It’s your senior year and you want to celebrate this special time in your life by documenting it with a senior portrait session! Everyone has a phone that takes pretty good photos, or maybe some of your friends are dabbling in photography so you might think they could just take your photo. But the truth is not everyone with an iPhone or even a camera is a great photographer! You don’t want to entrust your senior photo shoot to just anyone with a nice camera—you want a professional! It’s time to hire a senior photographer.
As a professional senior photographer, I have experience with capturing this special time in a teenager’s life. I have perfected my craft by developing an experience that allows me to get to know each of my clients and give them a photo shoot that tells their unique stories.
The Nitty Gritty
There is more to capturing a senior and telling their story through a camera than simply clicking the shutter. Here are 5 reasons to hire a professional senior portrait photographer.
Reason #1
I have the right equipment and skills! To consistently capture beautiful senior photos, you need more than a fancy camera. I have heard it before, “Your camera takes really great photos!” But the truth is the camera is only part of the equation. It takes skills to know what shutter speed, what angle, and what light works best for senior photos. A professional knows all these intricate details to make your photo look good.
Reason #2
You may not know where to start with outfit selections, locations, poses, and hair and makeup options. As your photographer, I will help you choose the right outfits that are not only flattering but will also photograph well. I do the work of finding the right locations for your outfits and style. Not sure how to pose for the camera, not a problem! I will direct you every step of the way so you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. After we solidify your outfit selections, I will give you feedback on which hairstyles will work best with your outfits for the most variety. I’ll also give you some suggestions on which makeup colors will photograph the best with the outfits that you’ve chosen.
Reason #3
You don’t have to worry about a thing! When hiring me for your senior photos, I will take care of everything for you! As a senior, you are busy with school, sports, college applications, etc, so you don’t have time to worry about making appointments or stressing about any part of the process. I will walk you through every step, provide tons of information and feedback that will answer your questions, and help plan your session to fit your unique personality. This includes picking the perfect locations and helping you coordinate outfits.
Reason #4
Your images can be transformed into works of art! Digital images are great and most teens want to be able to share their senior photos on social media immediately. A professional has the ability to take those digitals and create works of art that tell your story. Parents especially love to decorate their homes with their child’s memories and accomplishments. Photos are meant to be displayed and with the different product options I offer, you and your parents can pick the products that best suit your needs.
Reason #5
You are only a high school senior once and you deserve to be celebrated! You have worked hard over the past 12 years and while it may have seemed like it took an eternity to get here, this moment will not last forever. By hiring a professional you are giving yourself the gift of capturing this special time and all you have accomplished. Documenting who you are at this moment lets you be able to look back and cherish every aspect of being a senior.
Let’s be Partners
If you are ready to book your senior session, I would love to work with you! You can contact me here to receive more information or check out The Senior Experience page for more details. I would love to be the professional that helps you capture your senior year!
Can’t decide which season is best for your senior photos? Let me help you decide.
