Senior year is a very special milestone. Many families choose to celebrate their child with a senior portrait session, but worry that it will be yet another chore to complete before graduation. We know the challenges of looking for a photographer and planning a photo shoot. That’s why we are here to guide you every step of the way, making the process easy and fun for both parent and senior, and ensuring that you receive photos that you will treasure forever. Kara Reese Photography has been photographing seniors for over 17 years and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality and stunning photos. 

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A high school senior girl dances in a pond in Waukesha in her prom dress.
A high school senior girl poses in front of Lake Michigan on a sandy beach.
An Oconomowoc High School student stands against an epic sunset.

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waukesha's premier high school senior photographer

"Incredible artistry. We got beautiful photos that really captured what is special about our son. Kara is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!" - Kris V (pictured with son Kyan)

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An athletic student from Arrowhead High school poses for his senior portraits in a shadowy section of our Waukesha photo studio.A young lady from New Berlin West High School wears a white sundress and walks barefoot through a field in Minooka Park for her senior photoshoot.A Catholic Memorial High School senior poses in a bright alleyway for her portrait.A young lady from Pewaukee High School walk through a trellis in Waukesha's Frame Park for her senior portraits.A young man from Waukesha West High School stands along a distressed brick wall in the Downtown area for his senior portraits.A girl from Germantown High School poses for her senior pictures wearing her track uniform in our Waukesha photo studio.A student from Germantown High School leans against an ivy-covered wall at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners while her senior photos are captured.A senior cheerleader from Kettle Moraine High School poses in our Waukesha studio wearing her uniform and holding her pompoms.A senior student from Waukesha North High School poses in ripped jeans on a deteriorating concrete wall in Milwaukee's Third Ward.A Waukesha North High School student squats on a bridge at Retzer Nature Center for his senior pictures.A girl from Kettle Moraine High School perches on a split rail fence in Eagle's Paradise Springs while having her senior photos taken.A student from Arrowhead High School poses for her senior pictures in our Downtown Waukesha photo studio wearing all white.A young man from Waukesha South High School plays his cello surrounded by fallen leaves in Lapham Peak for his senior photos.A girl from Waukesha West High School lays on a concrete bench at Lapham Peak for her senior portraits.A basketball player from Catholic Memorial High School poses in a shadowy warehouse wearing her uniform for her senior portraits.A girl from New Berlin West High School sits on rock along a stream through Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners for her senior photoshoot.A senior student from Germantown High School sits on a bench at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners.A young lady from Pewaukee High School perches on a white bench in our studio wearing a tangerine gown for her senior photos.A student form Waukesha South High School poses for his senior photos wearing a black muscle shirt in our studio.A girl from Brookfield Central High School stands on a brick path at Paradise Springs in Eagle while wearing a yellow sundress and white strappy heels for her senior photos.A young woman from Oconomowoc High School leans against a floral trellis wearing a yellow sundress for her senior portraits.A New Berlin West High School student stands in the middle of a Delafield road lined with trees in full autumn color for his senior portraits.A girl from Germantown High School sits in a field of Black Eyed Susan Flowers in Waukesha's Minooka Park.A senior student from Waukesha West High School stands in our photo studio wearing her cheerleading uniform and holding poms.A female student from Waukesha South High School leans against a stone column at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners.A girl from Waukesha North High School sits on a concrete wall along a pond in Eagle's Paradise Springs for her senior portraits.A Brookfield Central High School Student lays on a Hartland, WI road covered with Fall leaves as her senior photos are taken.A female senior from Kettle Moraine High School sits in a backward, vintage dining chair among the wildflowers at Minooka Park in Waukesha.A senior student from Waukesha West High School stands in Frame Park surrounded by the red leaves of Fall.A young woman from Oconomowoc High School sits on the floor of our Waukesha studio getting a kiss from her German Shepherd dog.A young woman from Arrowhead High School sits on a concrete bench at Waukesha's Retzer Nature Center wearing a yellow sundress.A girl from New Berlin West High School get her senior photos taken while stands in a Pewaukee lake wearing a pink and gold gown as water ripples around her.A female senior from Catholic Memorial High School sits on a breaker wall along Lake Michigan wearing a black jumpsuit for her senior photoshoot.A senior student from Germnatown High School leans against a wooden beam in our Waukesha studio.A boy from Pewaukee High School stands in Downtown Waukesha wearing a blue button down.A young woman from Waukesha West High School leans against a brick wall in Milwaukee's Third Ward wearing neutral flannel for her senior portraits.A young woman from Waukesha South High School leans against a column in Eagle's Paradise Springs.A Waukesha North High School student stands in field of wildflowers at Frame Park during her senior photoshoot.A Pewaukee High School student sits on a white bench in our Waukesha photo studio.A student from Brookfield Central High School stands in a field of black-eyed susan flowers in Delafield, WI wearing a floral sundress for her senior pictures.A senior student from Oconomowoc High School sits on a set of concrete steps in Hartland, WI wearing a navy suit and black bow tie.A young woman from Kettle Moraine High School visits Delafield's Lapham Peak to capture her senior portraits.A young man from Catholic Memorial High School poses for his senior portraits with his Lacrosse equipment in our Waukesha studio.A Waukesha North High School senior stands on the beach of Lac La Belle looking over her shoulder at the camera.A member of the Arrowhead drill team poses for her senior portraits in our Waukesha studio wearing her uniform.A young lady from Waukesha South sits in Minooka Park wearing a flannel jacket in the peak of autumn.A girl from Pewaukee High School takes a break on a bench in Eagle's Paradise Springs during her senior photo session.A young lady from Brookfield Central High School poses for her senior portraits wearing a black jumpsuit on the shore of Lake Michigan.A Kettle Moraine High School senior leans against a painted brick wall in Downtown Waukesha while her portrait is taken.A boy from Oconomowoc High School wears a red flannel jacket surrounded by autumn colors at Delafield's Lapham Peak.An Arrowhead senior sits in front a split rail fence and purple flowers at Retzer Nature Center.A female student from New Berlin West High School poses along the shoreline while her portrait is taken.A Catholic Memorial High School senior stands in our Waukesha photo studio wearing a long, red, satin gown while posing for her senior portrait.A female student from Oconomowoc High School poses in front of a black backdrop at our Downtown Waukesha photo studio.An Arrowhead High School senior sits on a bench surrounded by Fall color at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha.A senior from New Berlin West High School sits on a concrete stair case in Downtown Waukesha while reading a book.A young woman from Catholic Memorial High School leans against a building at Boerner Botanical Gardens wearing all denim for her senior portrait.A girl from Germantown High School stands in front of a large blooming plant in Eagle. WI's Paradise Springs during her senior photo session.A young woman from Waukesha West High School sits in a field at Lapham Peak in Delafield dressed for crisp Fall weather.A student from Waukesha South High School has a classic senior picture taken down in Milwaukee's Third Ward.A male student from Waukesha North High School stands on the courthouse steps wearing a navy suit, bowtie and aviator sunglasses during his senior portrait session.A female senior from Pewaukee High School stands amongst rows of tall trees at Delafield's Lapham Peak while wearing a peasant top and jeans.A Brookfield Central High School senior perches on the end of a log in Waukesha's Minooka Park while her portrait is taken.A Kettle Moraine High School senior stands in Waukesha's Frame Park surrounded by nature for a classic senior portrait.A boy from Oconomowoc High School squats next to a brick wall in Milwaukee's Third Ward at night.A student from Arrowhead High School has her portrait taken in a field of sunflowers located in Sussex WI.A young woman from New Berlin West High School sits at the base of a stone staircase in Downtown Waukesha wearing jeans and sweater while holder her hat.A student from Catholic Memorial High School poses for her senior portraits on the boardwalk in Waukesha's Retzer Nature Center.A modern dance student from Germantown High School poses in a backbend with an A.I. waterfall cascading upon her for this artistic portrait in her senior year.A girl from Waukesha West High School stands in a Hartland, WI field of sunflowers wearing a denim sundress and looking at the ground in front of her.A young woman from Waukesha South High School sits in our Waukesha photo studio wearing a royal blue, tulle gown in a dressing room set.A young lady from Waukesha North High School plays her violin in our Waukesha studio while her senior portrait is taken.A Germantown High School student stands under a bridge in downtown Waukesha posing for her senior photo.A student from Pewaukee High School visits Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners to have her portrait taken amongst red roses in full bloom.A senior from Brookfield Central High School poses in alternative attire along a weathered brick wall in Milwaukee's Third Ward.A student from Kettle Moraine High School is seated along a short concrete wall in Downtown Waukesha while posing for her senior portrait.An athletic boy from Kettle Moraine High School sits in our studio with clasped hands having a black and white portrait taken.A girl from Oconomowoc High School has her senior portrait taken in our Waukesha Studio gazing straight into the camera.An Arrowhead High School senior stands in Eagle's Paradise Springs wearing a cotton sundress and posing with her arms crossed.A theater student from New Berlin West High School has her portrait taken backstage in a monochromatic set.A boy from Brookfield Central High School stands in downtown Waukesha in a gray quarter-zip for his senior photos.A girl from Catholic Memorial High school leans against an iron railing in front of a brick wall in Milwaukee's Third Ward for her senior picture.A senior student from Germantown High School leans again a weathered brick wall in Sussex, WI after dark.A Waukesha West High School senior sits reclined along a retaining wall in Minooka Park wearing jeans and a leather jacket..

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Explore Magazine

Capture the essence of your high school years with our Senior Magazine! It's a personalized snapshot of your journey into adulthood, featuring fashion-inspired portraits created in collaboration with you.

Senior Magazines

You have a lot on your plate. Let us take care of the details so that you don’t have to stress. As full service providers, we would love to lend a hand with your senior year design projects. 

● Yearbook Tribute pages... done!
● Invitations & Grad Cards... done!
● Custom Photo Experiences... done!

let us help check items off your senior to-do list.

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We pride ourselves on giving you a truly personal approach to portrait photography. Get ready for photos that celebrate the real you!

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Relax as we plan every detail to capture your senior perfectly. We will guide you through all the locations, wardrobe, hair and makeup to create a comfortable and fun day.

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We’ll connect to discuss your goals, style, and questions to make sure we’re a perfect fit for you.

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We provide a stress-free and enjoyable experience, guiding our clients through every step of the process. Get photos you’ll love and treasure for years to come.

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