YOUR SESSION IS BOOKED...NOW WHAT?
Preparation is the key to a stress-free portrait experience. We want you to be relaxed and ready to show us your personality! Below are some helpful tips and recommendations, as well as a walk through of what to expect when you are here!
The formal yearbook portrait and cap and gown portraits are classics. We provide the attire for these portraits, but you will still need to bring some crucial items:
If you plan on wearing the tuxedo:
- A white undershirt (to wear underneath the formal tuxedo that we provide). If you do not bring this with you, we cannot photograph your formal portrait and you will have to reschedule.
- A white dress shirt and a tie to wear with your school's cap and gown.
If you plan on wearing the drape:
- A strapless shirt or tank top (to wear underneath the formal drape that we provide). If you do not bring this with you, we cannot photograph your formal portrait and you will have to reschedule.
- A shirt or outfit with an open neckline to wear with your school's cap and gown.
- Jewelry. Pearls are traditional, but a simple necklace is lovely as well.
The majority of your senior portrait session is casual portraits. This is meant to showcase you and your current style! Keep the following in mind while planning your outfits:
- You will need to bring at least one casual outfit. All of our contracted schools include a casual portrait in the yearbook! The number of outfits you bring depends on what session you have selected:
The Basic, The Essential, or The Summer Mini: One outfit
The Tailormade, The June Special, or The July Special: Two outfits
The Ultimate: Three outfits
- Simplicity is always best, so when in doubt keep in mind that “less is more”.
- Consider bringing your favorite outfit, whatever that may be!
- Wear clothing that fits properly. A proper fit that allows you to move and feel comfortable will help you look more confident in your portrait. Try on your outfits before you come to your session and take note of whether or not you feel like it flatters you. If you have to tug, pull, or readjust consistently, we don't recommend that you wear it.
- Always dress with full-length in mind. Include shoes and socks in your wardrobe consideration. Shoe styles should be simple and complementary.
You will feel more confident in front of the camera if you are groomed and ready for anything!
- It is important that you are well-rested the day of your session. You want you to look your best, and getting enough sleep the night before is a good first step.
- Give yourself extra time to get ready the day of the session so that you do not feel rushed. Managing your time the day of your session will allow you to look the way you want in your portraits.
- Apply makeup and style your hair as you normally would. Now is not the time to try out a new haircut or a new style of make-up that you aren’t comfortable with. We recommend professional makeup application or hair styling, however it is not a requirement. Just make sure your best features are defined.
- Make sure to get your nails manicured (if that is your thing)! Your hands will show in these portraits! If choosing color for your nails, a nude or neutral color is best.
- We recommend against going for a professional tan or intentionally tanning outdoors prior to your session. A fresh tan may look good in person but the camera is more sensitive to skin tones and your natural color is always more flattering in photographs.