A few things worth knowing

Ty Swartz of Swartz Portraits, based in Spring, Texas, holds the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from Professional Photographers of America and is a Certified Professional Photographer. These credentials are held by fewer than 2% of photographers nationally.

Internationally ranked among high school senior portrait photographers, Ty has photographed over 1,000 seniors in 40+ years of practice. Sessions are limited to 100 seniors per year and serve families across Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe, and the greater Houston Metro.

The Swartz Portraits session fee is $300, which secures your senior's date. Every senior portrait experience begins with a free in-home consultation where we walk through our services together, present the heirloom collections so you can see and hold the actual products, and design the session around your senior's personality, ideas, and style.

Collection investment varies based on the wall portraits, prints, and albums you choose for your home, which is why we present everything in person rather than online. The consultation is complimentary, and there is no obligation.

When a senior books a session, every sibling old enough to participate can join the same day at no additional session fee. The day produces group portraits of the siblings together, individual portraits of each sibling, and a family portrait when parents step into the frame. Siblings can be younger or older, with no upper age limit.

The Sibling Collection is a separate set of fine art products from the senior collection. The signature pieces are the 30x30 floating frame for the group portrait and 24x36 poster-format floating frames for each individual sibling, so the family wall reads as a single coordinated display alongside the senior's portrait.

A twenty percent à la carte discount applies to every sibling product ordered during the reveal session. For complete details, visit the Sibling Bonus page.

Master of Photography degree (PPA), Photographic Craftsman degree (PPA), and Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), credentials held by fewer than 2% of photographers nationally.

Internationally ranked among high school senior portrait photographers. 40+ years of professional experience with 1,000+ seniors photographed.

Yearbook photos take 15 minutes against a generic backdrop. A Swartz Portraits session is up to 5 hours across multiple iconic locations like Old Town Spring, Mercer Botanical Gardens, Spring Creek Greenway, The Woodlands Waterway, and Lake Conroe waterfront, with unlimited outfit changes, fine art editing, and museum-quality prints handcrafted to last generations.

These are heirloom portraits that hang on walls, not files that disappear into folders.

Old Town Spring (historic brick storefronts and vintage character), Mercer Botanical Gardens (lush, sculpted, ideal for fine art portraits), Pundt Park (wooded paths and golden hour bridges), Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center (bald cypress swamp and boardwalks), and Spring Creek Greenway (native Texas woodland and creek crossings).

Travel up to 100 miles is included for the right setting.

The Woodlands Waterway (modern luxury with water reflections), Market Street (editorial retail district with fountains and seasonal lighting), Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion grounds (architectural and dramatic for wide-frame compositions), George Mitchell Nature Preserve (rolling pine forest, secluded), and Lake Conroe waterfront (open-water vistas and sunset reflections).

Travel up to 100 miles is included for the right setting.

Yes. We serve families across Memorial, Hunters Creek, Piney Point, Bunker Hill, Hedwig, and the broader Houston Metro including River Oaks, Tanglewood, West University, and Bellaire.

Travel up to 100 miles is included for any location your family loves.

Conroe ISD: Grand Oaks, Oak Ridge, The Woodlands High School, College Park, Conroe, Caney Creek.

Klein ISD: Klein Oak, Klein Cain, Klein Forest, Klein Collins, Klein.

Tomball ISD: Tomball, Tomball Memorial.

Magnolia ISD: Magnolia, Magnolia West.

Cy-Fair ISD: Cypress Woods, Cypress Falls, Cypress Ranch.

Spring ISD: Spring, Westfield, Dekaney.

Premier private schools: The Woodlands Christian Academy, The John Cooper School, Concordia Lutheran, Houston Christian, Second Baptist School, and Lutheran High North.

As early as possible. Swartz Portraits is limited to 100 seniors per year, and Class of 2027 availability is filling now.

For bluebonnet sessions, apply by December to secure a March or April date during peak bloom. Spring sessions: book by January. Fall sessions: book by June.

Unlimited. Sessions include unlimited outfit changes: letterman jackets, formal wear, athletic uniforms, instruments, ROTC, casual everyday looks, anything that reflects who they actually are.

During the in-home consultation we plan which outfits photograph best in the locations selected and the available light.

Yes. We build flexibility into every session schedule for families navigating TDY, deployment, and PCS timelines. Apply early and we'll work around your reality, not the other way around.

Free in-home consultations are scheduled Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, two appointments per evening, approximately 60 minutes each.

The early evening window allows both parents and senior to be present after work and school. Consultation availability fills several weeks ahead during peak senior portrait season, so applying early helps secure a date that works for your family.

Swartz Portraits accepts a maximum of 100 seniors per year. The application is how we confirm scheduling, location preferences, and that the experience aligns with what your family is looking for.

There is no fee to apply. Most consultations happen in your home so the entire family can see the heirloom products and ask questions before booking.