Senior portraits that feel like who they’re becoming

A calm, editorial senior portrait experience in Methuen and the Merrimack Valley.

Guided planning, wardrobe help, and gentle direction.

So it never feels like a performance

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★★★★★ 33 five-star Google reviews.

Calm guidance. Clear direction. Zero awkward guessing.

Parents feel the structure. Seniors feel like themselves.

Senior Portrait Photography in the Merrimack Valley

A calm, meaningful way to honor senior year

Senior year sneaks up on you. One day they’re a freshman, then suddenly you’re looking at graduation dates and college deadlines and realizing this is actually ending.

Senior portraits aren’t just about photos. They’re about helping your senior feel seen in this moment, and helping you hold onto it just a little longer.

This experience exists to guide you through that.

You’re not just booking photos. You’re booking a proven process.

I guide the session so your senior does not have to perform.
I keep timelines clear for yearbook deadlines.
I walk you through options before you order.
No surprises.

Investment

Simple. Flexible. Always focused on you.

Creative Fee is $350. It reserves your date and includes planning, styling guidance, and the full experience.

Digital collections start at $890. Artwork and albums include the matching high-res digital files.

You’ll see your portraits first. Then you choose only what you love.

Payment plans are available.
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How it works

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Tell me the graduation year, season, and vibe.

I’ll confirm what’s open.

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Get a clear next step

I reply within 48 hours with 2-3 date options.

You choose what works.

02

Plan it together

Wardrobe help. Location guidance. Timeline clarity.

So it feels easy before it starts.

03

A guided session day

I direct gently.

Your senior never has to perform.

04

Choose what you love

Digitals and artwork options.

Clear guidance before you order.

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What parents are saying

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Sue Laporta

“Ian was fantastic to work with! He spoke with my daughter and understood her vision of a place and the type of senior pictures she wanted! The session was more than we could have imagined it to be and her pictures came out absolutely stunning! Ian does more than take pictures, he understands the vision his client has and captures it beautifully!"

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Maggie Lefebvre

“Now to his work…the photos he took of my daughter are more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! She’s a pretty girl (of course I think that, I’m her mother) so I expected her pictures to be nice but Ian also captured her personality in her portraits making them absolutely breathtaking. Our biggest problem now is choosing the right one for the yearbook because there are so many fabulous ones to choose from!” 

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Erin Metzemaekers

“We highly recommend Ian Cowpar Photography for all your photography needs. Ian photographed my high school Senior this past week. He is super friendly and booking an appointment was a breeze! The turn around time for getting the photos back was fast, a couple of days. Absolutely amazing photos too! We can’t thank you enough!"

What it feels like to step in front of my camera

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Guided Every Step

You’ll never wonder what to do with your hands or how to pose. I coach you into natural, relaxed portraits that will have you feeling confident in no time.

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Confident & Empowered

You’ll see yourself the way you want to be seen; strong, real, and confident, like you on your best day.

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Relaxed in the Moment

The nerves melt away and it actually feels fun to be in front of the camera.

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“When he says ‘press pause on your senior year’, he truly means it. My senior photo experience was genuinely something so unique and confidence boosting especially with Ian’s gentle walkthrough and ability to make me feel comfortable in a new environment!

My senior photos and experience overall are something I’m so grateful for and were executed beautifully”

-Kiara, Methuen HS Class of 2026

The Senior Edit

A calm, curated way to plan your senior photos.

Vibe. Setting. Feel.

Before the camera ever comes out.

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Use the AI Planning Guide (requires free ChatGPT account) 
Planning is where confidence begins. This is for the "I want to feel like me" senior.
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Three rituals that make senior year unforgettable

Every Senior Celebration Experience includes more than portraits. It’s a series of intentional rituals designed to help you pause, reflect, and celebrate your senior year in ways you’ll never forget.

01 The Three Words

Every senior chooses three words that define who they are right now. Bold, driven, joyful, resilient, confident. We weave those words into their portraits in a way that works beautifully in-studio or on-location, creating images that feel like their personal headline.

02 The Pause Button

At some point during the session, we stop to breathe. No camera, no posing, no fixing. Just a pause. This is a moment to reset, to let go of nerves, to remember that this season matters. For seniors who are always in motion, this is rare. Like pressing pause in the middle of a song you don’t want to end.

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03 A Parent-Only Secret

Before the session, parents or guardians are given a special assignment. It’s private, optional, and powerful. It’s something that isn’t for today. It’s for later, when your senior needs to remember who has always been in their corner.

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A quiet ritual that gives the portraits meaning

Partway through the session, something intentional happens.

Your senior is asked to choose three words that describe who they are right now.

Not who they were four years ago. Not who they’re supposed to become. Who they are today.

Those words become an anchor for the rest of the session.

They guide expression. They shape posture. They give the portraits depth beyond appearance.

For many parents, this is the moment they realize the experience is doing exactly what they hoped it would.

Dozens of seniors. Three words. One theme.

  • A woman smiling while standing near water with boats and a dock in the background at sunset.

    "Fulfilled. Confident. Free"

    Kiara - Methuen High School

  • Close-up of a young woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes, smiling softly outdoors with natural lighting, wearing a pink top.

    "Confident. Happy. Elegant."

    Lila - Berwick Academy

  • A young woman with wavy light brown hair smiling outdoors surrounded by tall plants with orange and dark purple leaves, wearing a white strapless top.

    "Joyful. Sentimental. Confident."

    Gabriela - Methuen High School

  • Young woman with long red hair, wearing a white crop top and blue jeans, smiling and leaning on a white railing near a body of water during sunset.

    "Expressive. Relaxed. Confident."

    Kate - Methuen. High School

  • A young woman with curly brown hair standing with her arms crossed in front of a blurred brick wall background, wearing a black and white striped shirt.

    "Confident. Beautiful. My true self."

    Destiny - Methuen High School

  • A young woman with curly red hair and a white dress standing outdoors on a wooden bridge, smiling at the camera with greenery and a building in the background.

    "Comfortable. Confident. Beautiful"

    Olivia - Methuen High School

Celebrate the moment, remember it for a lifetime

Images that work in your home, not just on your phone

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. I direct calmly. No awkward guessing.

  • Fall dates go first. Spring fills next. The earlier we talk, the easier it is.

  • Yes. Studio Clean, Coastal Editorial, and Downtown are common favorites.

  • I help you choose outfits that photograph clean and timeless.

  • Long enough to settle in. Not so long it gets exhausting. I’ll recommend the right fit after you inquire.

  • I’ll ask for your deadline up front. Then I plan backwards with you.

  • No pressure. I’ll show you options. You choose what matters.

  • Yes. Artwork you select includes its matching digital file.

  • That’s normal. I’ll recommend places that match your vibe.

  • Yes. You’re welcome. I’ll keep it easy and structured.

  • Yes. I can recommend calm, camera-ready artists. For Studio Clean, you can even have them on-site for the session.

  • I reply within 48 hours with availability and one clear next step.

If you’d like to learn more

You don’t need to decide anything today.

If you want to understand what this experience looks like for your senior, you’re invited to reach out.

If you’re a senior reading this and something lands, you’re welcome here too.

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