austin high school
senior photographer
one-of-a-
kind senior pictures
Leslie Gilbert Photography creates personality-filled high school senior photos for the greater Austin - TX area
scroll, scroll, scroll
austin high school
senior photographer
we believe
You deserve the best when it comes to your senior photos!
Your senior photos are a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we believe they should be as memorable as this moment in your life. This is a time to celebrate who you are and all you’ve accomplished, and we’re here to help you capture it in a way that truly reflects you.
Let’s make this experience unforgettable. You deserve the best— let’s make it happen.
get to know
leslie
mom, photographer, dog lover, and native texan
My name is Leslie Gilbert and I am so excited to meet you!!
A little about me. I have a pretty cool family. I have a son that graduated from University of Tennessee and a daughter at University of Miami, They are the absolute best blessing ever. My husband is my best friend and makes me laugh everyday! I have two dogs, a German Shepard mix and a Mini Aussie. I am a Native Texan and grew up in a small town South of Houston. I moved to Central Texas for college and loved it here. I have been in Austin for almost 30 years now.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing and a Professional Photography Certification. I'm a member of Professional Photographers of America and and Texas.
I've been shooting seniors for over 10 years and I love capturing the beautiful spirit of teenagers and families. Seniors are my favorite and they are so fun & inspirational. I want to capture this moment in their lives. Their joy and love of life is contagious.
xo,
Leslie
WHAT makes
me DIFFERENT
FROM the rest
At Leslie Gilbert Photography, we have a unique approach to photographing our clients. It’s a process I’ve been crafting for the past 10+ years. Here are a few ways I am different from the rest. There’s a reason my clients keep coming back to me time and time again!
help every step of the way
From your initial contact to the final install of your portrait art — I'll help you through ever step of the process.
we won’t rush your session
I photograph for 2 to 3 hours to ensure we document every unique aspect of your personality and to allow for a variety of looks!
My stylists know exactly what it takes to make your makeup and hair look flawless from the very first shot to the very last!
professional makeup + hair
live portrait design
Taking your photos is only half the fun! We will meet 1-2 weeks after your session to assist you in designing all of your finished portrait art!
you get to be YOU
It is so very important to me that the true you shines through in your photos! I want you to control your session and tell me exactly what you want to look like in your pictures!
our portrait
timeline
It’s not every day that you get to be a model.
So you’re probably wondering how the heck this whole senior photo thing works! Here’s everything you can expect from your custom portrait session— from this very moment to when you’re flipping through your finished album.
(and everything in-between)
Book Your Session
You can book your session with me by submitting the session fee via the link provided in the email response & I’ll share our session date availability and contract with you as well.
Let's Prepare
I'll send you the password to get into the Client Hub on my website that has awesome resources to help you get ready like a what to wear guide, where to shop for your outfits, makeup and hair prep and more!
Ooh! This Is The Fun Part!
All of the session planning comes together to create a fun, energetic, and unique portrait session completely customized to you! Be ready to experience a photo session unlike anything you’ve experienced before as we’ll go from location to location while having a blast along the way!
Image Premiere
Time for your image premiere where you get to see your photos! I will work with you one on one to select, design, and customize your portrait art as we build your custom portrait collection!
order delivery
Your images have arrived! This is the best part! Your portrait art is thoroughly inspected to make sure it is perfect! It’s then packaged up and ready for you to enjoy!
kind
WORDS
The overall experience
with Leslie was amazing!
My daughter felt so special! We were happy with the locations picked! It could not have been easier! The photos we received were beyond or expectations! We loved every minute of this whole experience and would highly recommend Leslie!
Brynley and karen G.
the PERFECT PORTRAIT EDIT to show the REAL YOU
Putting your trust in someone to capture your portraits can be feel a little overwhelming. When you book your session with me, you can rest easy —
Leslie Gilbert Photography’s images are bold, crisp and consistent. Your images will be a true reflection of your style, your personality, and who you really are.
By getting the correct colors, exposure, pose, and composition in-camera, we keep editing to a minimum, ensuring the final image stays true to who you are.
bright and beautiful images that make you squeal with delight and make your friends totally jealous.
we believe in
When do you schedule your senior sessions?
I schedule our senior sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Remember, your session will begin about three to five hours before the sun sets, so depending on the changes of daylight savings time, your session may begin at 2 pm during late fall and winter, and 3:30 in the spring and early fall, and 4:30 in the summer. Ordering sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays or Thursdays, in the studio from 4 – 6 p.m.
How can I book my session with you?
The best thing you can do is BOOK YOUR SESSION EARLY! I book sessions out a few to several months in advance and have to turn seniors away every year because I'm completely sold out by the Spring of your graduating year! When you decide to book your session with me, it will hold your date. You can do this via phone call, or email.
Can I do really natural makeup?
Heck yes you can! Our professional makeup artists can give you ANY look you want - from super glam to super natural, you get to control how you look in your senior pictures. We even talk with you before the session day to find out exactly what your face and hair will look like for each and every look.
I have a special location in mind. Can we use it?
Maybe! It all depends on our other plans for your session. Mention it during your pre-session consultation and I will do our best to make it happen!
What type of payments do you accept?
I accept most major credit and debit cards, checks and cash. Your session fee is due immediately upon booking your scheduled session. This ensures that your date is yours only and not open for any other clients. The rest of your payment is due at the time of your viewing/order meeting, approx a week after your shoot.
What about photos with my pet or things from my fave pastime?
Yes, yes, and yes. This is your session! If those things are important to you, we will include them in your session. Please be sure to mention them prior to your session so we can plan accordingly.
The pictures turned out so beautiful!
Leslie is a true professional and knows what she is doing and has consistently delivered beautiful photos. We have used her now three times for my childrens' graduation photos and I can't imagine working with anyone else. My girls feel comfortable with her and Leslie makes the experience fun and stress-free. I can't recommend her more. She's amazing to work with from start to finish!
We've worked with Leslie now three times and I can't imagine using another photographer.
jennifer c & Grace.
We have gotten so many compliments from Chase's photos!.
I'm so happy we picked you for his senior photos. We have all these beautiful photos that I will cherish forever.
melanie r.
Leslie was very easy to work with and made Ethan very comfortable!
As a first time senior mom, I was nervous about the shoot and what to expect. Leslie was very easy to work with and guided us through the entire process. Oh shoot day, she was well prepared and made my son feel very comfortable and we are so thrilled with how the pictures turned out. We had an amazing experience with Leslie and I highly recommend using her for your senior photos.!
malika y.
I loved seeing Emery and Leslie's vision come together!!
Working with Leslie for my daughter's high school senior pictures was a great experience from start to finish. From the first meeting, where we discussed outfits, locations and the overall vision, it was clear that Leslie's creativity and excitement would make the session special. The photo shoot itself was effortless and fun, with expert guidance that Emery said made every moment feel natural. The final images were nothing short of breathtaking—true works of art that perfectly captured this milestone moment!!
Tisa w. & emery
designer
PORTRAIT ART
Your photos are meant to be shared and loved. These are a few of our favorite luxe portrait art products we curated to help you do that.
at ahp, we believe in printed memories
The Gallery Album
A client favorite — our clients gasp when they see their finished Gallery Album! Each album is custom designed and hand crafted to showcase your entire gallery of images.
Gallery Wrapped Canvases
Our gallery wrapped canvases are our clients' top choice for wall portraits. Their rich colors and natural canvas texture create a show-stopping statement piece for your home.
Grad Announcements
A fundamental element of your senior year, our exquisite press printed announcements are sure to impress. With 50+ designs to choose from, we have an announcement design to match any personality!
Luxe Gift Prints
A gifting staple for friends and family. Grandma will never complain about receiving a beautiful archive quality print of her all-grown-up grandbaby!
INVESTMENT
There is a $875 minimum order requirement for all sessions that does not include the Session fee. Full order payment is due at your premiere order appointment.
My average client spends approximately $2800
Hair & Makeup is not included(you will book this separately. I will provide you with my trusted artist's information.
Huge hype woman, made me feel very special and captured my unique style very well!!
tara S. & Cate
