Try on the outfits, put the extra shoes in your bag, and tell us the idea you’re excited about. Those are good places to start when you’re getting ready for senior pictures.
Here’s what to think through before your session in Bolivar and the 417, with a packing list for the day.
Start with your outfits
Look through clothes you already like wearing and try them on with the shoes and layers you want to bring. Walk around, sit down, and see how everything feels together.
Two or three outfits can give us different looks to work with. Check what fits your booked session before you settle on the list.
If you have a few weeks to plan, use some of that time to pull things together. You might find the shirt you want in your own closet. It’s nice when that happens.
Choose colors and patterns you enjoy. If you have a favorite jersey, a print you love, or a jacket with a big logo, tell us why you want it in the photos.
Talk about the season and setting
Think about what you’d like around you. Spring flowers, summer evenings, or fall color can each give us a starting point for an outdoor plan.
Ask about available dates when you have a season in mind. We can talk through the time of day and what suits the locations you’d like to use.
If you’re including a sport, check when you’ll have access to your gear and any location you want to use. These senior picture ideas built around what you do show some possibilities.
Pack a small session bag
Alongside your outfits, you might want:
- The shoes and accessories for each look.
- A brush or comb and any touch-up items you use.
- Water and a snack you like.
- The books, sports gear, or other personal items you’re including.
- A lint roller if you want one for your clothes.
Our senior session snack ideas have a few things to think about while you pack. If your snack needs a napkin, put that in the bag at the same time.
Check your clothes for wrinkles before the day so you have time to get them ready. Then keep each outfit together, shoes included.
Plan hair and makeup the way you like them
If you want a haircut, color, or another appointment before photos, leave yourself time to see how you like the result.
Try any hairstyle or makeup look you’re planning beforehand if you’d like a practice run. You can also bring the things you use for a quick touch-up between outfits.
Tell us if you have a particular look in mind. It helps to know what you’re excited to try.
Share a few ideas with us
Save some photos with clothes, colors, or places you like. You can use these senior picture ideas that feel like you to start the conversation.
Tell us which part caught your attention. The location, the outfit, or the fact that someone brought a friend. We can plan around the parts you enjoy.
Before you head out
Check the time and meeting place, pick up your outfit bag, and make sure the things you want to include are with you.
If you’re still choosing a session, you can read about senior photos at Jordan Brittley Studio. If you’re already booked, send over the idea you keep saving. We’d like to see it.
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