Photos by Grace Johnson
Senior year is full of memorable moments, and what better way to preserve them than with senior photos? For students looking to capture memories of their final year of high school, a free senior photography opportunity is being offered to seniors, giving them a chance to get professional looking photos without the usual cost.
The sessions are organized by student photographers and are completely free. Each session lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, and students receive about 20–25 photos. You can use these photos for the yearbook, graduation announcements, photo cards, or as a keepsake to remember your senior year. Students can choose a location in Yakima, usually the Arboretum or downtown Yakima. You can get in touch with a photographer through Ms. Skiles and talk about a meetup point, but transportation is the student’s responsibility. Seniors who have other location ideas within Yakima are also welcome to reach out and discuss them.
Although the sessions are free, donations toward the Senior Fund are welcome for anyone who would like to show appreciation for the photographers’ time and effort. However, donations are entirely optional, and students are not expected to pay anything to participate.
Interested seniors can get started by emailing Ms. Skiles at skiles.alyssa@ysd7.org. She will then send a Google Form that students must complete before photographers can contact them to arrange and finalize their sessions. Be sure to check your school email regularly after submitting the form, as that is where photographers will reach out with the scheduling information.
Senior year only happens once, so take advantage of this opportunity to capture a few memories along the way. Whether you’re looking for photos to share with family and friends or something to look back on years from now, these free sessions are a great way to make your senior year a little more memorable!
