It’s that time of year for some senior portrait sessions! Senior sessions can be done any time of year depending on the seniors preference for photos and whether they want fall/spring. My favorite time to do Senior sessions is in the spring because of all the blooms that symbolize new beginnings. In Utah the weather seems to be just perfect in the spring and everything is green and blooming. It’s also nice to do them right before they graduate since so many kids seem to grow so much that senior year of school.
For senior portrait sessions, when picking your location you want to take into account seasons and also your own individual style. Honestly it really depends on the senior. Some seniors like more rustic areas while others like blooms or light and airy spaces. I think the space should reflect the seniors personality and style. Some of my favorite locations are the apple orchards when they are in bloom and the unique buildings downtown, which can be a little more fun and modern.
Sessions can last anywhere from 20 minute mini sessions up to two hours depending on how many outfits and locations you choose. I offer mini sessions and full packages. Full packages you can have up to two locations within 10 minutes of each other and two outfits. I also would take into account what you are going to use the images for. Do you need two looks or will one look be enough for what you need them for?
This senior session I did was so so fun. I absolutely love doing photos with Jessi! She went all out and booked her senior photos and prom photos on the same day. She also got to go shopping with her mom and got a weave especially for the occasion. What I loved about Jesse‘s session was that we did a little bit of the blooms at the Utah State Capitol and had fun light airy feel to her photos. They are clean and beautiful and got some great head shots. And then we went over to Gateway Mall and took photos with the murals and her guitar. I love the photos at gateway because it represented her personality and her likes perfectly. She wanted some pops of color some interesting murals and photos with her guitar. I love that she incorporated the guitar because that is one of her passions and somethings she loves to do. It was so fun listening to her play and get excited about the wall art take the gateway. This is a prime example of letting a senior guide what they love and want.
