How to Get Great Senior Photographs Taken

How To Make Your Senior Photos Special

Making sure you get quality senior photos taken is a fairly important part of your high school career. Your pictures will forever be a window into your high school years. Many students and parents alike like to look back on them with fond memories.

Take the time to make sure your interests and hobbies are highlighted. If you play sports, make sure you get a photo taken in your team uniform. If you have any hobbies, get some shots of those.

Of course you'll want to hire a professional photographer for the task. My brother hired an amateur when his were done and let me tell you, it really showed. My sister and I both had professional studio shots and even an not so good looking person like myself looked good.

One thing you'll want to consider is if the photographs will be taken on location at the photographer's studio or at a remote location. Not all photographers will travel to get just the right show while the best ones often have a huge variety of locations to recommend and can make the most out of the ones you choose.

One way to get a great photographer is to find one who has had picture published in magazines or has done photographs for modeling agencies. Magazine editors have extremely high standards for photographs so you know that if your photographer can pass editor standards, he'll make sure your photos are up to par as well.

A good photographer will make you look like the best you possible even if you're not as confident in your looks. If you're proportions are a little off, they know just what shots to take. If you have blemishes or scars you'd rather not have show up, those can be airbrushed out of the photos.

For girls, it's a good idea to consult with a make-up artist before the shoot. This is another good time to go with a professional and make sure they know you're getting your pictures taken. They'll be able to hide dark circles under your eyes, acne, and can keep everything natural looking. A good make-up artist will be able to do all that without it looking like you're actually wearing makeup.

And don't be shy about telling the photographer if there are certain shots you'd like to have taken. They're your photos after all - make sure you get the shots you want. With digital photography being used by many professionals now, even if you're in a remote location, you'll be able to see the photos right away after they've been taken.

Finally, make sure you get a good night's sleep before the photo shoot. Relax and think happy thoughts. Your photos will turn out much better than if you're stressed out about the whole thing.