Senior Portrait & Fashion Photography - Cleveland + Akron
SENIOR + FASHION PORTRAITS STARTING AT $595+
1 HOUR SESSION (more time available billed at $5 minute)
up to 2 outfit changes (more available $100+)
One location included (multiple locations $150+)
Digital files included in price!
High-Resolution Files AND Copyright Free for personal use!
Album Design Available ($+)
20+ Images post-processed
ADD ON’s$5/additional minute beyond first 45 minutes shoot time + 15 minutes change (60 total minute session)
+$100 per additional outfit change beyond first 2, plus more photos!
+$150 Per additional location, plus more photos!
+$100 If you want just a night time photoshoot (no day time), $200 if you want to add night-time session to the SAME daytime location (this will count as one of your 2 looks), +$275 To add a NIGHT TIME shoot at a separate location (includes extra outfit change)
(Editing packages available below)
EDITING PACKAGE $50+
Our goal is to capture your best side strait out of the camera so we suggest you review your final files before ordering this package as most clients love the our photos without retouching. While basic post processing like color adjusting is included in your photo package, we offer our popular magazine-quality editing skills. We always edit per customer's specific request, options include (but aren't limited to):
-Basic Face and Body Blemish removal
-Hair - flyaway removal
-Teeth whitening
-Eye brightening
-Skin softening where needed
-Subtle and natural waist/curves/body sliming and/or enhancement
-Male hair line enhancement
-Adding volume to hair
-Removal of tags or other wardrobe enhancements
-Altering background image
If you decide you'd like these retouching services, simply email us a list of your favorite file #s along with the specific retouching requests and we'll get started! We also offer our very popular in-person editing sessions (at no extra cost), you can direct and watch while your photos are edited and most of the time the final files are emailed to you before you even leave the studio! Editing sessions that are not in person require a 2-3 week turnaround time - but always feel free to ask for your files rushed if they're needed sooner!
$50 for the first photo edit
$120 per hour for additional edits (typical photo edits take 10-45 minutes depending on complexity of request)
Rushes available for $95+
OUR SENIOR + FASHION PORTRAIT PROCESS
CONSULTATION - Our Senior Portrait sessions begin with a free phone consultation to discuss your Senior Portrait vision. We want to capture what's most important to you and reflects your personality during this special time! Wether you're into sports, art, reading, nature, dance - whatever your hobbies and interests are, we'd like to get natural photos of you that capture your passions. After discussing locations, Senior portrait outfits and the theme, we'll pick a time and day that's convenient.
BOOKING - After your free phone consultation, to reserve your spot on your preferred day and time, you'll pay your deposit on our BOOK page through a secure online check out system.
PHOTOSHOOT DAY - We recommend arriving about 15 minutes early the day of your Senior Portrait shoot, already in your first outfit (unless it will wrinkle - then plan on changing in the car unless there's a bathroom on site). It's important to be dressed and ready as we may be targeting a specific time of day for the perfect light. After a short introduction to touch base we'll begin the shoot. The first look will take about 15-25 minutes and then you'll change into your second outfit in the car/ nearby bathroom (unless we've packed it for a hike to a waterfall for example - then a large tree may serve as your dressing room!). After the second shoot we'll head back to the car and discuss when you can expect to see your amazing Senior Portraits!
DELIVERY OF PHOTOS & EDITING/ RETOUCHING - We deliver your unbranded and copyright-free Senior Portraits to you digitally in a compressed folder through a Dropbox link via email - typically within 2-3 weeks. You simply click on the link (just NOT with a mobile device - as the files are large high resolution photos) and download them for your use! They're ready for printing when they're delivered unless you desire retouching and further editing. We pride ourselves on capturing the most flattering angles with beautiful light and poses, but we understand that sometimes blemishes happen! So we offer Photoshop and Retouching services starting at $50 (see the Editing Package details above). If you desire those services, we typically return the retouched photos within 2-3 weeks, but offer rushes for +$50 if needed.
ALBUM DESIGN - If you want to design and order an album yourself - the images you receive will be full resolution and unbranded - ready for any use! Don't want to bother with uploading and designing and album? No problem. We offer custom album designs, from the photo album website of your choice! Just give us the login/ password to your favorite Photo Product site like Shutterfly, Snapfish, Mixbook, Picaboo (or the many other's) and we'll upload and design it for you for $90/hour. Then you login, review our design and order it directly! No up-charging for albums with Liza Sue Productions. Want help ordering prints? We also offer technical help with uploading and ordering prints for $90/hour (minimum $90).
SENIOR PORTRAIT FAQ & TIPS
WHY SHOULD WE CHOOSE LIZA SUE PRODUCTIONS FOR OUR SENIOR PORTRAITS?
With Liza Sue Productions, we offer incredible photo results with no hidden costs or fees and you're always treated with the highest level of customer service. We have dozens of 100% satisfaction reviews and lifetime clients. We believe in upfront, honest and fair pricing. We're one of the only Cleveland and Akron Ohio Portrait Studios that give our photo clients the rights to high resolution images, unbranded and copyright free! We never up-charge for prints or album design. If you do need album design or print ordering help - we simply charge you for our time. In today's modern tech savvy society, we recognize that the old-fashioned Photo Studio days of up-charging for prints and albums is unreasonable! We want everyone to be able to afford amazing Senior Portraits. So we offer reasonable prices with outstanding customer service and incredible results. Our creative ideas are limitless and we're happy to work with your vision or help you come up with something unforgettable!
WHAT LOCATIONS DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR SHOOTING SENIOR PORTRAITS?
We love coming up with creative spots to capture your personality. Wether it's a field, bridge, railroad track, city scape, luxury location, rustic barn, school or track field - we'll work with you on locations and/or help you come up with something great! We also offer traditional in-studio Senior Portraits with the black velvet wrap. Our basic package includes 1 location, but we're happy to travel to multiples for an additional fee.
The Cleveland Art Museum’s Park - Cleveland Ohio
11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
The Back of the Cleveland Art Museum offers a diverse array of stunning photo backgrounds including columns, fountains, modern sculptures, trees and ponds. The various walkways give many pathways that lead the eyes to beautiful backdrops for senior portraits. It also has a variety of foliage so you can mix a bit of nature with impressive architecture and art for your senior pictures. The pros to this site are it’s free, super diverse in backdrops. The cons for this senior portrait location are that parking can be hard to find or you have to pay and it’s a popular spot so there’s a lot of other photoshoots to work around. Definitely one of our favorite senior picture locations in the Cleveland area!
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm - Akron Ohio
1828 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44313 - website
This fairy-tale like nature location is FREE! There are several trails, a pond, herb garden with small waterfall, beautiful fall berry trees, and the incredible ivy covered gazebos. There’s also a long bridge (but it is a hike that eats up shoot time, so the other nearby options usually suffice). It’s open every day from 6am-11pm, which allows for sunset photos and golden hour portraits. There’s also just small fields scattered through out for pretty nature scape backgrounds to your photoshoot. The only downside is there are a lot of other people enjoying the park during peak hours, so you have to work around other guests.
The Old Collesium - Richfield Ohio
2923 Streetsboro Road Richfield, OH 44286
This is one of the most natural and beautiful fields for sunset senior portraits! This gorgeous location blooms different flowers throughout the seasons and provides dramatic natural field backdrops which really shine at sunset for any senior portrait session. The pros to this location are that it’s pretty isolated and free with no admission fees. The cons are that it’s limited to fields backdrops and one tree - albeit - beautiful, there’s no bathroom for changing, no parking lot but blent of curb site pull-off room along the field. This is one of those iconic spaces that captures nature in it’s purest form at sunset for senior pictures!
Lock 29 Trail Head & Bike Path
ADDRESS - 1648 Mill St W, Peninsula, OH 44264
Lock 29 Trail head is one of our favorite Senior Portrait locations to shoot! It has so many scenic options all in one location including Rail Road tracks, multiple bridges, pathways, woods, train cars (sometimes!), an old train station, a lock with cool stone & ivy walls, a large creek, boulders and more! The pros are the amazing diversity in backdrops, it’s free and open to the public. The cons are this is a busy bike path and you sometimes have to wait for bikers to go around you especially when shooting on the bridge itself, also the parking lot get’s full - but not to worry there’s additional parking in an over-flow parking lot beside Terry’s Lumber. It’s centrally located in Peninsula, Ohio between Akron & Cleveland in the heart of the Cuyahoga National Park behind the Winking Lizard Tavern. A favorite spot for summer a fall senior portrait sessions! (see samples of the photo scenes below)
West Bank Cleveland - Heritage Park
GPS ADDRESS - 1284 Riverbed St, Cleveland, Ohio
The West Bank in downtown Cleveland is a Senior Portrait favorite! It offers a diverse set of metal truss bridges, large arched white bridges, water canal ways, iconic Cleveland skyline’s, urban & industrial vibes, ivy covered buildings, historic cabin and even some beautiful trees to tie in a nature vibe! This location will provide a wide-variety of Senior backdrops for any model looking to capture divers settings all in one place. Centrally located by other photo hot-spots if you’re looking to do more than one location. Pros - free admission other than meter parking, a variety of photo backdrops, nature & urban scenes and less populated than other areas. Cons to this area are that the bridge is a high-risk shoot area and depends on car-traffic which can present some challenges.
The Flats - Downton Cleveland
GPS ADDRESS - 1086 W 11th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
The Flats is an iconic Cleveland location to shoot urban, industrial, edgy senior portraits. It includes train tracks, industrial old doorways, urban sky-scapes and iconic bridge, sunset and waterway backdrops for your senior session. It’s located near other photoshoot hotspots if you’re looking to add additional locations to your senior session. Pros to this location are the divers doorways, brick/ stone/ urban backdrop walls, sunsets on the water, boats, bridges and train track backgrounds. Cons are it can be busy with people and traffic to work around and parking can be $10-15 per vehicle. Overall it’s a fun location with a lot of great scenes to capture in our iconic Cleveland city!
Edgewater Beach - Cleveland Ohio
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102
This spot is amazing for sandy beach senior portraits or fashion shoots during the golden hour. It provides a simple skyline with beach and water, willow trees, and 2 skylines including Clevelands iconic downtown buildings. There’s also boulders and large trees which provide a variety of settings all in the same location! Pros to this location are that it’s free and you get a mix of backdrops including water, nature, a massive willow tree, beach and the famous Cleveland skyline! This is also a great location for classic nighttime photo session if you’re lucky enough to get a colorful sunset! Cons are it can be crowded during warmer months and the bugs and sand can be a nuisance but are well worth the results if the sun is shining. This location is ideally shot within 2 hours of sunset if you’re willing to work around nature and sometimes crowds.
Glenwillow Trains & Fields - Near Solon, Ohio
GPS ADDRESS - 29765 Pettibone Rd, Solon, OH 44139
Glenwillow offers a wide variety of country, nature and history for a memorable senior portrait session. There’s often old trains parked, tracks and an old train station as a great vintage backdrop. There’s also fields, tall trees and nature around to get a mix of photos. The pros are that it’s free and easy to park with diversity in backdrops. The con’s are that the tracks are live - and you have to be mindful of trains. Overall it’s a great mix of scenery with no admission fees.
$$ Stan Hywett Gardens - Akron (rental fee’s may apply)
GPS ADDRESS - 714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Stan Hywett may be the most iconic senior portrait backdrop in Akron Ohio. There’s almost no place more grand or dynamic in backdrops which include - multiple flower gardens, the infamous white birch bath, incredible grape vineyard row, Japenes gardens, English mirror pooled gardens, the incredible Manor, balconies, views of the valley and so much more! The pros are that the scenery is so grand and diverse you feel like you’re in a movie. The cons are that there’s both admission fees, people to work around and if you do not buy their photo pass (additional $200-$250) you may be asked to leave the premises! Overall it’s one of the grandest places to shoot especially if you’re budget allows you to cover the rental fee.
$$ Steelyard Commons - Train yard (rental fee’s may apply)
GPS ADDRESS - 2800 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113
The Trainyard near the Steelyard commons gives an incredible unique backdrop that goes back in time and includes industrial, urban and backdrops galore! For a donation to the Midway Railroad foundation, you can gain access to some of the best kept secrets in Cleveland. The train yard is filled with incredible scenery and backdrops. Pros - you get unique scenery that most people have Never seen. Con’s you have to pay a donation fee and it’s a bit dirty! One of our top choices for high-fashion unique settings for senior pictures in the Northeast Ohio Region.
$$ Sunflower Field - Avon (best in earlier September - depends on yearly crop - rental fee’s may apply)
GPS ADDRESS - Jaycox Rd, Avon, OH 44011
This location is like a dream! Where else can you find endless rows of iconic sunflowers to pose near?! This location is beautiful for any senior session. Pros - it’s like a magical movie set - you’ll love it. Con’s it’s unpredictable if it’s in bloom, it can be crowded with photographers, there’s a photo fee involved ($50+), it’s season - so limited on time of year.
$ Voinovich Bicentennial Park - Downtown Cleveland great for sunset! (parking fees apply)
800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114
This location is awesome for sunsets! You also get amazing City-scape backdrops, Lake Erie backdrops, The famous “Cleveland” sign, steps and even some trees! Pros - it’s great for backlit images and has diverse scenery. Cons - there’s a small parking fee and it can be crowded.
$$ The Hyatt - Downtown Cleveland (rental fee’s may apply)
GPS ADDRESS - 420 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
The Old Arcade or the Hyatt offers one of the best indoor scenes for senior photos to take indoors if it’s freezing out! The architecture offers beautiful staircases, classical architecture, dramatic and glamorous sets with gold and grand balconys throughout. The pros to this location are that’s heated in winter, divers in beautiful architecture, offers large natural light through the windows on roof and grand scenery. The cons are that you are not technically allowed to shoot without purchasing a photo pass. You will find many photographers daily though sneaking in their photoshoots. You can always contact the Hyatt to purchase a photo pass for a guaranteed beautiful set that’s all yours!
WHAT TIPS SHOULD I BE AWARE OF WHEN LOOKING FOR A SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER?
Look for someone who is upfront about what they charge and has a personality that works with you and your vision! Read reviews and check to see what others are saying. You want to be comfortable in front of the photographer, so make sure you have a consultation first, to check out their personality and ensure they're a good match.
WHAT DO I WEAR TO MY SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION?
We recommend you where something that really represents YOU! Maybe a sun dress and for your second look something more casual like jeans and a dressy top. Or a suit/tie and jeans and t-shirt. Other ideas include theatrical gowns, dance costumes, cap & gown, uniforms and sports wear, vintage inspired clothing, tuxes, dresses - whatever sounds fun to you! With our basic package we offer two looks, but are always happy to add on more for an additional fee.
WHAT IS NIGHT-TIME PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY?
Night time portrait photography is a totally separate type of photography from the majority of our portfolio that requires more equipment than our natural-light portrait sessions. The photographer brings a tripod, beauty dish and wire-less portrait light. The photographer will set up the portable studio light at the chosen location and take a few test shots before beginning. The Pros to this style of photography are an incredible, unique high-fashion result. The Cons are that there’s more work and equipment to prepare/ carry for the photographer so there are additional fees for this service. But if it’s in your budget - it’s well worth the investment to have such memorable portraits with a high-fashion impact. Great location ideas include downtown Cleveland, East 4th Street (with string lights in background), Edgewater beach and more!
WHAT CITIES DO YOU OFFER SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSIONS IN?
We are centrally located between Akron and Cleveland in Richfield, Ohio. While we are very familiar with the Richfield, Peninsula and Cuyahoga Valley National Park areas we've also traveled to some amazing photography locations on both the West and East side of Cleveland including Chesterland, Mentor, Solon, Strongsville, Avon, Aurora, North Royalton, Lakewood and even as far south as Canton along with many other cities in North East Ohio. We don't charge extra for traveling anywhere within a 30 minute drive of Richfield Ohio, but are always happy to go further for a travel fee.
WHEN WILL I GET MY SENIOR PORTRAITS BACK?
Our turn around time is typically 2-3 weeks. Need them faster? No worries! Orders can be rushed for $49 in most cases.
DO I GET THE RIGHTS TO MY PHOTOS AFTER THE SHOOT?
We are proud to be one of the only studios who offers you unbranded, copyright-free photos for no additional charge! We give you a minimum of 15 images that look amazing and ready for you to print wherever you like!
DO YOU OFFER SENIOR PORTRAIT ALBUM DESIGN OR PRINTING?
While we don't offer printing (as there's hundreds of online resources now available) we do offer a unique and affordable album design service and technical support help with ordering prints if you need it. We allow you to pick your preferred site, create your own login and password - give us the login info and we upload and design the album for $90/hour (minimum $90). You then login upon completion and approve the final Senior Portrait Album design and order it directly! There's no up-charging for albums or prints like traditional studios, just $90/hour for our time.
WHEN SHOULD I HAVE MY SENIOR PORTRAITS TAKEN?
Most Senior Portraits are taken the summer before your Senior year or Fall of the senior year. However, if you don't need a Yearbook photo, some Seniors have them taken the spring of their Senior year. Before we pick a date for the shoot, you should check with your school about the Senior Yearbook photo policies and deadlines.
DO YOU OFFER HAIR AND MAKEUP?
Services we offer
We do offer Senior’s hair and makeup at our Richfield Studio for $75 each (or $140 for both hair and makeup). We offer full contouring and highlighting, false lash application and can create almost any look you like. Bring a picture with you to the session and we'll magically recreate it on you! (To keep our costs reasonable, we ask you to bring your own skin-color-matching foundation/ concealer - and we'll provide the rest)
Makeup
If you’re doing your own - matte and powder based foundations photograph way better than reflective, shiny or liquid foundations. If you love your liquid foundation - consider bringing a translucent setting powder to minimize shine. DO NOT wear a lot of shimmer, shiny or sparkly highlighters or eyeshadows as it gives the model a greasy, shiny look - despite how much you may love highlighter in your every-day-life. Makeup tends to fade out in photos - so consider wearing a more heavy makeup look than you do for everyday. For example, if you were dressing up for a wedding or nice dinner that style of makeup would be more appropriate for a headshot. You might even consider false lashes (but the NATURAL styled - NOT Lady Gaga style) as they can really help the eyes pop! If you have a break out or got no sleep the night before - no worries we can edit your images to remove any blemishes, whiten teeth, under-eye bags and so much more! If it’s not included with your package, just ask and we’ll add it on for a fee.
Hair
For hair styles we recommend wearing your hair for the photoshoot the way you would for a nice dinner out. Get your highlights and coloring done - if that’s how you prefer your hair. We do not recommend trying out a new hair style for your senior portrait session, as experiments can have mishaps and you don’t want to show up stuck with a new color/ cut/ style that you hate. We can easily add volume, remove fly-aways and adjust hair if for an additional fee if one of your favorite photos needs it!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME TO THE SENIOR PORTRAIT SHOOT?
You should bring your two outfits, brush, mirror and any makeup to touch up your look (unless we're doing your makeup/hair - then we'll have the touch up stuff handy and you just bring your foundation/ concealer ). If you're going to be hiking through woods, fields or water - we recommend rubber boots and a bag to carry the actual shoes in. You should also bring any special props like sports gear (if applicable), stacks of books, instruments, or whatever is meaningful to you that you’ll want to look back on and remember about your senior year!
HOW LONG DOES THE SENIOR SHOOT TAKE?
For our basic Senior Portrait session the photoshoot usually lasts about an hour (with about 45 minutes of shoot time and 15 minutes of prep and change time) unless you’re adding on time/ outfit changes.
CAN I BRING SOMEONE WITH ME TO THE SHOOT?
Absolutely! It's fun to have a close friend or parent who has a positive attitude and can build you up and can make you laugh! We recommend choosing someone who makes you laugh and you feel really good about yourself around. For an additional fee we also offer group sessions with your loved ones & friends!
WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD FOR THE DAY OF THE PHOTO SHOOT?
If we're scheduling an outdoor Senior portrait session, we'll be watching the weather closely as your day arrives and get in touch the day before to reschedule if necessary. We want the best results for your special pictures! We never charge additional for rebooking due to bad weather.
(We are located only 12 minutes from Revere High School in Richfield, Ohio)