If you’re a parent of a high school senior (Class of 2026) in the Olympia, Washington area, you already know this year is full of milestones. From senior photos to graduation announcements there is one important date that often sneaks up faster than expected: the yearbook photo deadline.

Every fall, local high schools set a date when seniors must have their photos submitted to be included in the yearbook. Miss that deadline, and your senior may end up with a last-minute ID photo instead of the professional, personality-filled image they deserve. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen!

Why Senior Yearbook Deadlines Matter

As an Olympia senior photographer, I’ve seen how quickly the school year flies by. Between sports, part-time jobs, and college prep, senior photo sessions can easily fall to the bottom of the list. But planning ahead makes all the difference.

Booking early ensures:

• You can schedule your session during the best lighting and season for your senior’s style (hello, golden hour at Pioneer Park 🌲).
• You’ll have plenty of time to choose your favorite image for the yearbook.
• You’ll meet your school’s submission deadline without stress.

Local High Schools & Senior Photo Deadlines

Below are some of the major high schools around Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey. Each one sets its own yearbook photo deadline, so be sure to confirm directly with your school’s yearbook staff or website.

• Olympia High School – Senior photo deadline: UNKNOWN
• Capital High School – Senior photo deadline: October 31st, 2025
• Tumwater High School – Senior photo deadline: November 21st, 2025
• Black Hills High School – Senior photo deadline: UNKNOWN
• North Thurston High School – Senior photo deadline: December 1st, 2025
• River Ridge High School – Senior photo deadline: November 24th, 2025
• Timberline High School – Senior photo deadline: November 7th, 2025
• Shelton High School – Senior photo deadline: December 11th, 2025
• Yelm High School – Senior photo deadline: December 5th, 2025

(Tip: Most schools in the Olympia area require photos between late October and early December.)

How to Choose the Right Senior Photographer

Your senior photos are more than just a yearbook requirement, they’re a celebration of who your teen is right now. When you work with a local Olympia senior photographer, you’re not just getting great photos; you’re getting guidance on locations, posing, and styling that fit your senior’s personality.

Some favorite local spots for senior sessions include:

• Pioneer Park (Tumwater) – Forest trails and river views
• Downtown Olympia – Urban textures and colorful walls
• The Capitol Building grounds – Iconic, timeless, and full of PNW charm

Don’t Miss the Deadline — Let’s Get You Booked

If you haven’t scheduled your senior’s photo session yet, it’s not too late! I still have a few session dates available this season for Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater seniors.

Let’s make sure your senior has photos they love and that make it into the yearbook right on time.

👉 Click [here] to book your senior session, or send me a quick message to learn more about packages and available dates.