Guidelines For Taking Senior Pictures

By Elizabeth Gray


Senior picture is a tradition that dates back for a long time. These treasured photos are taken by professional photographers during high school years to capture a teenage freshness as they are on the brink of adulthood ready to enter college and start their careers. Due to its meaningful and long lasting effect, students wants to prepare for the big day. When it comes with Senior Pictures San Diego CA, individuals will have to consider the different factors that needs to be done before the phot shoot.

Plan a few outfits to bring. Individuals must arrange and bring different outfits for the photo session rather than just bringing their favorites. Studios will advise to bring the number of changes in clothing and variations in style will differ. Bring clothes that has styles like outdoors, formal, semi formal and casual. This will give the chance to take a few numbers of photos.

Wear practiced hairstyles. Having a senior portrait is not the time to do some experimentations on your hair or having uncombed which gives a natural look. Try to use a hair that you have been doing all the time rather than just a one time shoot. Working a few times in your desired hairstyle will get you prepared for the coming shoot.

Keep the clothes simple. There is no need to bring clothing that has huge designs or words, pictures, or stripes except of course the logo of the school. This will take off the attention from the students and look at their shirts. Individuals must ensure their faces, eyes and expressions are the ones that will command attention and not the shirts.

Personalize some photos with props. Most photographers will require a person to bring some props for the shoot. This could be musical instruments, sport equipment, and other hobby items. Some can even bring along their favorite furniture or stools. For unique shots, some photographers will invite a student to tag along their pets.

Do not think about blemishes. Do not concerned yourself too much on bruises and blemishes. It is easy to apply some makeup on it to make it disappear from the camera. Inquire the photographer about proper retouching options to acquire the best possible portraits. Remember thought that having a digital retouch is expensive compared to physical retouching.

Take it easy on jewelry. Never wear any attention grabbing jewelry during the shoot. The photographs are about the face and expression and personality not the jewelries. Putting on lots of jewelry will divert the attention of viewers. If you cannot avoid to wear one, then use classic jewelry pieces.

Apply makeup normally. It is easy to get tempted by wearing lots of make up during the special day. But this might feel weird for this kind of shoot especially when you are going to look like someone else for the senior portrait. Apply makeup as you normally would every day.

Ensure that your hands are clean and presentable. The same way as shoes, hands may show up during one of your favorite poses. Make sure to spend some time in making it presentable. Girls should have their nails get manicure while guys should get their nails trim.




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