Worcester Senior Photographer • Natural, Relaxed Portraits | Tom Godfrey

After years of study, work, growth, and a few really weird years, the Class of 2026 is up to bat. Stopping time is impossible but your senior photos let you capture who you are at this moment. Years from now, whether you went to college, joined the workforce, enlisted in the military, or immediately became independently wealthy- your senior photos will remind you of who you were. You should embrace that. I offer relaxed senior photography in the greater Worcester area, including senior portraits for Shrewsbury, Holden, West Boylston, Leicester, Grafton, and more.

High school senior girl posing next to Worcester City Hall during a portrait session by Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior portrait photographer.

Natural, Relaxed Senior Photography in Worcester and Worcester County

Senior sessions can be as collaborative as you want them to be, but my approach is the same. I want you to be comfortable. Before our session, I will listen to the things that are important to you and what you want to get out of your portrait session. Incorporating interests, activities, styles, and locations that mean something to you mean something to me. I don’t expect you to remember who took your senior portraits years down the line but I expect you to love your senior photos because you played a role in creating them. My posing is casual: I do not micromanage fingers but I do guide you through the intersection of comfort and style. Over the years, I have noticed that keeping things light during our session translates to natural, authentic images.

High school senior holds a football at Saint Johns High School during a portrait session by Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior portrait photographer
Headshot of high school senior with blue eyes at Dean Park in Shrewsbury during a portrait session by Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior portrait photographer
A high school senior sits in tall grass at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston during a portrait session by Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior portrait photographer
A high school senior in a suit stands in front of foliage at Moore State Park in Paxton during a portrait session by Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior portrait photographer.

Why choose me?

There are dozens of senior session photographers in Worcester. I am not even the only photographer on my street. They all produce mostly great images with their own approach. What you are deciding on, then, is what works for you. You should consider me if any of these things appeal to you.

  • Laid back photography sessions. If you aren’t super comfortable in front of the camera and don’t want to go through dozens of poses in one spot then my walk-in-the-park approach might be for you (or your son who doesn’t want to do this to begin with).

  • Personalized experience. These sessions are as involved as you want them to be. If you want to come away with photos that really tell the story of who you are, then we can sit down and talk about the different aspects of the session and how we can mold them around your personality. If you want to book, pick a spot, take some pretty pictures and get on with your life that is fine too!

  • Simplicity. Booking is simple, planning is simple, the session is simple, and image delivery is simple. I keep communication lines open for any of your questions or needs but the process is streamlined. If you want to get this started now just email me at tomgodfreyphoto@gmail.com, fill out the form below, or click here to go to my contact form.

High school senior in front of colorful sunset at the Old Grist Mill in Sudbury during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior photographer.
A high school senior sits on a wall at Worcester City Hall during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior photographer.
A high school senior stands in fall foliage at Moore State Park in Paxton during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior photographer.
A high school senior sitting in tall grass looks back at the camera at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior photographer.

Popular senior portrait spots in Worcester and Worcester County

I’ve been doing this for nearly a decade, now. I pride myself in my knowledge of good photo spots. Here are some places to check out for your senior session.

  • Elm Park, Worcester MA— Having the Elm Park bridges in the background is a quintessential Worcester photo.

  • The Old Stone Church, Boylston MA — Everybody knows this place. Can you really call yourself a photographer if you aren’t here for a session once or twice a month?

  • Moore State Park, Paxton MA — In my opinion this is the single best location for rustic New England vibes. Only available during weekdays, unfortunately.

  • Dean Park, Shrewsbury MA — If you grew up in Shrewsbury then this place probably has some meaning to you.

  • Prospect Park, Shrewsbury MA — Very cool mix of forest and garden ruins. If you are into non-horror movie abandoned places then this is the spot for you.

Check out this blog post for more information on senior portrait locations in Worcester and the surrounding communities.

Senior high school baseball player on a baseball field in Shrewsbury during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior photographer.
A high school senior wearing an airy shirt next to a pond at Moore State Park in Paxton during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, a Worcester portrait photographer.
High school senior sitting on rocky beach at the Old Stone Church in West Boylston during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, Worcester senior photographer.
A high school senior girl sitting on a wooded path with ripped jeans at Moore State Park in Paxton during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, a Worcester portrait photographer.

Senior Portrait Pricing

My pricing is pretty simple. The times listed are estimates - depending on the location and a million other things it might be longer or shorter. I am respectful of your time but won’t cut you off and sprint to my car once we get to the upper limit.

Senior Session Mini: My mom made me come

$300

20 minutes

One Location / one outfit

Curated gallery of individually edited images

Downloads for your 5 favorites

One photo sized to your school’s requirements

10 percent off of a cap and gown session at the end of the year






Basic Senior Session: The most popular

$400

40 minutes - one hour

One location / Two outfits

Curated gallery of individually edited images

Downloads for your 10 favorites

One photo sized to your school’s requirements

10 percent off of a cap and gown session at the end of the year





Package Three: The full experience

$700

Two hours

Two locations / Unlimited Outfits

Curated gallery of individually edited images

Downloads for ALL images

10 percent off of a cap and gown session at the end of the year

A high school senior hangs off of a light pole at Worcester City Hall during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, a Worcester portrait photographer.
A high school senior smiles and walks through the fall leaves at Moore State Park in Paxton during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, a Worcester portrait photographer.
High school senior standing in green ferns at Moore State Park in Paxton during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, a Worcester portrait photographer.
A high school senior posing in front of a pond at Institute Park in Worcester during a portrait session with Tom Godfrey, a Worcester portrait photographer.
High school senior sitting near pond at Moore State Park in Paxton during a portrait session by Tom Godfrey, a Worcester photographer.

What next?

If you like my style and approach then I want to hear from you. Email me at tomgodfreyphoto@gmail.com, call me at (508)215-8808, or fill out the form below to book your session or ask any questions. In addition to this, you will get a free Guide to Senior Sessions with Tom Godfrey Photography to help you get the most out of your senior session.