Senior Photography

Bring your favorite outfit (don’t wear it), so that we can use it as the second or third look.

Choose clothing that fits well. This is often more flattering than oversized outfits.

Avoid busy patterns and clashing colors. You are free to express yourself, but keep in mind that patterns may not photograph well and can be distracting.

Keep your outfits looking fresh by ironing and bringing them on hangers.

Hair- Hair cuts are great, but try to schedule them about a week before your scheduled session. Test out your hair style ahead of time, and leave yourself plenty of time before your shoot to get ready.

Nails- Make sure your nails are neat and clean. This could mean trimming, washing, or fresh polish. Nails are easily overlooked and can have a great impact on your portraits.

Facial Hair- While haircuts are best to do a bit before your session, shaving and other grooming of facial hair should be done the day of.

Make-up- Practice ahead of time. I recommend a look that you are comfortable in and avoiding moisturizer and foundation that provides sun protection. They do not typically photograph well.

Bring what you might need for touchups in a bag that your guest (or I) can carry for you.

Accessories enhance your portrait session by providing texture to your photos and allowing you to express yourself and your style.

Possible accessories: jackets, sweaters, scarves, jewelry, watches, hats, ties, hobby related items, instruments, sports equipment, pets.

The top accessories to avoid are: cell phones and wallets in pockets, hair elastics on wrists

Don’t forget your feet when planning your looks. Do your best to coordinate footwear with the rest of your outfit.

Stay hydrated in the days leading up to your portrait session.

Get a good nights sleep the night before.

Don’t stress (I know, I know, easier said than done).

Don’t mess with pimples! Blemishes happen, and touching them usually makes them worse.

Let me know if there is a blemish that you would like me to address. The photo finishing included in your package does not include extensive photoshopping, but a few unexpected blemishes can usually be taken care of.

I recommend bringing an extra outfit, just in case.

If you choose a package with wardrobe changes, I recommend including something for each of these categories:

1) A Parent Pleaser - something nice that your parents will be excited to share with family and friends.

2) Your Choice - whatever makes you feel great being you.

3) One more - a uniform (relating to a sport, art, hobby, etc.), or a second style that makes you feel amazing.

Always save your favorite outfit. You will get more comfortable as we go. You want to wear your favorite look after you have warmed up a bit.

There are not always rest rooms in our locations. In these cases, we usually use blankets around your vehicle, the open hatch of an SUV, or held up by myself and your guest(s) to create a mobile dressing space.

I typically show up a bit early to sessions in order to get organized and ready to go.

I will be your hype-person throughout your shoot. I try to talk a lot. I will be throwing complements your way and making awful jokes.

I will tell you when and how to change positions and when you can relax.

I usually let you take the lead on whether you prefer to smile in photos or keep a more serious look.

I sometimes bring my husband to assist depending on the location and how much equipment I anticipate needing.

Don’t stress.

I have trained in posing techniques and directing poses. You certainly don’t need to come to your session with a bunch of ideas. I will use my experience to give you a variety of excellent looks in your photos.

That being said, I am always open to your ideas and creativity. I try to save some sunlight for anything specific you or your parent would like to have. This is easiest when you share your ideas with me ahead of time.

I always recommend timing our sessions 1.5-2.5 hours before sunset.

If you have a specific location in mind, that’s great! Let me know where we are going. Otherwise, I need to know if you are interested in a more urban or rural setting and where you will be able to travel to. I can figure out the rest!

As long as sunlight allows, (and depending on your package choice) we can travel to multiple nearby locations.

Be there about 10 minutes before our scheduled start time, and have a light snack beforehand.