Welcome back to the last in our series, 10 Tips for Great Senior Photos! This last one will be long, but worth it, so read to the end. If you want to make your senior portrait an amazing experience that you remember for a lifetime, these tips will help you achieve your dream session. To refresh your memory (or catch you up to speed), review Part 1 and Part 2 first.
Let's jump right in where we left off, shall we?
#6. ORGANIZE
- Organize your clothes by outfits, making sure they are pressed (no wrinkles!) and easily accessed. You can bring them on hangers or folded neatly in a structured bag. *SUPER PRO TIP - put your jewelry and any accessories for a particular outfit in a ziploc bag and pin it to a piece of clothing in that particular outfit. That way, you won’t have to deal with a tangled mess of necklaces or missing earring when changing your clothes.
- Make sure you have proper undergarments for each outfit. If you need that strapless bra or that particular pair of socks, put them in your designated ziploc bag so you know you have it. If you think you might do jump shots in a dress, make sure you have a pair of spandex, dancewear, or biker shorts underneath to avoid the dreaded flash!
- Try on your complete outfits before your session and take a photo with your phone of each one for reference. That way, if you can’t remember which necklace you were wearing with that dress, you have a quick way to find out.
(the night before)
#7 GET REST
Being well rested will not only help you to look your best, but it will also help you to feel your best! Try to get in a good 6-8 hours if you can. Photo shoots are fun but can be hard work. You want to be prepared for an exciting day.
(the day of)
#8 EAT/HYDRATE BEFOREHAND
No one wants to see you hangry. Make sure to eat and good meal before your session, and bring snacks and beverages to stay energized and hydrated. Make sure you don't bring something that will stick in your teeth!
#9 BRING A FRIEND
Friends are great for helping you relax, stay organized, and can get things done. They can help you with wardrobe changes, hauling all your clothing and props. They can check for stray hairs, clothing wrinkles, and spinach in your teeth. They can be that extra set of eyes and can assist your photographer. Most importantly, they know just how to make you laugh so you can capture your beautiful smile.
#10 KEEP IT SIMPLE
Remember that even with all of this prep and planning, this is a day about YOU. This is your time to relax, have fun, and be in the moment. If your plans are turning you into a ball of nerves, pause, refresh, and ask your photographer, parent, or good friend for help. See what you can eliminate or change to make things a true reflection of the amazing person you are, without driving yourself crazy.
(and lastly...)
#11 BONUS - GO WITH A PRO
Sure, your friend’s mom has a nice camera and loves taking photos. Your bff may be an amazing selfie ninja. But a professional photographer can do more for you than click a button. A professional photographer has posing knowledge that can make you look your absolute best. They can accentuate your best features and hide your flaws in a way that looks natural and effortless. They can enhance your natural beauty to a level that is unmatched by a non-professional, both in the actual photo creating and in post-process editing. Have blemishes? A professional can make them nothing but a memory, and not leave your skin looking like a plastic. Professional photographers have a passion for uplifting and empowering their clients, creating valuable relationships, and providing outstanding service. They can offer high quality, heirloom products that you can’t get from Snapfish or Costco Photo Lab. They can walk you through the entire process from start to finish, helping you not only create the best portraits of your life, but use those priceless memories to decorate and enhance your home in the best way possible. They also know exactly how to get your photos in your senior yearbook ad the correct size and looking their absolute best. And we all know the yearbook is forever.
At Dawn Fry Photo, I want you to know that I SEE YOU. I see your personality. I know how to bring that inner and outer beauty to the forefront and make it shine. I know how valuable you are, and trust me, you are worth it.
No, I don't actually claim to be the best photographer in the UNIVERSE, but don't you think you deserve someone pretty darn close?
Follow these tips and your senior portrait experience will be sure to be one of the best memories from senior year. You will be stress free and your shoot will run smoothly. Just remember to HAVE FUN! Professional photography is an investment in your memories and something generations after you will cherish. That awesome new cell phone you just purchased will be a paperweight in two years, but a quality album of senior photos will last longer than your lifetime.
Invest in your memories.
Capture your legacy.
Tell your story.
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