| When it comes to selecting a photographer for your | | | | Make your picture say 1000 words. |
| senior portraits you will have many options, below is | | | | Third select a variety of different outfits, both casual |
| a list of essential things to consider. The Internet is | | | | and dressy, in 1962 all boys needed was a jacket and |
| great place to start your search, if you are having | | | | a tie, today your clothing, whether it is a football |
| trouble finding one in your area consult your local | | | | jersey or your hunting camouflage do not be afraid |
| Yellow Pages, as they will have a list of | | | | to express your passion. Remember make sure the |
| photographers who take senior photos as well, | | | | clothing you select will not clash with your |
| however, anyone can put an advertisement in the | | | | background, avoid wording or busy patterns on your |
| Yellow Pages. | | | | clothing. Solids work well. |
| A website on the other hand can give you examples | | | | Fourth, just be you, look natural. You want to be |
| of senior photos the photographer has done. In | | | | comfortable and hire a photographer who will make |
| addition a photographers website can give you a feel | | | | you feel comfortable. It is okay to style and comb |
| of their personality, their style and if the website is | | | | your hair, but if you want a glamour shot and know |
| has other photos posted a great starting point for | | | | you will not be comfortable doing it, don't. New |
| you to select backgrounds and gather ideas for your | | | | hairstyles for girls and haircuts the day before for |
| own senior class photos. | | | | boys do not always give the most flattering results. |
| First, schedule your appointment well in advance of | | | | Where your new style for awhile and decide if you |
| your senior year. Good photographers can be booked | | | | like it before you invest in senior photographs. |
| months in advance. Do not wait your high school | | | | Finally you should relax, hire a photographer who is |
| yearbook deadline may be as early as late | | | | fun and can bring out your best. |
| September, so consider early to mid summer before | | | | Enjoy the moment, your attitude will show through |
| your senior year. | | | | to everyone who sees your senior class photos. If |
| Second, several backgrounds who reflect you, do not | | | | you are worried about blemishes, funny tan lines, or |
| get pushed into a blank canvas that says very little | | | | other imperfections, good photographers know how |
| about who you are. Consider scenic shots, you love | | | | to use Photoshop and will wipe out what you do not |
| horses, hunting, football, cheerleading or softball | | | | want others to see. Remember senior class photos |
| consider a photographer who can bring these | | | | are about you. Look for a photographer who can |
| important elements into your photos. Your senior | | | | make you all that you are! |
| photos should give your audience more than a smile. | | | | |