Late winter is one of my favorite times of year! As a photographer, NOT as a mom, and certainly not as a mom with cabin fever!
But I do love this time of year as a portrait photographer, and more so, as a high school senior portrait photographer. This is the season when some seniors like to book their portrait sessions, and this is the time when current juniors begin making their portrait plans. Spring is just around the corner, and so are the next group of wonderful high school faces!
But with those new faces must come new places!
If there's one thing that remains consistent with every single high school session, it's that these guys do NOT want to look like everyone else. They want to be unique! And a huge key to that is finding a unique location when shooting.
So start thinking about that now.
When you are planning your senior session, consider your personality and brainstorm places that suit that. For example, Jackie (below) has a sunny and bright personality and it seemed perfect to have her portraits reflect that (literally). Not to mention that this was taken at Hill, which is home for her.
Sometimes it's fun to take that personality and play it against an opposing location. Below we've got Alec dressed rather traditionally for his senior portraits. But knowing that this is one senior whose personality extends far beyond what you see, I thought it fun to play the shirt and tie agains the grungy, rusty staircase and alleyway. It was one of his (and mom's!) favorite shots.
Sometimes the ideas are pretty basic and pretty obvious, but can complete an image like nothing else. Here, Taylor wanted to showcase his passion for running, and track & field. The choice to shoot at a track was an obvious one, but an effective one. A shot with him simply holding his running cleats would never have worked as well.
And think outside the box. Sometimes the most random places make the coolest settings. Here, we shot right on High St, in the middle of Pottstown. Busy traffic, ecclectic store fronts, and colorful busses made for a super fun backdrop to Nancy's feminine and soft look. Don't rule out a location based on preconceived impressions.
Of course, it is my job as the photographer to have a whole bunch of fabulous locations to offer as suggestions, and I love scoping out new spots for my clients. But nobody knows you better than YOU! So start thinking about locations that compliment your style, locations that are special to you.
Where's your favorite hangout? What places in town best show off your style? What are the most beautiful, most vibrant, most "YOU" spots around?
Whether it's the local diner, the high school pool or ice rink, or your back yard, I'm game for it. I'm always excited to find new locations!
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