Ten Tips for Better Senior Photos

Here are some new ideas to help
you prepare for your senior photos:

1. Don’t worry about braces.

Your braces are a part of the high-school “you” and shouldn’t be avoided or hidden.

2. Stay away from tans.

Don’t overdo the tanned look. For one thing, it looks unnatural. For another, your pictures could reveal peeling skin or a cherry-red nose.

3. Help your glasses avoid glare.

Here’s a tip for those who wear glasses: Either buy or borrow a pair of suitable frames without lenses to prevent glare and reflections from the glass. If that isn’t a good option for you, just remember we will be checking the glare and will ask you to tilt your head sometimes to minimize it.

4. Make sure your hands are presentable.

Like shoes, hands can show up in some of your favorite poses, so be sure to take the time to make them presentable – guys should trim their nails, and girls might need to touch up their manicure. We do not suggest bright purple or flaming orange nail polish. Sorry. Clear or French style nails are best for photos.

5. Practice your facial expressions.

Before you go to the photo shoot, practice your facial expressions in front of a mirror at home. You can try various smiles, serious but relaxed looks, and animated expressions for action shots (with sports gear, for example). Lots of expressions will give you lots of fun images.
 
6. Work on your poses.
We will arrange your standing and sitting positions for a variety of shots, but you can try out different stances and positions at home, in front of a mirror, or by asking for feedback from a friend or family member. The overall goal is to appear natural and upbeat. If you see a pose you like in a magazine, bring that to your session and we will try to re-create it with you as the star!

Popular poses include a seated shot that highlights your face. A recent adaptation to this style is to depict the face as half in light and half in shadow.

Full body pictures are taken, as well, showing a person standing, sitting, or crouching in a relaxed manner. Outdoor shots typically make use of background fences, trees, and attractive or interesting doorways. Black and white, color, and sepia are also traditional options for your pictures.

7. Personalize your photos with props.

We invite you to bring favorite props to the shoot, such as sports equipment if you are a team player or fan, musical instruments, or hobby items. You can even bring your pet to appear in some of the shots with you.

8. Become comfortable with the photographer.
Visit our blog or email or text us to find out how we work with students on their senior photos. Look at our posted photos and imagine your picture included there. If the pictures just don’t appeal to you, keep looking for the right studio.

We like to talk with our seniors to find out beforehand what they want to have in their senior pictures.

This will give us a chance to hear your ideas and suggestions. We like to work together to create beautiful photography that will please everyone.

So, don’t be shy about asking questions, even during the actual shoot. If you don’t feel comfortable with a certain pose, say so. If you’d like to try a different pose, just let us know. Bring in samples too if you would like to imitate them. We want the session to produce images you will love.

9. Bring someone with you.

We encourage you to bring a friend along if that person can help make you relax and take a more natural picture. Your friend can also help with clothing changes and “double check” you while you’re being photographed to make sure your clothing hasn’t taken a turn for the worse or that your hair hasn’t come all undone.

10. What if you are not feeling your best?

When the big day comes, if you’re not feeling your best due to a bad cold or too little sleep, call and we will re-schedule your photo appointment. We want you to look your best and we will simply set up another appointment time.

When you are ready to schedule your photo session, please call or text us at: (253)579-4040 or email us at: getmedana@gmail.com

We are eager to discuss options and schedules that will work best for you.

We want to be your photographers!

 
Dana

Mr. Dana Kehr

Northwest Senior Photos
PO Box 731413
Puyallup, WA  98373
 
P.S. Refer a friend who schedules with us and receive a $25 credit on your order!