Lincoln Senior Pictures — NVAR Studios

Senior Portraits · Lincoln, NE

Lincoln Senior
Pictures

A Lincoln senior photographer for high schoolers who want senior photos that look like them — not stiff, not cheesy, just you at your best. Sessions from $250, photos back the same week.

or call (402) 610-4480

Senior pictures that actually look like you

Your senior year happens once, and the photos should feel like the person you actually are — not a posed catalog version of you. We shoot senior sessions relaxed and real: your style, your locations, the light doing the work. The result is a gallery you'll actually want to post and your family will want to frame.

We shoot seniors from Lincoln High, East, Southeast, North Star, Pius X, Lincoln Christian, and the surrounding schools — and we know the spots around town that photograph best for each look, from downtown brick to campus greens to open-field golden hour.

What a senior session includes

A senior session runs one hour, two outfit changes, and a location (or two) of your choice, delivered as 25+ color-graded photos in a private online gallery — usually within the same week so you have them while they still feel current. Print release included, so you own your images for grad announcements, framing, and gifts. Sessions start at $250.

Class of 2027: when to book senior photos in Lincoln

Most Lincoln seniors shoot between late August and October — the light is golden, the trees are still green, and the gallery is ready for grad announcements and the yearbook. October dates go first, so book three to four weeks out. Missed fall? Spring sessions run March through May and photograph beautifully once the campus greens up, and cap-and-gown graduation photos are a separate session we can pair with your senior pictures later in the year.

Locations Lincoln seniors love

The Haymarket and downtown for an editorial city feel, the UNL and Nebraska Wesleyan campuses for classic collegiate, Sunken Gardens and Pioneers Park for natural light, or your own meaningful spot — the field you grew up near, your car, the court or stage where you spent four years. Tell us your vibe on the call and we'll build the shot list around it — the full location rundown with parking and permit notes is in our senior portraits guide.

A senior photographer near you, anywhere in Lincoln

Every senior session is on location — we come to the spot that fits your look instead of asking you to drive to a studio. That covers all of Lincoln plus Waverly, Hickman, Seward, Crete, and the rest of Lancaster County at the same price, and we shoot seniors from every LPS high school, Pius X, Lincoln Christian, Lincoln Lutheran, and the homeschool seniors who get the quiet Tuesday-morning light nobody else does.

Why families book us for senior year

Because we make it easy and the photos hold up. No awkward posing marathon, no 200 near-identical frames to sort — a tight, well-lit gallery of images that look like your senior, delivered fast. And if you need cap-and-gown graduation photos later in the year, we do those too, so the whole milestone is covered by one photographer who already knows your student. Recent sessions are in the graduation & senior gallery.

What clients say

“Nvar does incredible work. All the photos he's done for me have been amazingly high quality — he's very efficient and skilled. I cannot recommend Nvar enough. You will not be disappointed.”

Mark Jareo · Google Review · Portrait Client

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

How much do senior pictures cost in Lincoln?
Our senior sessions start at $250 and include a one-hour shoot, two outfit changes, 25+ color-graded photos, same-week delivery, and a print release. Add-ons like extra locations, a second outfit block, or a friend/sibling add-on are available — all priced clearly up front.
When should I book senior pictures?
Most Lincoln seniors shoot in late summer or early fall of their senior year (August–October) for the best light and to have images ready for grad announcements. Spring sessions are also available. Book 3–4 weeks out to get your preferred date.
How many outfits and locations do I get?
The standard session includes two outfits and one primary location (with time for a nearby second spot). Want more variety? A extended session with additional outfits and a second location is an easy add-on — just ask on the consultation.
How fast do I get my senior photos?
Usually within the same week. We send a sneak peek within 48 hours and the full gallery shortly after — fast enough to use for announcements and social while senior year is still happening.
Do you also do graduation photos?
Yes — cap-and-gown graduation and campus sessions are a separate offering, and many families book both across the year. See our graduation page for details.
Are you a senior photographer near me?
If you are in Lincoln, Waverly, Hickman, Seward, Crete, or anywhere in Lancaster County — yes, at the same $250 session price. Sessions are on location, so we come to you; for the rest of Nebraska, tell us the town and we will quote any travel up front.
Can I split a senior session with a friend or sibling?
Yes — a friend or sibling add-on is available so two seniors can share a location and a golden hour. It is priced clearly on the consultation before you book.

Start The Conversation

Book your senior session

Tell us your style and your favorite spots in town. A quick call and we'll lock your date and build the shot list around you.

Book a Senior Session

or call (402) 610-4480