First, it helps to know the details of the senior photo package you’re purchasing. If you
bought the quick and easy Sr. Headshot Package, don’t show up with 5 changes of
clothing and a list of 4 outdoor portrait locations... if you have any questions, call me
and I’ll be happy to explain each package in detail. Or just click here to go to my
Senior Photo Package Page for details!
Next, it's important that you be comfortable in your portrait clothing - and it's also important that you like it...Sounds simple enough, but I've had clients show up in outfits and tell me they didn't like what they were wearing. For me to get a great picture of you... YOU have to be relaxed, at ease and happy with your appearance... not upset and agitated.
If there's a problem between you and your parents as to what you're going to wear - first, remember who's paying... and second, get the battle over with before your photo appointment day. If you can't reach a compromise, consider a photo package that gives you some latitude as to the number of outfits you can wear. Then wear what you want AND what Mom & Dad want. A win-win scenario!
Clothing Colors
Wear what you want. It's your senior photo, right? Now having said that, both the camera and I generally like clothing colors to be medium toned earth-tone shades - medium grays, medium blues, medium browns etc. I would advise you to avoid busy patterns, stripes - and sleeveless tops...Of course I will adjust for whatever you choose to wear to your session. Over the years I've found most of my clients tend to look best wearing medium or neutral shades in their portraits - especially in front of the "conservative, muted gray, blue or brown backdrop" that most high schools call for in their yearbook's senior photo requirements. Medium-shades of most colors work well with both studio and natural (outdoor) background colors, they don't clash or fight against one another. Bring several changes of clothing with you if you want - none of my packages have outfit change limitations. Just remember, the clock runs whether we're shooting photos or we're waiting for you to change outfits. In the end it's your senior photo shoot - wear what you want... I'll adapt.
Tanning/Sunburn Issues
If you are a Caucasian or light-skinned black individual, be aware that sunburned faces, noses and tan lines can be a problem. I can digitally fix just about anything - but if I have to spend excessive hours Photoshopping sunburns, tan-lines and "raccoon-eyes" out of your portrait, be prepared for some extra charges. My recommendation is to simply cool it regarding beach play, boating, golfing, and other outdoor activities for at least a week before your appointment. If your job or play schedule makes that impossible, liberally apply a high-grade sun block product whenever outdoors - especially to your face/nose. (Good advice for anyone!)
Other Random Pre-Portrait Tips
As I have previously stated, unless you're going for a distinct look, avoid sleeveless shirts and tops - and avoid busy prints or patterns. If your senior photo package includes outdoor portraits, remember your shoes/sandals will likely be showing in a few shots - so make sure they don't clash with your outfits.
Gals: unless you are going for a distinct look, do not over-do your makeup. The "natural" look works best. Use moderation as your guide. If you need help don't hesitate to ask your mom or girlfriends to lend a hand on photo day. Bring your makeup kit/powder with you in case you need a touch-up during our session! Also be aware that black or dark undergarments worn under white or light-colored thin fabric clothing tend to show through under the bright studio and bright sunlight situations.
Guys: shave the morning of your portrait - unless you are going for the scruffy look. I can digitally fix any nicks, but try not to carve yourself up anyway! Don't get a haircut the day before your portrait session. Get your haircut, styling, etc. at least 10 days before your shoot. That gives it time to grow out a bit and look more natural.
Gals: the same goes for perms! Give your perm a chance to relax a bit before your photo. Bring your makeup and hair styling equipment to your photo session.
Bring any props you want - hats, sunglasses, your musical instruments, varsity jackets, uniforms, trophies, etc. However, REMEMBER that most high school yearbook photo regulations state "no hats, no props, no sunglasses, no animals, etc." - so we need to shoot pose or two for the yearbook with your school's yearbook photo requirements in mind. (Some schools have no yearbook senior photo requirements, but most do!)
Bring along a parent or a friend if you want! But please do not bring the entire family or several friends. I'm all for togetherness - but most photo studios aren't that big!
DO NOT WORRY ABOUT BLEMISHES, PIMPLES, ZITS, RAZOR NICKS...
Everyone gets them and I can digitally fix these skin problems.
Weather
Your senior photo portrait package will include both indoor and outdoor photography. If it is raining on your senior photo portrait day session date - show up on time and we’ll get your yearbook studio shots over and done with. If your scheduled outdoor shoot is on a rainy or threatened by rain day, I'll be in touch and we can keep an eye on things together via phone interaction. Usually I'll cancel a couple of hours prior to the scheduled start time if it's obvious the weather won't be cooperating. Just like baseball, we'll call it a "rain out" and reschedule.
Glasses
If you normally wear glasses, you should wear them in your senior photo. I'll work around glare in your glasses. If you really want to go to the extra effort, you might want to visit your optometrist and see if he/she will let you borrow a matching empty pair of frames for your session - no lens = no glare. I don’t really think you need to go to that extreme, but the choice is yours!
If you have any other questions regarding your senior photo session, please don't hesitate to call me at 810-358-0490!
Thank you!
Next, it's important that you be comfortable in your portrait clothing - and it's also important that you like it...Sounds simple enough, but I've had clients show up in outfits and tell me they didn't like what they were wearing. For me to get a great picture of you... YOU have to be relaxed, at ease and happy with your appearance... not upset and agitated.
If there's a problem between you and your parents as to what you're going to wear - first, remember who's paying... and second, get the battle over with before your photo appointment day. If you can't reach a compromise, consider a photo package that gives you some latitude as to the number of outfits you can wear. Then wear what you want AND what Mom & Dad want. A win-win scenario!
Clothing Colors
Wear what you want. It's your senior photo, right? Now having said that, both the camera and I generally like clothing colors to be medium toned earth-tone shades - medium grays, medium blues, medium browns etc. I would advise you to avoid busy patterns, stripes - and sleeveless tops...Of course I will adjust for whatever you choose to wear to your session. Over the years I've found most of my clients tend to look best wearing medium or neutral shades in their portraits - especially in front of the "conservative, muted gray, blue or brown backdrop" that most high schools call for in their yearbook's senior photo requirements. Medium-shades of most colors work well with both studio and natural (outdoor) background colors, they don't clash or fight against one another. Bring several changes of clothing with you if you want - none of my packages have outfit change limitations. Just remember, the clock runs whether we're shooting photos or we're waiting for you to change outfits. In the end it's your senior photo shoot - wear what you want... I'll adapt.
Tanning/Sunburn Issues
If you are a Caucasian or light-skinned black individual, be aware that sunburned faces, noses and tan lines can be a problem. I can digitally fix just about anything - but if I have to spend excessive hours Photoshopping sunburns, tan-lines and "raccoon-eyes" out of your portrait, be prepared for some extra charges. My recommendation is to simply cool it regarding beach play, boating, golfing, and other outdoor activities for at least a week before your appointment. If your job or play schedule makes that impossible, liberally apply a high-grade sun block product whenever outdoors - especially to your face/nose. (Good advice for anyone!)
Other Random Pre-Portrait Tips
As I have previously stated, unless you're going for a distinct look, avoid sleeveless shirts and tops - and avoid busy prints or patterns. If your senior photo package includes outdoor portraits, remember your shoes/sandals will likely be showing in a few shots - so make sure they don't clash with your outfits.
Gals: unless you are going for a distinct look, do not over-do your makeup. The "natural" look works best. Use moderation as your guide. If you need help don't hesitate to ask your mom or girlfriends to lend a hand on photo day. Bring your makeup kit/powder with you in case you need a touch-up during our session! Also be aware that black or dark undergarments worn under white or light-colored thin fabric clothing tend to show through under the bright studio and bright sunlight situations.
Guys: shave the morning of your portrait - unless you are going for the scruffy look. I can digitally fix any nicks, but try not to carve yourself up anyway! Don't get a haircut the day before your portrait session. Get your haircut, styling, etc. at least 10 days before your shoot. That gives it time to grow out a bit and look more natural.
Gals: the same goes for perms! Give your perm a chance to relax a bit before your photo. Bring your makeup and hair styling equipment to your photo session.
Bring any props you want - hats, sunglasses, your musical instruments, varsity jackets, uniforms, trophies, etc. However, REMEMBER that most high school yearbook photo regulations state "no hats, no props, no sunglasses, no animals, etc." - so we need to shoot pose or two for the yearbook with your school's yearbook photo requirements in mind. (Some schools have no yearbook senior photo requirements, but most do!)
Bring along a parent or a friend if you want! But please do not bring the entire family or several friends. I'm all for togetherness - but most photo studios aren't that big!
DO NOT WORRY ABOUT BLEMISHES, PIMPLES, ZITS, RAZOR NICKS...
Everyone gets them and I can digitally fix these skin problems.
Weather
Your senior photo portrait package will include both indoor and outdoor photography. If it is raining on your senior photo portrait day session date - show up on time and we’ll get your yearbook studio shots over and done with. If your scheduled outdoor shoot is on a rainy or threatened by rain day, I'll be in touch and we can keep an eye on things together via phone interaction. Usually I'll cancel a couple of hours prior to the scheduled start time if it's obvious the weather won't be cooperating. Just like baseball, we'll call it a "rain out" and reschedule.
Glasses
If you normally wear glasses, you should wear them in your senior photo. I'll work around glare in your glasses. If you really want to go to the extra effort, you might want to visit your optometrist and see if he/she will let you borrow a matching empty pair of frames for your session - no lens = no glare. I don’t really think you need to go to that extreme, but the choice is yours!
If you have any other questions regarding your senior photo session, please don't hesitate to call me at 810-358-0490!
Thank you!
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