Let’s face it, as far as senior year memories go, few are as
precious, or as long-lasting as the senior portrait. For that reason, you want to make sure that
it’s done professionally and as perfectly as possible. There are a few things that, if done all
together, will help to make sure that your senior portrait experience is one
that will be sure to please.
The first element of senior portrait success is the clothing
that you wear. As anyone who tunes in to
the latest fashion show on Bravo could tell you, what you wear can make or
break your pictures. Make sure that the
clothes you wear fit well and don’t hang off of your body. Also, don’t wear anything that will detract
from your face. After all, the face is
the most important part of the portrait.
That being said, feel free to bring articles of clothing or props that
mean something to you. Many students
like to wear their letter jackets in one of the poses, or use musical
instruments or sports paraphernalia to illustrate their interests and hobbies.
Another important element is a comfortable atmosphere. You need to feel comfortable and relaxed with
the photographer and the atmosphere.
Shop around for photographers that are willing to work with you and what
you are looking for in your senior portraits.
If you want some outdoor poses, don’t settle for a photographer that
will only work within their studio. Go
into the photo shoot knowing that your photographer will do everything they can
to give you what you want.
Taking the time to get it right is the third element of
successful senior portraits. I know that
everyone has a busy schedule, especially a high school senior. But perfection takes time and you should
settle for nothing less when it comes to your lasting memories. Make sure that you block off enough time for
the photo shoot. Don’t short change
yourself and be forced to settle with pictures that you’re not completely content
with. It’s better to have extra time at
the end of the shoot than to rush through and pray for something useable. Besides, a good photographer will fill the
time and will most likely get a gem of a shot in the process.
The fourth and final element of great senior portraits has
to do with the photographer you choose.
As you screen photographers—take the time and interview them as if for a
job. After all, these pictures will last
a lifetime and the person taking them needs to be right for the job.—look for
those who are excited about the shoot.
If the photographer isn’t excited, then they are just treating it like
any other job. That simply won’t
do.
In the end, the photographer has the power to make or break
your photo shoot. Make sure that you
pick a good one that will enhance the experience and deliver to you the best
portraits possible.
Give Andrae Michaels a call today for your 2013 senior picture session.
621 West Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 434-6534
110011 E. Hampden Ave.
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 368-4458
