Senior portrait session by Haus of Lyra
Senior Sessions — Des Moines, Iowa

Your photosshould be asinterestingas you are.

This isn't 15 minutes at a park with a reflector. This is a fully directed editorial experience built around who you actually are. The kind of photos your friends will ask about.

How It Works
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Why Haus of Lyra

Not a volume studio. Not a template session.

Most senior photographers run 5 sessions a weekend. They've got a spot, a pose, and a preset. You show up, you smile, you leave. The photos look fine. You forget about them in a week.

That's not what we do. We take the time to get to know you — what makes you feel like yourself, what you're actually into, where you actually want to be. The session gets built around that.

We're selective because that's the only way to deliver something that actually means something. If you want something people are going to ask about — this is the place.

Senior portrait
Senior portrait
Senior portrait

A few sessions worth talking about.

Senior portrait session
The Real Experience

We ease into it. No pressure the second you walk in.

A lot of seniors are nervous. That's completely normal — most people aren't used to being in front of a camera.

So we don't start that way. We grab coffee. We talk. We let the session build naturally until you stop thinking about the camera and start actually being yourself. That's when the real photos happen.

I use prompts and coaching instead of rigid posing. You'll look like you're actually living — not like you're trying to pose for a photo.

The Experience

Here's exactly how it works.

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01

The Consultation

A real conversation — not an intake form. I want to know your vibe, your interests, what makes you feel like yourself. That's how we build a session around you.

02

Styling + Planning

We build your looks together, plan locations (I have local connections), and set the mood. You don't figure this out solo — that's literally my job.

03

The Session

Show up, be yourself, trust the process. No rigid timelines, no outfit limits. I direct everything. We go until we've got something great.

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The Gallery

Sneak peek within 72 hours — shareable straight to social. Full gallery in 4 weeks. Download everything, order prints, share freely.

Kind Words
"I went in nervous and came out genuinely shocked at how good the photos were. It didn't feel like a photoshoot — it felt like hanging out with someone who just happened to be really good at capturing moments."
— Senior Client, Class of 2025
What's Included

The things that actually set this apart.

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Flexible Session Time

No hard stop. We keep going until we've got something great. No clock pressure, no rushing through looks.

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Outfit Guidance

After years in fashion and styling, I know what photographs well — and what will still look great in 20 years.

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Creative Location Planning

I know Des Moines. I have connections. We'll find spots that actually fit your personality, not just what's convenient.

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Video Reel Option

Mid and Top packages include a short video reel. Content that moves is content that gets shared.

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Hair & Makeup Available

I work with a vetted local H&M artist. Included in Top, add-on for Base and Mid. No outside vendors needed.

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Referral Credit

Refer a friend who books? You get a $100 print credit. Simple.

Investment

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

No "inquire for pricing" games. Here's exactly what you get.

The Session

Base

$600
  • 1.5 hours of coverage
  • 1 location
  • 50+ edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Personal print release
  • HoneyBook client portal
  • H&M add-on (+$250)

Delivery: 4 weeks

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The Experience

Mid

$1,000
  • 2.5 hours of coverage
  • 2 locations
  • 100+ edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Personal print release
  • HoneyBook client portal
  • Short video reel included
  • H&M add-on (+$250)
  • Multi-season add-on (+$400)

Delivery: 4 weeks

The Editorial

Top

$1,800
  • 4 hours of coverage
  • Up to 3 locations
  • 150+ edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Personal print release
  • HoneyBook client portal
  • Video reel included
  • Hair & makeup included
  • Multi-season add-on (+$400)

Delivery: 4 weeks

Add-OnsHair & makeup +$250  •  Multi-season return session +$400  •  Rush delivery (2 weeks) +$150  •  Extended gallery time +$100. All confirmed before your session.

Questions

The things everyone actually asks.

Most people are scheduling April through August. Availability books up early — peak season is in demand for both senior sessions and weddings. If you're eyeing a fall session, booking in spring is strongly recommended.
Almost everyone says this. That's why we ease into it — no pressure from the jump. I coach you through every shot. By the end you'll forget the camera is there. That's the goal.
As many as you want. Most seniors bring 2–4 looks. More variety means a better gallery. Outfit changes are built into the session — it's expected, not an add-on.
Together. We'll talk through your vibe — urban, natural, industrial, moody, bright — and I'll bring location ideas. I have connections around Des Moines that open up spots most people don't have access to.
Sneak peek within 72 hours — shareable straight to social. Full gallery in 4 weeks. Every image is individually edited. Rush delivery available if you need it sooner.
Absolutely. A couple of people for energy and moral support is welcome. Just keep it small — too big a crew shifts the vibe. One or two people is the sweet spot.
Yes — prints available directly through the website. No package requires a purchase. Always optional, never a hard sell.
Ready?

Let's make something worth posting.

We take a limited number of seniors each season. If this feels like your thing, reach out early and let's see if we're a good fit.

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