Top Tips for Choosing the Ideal Location for Your Senior Photo Session There are a number of decisions you need to make when planning a senior photo session and choosing a location is one of them. You can’t choose just any location either – it needs to fit in with your personality and the style of your shoot. Here are a few tips to help you narrow down your options a little quicker. - Decide what you want your photos to say about you. Who are you? Do you love the outdoors, art, sports? Are you a bit of a flower child? By jotting down the things you love, a few location ideas should spring to mind. Your photos need to showcase your personal style, so choose your location accordingly. - Look for locations with different features. To ensure we can capture a variety of photos, look for a location with different spots and features. Examples of features include fences, trees, a swing, water or anything that could act as a backdrop. - Find out about possible restrictions. If you’re considering using a commercial location, find out whether you need a permit to take photos. Keep in mind that permits can sometimes take several weeks to process. - Consider timing. Some locations are busier than others and if you want to avoid crowds of people, you will need to time your shoot well. It’s better to have as little people in the ...

5 Ways to Pose More Naturally for Your Senior Photos Anyone who hasn’t been in front of a professional camera before or simply doesn’t like photos can end up looking a bit stiff when posing. It’s completely natural to feel nervous before your senior photoshoot, but you still want your images to look natural and highlight your personality and style. Here are a few ways that you can pose more naturally and enjoy your upcoming session. 1. Keep It Light-Hearted  One way to feel more relaxed throughout your session is to talk to your photographer. Get comfortable, be a little silly, and have some fun. The result is photos that look more authentic. Your photographer is there to get to know you and make sure you enjoy yourself. If you haven’t found a photographer yet, make sure you choose someone you feel comfortable with. 2. Lean Back Slightly  This is a very slight lean and should be done from your waist. This minor movement stops your body from tensing, making you look more natural in your photos. Yes, it’s going to feel weird at first but don’t overthink it. 3. Lean Into the Frame  Another way to make your poses more natural is to lean into the frame. Again, this needs to be very slight, almost as if you’re leaning in to listen to someone telling a story. If you had to try doing ...

3 Simple Ways to Choose a Senior Photographer You’ll Want to Recommend to OthersYour senior year is going to be one of the most memorable times in your life and what better way to keep those memories alive than with a senior photo session. However, your experience and photos are only as good as your photographer, so you need to choose wisely.Luckily, it’s much easier than you might think. Here are 3 simple tips that will help.Homework is a MustYes, it can take some time but finding the right senior photographer is well worth the effort. Along with using a trustworthy search engine, you can also do some searches on social media sites such as Instagram and Pinterest – this will give you a good idea of the photographer’s capabilities. Read through any reviews that are available as these are invaluable.Stick to the ProsIt might be tempting to get a friend or amateur to take your senior photos, but it’s a huge risk. You could spend weeks planning everything from your location and outfit to the props you want to use only to be left with photos you don’t want to share. When you work with a pro, you can be sure they will understand how to translate your vision into photos you love!Stick to a Senior PhotographerA photographer can have many different specialties, but it’s advisable to pick a photographer that actually photographs seniors. ...

Senior Photoshoot Basics: The Before, During & AfterYour senior year deserves to be celebrated and commemorated, and there are so many fun ways todo this – a photo session is one of them.We hope you choose us to take your senior photos, but even if you don't here are some helpful tips for your senior photo session.If you’ve never scheduled a professional photo session before or simply want to know what to expectfrom a senior session, this guide covers the basicsThis is what you need to know…The Before- Yearbook deadlines. If your school is creating a yearbook, find out when they need yourdigital photo file. This will help you plan ahead.- The location. The location of your senior session should fit in with your personality and thestory you want to tell. Picture yourself doing what you love – where would that usually be?There are always lots of great location ideas to choose from.- Sooner rather than later. Photographers get a lot of requests for senior photo sessions, soit’s best to schedule it a few months early to avoid missing out.- The outfit. You can decide on an outfit once you’ve chosen your location, or you can do bothat the same time. Your outfit should also represent who you are and fit in with the locationyou’ve chosen. Just make sure your outfit isn’t too distracting or it will end up being thefocus of your ...