Creating a New Vision with the Class of 2026
2026 Senior Model Call — Seattle-Area High School Seniors Wanted
If you are a 2026 high school senior in the Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue, or greater Eastside area, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Beauclair Photography has officially opened its 2026 Senior Model Call, and we are searching for a small, select group of seniors who are ready to be part of something creative, bold, and completely unlike a typical school picture day.
This is not about being a professional model. This is about having a great attitude, an adventurous spirit, and a willingness to collaborate on something truly artistic. If that sounds like you — or someone you know — keep reading.
What Is a Senior Model Call?
A senior model call is how we push the creative boundaries of what senior portrait photography can look like. Rather than following a standard formula, we use these sessions to experiment with new concepts, bold editorial directions, and storytelling techniques that we then use to inspire future clients.
Sometimes that means building a fictional narrative around your session — a scene, a mood, a world that reflects your personality in a cinematic way. Other times it means scouting a location we have been wanting to shoot at for months and using the session to create something fresh and unexpected. Either way, the result is a set of images that look more like a magazine editorial than a typical senior portrait.
These model call images become the foundation of our portfolio and marketing, giving future seniors a clear picture of just how extraordinary their own session could be. In other words — the work you help us create directly shapes what is possible for the graduating classes that come after you.
Why Participate in the 2026 Model Call?
Participating in the Beauclair Photography model call is an experience that is genuinely different from a standard senior session. Here is what makes it unique:
Creative freedom: These sessions are more editorial, more cinematic, and more adventurous than a typical senior portrait booking. We push further, try more, and take real creative risks together.
Personalized direction: You will receive professional posing guidance and on-the-spot direction throughout your entire session, so you never have to figure out what to do with your hands.
Stunning locations: We shoot at hand-selected outdoor locations across the greater Seattle and Eastside area — think golden hour at a Woodinville flower field, moody forests in the North Cascades foothills, or urban textures throughout Kirkland and Bellevue.
Portfolio-worthy images: The images from model call sessions are some of our most striking work. These are the photos that stop people mid-scroll on Instagram.
A story that is yours: We take time to understand your personality, your style, and what makes you you — then we build the session around that.
Many seniors and their families do not realize how creative and dynamic senior portraits can be until they see model call images. This is our opportunity to show what is possible — and your opportunity to be the senior who helped define it.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a small number of 2026 high school seniors from the greater Seattle area — including Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Woodinville, and surrounding communities — who meet the following criteria:
You are graduating in the class of 2026
You are comfortable in front of a camera, or at least willing to try
You are open to creative direction and willing to step outside your comfort zone
You have a strong, expressive personality — whether that is quiet and artistic or bold and outgoing
You are available for a session during our scheduled model call dates
A parent or guardian is supportive of your participation
You do not need modeling experience. You do not need to look a certain way. You just need to show up ready to collaborate and have fun.
How the Model Call WorksOnce you apply and are selected, here is what the process looks like:
We will connect with you (and a parent or guardian if you are under 18) to learn more about your personality, style preferences, and any creative ideas you already have in mind. From there, we will design a session concept tailored to you — selecting the right location, discussing wardrobe, and planning the overall mood and aesthetic of your shoot.
On session day, you will experience what a full Beauclair Photography senior session feels like — with professional direction, beautiful natural light, and a relaxed, fun atmosphere. After your session, your images will be edited to our signature style and featured in our portfolio and marketing materials across our website, Instagram, Pinterest, and other platforms.
Model call participants also receive a special rate on their images, making this one of the most accessible ways to experience a Beauclair Photography session.
What Happens After the Session?
After your session, your gallery will be professionally edited and delivered through an online gallery. You will have the opportunity to purchase your favorite images as digital files, prints, or wall art. Model call participants are given a discounted rate as a thank-you for helping us create the work we are most excited to share.
Your images may be featured across Beauclair Photography's website, blog, social media channels, and in promotional materials. We will always tag and credit you if you choose to share the images yourself — and trust us, you will want to.
How to Apply
Spaces for the 2026 Senior Model Call are extremely limited. We take only a small number of seniors each cycle to make sure every session gets our full creative attention. If you are interested in applying — or if you know a 2026 senior who would be perfect — reach out to us now through the link below.
Tell us a little about yourself: what you love, what makes you unique, and what kind of session you envision. We review every application and reach out to selected participants directly.
This is your senior year. You have worked hard to get here, and you deserve portraits that actually capture who you are — not just what you looked like standing in front of a brick wall. Let us create something extraordinary together.
Apply for the 2026 Senior Model Call today — spots fill quickly and we can't wait to meet you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to participate in the model call?
There is a session fee for model call participants, which is offered at a significantly reduced rate compared to a standard senior session. Image purchases are available at a special model call discount.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions are held at outdoor locations throughout the greater Seattle and Eastside area, including Kirkland, Woodinville, Bellevue, and other hand-selected spots. Location is determined based on the concept we develop together.
Can I bring a friend or sibling to my session?
Model call sessions are individual sessions designed around a single senior. We want the focus — and the creative energy — to be entirely on you.
Will my images be used in advertising?
Yes — model call images are used in our portfolio, website, blog, and social media. This is what makes the program work, and it is also what makes model call sessions so creatively exciting. We will discuss usage in detail before your session.
