They say clothes  ‘make the man’. We don’t know about that but great outfits do make your portraits look better.  We cannot stress enough how important clothing choices are in making YOU look your best.  Guys you need to bring 5-6 good outfits. We know that sounds like a lot but we want you and your parents to have a variety of poses to choose from.  The same t-shirt in 30 previews gets a little old.  So, following are some tips on how to ‘dress for success’ when it comes to senior portraits.

Clothing:

Bring at least one outfit selection that repeats your eye color.  Navy is popular but photographs a bit dull.  Look for stronger, richer colors.

 Have 1-2 outfits with long sleeves for some close-ups, yes, even in July.  Unless you want to feature your armpits and elbows, long sleeves are the best choice.

Please bring a variety of bright colors and some earthtones.  Layers are great so bring jackets, hoodies and hats to switch it up if that’s your style.  Don’t overdo brand logos.   

Sports and hobby stuff is great.  Be sure to bring all equipment that would go with your sport or hobby.

Pets are welcome!!

If you are doing a studio session it’s a good idea to bring one dressier outfit, whether it be khakie’s and a buttondown or a suit and tie.

Extras:

Bring anything that you are interested in. Books, video games, cars, trucks, bikes, motorcycles, sports and hobbies outside of school.  Talk to us about your interests before your sessions and how we can make your portraits truly unique to you!

Don’ts:

Stay away from bold stripes and small, busy patterns. However, please don’t bring 5 polo shirts in 5 different colors.  Polo shirts are great but it is still the same look and makes it hard for your photographer to be creative.

Retouching – Bumps, blemishes and scars… if you want them gone, don’t worry we retouch them!

Hair – Don’t try a new style right before your session.  Get you hair trimmed at least one week before pictures to avoid a fresh white tan line.  Be sure to trim your neck hair if it’s grown out, bring a hat to mix it up.

Facial hair – Be sure to shave and remove all unwanted facial hair.  While we can retouch zits we can’t remove 5 o’clock shadow.

Tanning – A little color is great but don’t over do it – we can’t retouch red faces and bad tan lines.

Nails – you hands show, so you’ll want to make sure they are clean and neat.

 

Girls…

You’ve heard that clothes make the man?  Well, honey, when it comes to photos, clothes make everybody!  Accessories too!  We cannot stress enough how important clothing choices can be to make you look your best. The best thing you can do is AVOID horizontal stripes and busy patterns.  Solids are always the best choice.   Choose colors that look good with your coloring and then jazz it up with a fun necklace and earrings. Bring bright and earthtone colors for variety. And definitely bring something black.  We strongly recommend that your shirts have sleeves as not everyone loves their arms.  Layers are great and jackets, scarves and jewelry add variety. Any sports clothes or uniforms are great and of course, formal dresses are fun too!  Don’t wear anything that is too tight and shows things you don’t want the camera to see.  If you see it in the mirror and you don’t like it, you are going to like it even less in print.  Following shortly are some great outfit ideas that would photograph well for seniors.  

Makeup

Wear your makeup as you normally would, don’t go heavier just for your photos.

Hair

Wear it in your favorite style.  You can always pull it up for a different look and add hats and accessories. Do not try a new hair cut just before your photo session. 

Tanning

A little color is great but don’t overdo it…red faces and tan lines cannot be reouched.  If your fake bakin’, make sure your sunless color is evenly applied. 

Nails

Your hands will show.  Remove old nail polish and wear a neutral color that goes with all of your outfits. Don’t forget those toes!

Great clothing ideas:

 

 

 

Happy shopping!!

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9.    Because we know the most important thing for your senior pictures is that you… want to look like YOU!

8.    Our backgrounds are custom designed to match your outfits & fit your style.

7.    Prints start at $40 and packages start at $220 & offer flexibility.  Order what you WANT!

6.    Personalized service for this once-in-a-lifetime EXPERIENCE!

5.    You will have an image posted on Facebook for friends to see!

4.    Our outdoor sets are all right in our backyard with TONS of variety.  No hot car rides off location.

3.    Because we are the trendsetters that many photographers mimic.

2.    We know how to make you look great through posing & lighting techniques.

1.    Because anywhere else is a compromise.