Get Ready For Your Shoot

I’m so excited to photograph this milestone. This guide will help you feel prepared and confident to capture your authentic self on the day of your session.

A young woman standing on a beach with water and cloudy sky in the background, wearing a pink dress, with her hand raised to her forehead.
A young woman with long, curly brown hair and blue eyes standing among green apple trees with some yellowing leaves and small green apples.
Smiling teenage boy with short, light brown hair wearing a blue T-shirt standing outdoors in a grassy field with trees and hills in the background.

What To Expect

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Senior sessions are laid back, fun, and personalized to reflect your unique personality. We’ll collaborate to make sure you look and feel your best.

You can expect light posing guidance to help you feel natural and relaxed, opportunities to bring your interests and hobbies into the session, all in a mix of candid and portrait style images.

Young woman standing on the beach near the ocean, wearing a light blue button-up shirt and white pants, smiling with hands behind her back.

How To Prep

  • Bring 2-4 outfit options. Think variety:

    • One dressy or formal look (think yearbook worthy!)

    • One casual, everyday style

    • One fun/personal look (sport jersey, creative outfit, etc.)

    • Bonus: something seasonal with a bold color you love

    Tips:

    • Iron or steam clothes beforehand

    • Avoid large logos and distracting patterns

    • Wear things that feel like YOU

    • Try on outfits ahead of time and take some test shots with your phone

    • Haircuts should be done at least a week prior. Remember to groom facial hair as well

    • Natural makeup works best, but feel free to glam it up if that’s your style

    • Nails show in close-ups, so clean or polish them!

    • If you wear glasses, please go without or wear contacts to avoid a glare in your photos

    • Touch-up kit (hairbrush, makeup, chapstick)

    • Any props (sports gear, musical instruments, letterman jacket)

    • A parent, best friend, or sibling if you’d like support or behind-the-scenes help! If you’d like them to join for a few photos, also keep in mind their clothing and grooming.

    • Personal cameras should be left at home. Your job is to relax and enjoy the professional session!

Person walking in shallow ocean water wearing a white cover-up, with the ocean and sunset in the background.

Locations and Light

We’ll choose a location that suits your vibe—lake views, wildflower fields, downtown alleyways, or classic open light. Please give some thought to a location in which you feel connected. I shoot in natural light, which means late afternoon or early evening for that soft, golden glow.