Preparing for senior photos isn’t hard, but it certainly can be if you wait until the last minute!

Today, I’m sharing things to think about months and weeks out from your session, as well as what to remember the day of your senior session!

One to Three Months Out:

Schedule any hair, makeup, or nail appointments you might want!
Start thinking about what you might want to wear - go through your closet in advance to see if you’ll need to purchase any additional garments
Choose a location where your senior photos will take place

The Week of Your Session:

Finalize and steam or iron all of your outfit choices (wrinkles be gone!) & props!
Drink LOTS of water! This is good for your skin and will give it a nice glow!
Make sure you are applying chapstick, especially if you are prone to chapped lips! (Chapped lips can’t be fixed in photoshop!)
Make sure your nails are clean or, for the ladies, painted!
Refrain from wearing sunglasses for the week leading up to your session so you aren’t squinting during your session!

The Day of Your Session:

Give yourself plenty of time to get ready – more than you think!
Don't forget to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before our scheduled start time. Your session will begin at the time we set in advance, not at the time you arrive.
Eat a snack before you come – it’s not fun getting your photo taken while you’re hangry!

What to Bring:

Any outfit changes you might have
Any props you may want to include (an instrument, soccer ball, pet, etc.!)
A change of comfortable shoes to walk in
A hair brush or comb (or anything for on location touch ups!)
A parent or friend (moral support is always a good thing – plus, if you’d like they can step in for a few photos at the end!)

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

One of my favorite ways to prepare my clients for their senior sessions is through my blog! Check out the popular blogs below to see if any of your senior Q’s can be answered, or reach out using the contact tab in the navigation above to start a conversation! ☺️