Prints vs. Digitals: What Should You Invest In?

Prints vs. Digitals: What Should You Invest In?

An heirloom album will last for generations to come.

Helping Class of 2026 Seniors & Parents Make the Most of Their Portraits

When it comes to senior portraits, one of the most common questions I hear is:“Should we invest in prints or just get the digitals?”

The answer? It depends on your goals—but here's what you should know to make the most of your experience.

💻 The Case for Digitals

Let’s face it—we live in a digital world.Digitals are:

• ✅ Easy to share on social media

• ✅ Great for senior announcements and graduation invites

• ✅ Quick to send to family and friends

I offer high-resolution, retouched digital files so you can enjoy your images on every screen. And yes—every senior loves seeing their photo pop up as their profile pic!

BUT… digitals are just one part of the story.

🖼️ The Power of Prints

When was the last time you printed a photo for your wall? Or flipped through a physical album?

Prints bring your memories to life in a way that no screen ever can:

• 🖤 You see them daily—on the wall, on your desk, in your hands.

• 👵 They become heirlooms—for grandparents, for future generations.

• 📦 They don’t disappear when a computer crashes or a phone dies.

Your senior year deserves more than just a USB or download link.It’s a milestone, and milestones deserve to be preserved beautifully and tangibly.

💡 My Recommendation? Do Both.

That’s why I offer collections that include both digitals and printed products—albums, wall art, and gift prints—so you don’t have to choose between convenience and legacy.

Want your photos on Instagram? You’ll have them.Want to gift a framed print to Grandma? You’ll have that too.Want to create a coffee table album to flip through years from now? Let’s do it.

🎓 Final Thoughts

At Hillary Rae Photography, I believe your senior portraits should last.Not just until the next phone upgrade.But for decades. For your family. For your future self.

Let’s create something real. Something beautiful.And something you’ll be proud to hold in your hands.

📅 Now booking senior sessions for Class of 2026💸 Book by June 15 and save $50 off your session fee👉 www.hillaryrae.com