Senior Photo Model Program | Team24 | Phoenix Family Photo
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welcome to Team '24

You are epic. Your photos should be too.

Editorial Senior Photography Scottsdale Arizona

let's get real

Your senior year should be a really fun experience that you'll never forget, and will cherish for a lifetime!

Your authentic real self in photos.  In high school, you've probably worn a lot of hats: a student, an athlete, a musician, an activist, a gamer... the list goes on and on! Team '24 is an opportunity to explore and highlight all of those areas that are important to you through multiple sessions, not just one.  This also allows you the opportunity to get photos that will meet the expectations of everyone you'll be sharing them with.  We will get the "traditional" shots of you glowing in your outfit, but we'll also allow you to get other sessions that are more authentic and true to your personality.

Develop real connections.  Your photos can be more than just an individual session! Our rep program is an opportunity to bond with friends, and meet some new ones along the way.  We have themed team sessions throughout the year that are super fun, totally unique, and will be keepsakes for life!  This is a chance to play dress-up with your best friends and look great doing it!

We'll also prep you for the real world.  All of our sessions are fun, but they actually will also set you up for success as you enter adult-hood.  We offer mentored group shoots that include guest speakers who are subject matter experts in their related field who can teach you important life lessons, followed by a session that fits the theme.

Twins posing for their Senior Photos with Phoenix Family Photography

JOIN THE BEST MODEL TEAM IN AZ

So much more than just photos...

Individual Growth

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Parents, make no mistake about it, the Team '24 Program has a strong focus on building self-esteem, mental health and physical health. We are a body positive group and encourage all graduating seniors to apply! 

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We are all unique and our differences are what make us beautiful.

Lasting Relationships

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Everything is more fun when your friends are involved.  We have 10 different themed shoots that students can participate in with their friends! Come play dress-up in the desert and root each other on as you slay in front of the camera.

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Join with your friends or as an individual and build lasting connections you'll treasure forever.

Adulthood 101

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Five of the group sessions that we offer also involves an educational component that will serve students well in their future lives.  We invite guest speakers to speak to students about the following topics (followed by a photo shoot matching the theme of the topic). Mentored themes include the following:​

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Self-Defense, Basic Finance for Young Adults, Body Positivity, Community Involvement, & Formal Etiquette

Gary VanDenBerg and high school senior model reps in Kona HI before a Luau

nice to meet ya!

MEET YOUR COACH

I'm Gary

Hello!  My name is Gary and I am the owner of Phoenix Family Photography.  When I was a young kid, I always wanted to be a photographer and to make "pretty pictures", little did I know that as time and experience in this field has gone on, my real joy today would come from seeing the impact my photography has had by helping young people to see themselves in a way that they never otherwise thought possible. 

 

It's truly an honor to see how many people I have been able to "build up" through the power of my photography, and I invite you to be the next person who can benefit from joining the Team 24 Program! 

Our 2016 Model Team in Kona, Hawaii before attending a Luau

kind words

I wanted to thank you on a sidenote I think it has really helped boost her confidence which has been some thing she has struggled with in life so thank you for supporting. Thank you so much for creating lasting memories! I know she has enjoyed it and it has helped with her self-confidence, so you're a healer in different ways :)

A High School Senior Posing in a meadow with mountains in the background.  She is wearing a taupe skirt and cream colored blouse.

C.S., PARENT

ACCESS YOUR PHOTOS FROM ANYWHERE

Team '24: Gettin' 'Digi' with it

There are so many ways to enjoy your photos.  In addition to gorgeous archive quality heirloom prints, we distribute your photos through an online Gallery that will grow as you participate in more sessions.  We even have an app that you or your parents can download that shows off your favorite photos!

A notebook, laptop computer and cell phone to show all the ways you can see photos by Phoenix Family Photography

here's what ya get

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

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Choose between 4, 6, or 8 individual sessions which will all have different looks and themes to them.  Some that fit your parents' vision, and others that fit yours.  Everybody wins.

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GROUP SESSIONS

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(5 MENTORED / 5 THEMED)

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Access to two (one themed, one mentored), five (up to 3 mentored), or all ten Group Sessions to participate in, depending upon your plan.

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FAMILY PHOTO SESSION

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All plans get access to a mini family photo session.  (30 mins)

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If you split time between your parents, and need to have different sessions, no sweat.  I will include both :-)

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Individual Sessions

A high school senior posing in a booth at the Sugar Bowl in Oldtown Scottsdale AZ

WHO DOESN'T LIKE GETTING ATTENTION?

  • Multiple looks over multiple sessions.  This is where we place our focus solely on you.

  • Parents are highly encouraged and ALWAYS welcome to attend any of our sessions.

  • Multiple outfits and locations permitted with each session.  

  • Each session is 1 hour long

  • Quantity of sessions depends upon plan you choose.

  • We encourage you to get both "traditional" style photos as well as editorial style photos that show off your personality!

  • If you have a BFF you want to include in one of your solo sessions, that is permitted even if they aren't part of Team '24.

solo sessions

Carson and Ella posing in a night time themed shoot by Phoenix Family Photography

group sessions

Themed Group Shoots

FIVE GROUP THEMES TO CHOOSE FROM

  • Urban Legend (just like Carson and Ella featured here): Rooftop Garages, cityscapes, back alleys, wall murals... anything that shows you off in the city with your friends. 

  • Country Chic: The total opposite of the above!  We'll be keepin' it country on this one with plenty of Cody Johnson playing in the background.

  • Home for the Holidays: We'll be celebrating with plenty of lights hot cocoa and holiday cheer to ensure you all have the cutest pics in the valley!

  • College T-shirt day!  Whether you're headed to the Dirty T or keeping it closer to home, or headed far away... come represent your new school!

  • Boho Vibez: Get your inner hippie on and get ready to pose in the desert with a decorated VW bus, totally groovy.

Mentored Sessions

An editorial styled headshot of Karesha Phelps by Gary VanDenBerg

MORE LIKE "ADULTHOOD 101"

  • FIGHT CLUB: Learn self defense moves with a certified professional trainer.  Following the session, we'll be shooting you looking all tough in your active-wear.  Rocky meets Modeling in this session!
     

  • CLASSY & COUTURE: You will participate in a dinner involving several courses and will learn all about formal etiquette. Come dressed in your Junior Prom gown, or similar for a super Couture designer dress session during and after the class.
     

  • YOUNG & PROFITING: This is an intro into personal finance for emerging adults taught by a certified financial planner. This session follows with business-style headshots that will be perfect for a Linked-In or Resume profile pic!
     

  • MODEL CITIZEN: Group participants will decide on a charity or organization of their choice to volunteer at, and we'll be photographing it.  Good for the resume, great for the soul!
     

  • AUTHENTICALLY-U: A lesson on self-acceptance, self-confidence and appreciation for all of the things that make you, you.  The class transitions then into information about the modeling industry, including how to runway walk, and how to navigate finding the best modeling agency that fits your needs, if that is a path you want to consider.  We'll be photographing you as you make your little turns on the catwalk!

mentored sessions

Model, Licensed coach, and certified counselor, Karisha Phelps, "KP" will be teaching our "Authentically-U" Mentored session discussing her personal struggle and eventual embrace of her personal struggle with alopecia.  She also will be teaching runway walking & discuss working with model agencies. 

I met so many people and had such a good time working with Gary.  I love my photos and I have great memories from all of our different shoots.

caitlyn

what they're saying

Gary is so fun to work with!  I didn't even mind all of his super cheesy dad jokes, and my pics are exactly what I was hoping for!

zoe

One of my friends asked me to join Team '22 with her, and I am so glad I did.  The pictures are amazing and the program ended up being way better than I had even imagined.

lacy

LET'S GET STARTED

our intro package

$1495

THE CONTEMPORARY

  • Up to 4 individual sessions​

  • Two Group sessions (one from our themed sessions, one from our mentored sessions)

  • Letter of Recommendation​

  • Family Photo Session

  • $200 Print Credit

Investment

most popular

$1995

THE TRENDSETTER

  • Up to 6 individual sessions

  • Six group sessions (up to 3 may be mentored)
     

  • Letter of Recommendation

  • Family Photo Session

  • $300 Printing Credit

most exclusive

$2495

THE INFLUENCER

  • Up to 8 individual sessions

  • Access to all group sessions

  • Letter of Recommendation

  • Family Photo Session

  • 25% off all printed products

  • Paid Internship Opportunities

  • $500 Printing Credit

STILL WONDERING SOME THINGS?

Frequently Asked Questions

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