TEAM ‘28
The MC Senior VIP Experience
Class of 2028
MC Senior VIP Team
More Than Senior Pictures. It’s Your Senior Year—Fully Documented.
Your senior pictures may happen on one amazing day, but your senior year is made up of so many moments.
The MC Senior VIP Team is a full-year senior portrait experience created for incoming Northern California seniors who want more than one photoshoot. It’s about celebrating this season through creative team shoots, unforgettable events, new friendships and your own customized senior portrait experience.
You’ll meet seniors from different schools, grow more confident in front of the camera and create memories you’ll still be talking about long after graduation.
No modeling experience required. No huge social media following needed. Just come ready to be yourself, meet new people and make the most of your senior year.
Joining the waitlist or applying does not commit you to the team.
MC SENIOR PHOTO
Michelle Gomez
hey there
I’m the photographer behind MC Senior Photo and the creator of the MC Senior VIP Team.
I specialize exclusively in high school senior portraits, and one of my favorite parts of this job is watching seniors become more comfortable and confident in front of my camera.
I created the Senior VIP Team because I wanted seniors to have more than one day of pictures. I wanted to create a place where they could meet people from other schools, try new things, participate in creative photoshoots and celebrate their entire senior year together.
By the time we get to your individual senior session, you won’t feel like you’re meeting a photographer for the first time. You’ll already know me, understand how I photograph and feel comfortable being yourself in front of my camera.
That is when we create the natural, personality-filled senior pictures MC Senior Photo is known for.
What Do MC Senior VIP Team Members Receive?
Your Own Senior Portrait Experience
Every team member books an individual MC Senior Photo senior session, with priority booking dates!
This is your day—not a team shoot. We’ll create a senior portrait experience around your personality, interests, style and vision.
You’ll receive help with everything from your outfits and locations to posing and preparing for the session.
Exclusive Team Photoshoots
You’ll be invited to join in on styled group photoshoots created especially for the MC Senior VIP Team throughout the year.
Past themes have included different decades, seasonal shoots, holidays, country-inspired sessions, flowers and creative studio concepts.
Team Events and Hangouts
Not every event has to be a major production. Sometimes we get together for an activity, lunch, painting, swimming or simply spending time together and having some fun!
These events help everyone form friendships and gives you the opportunity to get to know ME better!
End-of-Year Celebration
At the end of senior year, team members may participate in a cap-and-gown and college gear mini celebrating everything they have accomplished and what comes next. it is the perfect end to our time together and always a bitter sweet moment for me!
Destination Opportunities
Senior VIP Team members may have access to destination photoshoot opportunities at an exclusive team rate.
Past MC destinations have included Pismo Beach, Carmel, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, San Diego, the Oregon Coast, Disneyland and Joshua Tree.
But I’m Not a Model…
Perfect—because you don’t have to be one.
“Model Team” is a common photography term, but the MC Senior VIP Team isn’t about looking or acting like a professional model.
You do not need:
Modeling experience
A specific body type
A certain style
A huge social media following
Experience posing
To be the loudest person in the room
I will guide you through everything.
I’ll show you what to do with your hands, how to stand, where to look and how to create natural movement. As you participate in team shoots, being in front of the camera will start to feel easier.
By the time your individual senior session arrives, you’ll already feel comfortable—and that confidence will show in your pictures.
This was the senior portrait experience of a lifetime!
“MCseniorphoto has been the best thing i’ve ever done. Michelle has always makes me feel comfortable in front of the camera. Being apart of her senior team is amazing, she gave me the opportunity to meet new girls from different high schools and make new memories. Michelle has made me so confident in myself I don’t feel awkward being on camera anymore! She truly is amazing”
Valeria
c/o 2025 SENIOR YEAR
So, What Exactly Is the MC Senior VIP Team?
The MC Senior VIP Team is an exclusive senior portrait experience that begins your junior year and continues throughout your senior year.
Team members choose MC Senior Photo for their individual senior portraits and receive access to additional photoshoots, events, perks and opportunities that are not available with a regular senior session.
This is not a traditional senior rep program. You are not expected to sell senior sessions, bring in referrals, complete promotional assignments or constantly post about MC Senior Photo.
Your job is much easier:
Show up when you can, support the other team members, be kind and have fun.
Your Senior Year Deserves More Than One Photoshoot
Imagine looking back and having professional pictures from different moments throughout your entire senior year—not just one afternoon.
Your year on the MC Senior VIP Team may include:
A team meet-and-greet
Styled seasonal photoshoots
Creative themed shoots
Team bonding days and hangouts
Photoshoots with seniors from other schools
Behind-the-scenes videos and Digi Cam pictures
Contests and surprise bonus opportunities
An optional destination experience
Your individual senior portrait session
An end-of-year cap-and-gown or college gear mini
Every team year is different. The themes, locations and bonus opportunities may change, which means each class gets an experience of its own.
Come for the Pictures. Stay for the People.
Yes, the pictures are amazing—but the connections are what make this experience so special.
The team brings together seniors from schools throughout the Greater Sacramento area, San Joaquin County, Placer County, El Dorado County and surrounding Northern California communities.
Most team members don’t know everyone when they arrive at the first event. That is completely normal.
Through photoshoots, team activities and plenty of laughing between pictures, everyone has an opportunity to get comfortable and form real friendships.
Some of our past team experiences have included:
Meet-and-greets
Playing with the MC Digi Cam
YOUR VERY OWN SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION
Senior jean painting
Pool parties
Scavenger hunts
Valentine’s and Galentine’s shoots
Project Beauty
Fall and holiday shoots
BFF sessions
Cap-and-gown pictures
Destination photoshoots
Bonus shoots won through team contests
Meetups with other local senior photographer teams
and more!
You may arrive knowing no one and leave with friends from schools you may never have met otherwise.
“The Perfect Way to Spend My Senior Year”
“The MC Senior Photo experience is so amazing! Michelle makes you feel so comfortable when you’re taking pictures, and the wonderful group you get to do it with is so uplifting. I have loved my experience with Michelle and being on her senior team so much. It’s the perfect way to spend my senior year!”
— Molly, Galt high
Your Questions Answered
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No worries! Being on the team will only take about 2-3 hours per quarter, which is less time then you will spend scrolling on Tiktok tonight. ;) I know everyone has a busy schedule with sports, activities, school, work, ect. This is why I schedule things at least a month in advance so that you will have time to plan.
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Yes, the model team is designed for seniors who book their individual senior portrait session with me. The idea is to reward those who commit early with fun perks, such as group shoots, bonuses, and exclusive content. Your senior portrait session will be part of the overall model team experience, which makes the entire year memorable!
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Nope! The MC Senior Model Team is different from traditional “senior rep” programs. It’s not about promoting my business or completing a list of tasks. The focus is on building a community of seniors who want to have fun, make new friends, and enjoy creative photoshoots throughout the year. Referrals are a bonus that I reward you for but not a requirement.
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Absolutely not! The term “model team” might be misleading. We welcome seniors of all shapes, sizes, and personalities! What we’re looking for are seniors who are excited about their senior year, love meeting new people, and want to have fun during creative photoshoots. You don’t need to have any modeling experience or fit a particular mold. We celebrate diversity and authenticity.
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There is a team fee associated with being on the model team, which includes your senior portrait session and all the perks that come with it. Pricing for senior portraits is the same as for regular clients, and how much you spend depends on which senior portrait collection you choose. We’ll go over all the details during our initial meeting or Zoom call, so you have a clear understanding of costs upfront. Plus, we offer payment plans to make things easier on your budget.
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As a model team member, you’ll be invited to several exclusive photoshoots throughout the year, ranging from seasonal themes to fun, creative group sessions at unique locations. You’ll also get professional images from these shoots to share on social media, which is a great way to document your senior year. These are designed to be fun, creative, and give you the chance to bond with other team members.
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We offer flexible payment plans to help make the investment in your senior portraits and model team membership more manageable. The total cost can be spread out over multiple payments, ensuring that this exciting experience is accessible without causing financial stress. We’ll go over the payment structure during our initial meeting, so you know exactly what to expect.
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We’re looking for seniors who are active, outgoing, and engaged in their school and community. You don’t need a huge social media following or previous modeling experience. We’re simply looking for people who are friendly, positive, and excited about participating in the fun experience of group shoots and building new friendships. We review applications carefully to ensure the team reflects a diverse mix of interests and backgrounds
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Yes! If you and your friends are interested in joining together, we’d love to have you all apply. There’s no limit on how many team members we take from each school. While each person needs to submit their own application, joining with friends can make the experience even more fun.
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Beyond your senior portrait session, the time commitment is flexible! We have quarterly group shoots throughout the year, you can expect to spend less then 2-3 hours per quarter. We provide the dates in advance so you can decide which ones fit into your busy senior year.
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Once you apply, we’ll schedule a meeting with you and your parent(s) to go over all the details of the model team, including what’s involved and the perks you’ll receive. This meeting is just to ensure we’re a good fit for each other. Afterward, if you decide to move forward, you’ll be officially added to the team, and we’ll kick off the year with our first group shoot.
For the Parents
Senior year arrives much faster than anyone expects.
One minute, you’re sending them off to their first day of school. The next, you’re planning graduation, college visits and everything that comes after high school.
The MC Senior VIP Team gives your senior an opportunity to really document this important year, meet new friends outside of their circle, get more comfortable with their senior photographer, and in front of the camera.
It also gives you a full-service senior portrait experience without having to figure everything out on your own.
I help your family with:
Choosing the right senior session date
Planning locations
Coordinating outfits
Preparing skin, hair, makeup and nails
Creating a Pinterest inspiration board
Posing throughout the session
Selecting your favorite images
Designing albums, wall art and other printed products
Keeping the entire experience organized
Team dates are shared in advance whenever possible, and your senior is not expected to attend every optional event. We usually plan something once a quarter and it is NOT a huge time commitment.
The goal is to add something special to senior year—not add more stress to your family’s schedule
When I apply or join the waitlist does it mean I am committing to the team?
No, it doesn’t. It just means we will meet and go over all the details to decide if we are a good fit for your senior year. That’s why we offer zoom meetings for applicants and their parents to answer any questions you may have!
ZOOM MEETING
SENIOR VIP TEAM - Attend our Zoom VIP team meeting with your parent(s) and get all your questions answered! We’ll explain all the ins and outs of what it means to be on the MC Senior VIP Team. We will dive into the magazine and talk about what being on the VIP team entails and having your senior portraits with us, including pricing. This is just an informational meeting and helps us get to know each other a bit. If you and your parents decide it is a good fit, we will get you signed up!