Senior Style Guide
CLOTHING OPTIONS
A classic look that won’t ever go out of style is always your best choice. If you are choosing to bring a couple additional outfits to change into, consider these three styles:
Something Classy
A timeless look that is always in style. Consider dark denim and a button down shirt or sweater. This is something that will look good for years to come.
Something Casual
Your every day look. Take it up a notch with extra accessories if you'd like.
Something Edgy
Show your individuality.... A sports uniform, your favorite cowboy boots and hat. Something that showcases your personality and unique style.
I'm here to help you!
I am happy to help you make your outfit selections. You can text me pictures of your outfits at 715-344-4024 and I can give you my thoughts and opinion on how they may best work for pictures. When you arrive to your session, I can also help you to make last minute choices. Reach out to me with any questions or ideas you might have!
CHECK LIST
□ CLOTHING
Long sleeves and solids photograph best but mix it up with a variety of colors and different styles, including layers. Try everything on in advance. Clothes should fit well and not be too baggy. Iron anything with wrinkles and remove lint & debris. Don’t forget the details like the right socks, shoes, belts, bras/camis & undershirts.
□ HAIR
A fresh haircut, but no less than one week. If your hair is effected by humidity and wind, consider products to help tame the effects and bring them along for touchups. A clean shave is better than stubble, particularly if retouching is needed.
□ SKIN
Avoid flaky skin & chapped lips. Apply a mild facial moisturizer and lip balm each night in the week leading up to your session, especially if using a drying blemish treatment. Cover any tan lines. Tan lines (natural or spray) can not be retouched. If you ever wear makeup, wear about 20% more than usual, making sure that base blends well into the neck & chest. My #1 makeup recommendation is lip gloss. Even a subtle toned chapstick can really make a difference in separating lips from the face and giving a polished look.
□ HANDS
Trim and clean nails... your hands will be in some of your portraits.
□ GLASSES
If you always wear glasses, you should also wear them for your pictures. However, darkening transition lenses should not be worn. Check with your optometrist to see if you can borrow the matching sample frames without darkening lenses or have the lenses temporarily removed.
□ PROPS
Bring along anything you want to include in your portraits. Sports equipment, musical instruments, hats, cars, etc. Maybe even a favorite chair from your home for posing on. If you’re thinking about it at all… bring it along!
This is YOUR session!
You've likely been thinking about your senior portraits for awhile now. Maybe you have a Pinterest gallery full of ideas. Maybe you've seen some pictures on my website or somewhere else that have caught your eye. Perhaps you have ideas in your head and just need some assistance making them a reality. Reach out to me in advance of the session so we can start to collaborate to make your senior portrait session uniquely yours and capture the look you've been dreaming of! 715-344-4024.