Let’s talk money — because nobody should be surprised by a photographer’s pricing after they’re already emotionally invested.
Senior portrait pricing in the Aurora and Denver metro area varies a lot depending on the photographer, what’s included, and how they structure their packages. Here’s an honest breakdown of what you’ll find in the market and what you actually get with MacKenzie Carullo Photography.
What the Denver metro market looks like:
Budget photographers (often newer, building portfolios): $150–$350, usually fewer edited images, limited locations, minimal guidance on wardrobe or planning. – All of my sessions do start at the lower end to accommodate all families. They include guidance, wardrobes changing, and your favorite images edited.
Mid-range photographers: $400–$800 session fee, digital files sold separately or in packages. Watch for add-on fees that stack up fast — extra locations, extra images, extra editing.
Higher-end studios: $800–$2,000+, often with in-person reveal sessions and print packages built in. Beautiful work, but a significant investment.
What MacKenzie Carullo Photography includes:
No surprise fees. Outfit time and changes are built in. All images chosen images come edited — pimples, stray hairs, background distractions, all handled. You get color and black-and-white versions. The online gallery includes print rights up to 8×10. Sessions are designed around you, not a cookie-cutter formula.
Full senior portrait pricing is here.
What to watch out for when comparing photographers:
Ask exactly how many edited images are included. What does the session fee include other than time and talent? Ask what level of editing is actually included like is acne removal and stray hair included? Ask if digital files cost extra. Ask if there are travel fees for outdoor locations. Ask what the turnaround time is. These questions will tell you the real price before you’re committed.
The honest truth: the cheapest session is rarely the best value. Senior portraits are something your family will have for decades. The photos MacKenzie shot for the class of 2026 are already hanging on walls in Aurora, Parker, and Centennial. That’s the point.
Over 385 five-star Google reviews and a 2026 Best of Portraiture nomination for Aurora, Colorado.