Senior Portraits
All students planning to graduate in May 2026 should sign up for a portrait session, regardless of their present grade classification.
Victor O'Neill is Courtland's official photographer for the 2025/2026 school year, and they are excited to see our senior class for their portraits!
The schedule for senior portrait sittings at Courtland High School is as follows:
Monday, July 14, 2025 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Senior Portrait Makeup Dates - Formal Photos Only
Please note that the schedule has been designed so that students can take their pictures OVER THE SUMMER. We cannot guarantee available times in the Fall.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional tuxedos (men) and drapes (women). We will provide the tuxedo and drapes. In addition to the yearbook session, we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits. Please click the date above to schedule your session type and appointment time.
If you have any questions, please email seniors@vosphoto.com. When emailing, please put Courtland High School in the subject line.
Outside Photography Guidance
If a Courtland High School student would like to have their senior portrait taken by another photographer and used in the Courtland High School yearbook, the following guidelines must be followed. These guidelines have been established and coordinated with our contracted photographer, Victor O'Neal Studios, and will ensure consistency among all senior portraits. The Courtland High School yearbook will provide high-quality senior portraits in color this year; therefore, consistency among the photographs is essential.
Photographs must be submitted no later than October 31, 2025.
Only drape or tux poses will be accepted.
Forward-facing pose. No over-the-shoulder posing for the yearbook.
We ask that seniors bring the following attire for your yearbook sitting
Black tuxedo with black bowtie (no vests or long ties), white tuxedo shirt with wing-style collar (Links take you to approved products on Amazon).
Wear a black camisole top with spaghetti straps (straps are pushed down for the drape). If your photographer does not provide a drape, you can purchase one from Amazon.
There are NO props of any kind.
The photo includes the head and shoulders only. The head size is 15/16 of an inch, and there is a .25-inch space above the top of the hair.
Abstract Blue Background (or an exact match) – Unapproved backgrounds will not be used in the yearbook (See approved sample below).
Resolution 300 DPI.
A digital copy (.jpeg) must be submitted to www.hjeshare.com. The school code is 5123.
DO NOT EMAIL YOUR PHOTO.
Parents and/or students will be notified if a photograph fails to meet one or more of the previously mentioned guidelines. Finally, it is highly recommended that a student have his / her senior portrait taken with Victor O'Neill, even if an outside photo is submitted. Senior portraits will be used for the Senior Class Student IDs and as a backup in the event outside photography does not meet submission requirements. If you have any questions, please email us at blamb@spotsylvania.k12.va.us.
Formal Attire
Seniors who use our photographer will be provided a drape or tuxedo for their formal picture. Girls should wear a black camisole top with spaghetti straps, and men should wear a blank white undershirt for the session.
Students should choose the appropriate attire based on their gender identity.
Gender non-conforming students should contact Mr. Lamb to identify an alternative outfit before their photography session.
Muslim students who observe modesty laws can wear a hijab in their photo. We recommend black or a light neutral color. Please refrain from using any patterns.
In addition, the drape provided does not conform to modesty laws. You should wear a black shirt, and the drape can be placed over the top of the shirt.
No head apparel is permitted.
Drape
Tux
Approved Background for Outside Photography
