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Investment

 

Every Rise Up Creations session is built around the person in front of the camera, with calm direction, styling guidance, and an editorial finish. Pricing is listed clearly below so you can find the right fit before you reach out. Sessions are photographed on location across Elmhurst and the western Chicago suburbs, including Naperville, Wheaton, Hinsdale, and Oak Brook.

 

 

Senior Portraits

 

Senior Shine Mini

 

 

A short, polished session for the must-have senior portraits without the rush. Thirty minutes, one outfit, one location, and twenty fully edited high-resolution images delivered in a private online gallery.

Starting at $195

 

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The Signature Senior Session

A balanced, unrushed experience with room to warm up and try two distinct looks, from timeless to editorial. Ninety minutes, two outfits, two nearby locations, styling and location guidance, and thirty-five fully edited images. One look can be timed near sunset for soft, flattering light.

$325

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The Elite Senior Experience

The full editorial range, designed like a personal magazine feature. Two hours, up to four outfits, multiple nearby locations, a planning call, styling and pose coaching, gentle retouching on hero images, and fifty fully edited images.

$495

 

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The Senior Year Story Series

Your senior year told in chapters across two sessions, planned for variety, seasons, and milestones. Three and a half hours total across both dates, up to six outfits, multiple locations, one hundred fully edited images, and a keepsake proof box with twenty-five prints.

$795

Young woman in teal and black graduation gown holding decorated cap with year 2026 sash.

 

Graduation Portraits

 

 

Cap & Gown Mini

 

Clean, classic graduation portraits without a longer session. Twenty minutes, cap and gown portraits, and twelve fully edited images.

$195

Young woman in white dress holding blue graduation gown walks through elegant garden with fountains and floral urns.

 

Graduation Session

 

The cap-and-gown staples plus one additional look that feels more like your day-to-day self. Forty minutes, cap and gown plus one outfit, and twenty-five fully edited images.

$295

 

 

Person sitting outdoors with colorful toys including Buzz Lightyear and Transformers figures spread on the ground.

 

Grad Crew Session

 

A fast-moving group session built for best-friend energy, with strong solo frames and the crew photos everyone wants before the season ends. Forty-five minutes, solo and group coverage, and ten fully edited images per graduate.

$125 per graduate, three-graduate minimum

 

Young woman in black graduation cap and gown with teal tassel, posing outdoors for graduation photo.

 

Family Portraits

 

Family Keepsake Session

 

 

 

A relaxed session for natural connection and classic portraits. Thirty minutes, up to five immediate family members, and fifteen fully edited images.

$225

 

 

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Family Story Session

 

A fuller session with time for posed portraits, candid moments, and more variety. One hour, up to two outfits, up to seven family members, and thirty fully edited images.

$425

 

 

Couple sharing romantic moment by sunlit lake surrounded by family at golden hour.

 

Legacy Family Experience

An elevated session for greater variety and deeper storytelling. Ninety minutes, up to two nearby locations, up to three outfits, up to ten members from one extended family, and fifty fully edited images.

$650

 

 

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Seasonal and holiday mini sessions are offered at select times throughout the year, starting at $225. Inquire for current dates and availability.

What Every Session Includes


  • Calm, guided direction with no posing experience needed
  • Styling and location guidance before your session
  • A private online gallery delivered within three to five weeks, often sooner
  • High-resolution edited images with download and print shop access
  • On-location sessions across Elmhurst and the western Chicago suburbs

FAQ

 

How much do senior, graduation, and family sessions cost?

Sessions start at $195 and are priced by length, number of looks, locations, and image count. Senior sessions range from $195 to $795, graduation from $195 to $295, and family from $225 to $650. Every price and what it includes is listed above.

Do you travel, and is there a travel fee?

Travel within 30 miles of Elmhurst is included, which covers most of the western Chicago suburbs, including Naperville, Wheaton, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, and Villa Park. Locations beyond 30 miles are billed at $0.75 per mile, approved in advance, so there are no surprises.

What if I want more images than the package includes?

You can add more. Additional edited images are $17.95 each or $85 for a set of five, available after you view your gallery. There's no pressure to buy more. The included image count is complete on its own.

What's required to book?

A signed agreement and a non-refundable retainer reserve your date. The retainer is applied to your total. The remaining balance is due before your session, with exact amounts listed in your booking agreement.

When will I get my photos?

Galleries are delivered within three to five weeks of your session, often sooner during quieter months. You'll get a private online gallery with download and print shop access.

What's included in every session?

Calm, guided direction with no posing experience needed, styling and location guidance, professional editing, and a private online gallery. Specific outfit counts, locations, and image counts vary by tier and are listed with each session above.

How do I book?

Start with a quick inquiry. Cass will reply personally to confirm the right session and walk you through next steps. Inquire here

Ready to Book?

Reaching out doesn't commit you to anything. Share a few details and Cass will reply personally with the right fit and next steps