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Following these tips will help
ensure a great senior session.
Clothing
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Avoid pale/pastels colors for outdoor
photos, especially light pinks.
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Wear what you like and feel comfortable
in.
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Have a variety of outfits (casual and
dressy).
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Solid colors are best.
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Avoid stripes and patterns, especially
very small stripes; they tend to be very distracting in
photos.
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Mid-toned to dark colors and bright
colors tend to photograph better, especially outside.
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Avoid sleeveless and very short shirts.
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Avoid shirts that easily show bra
straps on the shoulder area; they can sometimes be digitally
removed, but is VERY expensive.
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Skirts are okay, but limit the variety
of poses.
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Darker colors tend to have a slimming
effect; light colors the opposite effect.
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If you are self-conscious about certain
body parts, cover them with appropriate clothing. For
example, wear long sleeve shirts if you're conscious about
your arms; don't wear a short shirt if you don't want your
midriff to show.
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If you wear glasses, have your optician
remove the lenses or borrow a pair of empty frames like
yours. Glare on your glasses cannot be removed.
Hair &
Skin
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Get your hair cut 1-2 weeks before your
senior session.
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Don't try new hairstyles the day of
your shoot.
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Avoid coloring your hair the week
before your session.
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If you are going to tan, don't tan the
two days before your shoot.
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Sunburn and tan lines cannot be
digitally removed.
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If you have blemishes you are concerned
about, a little make up can cover it up. If you can't see it
in the mirror, you won't see it in your pictures. (We
retouch all ordered images.)
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Eyeliner and mascara help the eyes
stand out, but don't get it clumpy.
Props
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YOUR things are YOUR best props: letter
jacket, instruments, hats, class ring, hobby stuff, etc.
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If you want uniforms, talk to your
coach before school is out for the summer.
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A pet is not a prop, but bring them
along if you want. Make sure someone else will be able to
care for the pet while you're busy looking good for the
camera.
Time of
Day
Timeline
 1-2 Weeks Before your shoot
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Finalize your location(s).
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Finish tanning.
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Get your hair cut, trimmed, colored,
whatever you want.
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Ask a friend to join you and a parent
during your shoot. You'll both have a lot of fun!
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We'll call you to confirm the time(s)
and location(s) of your shoot and answer any questions.
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Create a list of any special pictures
you want (i.e., with a pet, your mom and dad, class ring,
etc.)
The Day
Before Your Shoot
The Day
of Your Shoot
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Be prepared well
in advance and on time for your shoot. No one looks good
when they're rushed.
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Eat something
before your shoot (be sure there is no food in your teeth!).
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Bring a parent
and friend with you to help ease your jitters; they will
be able to help you out in a number of ways.
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