Last week on the blog we talked about planning ahead,
planning for your session (locations, theme, ideas) and clothing choices.
This week we will explore a few more tips for making your senior portraits amazing!
#4. Accessorize
Accessories can really make a difference in the look and feel of your outfit, and they are a great way to add visual interest - that is, they can draw your eye to or away from something, they can break up a large block of color or space, they can tie together pieces of clothing to complete a look, and they can give your hands, arms, feet, eyes, and head something to do!
Have you ever thought, "What do I do with my hands?"
Yeah, we get that a lot. There are lots of ways to position your hands in a photo, but adding the right accessories can make that even easier. Here is a list of great accessories to add to your look.
- jewelry - long or statement necklaces, dangly earrings, rings, bracelets, etc.
- hats - you can have so much fun with a hat!
- scarves - these really tie in a look and make a great place to hold, scrunch, or even toss behind you
- glasses - on or off, peeking over the edge, looking chill in the bright sun...there are so many options
- cute shoes - they say the shoes make the outfit. Don't forget your feet will be in many of the photos.
- jackets - make layers you can put on or take off, toss over your shoulder or hang in the background. Letterman jackets are great for this.
#5. Props
Likewise, props are a great way to add to the scene and represent things you love. You can express your personality with visual pieces like,
- books
- family heirlooms
- musical instruments
- your car
- sporting equipment
- collections
- pets
- furniture - chairs are always a great item to have on hand. You never know how useful it can be.
Anything you have that is a reflection of what you like to do in your daily life will help to capture that unique spirit you have.
We're halfway there! Are you starting to feel it? That's your confidence coming through. Senior photos can be an absolutely amazing experience and super fun if you are prepared and stress-free. Using these tips will help you enjoy the entire experience, and as a bonus your photos will be that. much. better.
Check back in a few days for the rest of the list.
XOXO,
Dawn
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