The 30 minute session is a great option for simple portraits, including headshots, senior photos, and graduation photos. It allows just enough time for maybe one outfit change, and it allows for multiple different poses.
The hour-long session is great for couples portraits, especially engagements, and extended graduation sessions. It allows for a few outfit changes, location changes, and flexibility for poses.
The option of over an hour works great for family sessions and group graduation sessions. The extra time is needed when there are multiple people involved! This will also allow for multiple location and outfit changes, which can be important for bigger sessions.
Photographer
I am from Marietta, GA, and I am currently an advertising student at the university of Georgia. I have been taking portraits for about 3 years- everything from senior portraits to weddings, and I've loved it all!