High School Senior Session Tips

Clothes:
Bring a variety of outfits that fit you well including a classic outfit (medium to dark tone) to use for your traditional yearbook pose. When choosing what to wear for your senior portraits avoid the following:

• Clothes that are too tight or extremely loose fitting
• Clothing with words
• Stripes
• Loud patterns

When deciding what to wear, dress from head-to-toe and don’t forget to bring accessories!

Hair:
Style your hair in a way that best represents YOU! If you plan on getting a haircut, try to schedule it a couple of weeks out so that you have time to manage any dislikes. Keep in mind that a cut may reveal untanned skin during the summer. We also recommend the use of hairspray to tame loose ends that may catch light and reflect in a portrait. Guys, please sport a fresh shave. Five o’clock shadows cannot be retouched.

Makeup:
Your make-up should be worn no heavier than you would for an evening out. Even if you don’t normally wear make-up, we suggest a light foundation or powder to reduce shine and even-out skin tones. Powder is great for even guys to use, and yes we promise no one will ever be able to tell you’re wearing it! Heavier make-up applied near the end of your portrait session is fun for dramatic black & whites.

Grooming:
Trim, file, and remove old polish from your nails. Lather on lotion to avoid dry looking, patchy skin.

Glasses:
To avoid a reflective glare from your eyeglasses, opt to wear contact lenses instead or ask your optometrist about borrowing an empty pair of frames that match your style.

Bring a friend to your session:
Bring a friend to make the experience more fun. They can help with your stuff, make sure you look your best and even jump in some of your images!

Choosing what to wear is a crucial part of your senior photographs make sure you choose the right clothes by following these tips.