10 Tips For Great Senior Pics
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So, you are cruising through high school, minding your own, getting things done, when suddenly, BAM! You are a senior! How did it happen so fast? It seems like things are hitting you left and right - forms to fill out, applications to send, colleges to visit, essays to write...never mind the basics like homecoming, football games, tests, studying, promposals, and oh man, somehow you have to fit senior portraits in there too.
Never fear, Dawn Fry Photo has 10 (awesome) tips for making the senior portrait experience a total A+
(2-4 months before)
1. PLAN AHEAD
- While this seems like a no-brainer, most people don’t realize that good photographers are booked weeks to months in advance. Only have one Saturday in October that doesn’t have a competition or practice? Better BOOK IT NOW with your favorite photographer. Want to do your session over Spring Break? Guess what - so does everyone else. Research your photographer and when you find the one you love, book them as soon as possible.
(2-3 weeks before) 2. PLAN FOR YOUR SESSION
- Take time to meet with your photographer in advance and plan out all the aspects of your session from locations to wardrobe. Drive around town scouting locations, or choose a location that is meaningful to you. Plan out your outfits from earrings all the way down to shoes. Think about what props or items you want to bring that will represent your interest and personality. Discuss any concerns or preferences you have with your photographer and/or makeup artist, so everyone is prepared and on the same page, and you will have a ton less stress about your special day.
Location/Style Ideas
3. CLOTHING CHOICE
- Make sure every outfit fits properly, is flattering to your body type, and makes you feel great. If you are uncomfortable wearing it, it will look uncomfortable in the photographs. Make sure with any outfit that you can move freely; squatting, sitting and bending are all part of the process, and you don’t want to be struggling with your clothes or flashing people on the street!
- Choose the outfits that best express your style and personality. In general, it is better to stay away from bold patterns and neon colors as they tend to distract from the face (and often don’t photograph well), but if that is your style, don’t be afraid to show it. Just remember, the session is about you, and your face and expression will be the main focus.
- Bring a variety of styles. You should go for something dressy, something casual, and something in between. Choose something with sleeves and something without. Make sure hemlines, sleeve lengths, and neck lines have some variety. Mix it up so you get completely different looks.
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