How I Curate Senior Portrait that Stand Out & Stand True to My Clients

Senior sessions- a timeless tradition people love participating in & a well deserved celebration of your hard work! I know from first hand experience that senior portraits can really mean a lot to some people. They often mark the closing of a chapter and serve as a time capsule of who you were when this exciting new turn in your life was coming. But all too often, we can see these photos turning out less authentic and more mainstream. Senior sessions are something that I see falling trap to the latest trends and Instagram “worthy” fads. So how do I go about creating senior portraits that are beautiful, unique, and not too cheesy?

I Get To Know My Clients

Client consultations are incredibly important to me. I like to get to know you, catch a glimpse of your personality, and make a very clear plan of what you’re looking to get out of your session. Communication is key, and I want both of us to be on the same page about how the session is going to run, what the vibe is, and any special ideas we’re throwing in, long before the actual date. This is how I keep my sessions punctual and organized, which greatly reduces stress & anxiety for both me and you (something that is very evident in your photos!)

I Try to Pick Unique Locations

Even if our session is on a campus, I try to pick locations and angles that aren’t often explored in many senior portraits. Of course, popular spots are popular for a reason, they’re usually the prettiest and that’s completely understandable! But anything we can do to throw a little bit of you into your session is going to result in some seriously magical shots. That authentic energy radiates through you and shows up on your face more than you realize. So I try to think of places unique to your degree, special to you in your life, or that really speak to your personality! (P.s. if you need some inspiration, click here!)

You’re My Creative Partner

While I value being hired for my artistic creativity, if I’m creating a session tailored to you I need your input! What have you been dreaming about for this session, what’s your vision, how can we make our ideas align? I’m open and will try my best to incorporate any ideas/themes/vibes that you want to have shine through your session. No idea is dumb or completely unachievable. I promise, I’m one of your biggest cheerleaders and will be full transparent about what I can and can’t accomplish for you.

At the end of the day, I’m an artist and I value my work perfectly blending my style and yours together to create a magical session that you love. I’ll leave you with a little example of my most recent senior portrait session, which involved my best friend and our love for Taylor Swift. It was the best time, and her personality was radiant this entire session, I love to see it!