What to Wear to Your Senior Photo Shoot
Choosing what to wear to your photo shoot can be hard! But don't stress it; I'm here to help. I created this style guide to help you decide what to wear to your senior photos with Becks Photography.
Be Comfortable and Confident in Your Photo Shoot Outfit
The most important advice I can give you is to wear something you're comfortable and confident in. Confidence looks great on everyone!
Most seniors book longer session so they can change outfits and locations. For example, for my own senior photos I started in a dress in a field then switched to my favorite jeans and shirt for photos in town, then ended in my volleyball jersey and jeans at a barn. You have multiple different hobbies, interest, and personalities, it's time to capture them all through your senior photos!
Senior photos are all about expressing yourself so you want to pick an outfit that you love. Consider these things...
- What casual outfit do you wear often that expresses who you are?
- What's your favorite "dress up" outfit, something you wear for a nice dinner or church that makes you feel great?
- Are you involved in any sports or clubs that you'd like to capture? Or would you like to bring pet?
Choosing the Best Colors for your Skin Tone
It's important to choose a color that looks best with your skin tone! If you have very fair skin, it's best to wear something a little darker. If you have very dark skin, it's best to wear something lighter. Creating contrast between your skin and your clothes creates a beautiful visual that help highlight you! Believe it or not, ask ChatGTP, if you ask "what colors look best on someone with ____ insert your skin tone, hair and eye color," it will suggest colors that look great on you and colors to avoid!
Choosing your Outfits
Casual Outfit
Your casual outfit should express who you are! Think about what your favorite outfit is to wear to the mall or bowling with friends. Think about who you are, are you a country boy or a city girl? Are you really into the Tigers or absolutely love fall because you can wear your big comfy sweater?
When choosing a casual outfit of your senior photos there are some things to consider.
- Tight fitting clothing photographs better then loosely fitted clothes
- Choose an outfit that will coordinate with your location
- Use your outfit and location to express who you are
- Choose something you can move in comfortably, a lot of my poses involve movement
Here are some examples of casual senior outfits:
Dressy Outfit
When choosing a nice outfit of your senior photos there are some things to consider
- Flowy dresses are fun will add a whimsical mood to your photos
- Consider wearing a jacket if its fall or spring
- Wearing a suit will give your senior photos a professional look
- Avoid skinny heals if you choose a location in nature
- Choose something you can move in comfortably, a lot of my poses involve movement
HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF dressy SENIOR OUTFITS:
Sports and hobbies
Has a sport or hobby consumed your childhood? Let's make your senior photos personalized by capturing your personality!
Here are some ideas:
- If you play an instrument? Bring it with you
- Really into cars? Bring it as a prop
- Love reading? Bring along your favorite books
- Love to fish or boat? Let's have your session on the water
- Wear your sports uniform with jeans and bring a ball or pom poms
- Wear your varsity jacket
- If you love your pet, let me know and we can pick a location that allows you to bring them
Here are some examples of sports/hobbies outfit:
Cold Weather Tips
October through April can be chilly in Michigan but that's no reason to be miserable! It's important to dress properly and appropriately for the colder months. Layering is KEY. Choose a cute but warm shacket, vest, pea coat or cardigan to keep you warm and comfortable! Not to mention, adding different layers and textures to your outfit helps enhance your look! If it's a chilly winter day, consider wearing a cute scarf or a fun hat to accessorize. In the colder months you should always wear a warm base layer under your cute outfit! It's important to still choose cute, flattering outfits in the winter and what a fun way to do so with a new vest, cardigan or hat!
This One's for the Girls
First things first, please make sure that you are wearing the correct undergarmets for your outfits. I suggest nude colors and strapless if necessary. I cannot edit out straps and lines so please plan accordingly. On to the fun stuff, let's talk about your hair and make-up! Again, the best advice I can give you is to be you, and be comfortable. Now I'm not talking about laying on your couch after a long day comfortable, I'm talking about so confident that you're radiating, comfortable! Think about what how you'd do your hair and make up to attend a wedding, go to a Christmas dinner, or homecoming . You want to look your best but it's not the day to try a new hairstyle or make up trend. Some tips for hair and make up...
- natural colored and looking make up looks best
- typically women look best with their hair down
- less is more
- don't forget to paint your nails or remove your chipped nail polish
- wear the proper undergarments so they are hidden in your photos
- if you choose to wear heals, may sure you can move in them comfortably, a lot of my poses involve movement
Some seniors, like myself in circa 2013, choose to book 2 or 3 separate photo shoot on different days so that they can wear their hair and make up differently. I had spring photos with wavy hair, summer photos with straight hair, and fall photos with curly hair!
LAST MINUTE TIPS AND TRICKS
- If you wear glasses, there may be a glare, especially if they are not the anti-glare glass
- Iron or steam your clothes
- Remember to brush your teeth
- Put on the nice jewelry and remove your everyday Apple Watch
- Remove everything from your pockets
- Do not wear a hair tie on your wrist before your session
