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Jen White Photography

Hi! I'm a newborn, family, and high school senior photographer based in Albany, Oregon. Let's chat!

07/24/2026

True story…

A client got a cut and color the night before her session because she wanted to try something new. And then she called me — I could hear the panic in her voice — asking if I could Photoshop her hair back to its old color.

Instead, we rescheduled.

No judgment at all. Senior year is exciting, and I completely understand wanting to feel your best.

But if I can give you one piece of advice, it's this: don't try anything brand new right before your senior session. This isn't the week for a fresh hair color, a new skincare routine, or a makeup look you've never worn before.

Your senior photos should look like you on your very best day. Wear what you love. Style your hair the way you normally do. Keep things familiar.

You'll feel more confident, more relaxed, and you'll love your photos so much more because they'll actually feel like you. 🤍

Planning your session? I've got a whole guide full of little tips like this one. Comment GUIDE and I'll send it your way!

07/23/2026

You do not need to know how to pose before your senior session.

Seriously.

One of the biggest things I hear is, “I’m awkward in photos.” or “I have no idea what to do.”

Good. That’s my job.

I’ll guide you through every pose, every movement, and every little adjustment so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands or where to look. Nothing is stiff or forced. I’ll give natural prompts that help you relax and actually enjoy the experience.

Your only job is to show up exactly as you are.

By the end of your session, you’ll be surprised how confident you feel. And you’ll have photos that actually look and feel like you. 🤍

Ready for your own senior session? DM me or click the link in my bio. I’d love to help create your dream session.

07/22/2026

Can I let you in on a little secret?

Almost every senior tells me the same thing before we start: “I'm so awkward in front of the camera.”

If that's you, you're in very good company. 🤍

I hear it constantly… and then something always shifts! We start shooting, and you realize I'm not going to just say “pose!” and leave you standing there wondering what to do with your hands.

I guide all of it! Hands, posture, expression, where to look, how to move. You don't have to figure out a single thing. That's my job!

Somewhere in the middle of it, you stop thinking about posing altogether. It just becomes you being you.

By the end, I almost always hear some version of: “I thought that was going to be so awkward, but that was actually really fun.”

Every! Single! Time!!

So if you've been putting off your senior photos because you're worried you'll feel awkward, consider this your sign. Send me a message and let's plan a session that actually feels fun!

07/17/2026

Some of my favorite senior sessions happen in the fall.

Oregon is beautiful that time of year. Sunflowers and dahlias are blooming, sunset is a little earlier, and the light is gorgeous.

You absolutely do NOT have to book in spring and summer to get beautiful photos.
That said, fall is one of the first seasons to fill up because everyone is back in school and schedules get busy fast.

So if fall is what you’re hoping for, I recommend reaching out sooner rather than later so we can find you the best date + location options.

And if you’re not sure where to start, let me know!

Figuring that out is my job. 😊

Just send me a message and we’ll figure it out together.

07/15/2026

Don’t believe the myth that you have to change yourself for your senior photos.

You really don’t.

In fact, I usually recommend the opposite.

Stick with the skincare, makeup, and hairstyle you already know you love.
Your senior session isn’t the time to test a new hair color or try a skincare product for the first time.

Your photos should look like you.

If you’re planning your senior session and want more prep tips, I put together a guide with everything I recommend before photo day.

Send me a message or comment GUIDE and I’ll send you the link! 🤍

07/13/2026

Thinking about having your hair and makeup professionally done for your senior session?

I think it’s a great option but it’s definitely not required.

If you do decide to go for it, here are my biggest tips:

✨ Choose someone whose work you already love.
✨ Bring inspiration photos so you’re both on the same page.
✨ Let them know you want to look like the best version of yourself and not like someone completely different.

The goal is polished, natural, and still 100% you.

Doing it yourself is also a great option.

I share more hair and makeup tips (including what to do if you’re doing it yourself!) in my Senior Planning Guide.

Send me a message if you’d like the link! 🤍

07/10/2026

One thing you do NOT have to figure out before you contact me is your location.

After 15 years of photographing seniors all over Oregon, I have a long list of locations that work depending on your style, season, and vibe.

If anything, Oregon gives us more options than we need.

Once I get to know you, we can narrow it down quickly.

✨ Fall senior sessions are now booking, and dates do start to fill quickly once school and sports schedules pick up. So if you’re thinking about it, now is a great time to get on the calendar.

You don’t need a plan before you reach out because we can build one together. 🤍

07/08/2026

If you’ve been putting off senior photos because you’re awkward in front of the camera…

You’re exactly who I love working with. 🤍

I’ll guide you through the whole session so it feels natural and easy.

You'd be surprised how many seniors tell me they’re nervous before we start.
And by the end they’re laughing, relaxed, and usually saying, “That was actually really fun.”

I seriously love what I do. My whole goal is senior photos made easy with guidance every step so you feel comfortable, have fun, and end up with beautiful, natural images. 😊

07/07/2026

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07/06/2026

Can we talk about Pinterest for a minute?

Because I actually love it🤍

Serious, send me the boards. I want to see the outfits, the colors, the locations, and the overall vibe you’re going for.

It helps me get to know your style before we ever meet.

The only thing I don’t want is for you to feel like we have to recreate someone else’s photos.

The images you save are meant to be inspiration and not a checklist.

We’ll take the parts you love, find a location that fits your personality, and create photos that feel natural and completely your own.

At the end of the day, I don’t want you to look like someone else’s Pinterest board.

I want you to have a senior photo experience that’s relaxed, fun, and fully guided so you can be yourself and walk away with photos you truly love.

If you’re thinking about summer or fall senior photos, this is the kind of planning I help with every day 🤍.

Send me a message to get the conversation started. I’d love to work with you.

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