Atlanta Senior Photographer
Parents, can you believe you are looking at Senior photos for your baby? Where have the years gone by. I know that in your eyes, they are still the little baby you brought home, watch take their first steps, celebrate their accomplishments, and even shed a few tears. But now they are the young adult you have raised them to be and soon will be starting a new chapter in their life.
Senior photos capture this milestone and provide a tangible memory of this important time in a person’s life.
As they move away to college or to start their new life, you will look back at these photos and bring back sweet memories.
I love photographing high school seniors, showcasing their unique personality and interest, who they are right now. Creating wall art or album that you can look at when they are away and feeling their presence is what I love to do.
At Mariela Duval Photography in Atlanta, Georgia, I use a camera to help you capture and document those precious moments and emotions. Every moment shapes the future, and I love having the opportunity to capture those moments to put a smile on someone’s face or comfort a loved one. As forgettable as ordinary little details may seem now, they become unforgettable and extraordinary when you look back on them in the future.
This is your time to shine, your shoot, and I will photograph you to capture who you are.
My process
Once you contact me, we will set up a phone conversation. I will explain my process and also learn about your vision. In this way, we can get to know each other a little bit and see if we are a good fit.
We will spend some time getting to know you to ensure we create images that fit your personality or style. We’ll discuss your likes and dislikes, what makes you laugh and what moves you. We will talk about your favorite things, your hobbies, your favorite places, etc.
We will discuss your photo session, your expectations, my process, the investment and answer any questions.
Phone Call Consultation
Together we will pick the location that best fits your personality and the look and feel you want in your final images. As I get to know you, we will be able to narrow down the best locations for you.
This can be anywhere from a park, urban landscape, sports field, or any place that is meaningful to you or fits who you are.
Some of my favorite places for High School Senior photos include Garrard Landing Park, Blackburn Park, Westside Provision, Roswell Mill, downtown Alpharetta
The Location
Planning your wardrobe is very important. You want your outfits to reflect you and your personality. Choose clothing that you feel the best in and that shows off your personality. Bring 4- 5 outfits, so we can narrow them down together.
Bring variety ranging from casual to formal to create different looks for your photos. Make sure that your clothes are different from one another. Don't forget to incorporate different necklines, textures, and fabrics in your selection.
For whatever colors you choose to wear, they should complement each other.
Plan your outfits ahead of time, to avoid the stress of choosing the night before. Don’t forget to actually try the outfits on too, so you can see how the pieces work together.
What to wear for your senior photos
The day of your photos! We will meet at a location of your choice about 2 hours before sunset (or if you are an early riser, 1 hour after sunrise).
For girls, I highly recommend professional make-up and hair and can make suggestions, if needed.
Make sure you iron your clothes, and you are ready to shine in front of the camera
The photo session will take 1 - 2 hours depending on how many outfit changes you do.
Your Senior Photo Session
Reveal and Ordering your Senior Photos
Approximately 3-7 days following your photo session, we will review your images over zoom or I can send you an online gallery and you will make your image selections for purchase.
All prints, digitals, and products are sold separately
Hello
I'm Mariela
I am Mariela, a photographer based in Sandy Springs, Atlanta, and the mother of young men.
Before making photography my full-time focus in March 2026, I spent 28 years as a pediatric pharmacist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Working with children and families has always been at the heart of what I do, and that carries directly into how I photograph seniors.
I am the wife of my hero, the sister to five amazing women, a passionate traveler always planning the next trip, and someone who is best approached after a morning cup of coffee.
I love photographing high school seniors, capturing exactly who they are at this exact moment in their lives. Their personality, their interests, their energy. That is what I want your family to hold onto.
Meet your
photographer
Most of our clients choose to go on location for their senior photos but can also be done in the studio.
Featured work
More Photos
INVESTMENT
Memories of a Lifetime
- Images, prints, products are purchased separately
- 1 - 2 hour photo session
Session Fee $150
Digital Collections
Value of $6600
Diamond
$3,800
- Premium Album 10×10
- 2 Grandparent albums 6×6
- 50 digital images
10 prints 8×10
Value of $4400
Platinum
$2,800
- Heirloom Album 10×10
- 2 Grandparent albums 6×6
- 40 digital images
Value of $3475
Gold
$1,900
- Heirloom Album 10×10
- 25 digital images
Value of $730
Silver
$700
- 5 prints 8×10
- 1 print 11×14
BEST VALUE!
Collections
Not sure what to order? Most clients decide after their session. I am happy to walk you through every option at your ordering appointment or during the photo session.
All images are high resolution and include a full print release.
50
Digital Images
$2400
40
Digital Images
$2100
30
Digital Images
$1800
20
Digital Images
$1500
10
Digital Images
$1100
1
Digital Image
$150
The session fee is separate and covers your time in the studio and my full expertise.
After your session you choose your products — either from a collection or à la carte.
Collections bundle your most-wanted products at a better price than purchasing each item separately. À la carte lets you build exactly the order you want.
Prints
A la carte
24 x 36
$500
20 x 30
$380
16 x 20
$280
11 x 14
$180
8 x 10 or smaller
$110
Canvas or Framed Prints
20 x 30
$750
16 x20
$600
24 x 36
$1000
Albums
Handcrafted in Italy
Heirloom Album
10 x 10
20 pages
$1600
Premium Album
10 x 10
30 pages
$2400
Grandparent Album ONLY as an add on to regular albums 6x6 (2 of them) $700