As your senior year of high school begins, it’s a good idea to start thinking about your senior portraits. After all, you’ll soon be competing with the rest of your classmates and seniors from other high schools for the timeslots of professional photographers, and it’s the early bird that gets the worm!
Along with booking a photographer and deciding on what outfit to wear, you’ll need to start thinking about what location you’d like for your pictures. Whether you want beautiful sprawling fields or an edgier urban settings, you’ll have more options by going with an outdoor venue rather than an indoor one. Unlike indoor locations, outdoor environments are typically more open to the public and less likely to be closed on weekends or normal after-school hours. If you don’t know where to start, begin by asking your graduated friends where they took their senior pictures, especially if they can recall the exact spot. Try asking your parents about any unique outdoor areas in town you haven’t been to, or may not recall. Do you have a family member who owns property you’re particularly fond of? Taking your senior photos on their veranda or ranch will be a memorable experience, and they’ll love bragging to their friends about it.
Remember to dress accordingly to the outdoor location you select. What you’re wearing and where you’re posing will make a statement. If you want to take your pictures in front of artwork downtown, wear a trendy dress or a modern-looking jacket. If you’d rather take photos in a clearing of trees, consider an outfit like skinny jeans and a long, flowing top. No matter what, pick a location where you can feel comfortable and let your true self shine through.
