This Is What Senior Pics Are Supposed To Feel Like!
Easy. Fun. Completely you.
Your senior session is designed so you never have to wonder what to do. I guide you through every pose, every movement, every moment, so nothing feels awkward or forced.
Just show up, be yourself, and walk away with photos you actually love.
Based in Connecticut, serving high school seniors across the state.
This is what happens when you’re fully guided every step of the way.
If You’re Worried About Feeling Awkward… You’re Not Alone
Most seniors I work with say the same thing before their session:
“I don’t know how to pose”
“I’m going to feel awkward”
“I just want it to look natural”
And honestly? That makes total sense.
That’s exactly why I guide you through everything.
From what to do with your hands, to how to move, to where to look-nothing is left up to chance.
And about 10 minutes in… it just clicks.
You relax. You start to have fun.
And your photos stop feeling like “posed pictures”… and start feeling like you on your best day.
Not awkward. Not stiff. Not over-posed.
Effortless portraits that feel like you!
Your session is built around your personality, your vibe, and what makes you you. Guided posing and movement based prompts mean you'll feel relaxed and confident from the very first shot. Nothing stiff, nothing staged. Just you, exactly as you are.
Based in Cheshire and serving clients across Connecticut, focusing on a natural, editorial style that captures who you are at this important milestone in your life.
What Seniors Are Saying....
I don't just take your picture. I show you how the world sees you.
With years of experience guiding seniors, I know exactly how to bring out natural, confident images every single time.
Senior Portraits That Feel Like You
L. Erickson Photography specializes in natural, effortless senior portraits for Connecticut seniors. Based in Cheshire, CT, I offer customized sessions with guided posing, styling support, and professional makeup so every senior feels confident and completely themselves on camera. Each session is designed to celebrate this milestone with a personalized experience and heirloom artwork worth keeping forever.
REAL SENIORS. REAL CONFIDENCE.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it.
You don’t need to feel ready
You don’t need to know how to pose
You just need to show up
I’ll take care of the rest
Thank you for contacting us!
🎉 Yay! Your Inquiry Just Landed in My Inbox
Thank you so much for reaching out!
I’m beyond excited that you’re considering me to capture your senior year—it’s such a milestone, and your session should be just as iconic as you are.
Here’s what happens next:
📩 I’ll be in touch within 1–2 business days with all the details and next steps.
💬 Keep an eye on your email (and spam folder—just in case!).
💖 If you’re already buzzing with ideas, feel free to start dreaming up outfits, locations, or anything you’d love to include.
While you wait, here’s some inspo to get excited:
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✨ Take the Senior Location Quiz – See what type of location matches your vibe!
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✨Check out the website!– Check out our recent work and what a session with me looks like.
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🎥 Watch a BTS Reel on Instagram – See the vibe in action
L. Erickson Photography creates natural, effortless senior portraits for high school seniors in New Haven County, Connecticut and surrounding areas, including Cheshire, North Haven, Wallingford and Durham. Known for editorial style images that are anything but basic, every session is customized to your personality so your photos tell your story, not everyone else's.