Senior Picture Photo Session Tips

So your big day is just around the corner, and maybe you’re a bit nervous about your Senior Pictures photo session. Follow these simple tips and go in prepared and enjoy yourself.

Simplicity is essential to a successful portrait

• Lenses should be removed from your glasses if possible. Eyeglasses tend to glare off photographer flashes, or reflect unnatural colors that you don’t want in your senior pictures.  Your optometrist will often remove your glasses for free if you can't do it yourself. Or... borrow a pair of empty frames from your optometrist that look similar to your own

• Contacts can be worn, but often your eyes will be less red and will have more sparkle if you can get by with your contact lenses out during your session

• Long sleeve dresses and shirts are MUCH better than short sleeves, ESPECIALLY for your head and shoulder/traditional poses

• Darker clothes minimize body size

• Keep the tonal range of clothing the same.  Don't mix lights & darks in the same outfit

• Don't forget to bring your jewelry, especially your class ring

• If you’re in sports don’t forget your jersey, helmet, lacrosse stick, ball, pom-poms, etc

• You should wear your hair in your regular style. Guys should NOT have a fresh haircut, but should have a fresh shave! 5 o'clock shadow will show! If you need a trim, have it done about a week before. Gals, take caution in getting a new style, unless your photographer has a hair and makeup artist with you during your shoot

•Having your clothes fit and ironed is very important! If that favorite shirt or pair of pants of yours is just a BIT too tight, opt not to wear it... it won’t photograph well. Instead, wear clothes that fit well and complement your body

Don Evans is a professional photographer in Greensboro, NC with over 13 years experience as a professional. While he has a plethora of experience in many different photography styles, his main focus is on Senior Pictures, Branding and Professional headshots.

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Seniors – What to Wear For Your Senior Picture Photo Session

Ok teenagers ... I know what you’re thinking ... You have a closet full of clothes, but nothing to wear. Here are a few ideas that will help you choose the BEST clothes to wear in your Senior Portraits.

Choose a VARIETY of outfits

It's a good idea to include both casual and a more formal outfit in your senior portraits. You choose one and let Mom choose one, that way everyone is happy.

For outdoor portraits

Be careful of bright greens as they often clash with the greens of the leaves and grass. Black, Khaki, pink, orange, navy, tan, gold, burgundy, dark yellow are good outdoors. I recommend staying away from white, light/pale yellow or other very light/pale colors outdoors.

Try to stay clear of stripes

Large bold ones are tolerable. Small thin ones will not photograph well. It's best to not use any stripes or solids with 1-2 stripes or lines.

Your face should be the focal point of your portraits

Loud colors and busy patterns can be very distracting in your photos. Avoid large & bold patterns that might draw attention away from your face. Long sleeve solids or very subtle prints are usually the most flattering.

Classic styles

Those classics will best stand the test of time and keep your portrait looking less dated for years to come. So try wearing styles and looks that will be in style "next year" as well as this summer...otherwise you're portrait will look dated in a year or two. Classic solids will always be in style. Trendy summer tops will look out of place next summer. A great example is the standard jeans and a white t-shirt, which has been around for decades and still looks fantastic.

Shoes

Some poses will show your shoes so don't forget to bring shoes & socks for each outfit that you plan to wear. Barefoot and sandals! White socks don't photograph well, so bring darker ones too (just in case they show!) Guys... don't forget those belts and Gals...don't forget your jewelry!

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