Senior photos

While this post might be coming a little 'late' for most of you, I want to throw out a few tips for those who have not yet taken their senior photos.  Today, I'll focus on location and what to wear. There's an added bonus tip at the end so make sure you read all the way through. 

Location -

There are a few ways to approach this.

You could choose....

• a space that is important to you. Did you play four years of football? Let's head to the stadium - jersey and letter jacket in hand. Did you grow up in town and spend a lot of time with family and friends there? Let's photograph you there. 
• Even better? Finding a location that has many different options in a walkable area. Look for spaces that have a variety of walls (texture), a bridge, walkways, and nature/green space. 

What to wear -

• Bring a few different options. I allow my clients to bring unlimited outfits...but, I usually suggest 3.
• It's ok to wear jeans! Do you wear jeans every. single. day. of. your. life?  Wear them! Same goes for those converse shoes. 
• Wear an outfit that you feel comfortable sitting in or laying down on (on the ground, on a bench, in a window sill) 
• Bring a 'dressier option.' 
• Patterns are great to have as an option, but go with something that will be timeless. I want the portrait to be about you - not your outfit.  

Bonus Tips- 

• Talk to me about adding on a family session. 
• Add a pet! It takes a little bit more coordination - but yes, you can add your favorite family pet!
• Time of day. It matters. I'll make sure to give you suggestions on the best time of day to shoot your photos - but that also depends on how busy your location is. 

Thank you for reading along - and as always, reach out to me if you have questions or want to get your senior photo session done before year-end. 

-Rebecca