It is so nice to meet you - my name is Melissa. I am so excited that you are interested in applying for my Senior Team. If you choose to fill out the application, make sure you fill it out in its entirety.
I truly hope you find this experience a fit for you so we can work together. After 20 years of following my dreams of photography, my greatest gift has been finding my niche of working with High School age clients. I love their personalities, style, passion for the future and excitement.
PLEASE READ THIS APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SHARE WITH YOUR PARENTS. I WILL BE CHECKING WITH YOUR PARENTS BEFORE YOUR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM.
WHAT IS A SENIOR MODEL: A Senior Model is an individual/group of local High School Seniors that represent the face of Melissa Waller Photography (MWP) for the last half of their junior year and the duration of their senior year. As a Senior Model you are expected to talk positively about MWP, share your photos on social media and be encouraging and uplifting to your teammates.
My primary focus is to bring you the absolute best Senior Experience. I want to build a Team that brings girls together within the region that share similar interests, and create an encouraging environment that builds self esteem, confidence and make new friends while having the time of your life and photographs you and your family can cherish for a lifetime.
Selections for the Team are based on personality, involvement, interest, etc. I am interested in you as a person, what are your life goals? Do you like to make new friends? Are you positive and uplifting; willing to encourage your teammates? Are you genuinely interested in being a part of this experience?
REQUIREMENTS:
- Promote MWP from the time of your acceptance through your Senior year of High School
- Be kind, compassionate and be willing to participate in our Team Shoots
- Share your experience with Family & Friends and talk positively about MWP
- Post your Images on all Social Media including Instagram, Facebook & Snapchat
WHAT DO I RECEIVE AS A SENIOR MODEL:
- Meet & Greet with the entire Team to go over the program, brainstorm ideas & shoots and meet your teammates (February 2026)
- Introductory shoot with headshots to introduce you as part of the 2027 Team
- Spring/Summer Team Shoot (Theme to be determined)
- 2 Individual Senior Sessions (Fall/Spring)
- Fall Team Shoot
- Halloween Team Shoot
- Christmas Team Shoot
- Valentine's Team Shoot
- Decision Day Shoot for College (depends on availability)
- Graduation Team Shoot
INVESTMENT:
The total investment required for the 2027 Senior Model Program is $800.00. There is a $250 retainer due at the time of acceptance, $250 due February 1, 2026 and the remaining $300 due May 1, 2026. These payments may be made by Paypal and/or Venmo.
If you need to break these payments down further or need more time, please reach out. I try to be very flexible on payment plans so that I get quality young women who really want to participate.
This amount includes everything throughout your Senior year; including your digital images from your 2 individual senior sessions, all team group shoots will be downloaded to a individual app that you can share on social media. These are for marketing and sharing your images. There are no additional cost's for your photos.
I am grateful if you have read this far and want to be included in this amazing team experience; please fill out the Application below (make sure you answer completely) and let's get this process started.