Sport senior portraits lacrosse jersey and gloves holding a lacrosse stick stands on a football field. In the background, there are empty stadium seats and a sign that says "Legacy Stadium."

A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a white crop top and baggy denim jeans, stands on a ledge in an urban setting holding a skateboard behind her neck. She is looking to her left with a neutral expression.

A teenage boy sitting on a large rock outdoors, holding a golf club, with a mountain landscape in the background.

A young woman in a white dress and sneakers standing on an airport tarmac with a small airplane in the background and a cloudy sky at sunset.

A young man in business casual attire standing next to a small white airplane, outdoors on a tarmac with hangars and a cloudy sky in the background.

A young woman standing on a track field with the stands and a building in the background during sunset, wearing athletic clothing and holding a pink backpack.

A young woman with long brown hair standing outdoors in a field during golden hour, holding a pink book close to her chest, wearing a white strapless dress, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.

A young firefighter in uniform smiling while standing in front of a red fire truck at a fire station. The fire truck has Aurora Fire Rescue logos and is labeled with the number 2.

A young man in a gray t-shirt and jeans sitting on the hood of a gray Volkswagen sedan in an empty parking lot during sunset.

A young man in a black blazer and white T-shirt leaning against a vintage Gulf gasoline pump outside with a background of trees.

A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a blue dress sitting outdoors on grass, holding a curly-haired brown puppy in her lap, smiling at the camera, with a white fence and green trees in the background.

A football player wearing a jersey labeled 'RANCH 59' and a cap, holding a football in his right hand, shouting enthusiastically against a dark background.

A young man carries a young woman on his shoulders in a field with mountains in the background. The woman is smiling and adjusting her wide-brimmed cowboy hat, with her arm around the man's neck. The man is looking at her with a neutral expression, w

A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, black ruffled top, and blue jeans standing on a dirt path outdoors in a natural setting.

A woman sitting cross-legged on a dirt path in a forested area, holding a large bird of prey on her gloved hand. The woman has long blonde hair, glasses, and is wearing a tan coat and gray pants with brown boots. The bird, possibly a hawk or an eagle

High School Senior Pictures Aurora and the Denver Metro Area

Make senior portraits stand out with an experienced and knowledgeable photographer

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Celebrate your senior year with timeless portraits that capture your personality, style, and story. As a Aurora and Denver, Colorado senior portrait photographer, I specialize in creating natural, authentic images with a modern yet classic feel. From the urban charm of downtown Denver to the breathtaking mountain backdrops nearby, every session is designed to reflect who you are at this exciting milestone. I offer a personalized experience from wardrobe guidance to location selection, ensuring your photos look polished and unforgettable. Whether you want bold editorial vibes, soft golden-hour light, or something in between, I craft portraits that stand out while staying true to you. Perfect for photo books, graduation announcements, yearbook submissions, and family keepsakes, your images will be as unique as your journey. Book your senior portrait session in Aurora and the Denver metro area today and let’s create photographs you’ll treasure for years to come.

Feel confident and excited about your Photos!

Tailored to your vision. As simple or creative as you want to be.

Locations are limitless. We shoot anywhere.

Transparent pricing! No Pressure Selling! No packages. Purchase what you need /want. Don’t get stuck with unnecessary images and products.

A young man with curly blonde hair, wearing a black t-shirt, light blue jeans, black and white sneakers, a silver chain necklace, and earrings, is kneeling on the ground in an outdoor parking lot with colorful graffiti art in the background, smiling at the camera.

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Experience the Professional Touch!

$280 session fee - 1 person up to 90+ minutes depending on location. This yields between 150-200 proof gallery.
Digital Images- $375- 5 images. $310 - 10 images. $390 - 15 images. $420 - 20 images. Images are printable up to 8x10. The more you love the more you save on each image.
Choose your location. I provide a list of location when you book. If you have a favorite spot, please let me know.
Unlimited outfit Changes 2 - 3 recommended
$435 - 2 location / same person or twins. This is an add-on. Perfect for twins or adding a studio session or another favorite spot. Must be purchased concurrently.
$175 - 2nd location add- on. 60+ minutes. Same person or twins. Must be purchased concurrent with 1st session. This can be used for a studio session.
PETS are always welcome
. You can book your appointment easily from the Schedule/Booking.
. Free phone or in-person consultation.
. Choose your location from ‘Portrait Location’ that will be provided to you when you book.
. A charge of .50 per mile will be applied for locations that are not on my list and are outside the 20 radius of DNSP.
. Pick your favorite photos for editing at your photo reveal. Selected photos are custom edited.
. Digital images and products are sold separately.
. 50% deposit will be due. Deposit is nonrefundable. Rescheduling is always available.
*All prices and terms are subject to change. All rights reserved.
Prints and products are available a la carte through my favorite and awesome print lab.
*DOWNTOWN DENVER and COLORADO SPRINGS LOCATIONS ARE SUNDAY
Cherokee Trail High School, Grandview High School, Eaglecrest High School, Cherry Creek High School, Rangeview High School, Smoky Hill High School, Highlands Ranch High School, Valor Christian High School, Douglas County High School, Ponderosa High School, Castle View High School, Elevation High School, Stem High School, Northfield High School, East High School, Arapahoe High School, Littleton High School, Rock Canyon High School, Chaparral High School, Legacy High School, Denver Academy
*Will serve any high school in the Denver Metro Area.

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Budget

$130.00 Mini Session (1 person only) 30 min session at predetermined location in Parker. One outfit only. BOOK your MINI under HEAD SHOTS in scheduling/booking. Images are $45.00 per image (printable up to 8× 10). Outdoors only.
This yields a proof gallery up to 50 images. 1-5 final (edited) images.
Schedule/ Booking
Client expense: $175 - $450

A Personalized Portrait Experience

Make it stand out

Every portrait session with Dana Nicole Smith Photography is built around the client. I take time to understand what you want from your images and how you want to feel during your session.

When you work with me, you can expect:

Guidance on choosing the best session location
Help with styling and outfit selection
Direction for natural posing and expression
A relaxed and personalized photography experience
Carefully edited images with a timeless look
Portraits designed to be shared, printed, and enjoyed for years

I want the experience to feel just as valuable as the final images. From your first inquiry to your final gallery, my goal is to make the process clear, supportive, and enjoyable.

Why Clients Choose Dana Nicole Smith Photography

Clients choose Dana Nicole Smith Photography because they want more than quick photos. They want a portrait photographer in Aurora and Denver who takes time to understand their vision, guide them through the session, and create images with lasting value.

My clients appreciate:

A natural and timeless editing style
A calm and encouraging approach
Custom portrait sessions tailored to each client
Beautiful Colorado portrait locations
High quality images for print and digital use
A professional experience from start to finish

Serving Aurora, and the Denver metro area

proudly serve clients in Aurora, Denver, and nearby areas with senior portraits, family photography, and professional headshots. Colorado offers an incredible variety of portrait locations, and I love helping clients choose settings that match their personality and style.

Whether you are looking for senior pictures in Aurora, family photos in Denver, or professional headshots in the surrounding area, I am here to create portraits that feel genuine, polished, and lasting.

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A young man smiling outdoors during sunset, wearing a white patterned shirt and light blue jeans, standing next to a rock and green bushes with a blurred landscape in the background.

Young man in a navy blazer and light-colored shirt standing against a brick wall, smiling.

A young woman in a blue dress and silver high heels standing on a parking garage rooftop at dusk.

A young woman standing in a shallow stream during autumn, with golden yellow leaves on trees in the background, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and denim skirt.

A young woman lying on her stomach in a field of small white and purple flowers, smiling and resting her head on her hand, wearing a white dress and beige patterned boots.

A young woman with long blonde curly hair smiling and leaning against a wooden fence in a grassy outdoor setting.

Young firefighter in uniform leaning against a green post, smiling, holding a red firefighter helmet, with a fire truck in the background.

A young woman standing on a dirt path in a forest, wearing a white strapless dress, cowboy boots, and a wide-brimmed hat, smiling and looking to the side.

A woman in a black dress and brown cowboy boots sitting on a rock by a river, surrounded by green foliage.

A young man in a black jacket and white shirt standing on a wooden bridge outdoors, with green trees in the background.

A young man with short curly hair leaning against a wooden wall, wearing a beige and white varsity jacket, ripped jeans, and white sneakers.

A young man in a white dress shirt and blue pants squatting on a sandy riverbank near water, with trees and a bridge in the background.

Urban downtown Denver senior portraits posing against a floral mural.

Young man in a black suit standing outdoors on rocky terrain, holding a bassoon, with a landscape of trees and mountains in the background.

Natural senior portraits while sitting on rocks outdoors, wearing a plaid jacket over a gray hoodie and light blue jeans, with green trees in the background.

A young woman in cheerleading uniform kneeling on a football field, holding pink and navy pom-poms, with empty bleachers in the background.

Natural senior portraits in a white dress sitting barefoot on a brick path amidst colorful flowers in a garden.

Senior portraits outdoors on rocks, holding a hockey stick over his shoulder, surrounded by trees and grass.

Urban downtown Denver senior portraits posing next to a colorful graffiti wall, wearing a light denim jacket over a white shirt and light jeans.

Young woman with long wavy hair holding a golden saxophone outdoors, standing by a black metal fence surrounded by green foliage and white flowers.

A young woman with blonde hair in casual attire, wearing a black lace top, blue jeans, and white sneakers, leaning against a wooden railing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

A young man with curly brown hair leaning against a black and red brick wall outside, wearing a gray and black raglan shirt and black jeans, looking away thoughtfully.

A young woman with long, styled hair in a high ponytail, wearing a black crop top, light blue ripped jeans, and white sneakers, leaning against a gray wooden post outdoors near a pond or lake, with greenery in the background.

A young person sitting on rocks outdoors during sunset, with mountains and trees in the background.

Young woman with blonde hair wearing a white off-shoulder top and blue jeans standing outdoors in a natural setting with trees and tall grass.

Young man with curly blond hair sitting on the ground against a concrete wall on a rooftop, wearing a denim jacket, white t-shirt, black pants, and white sneakers, with a cityscape in the background.

Young woman in a white dress sitting on the ground outdoors under a bridge with green grass and trees in the background.

A young woman in a blue off-shoulder dress sitting on a rock outdoors with mountains in the background.

A young woman with shoulder-length curly blonde hair and light skin, wearing a white dress and brown sandals, sitting on stone steps outdoors with greenery in the background.

A young woman with long blonde hair smiling, resting her chin on her hands, sitting outdoors with a blurred brick building in the background.

Young woman in a red dress sitting on steps outside a building, wearing a graduation cap and cords.

A young woman sitting cross-legged on a running track, wearing a blue sleeveless sports top with the text 'WOLVES' on it, stretching her hair, with a focused expression.

Young woman with long brown hair wearing a red and navy varsity jacket with patches, standing outdoors in front of a modern building, looking at the camera and smiling.

A young man wearing a denim jacket and jeans standing on a rooftop with a city skyline of modern skyscrapers behind him.

Young man standing in front of a brick wall with graffiti of a vintage blue truck and a Route 66 sign.

A young woman with curly hair wearing a pink sleeveless dress standing next to a glass door frame.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair and fair skin stands outdoors, wearing a sleeveless dark red dress with ruffled lace details. She has a neutral expression and is looking into the camera, with her left arm bent and hand resting near her waist

A young man with brown hair and facial hair, wearing a white t-shirt and navy sweater vest, leaning against a concrete corner wall with a rust-colored metal wall in the background.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair standing in a lush green garden with pink and white flowers, wearing a floral dress and smiling.

A young woman with curly hair in a floral dress, smiling and crossing her arms, standing outdoors.

A woman sitting cross-legged on a dirt path outdoors holding a large bird of prey on her gloved hand, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a beige sweater and a brown wide-brimmed hat, sitting cross-legged on the grass in a wooded area, resting her chin on her hand, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A young woman with blonde hair lying on her stomach on a football field, holding red and blue pom-poms, with her feet raised in the air.

A young woman with dark hair and bangs standing outdoors near water, gently holding a small branch with black berries and white flowers, illuminated by golden sunlight.

Downtown Denver senior portraits with an Urban setting for Grandview High School senior, Aurora, CO

A woman in a white strapless dress and sunglasses stands on an airport runway in front of a small propeller airplane, with mid-length dark hair blowing in the wind. The sky is overcast.

A young couple sitting together on outdoor concrete stairs near a building, with metal handrails, in casual clothing.

A young woman with long red hair standing outdoors on rocks, wearing a brown dress, beige boots, and a tan cardigan, with a mountainous landscape in the background.

Colorado senior portraits in the rocky mountain in the background

A young man holding a baseball bat over his shoulder, wearing a black and tan varsity jacket with patches, a white t-shirt, and jeans, standing outdoors with a mountainous landscape in the background.

A young woman with curly hair and pink highlights sitting on a curved wooden bridge. She is wearing a bright pink jumpsuit and white sneakers, smiling at the camera. The background shows a metal structure and green foliage.

A young woman in a red graduation gown and cap standing outdoors in front of a historic brick building with greenery, smiling at the camera.

Two young women with curly hair standing outdoors near a fountain, embracing and smiling at the camera.

A young man in a gray blazer and dark pants standing outdoors in front of a stone railing with a domed building in the background.

A young man in a navy blazer, white t-shirt, and beige pants standing outdoors by a stream with green trees in the background.

A young male lacrosse player wearing a helmet, white jersey with 'TRAIL 11' on the front, holding a lacrosse stick, standing on an empty stadium field.

Young boy sitting on a large rock outdoors, dressed in a plaid jacket, gray t-shirt, and jeans, with mountains in the background during twilight.

A young woman sitting on a rock by a river, wearing a light green tank top, blue jeans, and white sneakers, smiling at the camera with greenery and water in the background.

A young man with blonde hair and blue eyes standing against a colorful mural wall with a foggy, contemplative look, wearing a black patterned short-sleeve shirt and beige pants.

A young woman with long, wavy dark hair with reddish highlights, smiling, wearing a red and white polka dot dress, leaning against a textured stone wall

A young cheerleader lying on the football field, resting on her stomach with her chin on her hand, smiling at the camera. She has blonde hair and is wearing a cheerleading uniform with white, red, and navy colors. She has pom-poms in front of her and

A young woman with long blonde hair holding a small, curly-haired brown puppy outdoors near a stream with green trees in the background.

Young woman with long curly blonde hair wearing a wide-brimmed white hat, black dress with ruffled sleeves, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background.

A young woman with long dark hair wearing a red patterned dress, standing outdoors next to a white wooden fence, smiling with green trees and grass in the background.

Young man wearing a patterned shirt and jeans sitting outdoors by a river, holding a cowboy hat, with green trees and grass in the background.

A young woman sitting on a dirt path in a green, wooded area, wearing a blue floral dress and white boots, smiling at the camera.

A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black knit beanie, a gray sweater, a black vest, and black gloves, smiling while standing outdoors near a blurred water body.

A young woman with long wavy hair and a light-colored, short-sleeved shirt standing on a city sidewalk, leaning on a black metal railing, with brick and glass buildings in the background.

A young man with light brown hair smiling, sitting cross-legged on a rock outdoors, with a bridge and trees in the background.

A young woman in a bright blue dress with open back and silver high heel sandals standing on a parking lot during dusk, smiling and posing.

Young man sitting on rocks in a mountainous outdoor setting, wearing a patterned shirt and light-colored pants, with mountains in the background.

A young man in a black blazer and white t-shirt leaning against a vintage Gulf gas pump outside with trees in the background.

A young woman with long curly black hair, wearing a red dress, sitting on wooden steps with a stone wall in the background, smiling at the camera.

A young woman with long brown hair wearing a black dress and high heels standing on a modern outdoor walkway, smiling at the camera.

Young man with curly hair, wearing a light blue basketball jersey, white t-shirt, blue jeans, and yellow sneakers, squatting on a rooftop parking lot with city buildings and cloudy sky in the background.

A young woman with long dark hair wearing a red dress and earrings, smiling and resting her arms on a white fence outdoors.

A young male hockey player crouching on a rooftop in an urban setting, holding a hockey stick over his shoulder, wearing a white jersey with blue accents and black athletic shoes.

Young man crouching in a grassy field holding a baseball bat, with a baseball glove on his knee, mountains in the background.

Young man with short dark hair wearing a plaid shirt, resting his arm on a railing outdoors, with an urban background.

A young woman with light brown hair, wearing an orange Nike hoodie, leaning against a rusty metal structure on a wooden bridge outdoors, smiling at the camera.

A young man with short curly black hair leaning against a wooden railing on a bridge outdoors, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, with greenery in the background.

A young man in a black suit sitting on a rock outdoors, holding a bassoon, with a mountainous landscape and trees in the background.

A young woman with blonde hair smiling and leaning on a wooden fence in a grassy field, wearing a light blue dress.

Young man in a black suit and teal tie sitting on stone steps outside a brick house, smiling at the camera.

A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and a bright blue sleeveless dress is sitting outdoors in tall grass, smiling and holding a small brown puppy. The background features a white wooden fence and green trees, illuminated by soft natural light.

A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black dress with puffy sleeves, sitting on a large rock outdoors with a mountainous landscape and green trees in the background, smiling at the camera.

Young man in a cowboy hat and blue western shirt leaning on a wooden fence, outdoors with a mountainous landscape in the background.