Senior Portraits That Will Create Memories Forever

By Deanne Shepard


High school is the best and the coolest part in the life of everyone. You get to hang with the people that was once a stranger and later on becoming your best friend. And nobody wants to end senior years without exchanging beautiful memories with your friends. Everybody gets really excited when the time of the year comes that they will have to take pictures for school.

Pictures are mementos that everyone will keep. For you to have the best senior portraits Boston you need to plan ahead your studio shoot. Make sure that you are comfortable and confident in front of the camera as you smile. Of course you do not want to have pictures in your senior yearbook of that will not look great.

If you are about to have a photo session, it is essential for you to have a two to three sets of clothes that you will use. Have one for a casual look, a dressy one and something that you want to wear to show your personality. Have some accessories, socks, stockings and jewelries for each set. If you do not want to obtain pictures that are too distracting, do not wear clothes in busy patterns and bright colors. Do not put on those sleeveless tops on your closet, if you do not want to obtain pictures with bigger arms. Prepare them all so that it will be easier for you to bring on the day.

Think about what will be your hairstyle during the session. Make an appointment with your stylist for about a week earlier. However, it is better for you not to have your photo session soon after you get styled, it will prevent having pictures that looks really like you.

Choose a good props that will show your personality or your hobby. You may use stuffed animals, freshly cut flowers, skateboard, musical instruments and any other equipments that you like. You may even bring a friend or a pet if you want to.

Decide where would you like to have your photos taken. Select a location that will help you define yourself and bring out your personality. There are a lot of possible locations around, it just needs your creativity. Visit the studio where the photo shoot will be held, you will see what backgrounds will they provide you. To have great senior photos prepare and practice what poses you want to do. The more natural looking poses the greater portraits you will have.

For ladies, wear makeup, even if you do not normally do. Keep it natural, and plan ahead your look. Bring along your makeup for retouch. Do not apply glitter, it will look like white spots on your face. Avoid SPF products that will make your face look shiny. Guys should also wear some powder to keep their face look shiny. Make sure to have a clean shave and neatly trim facial hair. You may bring a razor so you can shave before formal portraits.

Get enough rest at least two days prior to the session. Getting enough rest will give you the best pictures. You really have to look well rested and stress free in your senior portraits.

Listen to every word that a photographer might give you or let you do. A photographer knows what to do obtain awesome pictures. But following what you think will be best for you to have portraits that will make your personality show will be a great idea.




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