program
- Access to VMP Senior Wardrobe
- Discounted prints & products
- 2 to 3 hour senior session, unlimited outfits, 2 to 3 local locations, 120+ photos
- Complimentary hair & makeup
- Complimentary $300 album credit
$1497
For the girl looking to make all the stops for her senior session experiece. This is the ultimate stress-free senior experience.
Package 4:
- Access to all group shoots, activities & referral program
- Access to VMP Senior Wardrobe
- Discounted prints & products
- Destination senior session within 4 hours of Tricities, WA
- Unlimited photos, time, & outfits
- Complimentary hair & makeup
- Complimentary $500 album credit
$1897
This package is only for the girl looking for the most epic senior photos. Let's travel to a GORGEOUS PNW location and make absolute magic happen.
No other program will give you the senior photos you dream of and prepare you for senior year and life after high school.
Let's break this down so that you have ZERO doubts whether or not this experience is for you.
You don’t need any help prepping for your senior photos.
You're 100% prepared for senior year and don’t need any help preparing for it.
You know exactly what you want to do after HS and already have a plan mapped out on how to get there.
You already have a community of girls + women who encourage you to dream big and will cheer you on until those dreams become a reality.
Who this isn't for:
Who this is for:
You want a FUN senior session and photos you will love forever…
and that will look good for Insta ;)
You want to make new + authentic friendships with other senior girls, but you don’t know how to do it on your own.
You’re nervous about your senior year and want guidance on how to make it the BEST year ever.
You have big goals and dreams for yourself after HS, and you want a supportive community that will empower + equip you to chase after those dreams.
yes this is me!
Here's the bottom line:
You want to have an epic senior year, set yourself up for success, and chase your biggest dreams, but you know you can’t do it alone.
You’ve read this whole page, even showed it to your parents, but you’re still nervous about applying.
It’s time for you to believe in yourself. Take your future into your own hands and join the only experience that will make an impact not only on your senior year, but your whole life.
Parents,
I promise you won’t find another program if this kind. It's more than just photos. Your daughter will finish this program with:
- Connections to successful women in various industries who are willing to invest in her future
- Beautiful senior photos that you will look back on to remember this season of your daughter’s life
- Gratitude for parents that believed in her as much as she believed in herself
I'm Ready to apply
FAQs
I will send your parents a proposal with a contract and invoice. Once the non-refundable retainer ($199) is paid and the contract is signed, you are officially in! Don't hesitate to complete this, as applicants are approved on a first come, first serve basis and are OFFICIALLY accepted after completing the proposal. Once you're in, we'll start planning your senior session!
Then you need to apply for this program! We help you meet and get to know new people through group activities so that you feel more comfortable making new friends and networking.
Absolutely! I’m happy to answer your questions or your parent's questions before you apply or are accepted in the program. Email hello@vmariephotos.com with your questions or to schedule a zoom call. Please remember that applications are approved on a first come, first serve basis so don't hesitate to reach out!
What happens after I submit my application?
What if I’m shy or not outgoing?
Can I/my parents reach out to you with questions?
Do you accept payment plans?
Are there any other fees I need to anticipate?
Nope! The cost of the program is all inclusive. Anything else you may spend will be completely optional and up to you, such as outfits, prints, albums, or travel fees for a destination senior session.
Yes! The balance remaining after the non-refundable retainer payment can be made in payments. The entire balance must be paid in full before the senior gallery/complimentary products are delivered and/or no later than August 30th, 2023, whichever comes first.
Should I still apply if I can't make all the specified dates?
Yes! If you can't make all the group activities, you will still have so many opportunities to make new friends and get a head start to your senior year and prepare for your future after high school. The senior session alone is worth the cost of the program! I do suggest you be available for at least one group shoot and the career workshop. Please note, no refunds will be given if any events cannot be attended.