Class of 2027: It’s Time for Your Senior Portraits!
Senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, and your senior portraits are one of the first opportunities to celebrate this exciting year. We are proud to partner with CADY to provide senior portrait sessions for the Class of 2027.
Every senior needs to have a senior portrait taken by January 1, 2027 in order to be included in the yearbook.
Two On-Campus Senior Photo Days
We are offering two opportunities to have your senior portraits taken right here at school:
Friday, September 4, 2026
9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
School Gym
Friday, December 4, 2026
9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
School Gym
For an on-campus session, students should report to the gym at their scheduled appointment time for their portrait session.
How Do I Sign Up?
Whether you choose an on-campus session or travel to a CADY studio, you will use the same scheduling website to make your appointment.
Visit cady.com/schedule to book your senior portrait session.
The best appointment times can fill quickly, so CADY recommends scheduling early.
Should I Take My Photos at School or at a CADY Studio?
The choice is yours!
On-Campus Session
On-campus sessions are a convenient option for students who want to take care of their senior portraits at school. These sessions cover the required yearbook portraits, but they have a more limited selection of scenes.
CADY Studio Session
For students who want a more personalized senior portrait experience, CADY recommends booking at one of its studios. Studio sessions offer more options for scenes, outfits, locations and personalization.
CADY offers three primary session experiences:
Traditional: A simple option if you want the basics.
Most Popular: A few different scenes plus an outdoor scene.
Elite: The full VIP experience, including a private photographer, hair and makeup styling options, unlimited studio scenes, destination scenes and more.
All session types include the required yearbook scene(s).
Please note: Session fees cover the photography session. Prints, digitals, packages, wall art and other products are available separately.
What About My Yearbook Photo?
You do not need to choose a separate appointment just for your yearbook photo.
CADY includes the required yearbook portrait scene(s) with senior portrait sessions and handles submitting the senior portraits to the school for yearbook inclusion.
Your senior portrait must be taken by January 1, 2027 to be included in the yearbook.
What Should I Bring?
Don’t Forget Your Yearbook Outfit!
CADY provides the clothing and accessories needed for the formal yearbook and cap-and-gown scenes, including the cap, gown, tassel, tuxedo, tux shirt, bow tie, drape and pearls.
You should bring:
For a tux portrait: A white undershirt
For a drape portrait: A spaghetti-strap or strapless tank top
If you choose to do a session including more than just your yearbook photo:
CADY recommends bringing:
- Your favorite outfit
- An outfit your parent or family loves
- Your favorite shoes
- Jewelry and accessories
- Outfits appropriate for each scene
- Props that represent your hobbies and interests
- Sports equipment or other items connected to activities you enjoy
- Books, art supplies, musical instruments or other meaningful items
- Friends, family members or pets, if appropriate for your session
If you are attending an on-campus session, all props must follow school guidelines.
Your senior portraits should reflect you: your personality, interests and style.
How Should I Prepare?
1–2 Months Before Your Session
- Book your session.
- Start planning your outfits, hairstyle and props.
- Avoid obvious tan lines.
One Week Before
- Have your hair cut and/or colored, if desired.
- Have your hairstyle planned.
- Make sure your outfits are clean and ready.
- Plan approximately one outfit per scene.
- Have clean, freshly manicured nails.
- Practice a few poses so you know what feels natural.
The Day Before
- Confirm your location and appointment information.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Make sure your outfits are wrinkle-free.
- Pack your outfits, jewelry and accessories.
- Pack your required undergarments for the yearbook and cap-and-gown portraits.
- Bring makeup or hair supplies for touch-ups, if needed.
The Day of Your Session
- Check traffic and give yourself plenty of time to arrive.
- Bring snacks and drinks.
- Most importantly, relax and enjoy the experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my own cap and gown?
No! CADY provides the cap, gown, tassel, tuxedo, tux shirt, bow tie, drape and pearls needed for the required portraits.
Remember to bring a white undershirt for a tux portrait or a spaghetti-strap/strapless tank top for a drape portrait.
How will I see my photos?
Your photo viewing experience depends on the session you choose.
Traditional sessions typically receive printed proofs by mail in a Portfolio display. Elite and Most Popular sessions include a private Photo Presentation at the studio, where an Experience Ambassador helps guide you through portrait selections and purchasing options.
Are prints and digital images included?
No. The session fee covers your time in front of the camera. Prints, digitals, packages, wall art and other products are available for purchase separately.
When are cap-and-gown photos taken?
Cap-and-gown portraits are taken during your senior portrait session. The images are generally made available closer to graduation, and additional package and retouching options may be offered at that time.
What if I don’t like my portraits?
CADY offers complimentary retakes if you are not 100% satisfied with your portraits. Retakes can be scheduled through your CADY account.
Ready to Schedule?
Don’t wait! The yearbook deadline is January 1, 2027.
Whether you choose one of our two on-campus dates or a session at a CADY studio, all appointments are scheduled through CADY.
Visit cady.com/schedule to choose your session, location, date and time.
For additional questions, visit CADY’s FAQ/contact page or contact CADY directly at 678-534-5384.
