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Amer Khalid Photography
Sophia in a white off-the-shoulder gown, leaning on a stone pillar by the lake at Adriatica Village in McKinney
Brandon in his green soccer kit with one foot on the ball, the sun setting over the field in Prosper
Hailey in a black rose-print dress and combat boots, sitting on a limestone block at Limestone Quarry Park in Frisco
Jadan in a royal blue cap and gown, leaning on a glass wall at Legacy West in Plano
Zoe leaning back on a rustic fence in a floral sundress at golden hour, Limestone Quarry Park in Frisco
30 or 60-minute session, from $250

Senior & Graduation Portraits in DFW

Senior, junior, and college grad portraits in Frisco and across DFW. Planned ahead, guided start to finish.

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I’m a portrait photographer based in Frisco, and I photograph high school seniors, juniors, college students, and recent grads here and all over DFW. I direct every pose, so you never have to guess what to do in front of the camera. Parents get a clear plan, a realistic timeline, and photos that work on graduation announcements, LinkedIn, and the living room wall.

How it goes
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  • Planning: I help with outfits, location, and timing before the day
  • Posing: I direct the whole time, so nobody’s guessing
  • Delivery: a private online gallery in 7-14 days, ready to download and print
  • No surprises: you know the price and the next step before anything is booked

What’s included
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  • Pre-session planning (style + location)
  • Guided posing and direction
  • Private online gallery
  • Every good frame lightly edited, plus full retouching on your 10 favorites (5 on a quick session). More are $15 each
  • Print and album options available
Real reviews

What clients say

Amer was awesome. Super patient, creative and efficient with editing and sending photo gallery. He made it an enjoyable experience and created some beautiful photography!

— Lori O. (Hailey's mom, Google review)

Thank you Amer for capturing our daughter beautifully! We received the images fast and they are beautiful.

— Thea A. (Zoe's mom, Google review)

Amazing! He did a wonderful job on the senior pictures.

— Farrah B. (Jadan's mom, Google review)

Session styles
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Pick a vibe or mix a few in a single 60-minute session.

Natural outdoor
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Golden hour, an easy pace, and parks and fields around Frisco and North Texas.

Urban editorial
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Clean lines and city backdrops. Think Legacy West, the Rail District, downtown Plano.

Studio-style lighting
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I bring lights to the location for a more polished, editorial look.

Sports-themed
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Bring the jersey and the gear and mix athletic shots into your senior session. More on the athletes page.

Underwater
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Senior photos shot under the surface of a pool. Book it with a full session and the combo is $1,000. The underwater session page has the setup, and the underwater senior guide covers cost, prep, and what to wear.

Have a totally different concept in mind? Tell me. I’ve done themed sessions, night shoots, locations off the usual list, and combinations made up in the planning call. If it’s shootable, we can shoot it.

College and graduation portraits
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College grads get the same session. UNT, UT Dallas, SMU, TCU, Collin College right here in Frisco, Texas Woman’s, Dallas Baptist, wherever you’re finishing, I’ll meet you on campus or anywhere else in DFW.

Bring the cap, gown, stole, cords, and whatever else you earned. It works whether you’re still in school, just finished, or graduated a while ago and never got around to it.

The college graduation portraits guide has campus spots, outfit tips, and more.

Recent sessions

Recent senior sessions

A few recent ones from around DFW. Tap any of them to see the whole gallery.

Walking toward the camera across the grass, hands behind her back Hailey · Frisco Smiling senior holding a silver camera in front of a bright green wooden door at Adriatica Village Sophia · McKinney Senior soccer player smiling through the goal net with a ball on his shoulder, sunset glowing behind him Brandon · Prosper Smiling in a black UNT tee, hand in his pocket, leaning on a wooden column Jadan · Plano Senior in an OBU cheer and stunt tee crouching by the creek, chin on her hand, smiling at the camera Zoe · Frisco Grinning close-up in his cap and gown, the big UTD letters behind him Jayden · UT Dallas

For parents
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If you’re booking for your kid, this part’s for you. Once you reach out, I’ll walk you through location, timing, and outfits, so you don’t have to figure out what “a good photo spot” even means. And your senior won’t be left standing there feeling awkward. Directing them is my job.

A parent or guardian needs to stay for the full session. You don’t have to be in frame, just present. After the shoot, you’ll get a private gallery link within 7-14 days with print-ready files for graduation announcements, wall prints, or anything else you need.

One more thing: where the photos go. I post work I like, so assume a few from the session show up on Instagram or here. If you’d rather they didn’t, say so and they won’t, and nothing else about the session changes. And if you signed a release and change your mind a year later, ask me and the photo comes down. You get the final say there, not the paperwork.

A nervous senior is normal, by the way. It usually takes about ten minutes of me telling them exactly what to do before they loosen up.

Want the parent-side breakdown? Read the parent’s guide to senior portraits in DFW.

Reach out

Send a quick note.

Quick form if texting isn't your thing. Parents are welcome to fill it out too. I'll reply by text or email, whichever you pick.

I'll text or email you back, usually within a few days.
Real questions

Things people ask

How much are senior pictures?
$400 for the full hour or $250 for a 30-minute quick session. The hour gets you 40-80 lightly edited photos, your 10 favorites fully retouched, and time for an outfit change. Thirty minutes gets you 25-40 photos and 5 retouched in a single outfit, which is plenty for grad announcements.
How far in advance should we book?
1-3 weeks ahead is plenty. I only shoot a couple of sessions a month around work and family though, so if you’ve got a specific date in mind, grab it early.
What should I wear?
We’ll plan outfits together. I’ll share a simple prep guide and color suggestions that photograph well.
Where do you shoot?
Around Frisco mostly, plus Plano, McKinney, Dallas, and wherever else makes sense. I’ll suggest a couple of spots once I know the look you’re after.
Can I do multiple outfits?
Yes on the full hour. One outfit change is built in, and if you want a third look, just ask. It’s usually a yes as long as the changes are fast. A quick session sticks to one outfit.
Do you offer underwater senior portraits?
Yes. Pair it with a full senior session and the combo is $1,000 instead of $1,150. We’ll plan wardrobe, safety, and the look in advance.
Can we include a parent or sibling photo?
Of course. We can add a few family frames at the end of your session.
Do you offer cap and gown?
Yes, we can include cap and gown shots as part of your session. Bring your cap, gown, stole, cords, whatever you’ve got.
Can my senior bring a friend?
Yes. A friend cracking jokes behind me usually gets the best smiles of the session.
Do you photograph college students and graduates?
Yes. College students and recent grads get the same session, whether you’re at UNT, UT Dallas, SMU, TCU, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas Baptist University, Collin College, or anywhere else in DFW.
Can we shoot on a college campus?
Yes. I’m happy to meet you on campus for graduation portraits. Some campuses require a photography permit, so we’ll sort that out while we plan.
I already graduated. Is it too late to book?
Not at all. Grad portraits months after you finish are totally fine. As long as the cap and gown still fit, we’re set.
I'm a parent booking for my senior. How does this work?
Easy. Text or email me and we’ll plan timing, location, and outfits together. The date is yours once the $100 booking fee is in, and it counts toward the session price.
Can parents be there during the session?
Yes, and I ask that a parent or guardian stays for the entire senior session. You don’t have to be in frame (most parents hang back and watch), but I want an adult there start to finish. We can grab a few family frames at the end too if you want.
Can we have photos taken down later?
Yes, any time, release signed or not. Ask and the photo comes off my site and my socials, no reason needed. You can also tell me up front never to post your senior and I won’t. One thing to know: everything public comes down, but I keep the files archived and might still show a print in person.

Senior year goes fast.

Text me your school, a rough date, and the look you want, and we'll go from there.

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