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Senior year of high school looks a lot different now than it did two years ago. A huge number of seniors don’t even attend their school in person anymore. Prom and graduation are significantly different these days - if they exist at all. Through it all these kids are still thriving in their own way. I know these kids will be capable of adapting to anything, and they will help shape our new world.
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You already have your formal senior portraits done. Now it’s time to get the senior portraits you actually like. Show the world who you REALLY are.
It’s not too late Class of 2020!
**The date of your photo shoot can be anytime this spring, but you must have the portrait agreement filled out, and the session fee paid before 9:00 pm on 2/20.
You only graduate once. I promise you will not regret documenting this time in your life. Feel free to bring a couple of friends to make it more fun. They can jump in for one or two photos with you.
Hey beautiful! You are about to graduate from high school. It feels like a big deal because it IS a big deal. High School has consumed most of your time and energy for years. You’re leaving the protection of the home you’ve always lived in, and moving far away from your parents. That’s scary! It’s also exciting, and pretty darn cool.
My advice to you is to enjoy right now as much as you can. Soak up the time you have with your friends from high school, and make some fun memories these next few months. Don’t let the stress of the unknown get to you. If you don’t get into the university you had your heart set on, take some time to be sad, and then adjust your goals. Everything will be OK. It just means you weren’t meant to go there. There’s a better place for you.
Don’t forget that you’re young and have your whole life ahead of you. You’ll make mistakes, and that’s OK. You’ll learn so much more from making those mistakes than if did everything perfectly. Be careful, love yourself, and call home. Your mom and dad will miss you every single day.
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This post has two separate photo sessions for families experiencing big milestones in their lives. The first is a 1st Birthday, and the second is a family session done right before their oldest daughter went away to college. It’s amazing to me how both of them happen so fast, and they can both be emotional. I cried a lot more when my oldest daughter went away to college than on her first birthday, but they both felt monumental. Life goes by so quickly.
You have to enjoy the stage you’re in. You just have to! Stop doing that thing where tell yourself that you'll be happy once the kids are sleeping through the night, or once they start school, or when they move out. The reality is, you WILL miss what you have RIGHT NOW. You will wish you had enjoyed it so much more than you are. Life is messy, and hard, and painful, but it is also beautiful. Look for the beautiful while you’re going through the hard parts.
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OK, so she may not be technically a senior, but that’s only because she already graduated. She’s the same age as most seniors in high school, she just happens to be in college. Here are some tips I have if you’re going to choose the beach as your location for a photo session.
CHECK THE WEATHER AND TIDE INFORMATION
It was a gorgeous night at the beach for Paris’ session. I always make sure I check not only the weather, but the tide information to make sure we have great conditions at the beach. I’m happy to reschedule for the best weather and tide conditions if at all possible. It’s my job to make the session as successful as possible. I’ve learned the hard way that it’s better to be prepared.
CHOOSE YOUR CLOTHING WISELY
Paris’ dress is gorgeous, and looks great on her. The length is not too short for when the wind picks up and may blow the skirt up a bit. It fits her nicely so she doesn’t have to constantly adjust straps or pull and tug to make it look right. I recommend you wear your outfit around the house for awhile to make sure it is comfortable while you’re sitting, standing, or even laying down. Can you easily climb up on a rock, wade into shallow water, or walk around? These are things you’re going to do at your session.
I recommend you don’t wear shoes for the photos. You should definitely bring shoes to wear as you walk from the car to the beach, but not for the photos.
Most of my senior portrait clients bring 2-3 outfits for their sessions. It isn’t necessary to do this, but it’s an option if you want it. You will need to layer your clothing because bathrooms are not available at every beach to change into.
KNOW THAT YOUR HAIR WILL BE WIND BLOWN
It’s just a fact of life at the beach that it’s breezy at best, but mostly it’s just windy. Your hair will be blowing around, and the water mist often causes curls to lay flat. Paris’ mom had the best idea to prevent this as much as possible. She put her curls in a hair net until we started the session. That kept the curls protected until we were ready to take the photos.
Bring a brush for those close-up photos where you want to smooth out your hair as much as possible. I like to find protected areas away from the wind for these moments. You’ll be so glad you have a brush.
With all that being said, don’t worry so much about the wind blown look. It’s my job to position you where the wind works to your benefit. The motion of your hair blowing can look so beautiful, and add to the interest in the photos. Don’t expect perfection, and instead embrace the wind.
BE OK WITH THE FACT THAT YOU PROBABLY WILL GET WET & SANDY
It is rare for me to have a beach session where my clients don’t get their feet in the water. I’ve also had sessions where they fully immerse themselves in the water at the end. Those are really fun sessions. The more relaxed and playful you are, the more fun you’ll have, and then your photos will look like you’re having fun and enjoying yourself. If you’re bringing children to a beach session, don’t forget a change of clothes and towels for the ride home.
DON’T CHOOSE THE BEACH UNLESS YOU LOVE IT THERE
The beach is my favorite spot, but I realize it’s not for everyone. It’s a longer drive to get there for most people, it is windy, sometimes cold, and the possibility of leaving all sandy and wet is high. If you hate those things you should pick another place. I would hate for you to be miserable during your session because you don’t like the beach because it will definitely show up in the pictures. There are many other beautiful places for you to choose from. I can recommend locations if you don’t know where to go.
Preparation is key to having a successful photo session. I want you to LOVE your photos. I want you to be filled with joy every time you see them, and being prepared is the best way to achieve that.
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Can you believe the class of 2020 is booking the senior portraits? Ugh, that makes me feel all kinds of old! 2020 sounds like such a futuristic date, but it’s almost here. I’m excited to photograph the seniors graduating next June. It’s not too early to book your session. In fact, here are the available dates for the rest of 2019. Click over there and book your session.
This senior portrait session has my heart. She’s gorgeous, and sweet, and has the best smile ever. I just loved hanging out with her at the beach that night. It was incredibly windy, and her mom was very concerned about her hair being too wind blown and crazy. I absolutely love how these all turned out, and you would never guess we were battling big winds in the process. This is a great example of a time when you should just relax and enjoy the moment. Don’t worry about the details you can’t control.
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