SAN LUIS OBISPO SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER | CAL POLY SENIOR PORTRAITS
CELEBRATE YOUR SENIOR YEAR IN STYLE
Capture this milestone with timeless senior portraits across San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast. Whether you’re a Cal Poly student, local college senior, or high school senior, we create custom sessions that reflect your personality, style, and achievements.
From Cal Poly campus landmarks to beaches in Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and Avila Beach, or the rolling oak-studded hills around Arroyo Grande, we’ll help you pick the perfect backdrop. Every location is chosen to match your style and highlight your individuality.
WHY CHOOSE BACCI PHOTOGRAPHY FOR YOUR SENIOR PHOTOS?
WHY CHOOSE BACCI PHOTOGRAPHY FOR YOUR SENIOR PHOTOS?
We understand that your senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Here’s why students and families choose us:
Experience with local seniors: We photograph Cal Poly students, college seniors, and high school seniors throughout San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast.
Personalized sessions: Every session is tailored to your style, personality, interests, and the things that make this chapter uniquely yours.
Expert guidance: We help with wardrobe, location selection, and natural posing so you feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera.
A simple, seamless experience: Your professionally edited images are delivered through a curated online gallery, making it easy to view, share, and enjoy your portraits.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SESSION
A BLEND OF CLASSIC & CANDID SHOTS
Your session includes timeless portraits and relaxed, candid moments that capture your personality, style, and the excitement of this milestone.
ICONIC CENTRAL COAST & CAMPUS LOCATIONS
Choose from Cal Poly campus landmarks, beaches, rolling dunes, oak-studded hills, and beautiful outdoor locations throughout San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast. We’ll help you choose a setting that reflects your personality and the look you envision for your senior portraits.
PERSONALIZED TOUCHES
Bring props, school gear, favorite outfits, or meaningful items that tell your unique story. Whether you want to highlight your academic achievements, hobbies, interests, or personal style, we’ll make your session feel authentically you.
A SIMPLE, SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE
From planning your location and outfits to guiding you through natural poses and interactions, we’ll make the experience relaxed and enjoyable. After your session, you’ll receive your professionally edited images in a curated online gallery.
CUSTOMIZED SESSIONS DESIGNED FOR YOU
CUSTOMIZED SESSIONS DESIGNED FOR YOU
At Bacci Photography, every senior portrait session is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your personality and celebrate this milestone. From iconic San Luis Obispo locations and Cal Poly campus landmarks to Central Coast beaches, we’ll help you plan locations, outfits, and props that make your session uniquely yours.
Choose the session that fits your style—Mini, Full, or Extended—and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
CHOOSE YOUR SENIOR PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
MINI SENIOR SESSION — 30 MINUTES
30-minute senior portrait sessions start at $400
Our streamlined session is ideal for seniors who want a quick, professional experience without compromising quality. We’ll choose a location that reflects your personality—whether that’s the Cal Poly campus, a Central Coast beach, or another location that fits your style—and create polished, natural images that feel authentic and true to you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1 on-location setting, such as Cal Poly campus or a scenic Central Coast beach
~15+ professionally edited portraits with fine art color correction and discreet skin retouching
Private online gallery for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing
FULL SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION — 60 MINUTES
60-minute senior portrait sessions start at $700
Our most popular session offers more time and flexibility to create a well-rounded collection of senior portraits. With up to two locations, we’ll capture a variety of looks that reflect your personality, style, and story—resulting in natural, polished images with a relaxed, intentional approach.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Up to 2 scenic locations, including rolling hills, golden beaches, or Cal Poly campus landmarks
1 outfit change for added variety
~30+ professionally edited portraits with fine art color correction and discreet retouching
Private online gallery for downloading and sharing, perfect for announcements and keepsakes
EXTENDED SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION — 90+ MINUTES
90-minute senior portrait sessions start at $1,000
Our most in-depth session offers the time and flexibility for a fully guided, creative experience. With the opportunity for multiple scenic locations and outfit changes, we’ll create a wide variety of looks that reflect your personality, style, and story—resulting in a meaningful collection of natural, polished images that feel like you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Multiple locations across San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast
Multiple outfit changes for a diverse collection of looks
~50+ professionally edited portraits with fine art editing
Personalized pre-session consultation for wardrobe and creative planning
Private online gallery for easy viewing, downloading, and sharing
PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES WITH A CUSTOM PHOTO ALBUM
Turn your favorite senior portraits into a beautiful heirloom album—perfect for sharing with family or keeping as a personal keepsake. Our albums are crafted with care to tell your unique story and preserve your senior-year memories for years to come. LEARN MORE ABOUT ALBUMS
READY TO BOOK YOUR SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION IN SAN LUIS OBISPO?
Your senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone—let’s celebrate it with natural, timeless portraits that capture your personality, style, and achievements against the beautiful landscapes of San Luis Obispo and California’s Central Coast.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We know you may have questions about planning your senior portrait session in San Luis Obispo or along the Central Coast, and we’re here to help. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out—we’d love to chat!
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ost of our senior portrait sessions take place in San Luis Obispo and along California’s Central Coast, including beaches, dunes, parks, oak-studded hills, and other beautiful outdoor locations. We also love incorporating Cal Poly’s campus for iconic portraits that celebrate your senior year and graduation.
Have a special location in mind? Let us know—we’re happy to help you find a setting that fits your personality, style, and vision for your session.
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Wear outfits that make you feel confident and reflect your personality. Bring a mix of formal and casual options—think graduation stoles, dresses, button-ups, or even your favorite jeans and Cal Poly gear. Don’t forget accessories like hats, scarves, or meaningful props to make your session uniquely yours!
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Absolutely! We love when seniors include family members, siblings, or close friends for a few group portraits. It’s a great way to capture the people who have been part of this important chapter of your life while keeping the focus on you and your senior portraits.
Just let us know in advance who you’d like to include so we can plan your session accordingly.
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For the most flattering natural light, we typically recommend scheduling your senior portrait session during golden hour—either early morning or in the evening before sunset. These times create soft, warm light and beautiful backdrops that complement both outdoor locations and Cal Poly campus portraits.
We’ll help you choose the best time for your session based on your location, the look you want, and the season.
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That depends on the package you choose! Our senior portrait sessions range from 30 minutes to 90+ minutes, giving you flexibility based on how many outfits, locations, and portrait styles you’d like to include.
Our Mini, Full, and Extended sessions are designed to give you the right amount of time for the experience and variety you’re looking for.
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The number of images you receive depends on the senior portrait session you choose. Our Mini, Full, and Extended sessions include approximately 15+, 30+, or 50+ professionally edited portraits, respectively.
Each image is carefully edited with fine art color correction and discreet retouching to create polished, natural portraits that still look like you.
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Your professionally edited gallery will be ready within 4–8 weeks after your session. You’ll receive a private online gallery where you can view, download, and share your images, as well as order prints or heirloom albums.
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Yes! We’re happy to travel for senior portrait sessions. Most of our sessions take place in San Luis Obispo and throughout California’s Central Coast, including nearby communities such as Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Avila Beach, and the Five Cities. We can also travel farther for an additional fee—just let us know where you have in mind.
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At Bacci Photography, it’s all about you. We create personalized, relaxed sessions that celebrate your individuality, style, and personality. From choosing your location and planning your outfits to guiding you naturally through your portraits, we’re there every step of the way—so your session feels comfortable, fun, and genuinely you.
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Booking your senior portrait session is easy! Reach out through our contact form to receive your personalized Senior Portrait Brochure with more information about our sessions and the experience. From there, we’ll help you choose the right session, plan your location and details, and guide you through the process from start to finish.
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Yes! We require a signed photography contract for every portrait session to make sure everyone is clear and comfortable with the details. Your contract outlines your session, payment terms, cancellation policies, and other important details while helping protect both you and us.
We’ll make sure you understand everything before booking so there are no surprises along the way. If you’d like to learn more about why photography contracts are important and how they benefit everyone involved, read our article: Why You’ll Be Asked to Sign a Photography Contract for Your Senior Portrait Session—and Why That’s a Good Thing.