Senior photos and films that are colorful, creative, and happy!
An authentic and personable senior photo experience that includes:
In-person consultation to plan your senior photo session
In-person Image Premiere to pick your favorite images
A fun, music filled senior photo session with posing guidance
Unique products to show off your amazing images!
Serving Wichita, KS and South Central Kansas.
When you visualize your senior photos, what do you see?
a. photos that look the same as everyone else’s
b. an awkward senior photo session with a photographer who expects you to pose yourself
c. a fun, music filled senior photo session with a senior photographer who guides you through everything and captures your personality and beauty.
If you chose c, we’re about to be besties!
I believe in being there through the entire senior photo experience and creating an fun environment where you feel comfortable. No awkward moments here!
Ready to get started? Schedule a Consultation below!
LET’S work have fun TOGETHER!
THE ULTIMATE SENIOR PHOTO EXPERIENCE
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Consultation
One.
Let’s meet to discuss all the details, including date, time, location, and outfit ideas. This consultation is a great opportunity to break the ice and get to know each other. I believe it's essential to create a personal connection before your senior photo session day.
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Photo Session
Two.
The Photoshoot begins with professional makeup & hair at the Stay Wild Studios. Not included but definitely recommended.
The Stay Wild Hair and Makeup Team is AMAZING and knows exactly how to enhance your natural beauty so you look like yourself, but camera ready. After hair and makeup, we’ll head to the first location. On location, I’ll walk you through everything and play your favorite music!
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Video and Image Premiere
Three.
Within the same week, you’ll come back at the Stay Wild Studios for your Image Premiere. During this time, you’ll select your favorite images and you’ll have the opportunity to design custom products to show off your amazing images.
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Final Edits
Four.
Sarah will take up to two weeks to perform final edits on your favorite images. This includes removing any blemishes or stray hairs to make sure your images are perfect.
Your images will be added to an online gallery that is password protected and available for 60 days. You'll receive a link that allows you to download and share your images with friends and family. I’ll also provide a USB of all of your images.
RAVES & REVIEWS
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My biggest fear before my session was feeling awkward. Sarah made me feel so comfortable and made the whole experience amazing.
Sarah made the whole experience simple and fun! Sarah was very personal and gave me loads of confidence, and her pictures are stunning too.
Madelyn
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Definitely work with Sarah! She will make sure every part of your senior pictures is exactly how you want it to turn out.
She’ll help you choose locations and give you advice on outfits. During the session, she’ll make you feel comfortable in front of a camera. I'm so glad I did my senior pics with her!
Kallisti
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My biggest fear was that I would look awkward and not know how to pose but Sarah helped me so much and knew exactly what to do!
Sarah made me feel so comfortable and was very supportive the whole time. It was a great experience and I wouldn’t want to do senior photos with anyone else!
Hallacy
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Before working with Sarah, I was afraid that I wouldn’t know how to look or pose and I would look awkward but I was comfortable taking the pictures and Sarah helped me through posing and facial expressions.
Sarah was comfortable and easy to work with and was down to try pretty much anything.
Tara
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I would tell my friends how welcoming Sarah, her assistant and the hair and makeup team were, who all made the whole experience amazing.
They are very down to earth give you all the advice you need for a great session. Sarah was also very flexible and the time just flew by because she was confident in everything she was doing.
Karis
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My biggest fear was probably just not wanting to look awkward or like force a smile, but with Sarah everything was just so natural and I loved how she hyped me up and gave me things to think about that made me happy.
I would tell my best friend how great Sarah was at hyping me up and making me feel comfortable.
Kambry
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My biggest fear was that I would not be able to pose for photos. My fear went away very quickly. With Sarah suggesting things to do and the music playing in the background, and I was able to pose naturally!
Sarah is so nice and flexible and is amazing at making people feel confident in front of the camera! You made the whole process so easy and the photos look great!
Emma
behind the camera
sarah thummel
Owner, Stay Wild Photography
Hey, friend!
I’m Sarah
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m excited to get to know you and create your dream senior photo session.
I love showing my seniors their beauty. New locations, nature, fashion, and color combinations inspire me to create something different for my seniors. Every senior is different, and your senior photos should be unique like you are!
When I’m not working full time or being a photographer, you’ll probably find me doing home improvement projects, playing with my fur babies Pam, Dwight, and Angela or watching The Office for the umpteenth time.
angela, dwight & pam
fun fact:
I’ve biked across the State of KS, twice
SENIOR PHOTO COLLECTIONS
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TWO SEASON COLLECTION
At Each Session:
3 Hour Session
70 Images
Up to 4 Locations
USB with Final Images
Online Gallery Access for 60 Days
25% off Products
$2800
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LUXURY COLLECTION
3 Hour Session
Up to 4 Locations
100 Edited Images
USB with Final Images
Online Gallery Access for 60 Days
20% off Products
$1550
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BASIC COLLECTION
1 Hour Session
Up to 2 Locations
30 Images
USB with Final Images
Online Gallery Access for 60 Days
$850
Add a Senior Film to any Collection for $250
my mission
To boost confidence in high school seniors through a lively, personalized, and creative senior photo experience. I offer an in-person consultation and image premiere, along with professional hair and makeup services to ensure that the experience is nothing short of amazing!
Ready to work together in 2024? I can’t wait to hear from you! Schedule a consultation by clicking on the button below.
like what you see?
Available 2024 Dates
Sunday, June 9th
Sunday, June 23rd
Sunday, July 21st
Sunday, July 28th
Sunday, August 4th
Sunday, August 11th
Sunday, August 18th
Sunday, September 8th
Sunday, September 29th
Sunday, October 6th
Sunday, October 20th
Sunday, October 27th
Sunday, November 10th
SENIOR PHOTO TIPS!
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The #1 question at the start of a senior photo session?
What do I do with my hands??
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Four tips on avoiding awkward senior photos.
You don’t want to miss these tips!
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Five Senior Photo Location Ideas
Here are five of my favorite locations for senior photos around Wichita.
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When should I take senior photos?
The pros and cons on the different seasons.
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Four tips for including your dog in your senior photos
Do these things to make it go smoothly.
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Pros and Cons to Summer Senior Photos
Spoiler Alert: It will be hot but there are a lot of pros.
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How to improve your posing
Use triangles to improve your poses
get in touch
I’d love to hear from you! I aim to answer all emails within 24 hours.