Your session is the fun part. But your gallery reveal and ordering appointment is where it all comes to life. This is a 60-minute, in-studio appointment at Megan Bowers Photography in Lawrence, Kansas. You will watch your slideshow, choose products, and place your order. You will not be left guessing. I guide you the whole time. At […]

Kansas Seniors, Lawrence KS Senior Photos, Planning + Prep, Uncategorized

February 17, 2026

Your Ordering Appointment, Explained: Gallery Reveal and Ordering Appointment: What to Expect

Where Parent and senior watching slideshow during gallery reveal and ordering appointment in MBP studio

Abby is the kind of senior who walks up and the energy instantly feels lighter. She is outgoing, kind, and a total people-pleaser in the best way. She told me she wanted her photos to feel like this season of life: happy, real, and something she can look back on and actually feel the moment […]

Kansas Seniors, Lawrence KS Senior Photos, Parents, Portraits, Senior Photography, Senior Photos, Senior Portraits

February 9, 2026

Abby’s Bright + Joyful Senior Photos in Lawrence, KS | Free State High School Class of 2026

Lawrence ks senior photos abby cothern megan bowers photography 26

I was so excited to work with Amelia, a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind member of the Free State High School Class of 2026. The second I read her questionnaire, I knew this session would be different in the best way. Amelia wanted her senior portraits to feel eclectic, spooky, and authentic. That matched her perfectly. She described […]

Lawrence KS Senior Photos, Senior Portraits

February 9, 2026

Amelia’s Eclectic and Ethereal Senior Portraits in Lawrence, KS | Free State High School Class of 2026

Amelia wearing a mustard sweater sitting on wooden stairs during senior portraits in Lawrence, KS

A low-stress way to capture your family right before the next chapter If you have been thinking about senior family photos before graduation, this is your sign. Your senior year goes fast. Then suddenly you are shopping for graduation announcements, checking ceremony times, and asking yourself how it is already May. A Senior Family Send Off Session is […]

Families, Kansas Seniors, Planning + Prep, Senior Photos, Senior Tips

February 3, 2026

A low-stress way to capture your family right before the next chapter Best: Senior Family Photos before graduation: what a senior family send off session is (and who its for)

3y8a3007

The calm, no-stress plan for session day If you are looking for a senior photos checklist for parents, you are in the right place. This is the calm, big-sister guide that makes session day feel easy. It works anywhere in Kansas, and it fits Lawrence, the KC metro, and Topeka families really well. Save this list. […]

Kansas Seniors, Parents, Planning + Prep, Senior Tips

January 21, 2026

The calm, no-stress plan for session day: Senior Photos Checklist for Parents: what to bring, what to do, what not to stress about

senior photos checklist for parents Kansas senior portrait session

The simple timeline that saves your dream date If you are wondering when to book senior pictures in Kansas, this timeline will keep you sane. It works best for seniors in Lawrence, the KC metro, and Topeka. It also helps you lock in a great date, plan outfits, and stay ahead of deadlines. Here is the truth. […]

Kansas Seniors, Planning + Prep, Senior Photos, Senior Tips

January 5, 2026

The simple timeline that saves your dream date: When to book senior pictures in Kansas: the timeline that saves your dream date

when to book senior pictures in Kansas Lawrence KS senior photos

That “I Have Nothing to Wear” Feeling Picture this: It’s 1 PM on a Tuesday. Your senior session is in three hours. Figuring out what to wear for senior pictures feels impossible when you’re standing in front of your closet in your pajamas. That cute top? Too wrinkled. Meanwhile, those jeans that felt perfect last week are […]

Portraits, Senior Photography

August 6, 2025

What to Wear for Senior Pictures (Without Looking Like Everyone Else)

What to wear for senior pictures outfit examples showing different styles

Spoiler alert: It’s earlier than you think. If you’ve been wondering when to book Senior pictures, you’re not alone—it’s one of the most common questions I get. Senior year is full of major milestones—final football games, prom dress shopping, college tours, graduation cap tosses. And right in the middle of it all? Your Senior portraits. They’re […]

Portraits, Senior Photography

June 23, 2025

When to Book Senior Pictures (and Why You Should Do It Early)

Senior girl walking a dirt path through wildflowers during her booked senior pictures session – Megan Bowers Photography

Class of 2026: Here’s How to Start Your Senior Year Strong If you’re looking for senior year tips for the Class of 2026, you’re in the right place. This guide was made to help students (and their parents) start Senior year feeling confident and ready. Whether you’re feeling excited, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, this […]

Portraits, Senior Photography

May 25, 2025

Senior Year Tips for Class of 2026 | Megan Bowers Photography

Group of high school Senior girls from the Class of 2026 in colorful dresses during their MBP Senior Experience photoshoot.

Feel confident, have fun, and show off your style Getting ready for your Senior pictures? These Senior photo outfit tips will help you feel confident, look stylish, and show off your personality. You don’t need a huge wardrobe—just a few simple ideas to feel your best in front of the camera. 1. Pick Outfits That Match Your […]

Portraits, Senior Photography

May 2, 2025

Senior Photo Outfit Tips: Top 5 Easy Ideas to Look Your Best

Teen guy wearing a black suit and pink tie during senior portrait shoot

@insta