Unlike some photographers, I offer my senior portrait sessions throughout the year. Parents often ask when the best time is to have them done, and my answer is always: whenever it's most convenient for you and your child. For some, this means the summer after their junior year and for others it means a few months before graduation.
I do recommend that you give yourself about two months before graduation so that you can send out announcements with the pictures we take. Senior portrait pictures are also ideal for graduation invitations. If you need the pictures for your school's yearbook, you'd of course want to take that into consideration, as well.
I shoot on location and have a nice array of pre-scouted locations to choose from. I'm also open to shooting at new places, so definitely share your suggestions.
In the end, this portrait session is all about documenting this major milestone: graduating from high school and opening a new chapter in your book of life. It's also about showcasing your personality and sense of style. We can do that through where we shoot, what you're wearing, the props incorporated and all the different poses and expressions I capture. These are all things we'll discuss and finalize leading up to your session.
My goal is to use poses, angles and lighting that makes you look your absolute best. After all, these pictures are probably going to hang on the wall -- and be forever immortalized via school yearbooks -- for a long time to come.
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$250
One Hour Senior
A one hour senior session which includes all the edited digital images on an online gallery.
$375
2 Hour Senior
A one hour senior session which includes all the edited digital images on an online gallery.
Senior Session Preparation:
You've got the outfit planned…now what? There are lots to consider when getting your pictures done. While everyone has their own method of preparation, I can definitely give you some insider tips for how to prepare and make sure your senior photo shoot is a smashing success.
PLAN AHEAD
Several months before your session -- two or three, give or take -- is the best time to start thinking about the big day. Start a Pinterest board, start dog-earing magazine pages and definitely start trying on various clothing to see what you feel best in. As the day gets closer, start narrowing down your inspiration boards and ideas. That includes outfits, hair and makeup for women, and even props.
CHOOSING PROPS
Speaking of props, those are a really important part of your photo session. We'll definitely get photographs of you without props, but we want to make sure we include pictures of you with meaningful items that represent who you are.
Prop Ideas
Musical Instruments
Sports Equipment
Your Car
A Pet
Beautiful Furniture
Vintage Accents
Show animals
CHOOSING THE LOCATION
Selecting where you have your photos taken goes along with choosing props. I have a whole list of locations to choose from and we'll talk details once you book. Meanwhile, it's a good idea to get the gears turning. Think about what kind of a vibe you want for your pictures. Is it earthy? Urban? Academic?
Location Ideas
The Baseball or Softball Field, Football Stadium or Basketball Gym
In The Woods
An Overgrown Field
With a Cityscape Backdrop
In An Urban Alley
Sample Schedule:
One Month Out: Choose Outfits
Two Weeks Out: Haircut and color
One week Out: Makeup and Hair Run
Day Before: Mani and Pedi
5 Tips For The Perfect Outfit:
I've always believed that clothing is an extension of your personality. For those who say, "Who needs clothes to express themselves?" I reply back with, "Who doesn't?!" Fashion is fun. Your body is the canvas, the clothes are your medium and the finished product as you stand in front of the mirror is your masterpiece.
That said, figuring out what to wear to your senior portrait session requires some major thought. After all, those pictures are immortalized forever and ever. Not only that, but your peers will see them and I can pretty much promise you that your parents and grandparents will have a copy of your senior portrait in their house somewhere.
Here are five tips to consider when choosing your session day outfits!
1. Don't stray far from your personal style. Make sure the outfits you wear are something you'd wear in your everyday life.
2. Accessorize. For men that includes cuff links, hats, belt buckles, shoes and scarves. For women that means jewelry, bags, sunglasses, shoes and belts.
3. Give your outfits a test run. Snap photographs of yourself wearing the outfits, move around in them and make sure they're comfortable and flattering.
4. If you're looking for outfit inspiration, check out what your favorite celebrities are wearing, hit social media (Pinterest and Instagram are great) and flip through your favorite magazines.
5. Don't be afraid to hit me up if you need help. I've got a lot of experience styling my clients and would love to work with you to create the perfect outfit!
