Most high schoolers have never experienced a professional portrait session before their senior pictures. So everybody feels a little nervous and awkward to start. You don’t know where to put your hands. You don’t know know how to stand. That’s normal! Don’t worry – I’ll walk you through it and those jitters won’t last long!

My goal is to capture your style and personality, so the most important thing for you to do is just be yourself.  Bring a friend that you are really comfortable with. Somebody you trust, who will make you feel at ease, somebody who makes you laugh!

Once we’re at our location I’ll look around to find spots with great lighting. I’ll show you where and how to stand, sit, or lean and tell you what to do with your hands. Then I’ll take a few shots, adjusting my composition and angle, and your pose slightly each time. After a minute or two, we’ll find another spot, moving quickly, and changing outfits & poses along the way.

• Iron clothing & put each outfit on a hanger. Include corresponding accessories and jewelry (in a ziplock bags) on each hanger.
• Gather & clean props. Musical instruments/cars/bikes should be shiny! If you’re including a pet, give them a bath!
• Drink lots of water all week long. It’ll help your skin look it’s best.
• Get lots of sleep all week long, and especially the night before your session.
• Apply chap stick all week long. Chapped lips are impossible to photoshop – so this goes for you to guys!!
• Ladies – wait until the night before if painting your nails.
• Guys – if you’re going to shave, do it the night before your session to give time for any redness to go away.

• Give yourself plenty of time to get ready. Make sure your hands & nails are clean, eyebrows groomed…all of the little things matter when this photo will be enlarged and hung on your parents wall for decades to come!
• Eat well before your session. Don’t come hungry! Bring a bottle of water and a snack.
• Bring a pair of flip flops / comfortable shoes for walking in between locations.
• Ladies – bring makeup for touch ups, specifically powder and lipstick.

And the #1 most important thing you can do to prepare for your senior session?! Come with an open mind, a positive attitude, and ready to have fun!