You’ve waited your whole life for this, your senior year. A new journey lies ahead of you, and there are so many choices to be made. We at Betsy’s Photography want to make this process as easy (and fun!) as possible for you, so that is why we’ve compiled some tips and information to help you prepare for your upcoming session with us.
Senior portraits are a little different than a typical portrait session. While our basic session includes one outfit, most of our seniors wind up choosing a session that includes at least three outfits. We’ve compiled some general tips in our Session Planning Guide, so make sure to check that out to get some ideas about what you should do to prepare for your session. Use the clothing recommendations suggested in the guide as a starting point, but remember — these are your senior portraits — so we have a little more room to “play” when it comes to what you should wear.
We generally recommend you cover all the bases:
- Formal/Traditional – This could be the outfit that your mom will want you to wear, or it could be a tux or prom dress.
- Casual/Relaxed – Solid color T-shirts, paired with shorts or jeans, work very well for a casual look.
- Trendy/Fun – You can pull out all the stops for this outfit — go with something funky and alternative, or plan on wearing your letter jacket and sports jersey. This one is all about capturing your uniqueness and individuality; if you have a collection of hats, shoes, or purses — we could incorporate that into the portrait too.
You are unique — we want your portraits to reflect your personality. Bring along items to the session that help define who you are; such as a guitar, soccer ball, hobbies, even a car. Remember, these images are about self-expression, who you are in this moment. Use your creativity!
Take a deep breath … this will be a fun experience; a memory that will last a lifetime. Congratulations as you begin a new chapter in your life. On behalf of Betsy’s Photography, I wish you much success!
Sincerely,
Betsy
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Betsy Finn, Cr.Photog., CPP
Betsy’s Photography
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