Senior Photos

Believe it or not senior photos are underrated... What I did back then was went to the studio the school had hired to photograph everyone. I honestly hated it, not because they weren't professional. The reason being that I have so little frames and wasn't able to be comfortable telling or knowing how to pose. I was not one of those photo energetic people. I wished I had skills in that area but nope, none whatsoever. I was so upset of my senior photo that I had a friend of my relative came to do another photo session. That went a bit better but she was not a professional. It was more like a hobby of her's. She takes great photos but tends to over edit.

That being said, I too got into the love of photography from my father. As a photographer, I learn that life is short. Memories are best kept with photographs. When you get older, you will understand.

Another large factor is $$... but that aspect from me as a photographer is something I am willing to work around.

My goals are to take inspiring and timeless photographs. Ones to be enjoy and shared with love ones and kept for generations to see. This post specifically focusing on senior photos. Answering the what, where, when, and how to photograph the perfect shot for your senior photos.

Here are some great ideas to do/try:

Outdoor

Depending on the season, there are lots to play with.

1) Water (Summer time)

• lake, waterfall, beach, water fountain

• bridge, rail road, architecture

• stairs, large stone wall, cave

2) Leaves (Fall time)

• state parks, local park, farm, garden, grass field

3) Snow (Winter time)

• mountain, on ice, ice sculpture/structure

• snow show, snow activities

4) Flower trees in full bloom (Spring time)

• landscape arboretum, zoo, above apply

• apple orchard, wineries/vineyard

Props/fun addition

• draw on sand, play with your surrounding

• throw snow/water/leaves up as background

• hold blank sign in photo shot - edit in later

• play with the lighting with sheer/lace cloth

• poses and postures; arms, hands, body angle