Senior Portraits

At the edge of everything ahead

A moment shaped by everything that has quietly formed who they are.

The horses, the dogs, the routines, and the everyday life that has carried them to this point. Portraits that hold who they are now, and the life that shaped them along the way.

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Senior Portraits with Your Four-Legged Best Friend

Modern living room with two brown armchairs, a round coffee table, framed photos of a woman and her dog on the wall, and decorative plants.

Honors the bond between graduating seniors and the animals who have been part of their high school years.

For many students, horses and dogs are more than pets. They are constant companions through early mornings, long days, and the quiet, defining moments of growing up.

My senior session invites seniors to include those companions in their portraits, creating meaningful artwork that reflects both who they are and the relationships that have helped shape this chapter of life.

The goal is to create thoughtful, emotionally resonant portraits that reflect seniors, animals, and the landscapes that have framed their stories.

Seniors are welcome to include their horse, their dog, or both as part of their session, depending on the story they want to tell.

A girl with long brown hair, wearing a white sweater and jeans, leans her forehead against a brown horse in a fenced outdoor area during the evening or late afternoon with autumn leaves in the background.

Your animals are not treated as additions to the portrait, but as part of the life that has shaped this season.

Whether it is a quiet moment with a dog who has grown up beside them, or a final portrait at the barn where countless early mornings were spent, these details are approached with care and intention.

Every session is guided to feel natural and unforced, allowing space for both individual portraits and meaningful moments shared with the animals who have been part of their journey.

Every senior session feels natural from beginning to end.

  • Yearbook Photo

    We begin with simple, unhurried direction that helps them settle into the camera without pressure or expectation. This first part of the session begins with their yearbook headshot, captured in a way that feels confident, natural, and true to them.

  • Individual Portraits

    We then move into individual portraits, allowing space to ease into the experience and feel comfortable in front of the camera. This is also where we ensure there are meaningful images for parents and grandparents, capturing both timeless portraits and small, in-between moments that reflect who they are at this stage of life.

  • Shared Moments

    Once they feel relaxed and confident, we begin to weave in their horse, dog, or both. These moments are never rushed or staged, instead unfolding naturally with quiet direction and real interaction.

The entire session is shaped by light, location, and personality, allowing space for both movement and stillness. The result is a collection of portraits that feel honest, relaxed, and reflective of this season of life.

“My horse or dog can’t be off lead…”

That is completely okay. Most horses and dogs are not photographed completely free during sessions.

Safety and comfort always come first. Whether we are working with horses or dogs, they remain safely guided throughout the session, with careful attention given to their comfort and the environment we are working in.

Any necessary handling elements are kept as unobtrusive as possible and can be refined during the final artwork process, ensuring the focus remains on the connection and the moment itself.

There is often more happening behind the scenes than appears in the finished portrait, but the final images are always created to feel natural, relaxed, and effortless.

A woman sitting on grass under a tree, touching noses with a brown and white horse, while a man stands nearby holding the horse's reins.

Before

A young woman sitting on the grass, holding a brown and white horse's face as they touch noses. They are outdoors near a tree with green leaves, and the scene is lit with warm sunlight.

After

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How it Works

  • A young girl with long dark hair and hoop earrings sitting on the grass, kissing a white and brown horse's face near a tree.

    Step 1: Reserve Your Session

    A limited number of sessions are accepted each month to ensure every client receives a highly personalized experience from planning through final artwork.

    Once your session is reserved, we’ll begin designing your portrait experience together. From location selection and wardrobe guidance to understanding the relationship you share with your horse, every detail is approached with intention and care.

  • A woman with long hair smiling while sitting on a gray blanket with a small brown curly-haired dog, surrounded by autumn foliage in a forest during sunset.

    Step 2: Planning & Preparation

    Before your session, we’ll discuss the overall vision for your portraits, including location, styling, timing, and the atmosphere you’re drawn to most.

    Whether your session takes place in open fields, wooded trails, at the barn, or in a carefully chosen outdoor setting, the goal is to create imagery that feels refined, natural, and personal to you.

    You’ll also receive preparation guidance to help you feel relaxed and fully prepared before session day arrives.

  • A woman with red hair, wearing a black sweater and multiple rings, is lying on a brown horse, petting its neck and smiling. The background features blurred autumn trees and foliage.

    Step 3: Your Portrait Session

    Your session is designed to feel calm, natural, and unhurried.

    Working in carefully selected outdoor locations and natural light, I’ll guide you through the experience while allowing space for genuine interaction and connection to unfold naturally. The result is imagery that feels refined, emotional, and deeply personal without appearing overly posed.

  • A woman with long hair in a bun standing next to a white horse in a green outdoor setting with trees in the background.

    Step 4: Artful Retouching

    Following your session, your portraits are carefully reviewed and individually refined by hand.

    Each image receives thoughtful attention to color, light, composition, and detail while preserving the natural feeling of the moment itself. The editing process is designed to enhance the artwork without overwhelming it, creating portraits that feel timeless rather than trend-driven.

    Your finished gallery is typically ready within several weeks of your session.

  • A young woman with wavy brown hair sitting on the ground next to a large tree, smiling, holding a small brown and white dog wearing a plaid coat, in a lush green park.

    Step 5: Your Viewing Appointment

    Once your gallery is complete, we’ll meet for a personalized viewing and ordering appointment.

    This is where you’ll see your portraits for the first time and select the artwork that feels most meaningful for your home. I’ll guide you through wall art, framed pieces, albums, and fine art print options while helping you choose sizes and arrangements that fit your space beautifully.

    The experience is designed to feel approachable, collaborative, and tailored entirely to you.

  • A woman with dark hair and a green t-shirt lying on a grassy field next to two golden retrievers, one panting and smiling, the other resting with eyes closed.

    Step 6: Artwork Designed to Last

    Your finished artwork is produced through a professional print lab using archival materials selected for both beauty and longevity.

    From framed wall art to fine art prints and heirloom albums, each piece is created to live beyond the screen and become part of your everyday surroundings for years to come.

    There is something entirely different about seeing these moments exist physically within your home, where they can be revisited long after the session itself has passed.

Here what others say:

  • A brown horse standing on a grassy field with small white flowers, surrounded by trees and a white wooden fence in the background.

    amazingly talented photographer!

    “Tricia is an amazingly talented photographer! Her style highlights the beauty of her subject, in our case it was my daughter and her horse. She was able to really capture the bond between these two in such beautiful ways! Her use of the natural landscape made for a beautiful backdrop as well. HIGHLY recommend Tricia Charles Photography!”
    -Stephanie H.

  • A person wearing a helmet and riding breeches on a brown horse with a white saddle pad at an outdoor riding arena during sunset.

    I will treasure these photos for the rest of time!!

    I can not endorse Tricia enough. I am obsessed with my photos. She captured my horse in such a magnificent way. I am not comfortable in front of the camera at all and tend to HATE any pictures of myself that I didn't take, but she captured so many phenomenal photos of myself with my horse that i am proud to show them off!! She was so amazing to work with, such a calming presence for someone that is so uncomfortable in front of a camera. She was also so patient with my horse and me, as he was a little hard to work with, mainly just wanting to eat grass instead of looking at the camera even with the help of friends trying to get him to look. If you want equine photos, but are also a little self conscious like me, do it! She knows what she is doing. I will treasure these photos for the rest of time!!
    -Cailin S.

  • Two horses running through a forest during sunset with warm orange and brown tones. The horse in the foreground is brown with a white blaze on its face, and the horse in the background is dark brown or black with a white marking on its forehead.

    I’d give 10 stars if I could.

    Such amazing photos and an absolutely wonderful person behind the camera! I’d give 10 stars if I could.

    -Naomi R.

Portrait Experience & Investment:

Session Includes:

  • 90 minute portrait session

  • Two outfit changes (three total outfits)

  • Personalized pre-session consultation

  • Individually refined fine art retouching on all images

  • Private viewing and artwork ordering appointment

  • One complimentary web-sized digital image

  • One high resolution watermark free image sent to high school.

‍ ‍ Creative Fee (Session Fee) $225

Your retainer reserves your session date and allows us to begin planning your portrait experience together.

Artwork and portrait collections are purchased separately. The average client invest between $500 and $3,000 in their finished artwork and portraits.

  • Portrait sessions are designed with finished artwork in mind, allowing your images to live beyond the screen as part of your home and everyday life.

    Following your session, you’ll attend a personalized viewing and ordering appointment where you’ll see a curated gallery of approximately 15–25 finished portraits and explore fine art framing, wall art, albums, and print options.

    A complimentary web-sized digital image is included with any purchased artwork piece.

    Most clients invest between $500–$3,000+ on their finished artwork and portrait collections. Because every session and home is different, artwork selections are fully customized to your preferences and space.

    Signature wall art pieces include a signed certificate of authenticity as part of their final presentation.

  • Equine portrait sessions may take place at barns/stable or outdoor locations approved for horse safety and accessibility.

    Travel beyond 20 miles of Grafton, Massachusetts may require an additional travel fee. Inquire for more information.

A living room corner with a wicker chair and a white cushion, a small white side table with a decorative vase, a framed picture of a girl with a horse hanging on the dark gray wall, and a striped throw blanket draped over the chair.

A single, beautifully framed portrait designed to stand on its own.

The Signature Piece creates a refined focal point within your home, allowing the artwork and the story it tells to shine with simplicity and elegance. Whether displayed above a mantel, in an entryway, or as a statement piece in a favorite room, it is designed to be enjoyed every day.

Each piece is thoughtfully customized to complement both your portrait and your home. During your viewing session, I will present select images as artwork mockups, helping you visualize different presentation styles and explore what resonates most with your space and aesthetic. This allows you to make decisions with confidence rather than trying to imagine the finished piece on your own.

From the size and presentation to frame style, matting, and glass selection, every detail is chosen with care to create a finished piece that reflects your style and complements your home beautifully.

The result is more than a photograph. It is a lasting piece of artwork that celebrates the bond you share with your horse and preserves it for years to come.

The Signature piece

Wall Art & Keepsake Options

Every piece of artwork is created with care—for the animals in front of my lens, the homes it will live in, and the world it comes from.

  • A framed photo of a black Labrador retriever puppy on a wall above a modern gray armchair with wooden arms, a green textured blanket on it, and a white potted plant on a wooden stand in a minimalist room.

    Alumi Acrylic Frame

    The Alumi Frame is a stunning, precision cut metal photo frame moulding option with  a stunning Fujicolor Professional Archive C-Type Paper face mounted onto an incredibly vibrant and crystal clear HD Acrylic offering a true high definition result. Acrylic Prints are the perfect choice for modern homes, galleries and workspaces. Acrylic Photo Prints make a fantastic alternative to traditionally framed products. Clean, sleek edges and a high-gloss, contemporary finish are the hallmarks of this stunning product.

    Starts at 765

  • A woman kneeling on grass during sunset, touching a horse's nose in a field.

    Fine Art Tray Frame

    Combining the very best elements of Fine Art Giclee printing and bespoke, handmade frames. The Fine Art Tray Frame is the perfect product if you are looking for something truly unique.

    A beautifully textured Fine Art Etch Print is hand coated with a protective giclee varnish protecting against UV and scratches whilst still retaining the sumptuous texture of the Hahnemuhle Fine Art Print, it is then mounted within a stunning tray frame leaving a gap around the edge creating the illusion that it is suspended within the frame.

    Starts at 755

  • A dog standing on a grassy field with trees in the background, viewed through a window in a living room with white walls, a wooden bench, white pillows, stacked books, baskets, and a blanket.

    Framed Canvas

    This archival Framed Canvas is a beautiful and timeless wall art option. The Framed Canvas combines the finish of a museum-standard canvas wrap and adds the choice of 7 stunning, heavyweight frame options. Using only official archival inks, provides a light-fast finish and perfect color reproduction. The Canvas is also dry mounted to acid free board which increases the durability of the product and prevents any loosening of the canvas over time.

    Starts at 530

  • dark framed girl and horse in the woods

    Fine art grande vintage frame

    This frame has a luxurious finish which is unmatched by anything else on the market and will set your image apart from the crowd.

    The print finish is a heavyweight fine art paper with a heavy surface texture giving the paper a beautifully tactile feel.

    Starts at 635

  • Framed photograph of a girl and a horse, with the girl holding a rope while the horse's head is close to her face, backlit by the setting sun.

    Driftwood Frame

    The moulding is embossed with a distressed effect and further enhanced with three layers of hand brushed paint to give an authentic finish.

    Please be aware that the artfully aged and worn finish ensures that each frame is as unique as the images within therefore no two Driftwood frames will be identical, they are truly unique products.

    Starts at 485

  • A framed photograph of a woman with red hair and a man with brown hair sitting on a park bench, each holding a small dog that they are gently touching noses.

    Chichester Framed Art

    An incredibly popular, smooth & completely matte finish moulding in four beautiful color options.  The Chichester frame has a multi-leveled stepped profile adding value and interest. The Chichester Frame is 100% responsibly sourced FSC hardwood and a tree will be planted for every frame sold.

    Starts at 485

  • gold frame with girl and her dog

    Farrow Metallic Frame

    This elegant collection provides four exquisite distressed metallic finishes, adding a fresh, modern edge to your home.

    Each finish has been thoughtfully crafted to bring depth and character, effortlessly complementing any interior style – from industrial chic to sleek contemporary spaces. These brushed metallic frames aren’t just there to support your image; they’re standout pieces in their own right, giving your image an extra touch of sophistication.

    Starts at 495

  • green photo album

    Photgraphic album

    Each Album is lovingly hand constructed using time-honed book binding techniques. Each page is sandwiched with archival adhesives, allowing for stunning double page spreads and seamless lay-flat design.

    Starts at 980

  • A photograph of a black dog sitting outdoors, framed and displayed inside an open presentation box on top of stacked books with a brown textured background.

    Primo Folio Box

    Primo Folio Boxes are a beautiful addition to your home. Available with a wide variety of vegan leather wrap colors and beautifully hand made with a stylish wooden frame in your choice of black, white or walnut.  

    These Folio Boxes provide the perfect way to present your prints, mounted within stunning archival mounts. A shallow 35mm includes 10 matted prints hand picked by you!

    Starts at 625

  • A wooden box with a sliding drawer, containing a photograph of a mountain lion in a forest setting, surrounded by white stones and dried leaves on a wooden surface.

    Digital wood box & USB

    Your choice of high resolution or web-sized digital images will be provided via a USB Drive when ordered in bundles and are crafted from solid wood and store 8GB. High Res Images, includes a print release. Both optioned are provided on a USB and stored within a keepsake wooden box. (box style may vary)

    Starts at 275

  • Photograph of a woman feeding a horse outdoors during sunset.

    Winged Folio

    Winged Folios are a stunning option to display two or three prints, presented beautifully in a small folio.

    Beautifully handmade and wrapped with suede, vegan leather, hessian or linen Cover options. Available in 2 different size options: 6×6” and 10×8” each image can be full frame or set within an archival matt.

    Starts at 235

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