How to get ready for your senior session
Have you booked a senior session with Portraits by Linda or plan to? I have a some tips for you that may help you get to ready for your senior session. Follow these tips the weeks leading up to your session, and I’ll take care of the rest!
Get Your Outfits ReadyFor Your Senior Session
The outfits you pick during your session should all be ready to go. Make sure they are clean and wrinkle-free.
Add Accessories
Also, don’t forget to pack any accessories you’ll want for each outfit – jewelry, scarves, headbands, etc. Bring matching socks and shoes for each outfit.
Bring Props
If you plan on bringing any props – your ballet shoes, favorite book, softball gear, etc. – go ahead and lay that out as well. If you bring your car to your photo session, it'll be a good idea to wash it the night before your session.
Get Enough Sleep
Get a good night’s rest the night before, so you can look well rested for your session.
Hair Matters
Get your hair cut about one to two weeks prior to your session. Don’t drastically change it from your normal style. Have the hair stylist show you some easy styles you can do during outfit changes to switch it up a bit.
How Much Makeup Is Enough?
Practice your makeup the week leading up to your session, so you can get it just right the day of. We do offer professional makeup artist services with one of our packages. We strongly suggest you look into this for your session.
If you wake up two days prior to your session, or the morning of, with some acne – don’t pick at it and make it worse. Apply some makeup over the area (not too heavy) and leave it at that. We offer basic retouching, which includes blemish removal; so don’t even worry about it.
Get a manicure the day before or day of your session to ensure your nails look their best. Don’t forget that the color needs to match all of your outfits. Because of that, it might be best to go with the French manicure or just a clear coat of paint.
Last Thoughts on Getting Ready for Your Senior Session
Practice a nice natural smile and cute poses in a mirror, or send us over some things we can talk to you about that will help you relax – your favorite movie, your boyfriend, etc.
If you are doing a session with your best friend, don’t forget to coordinate an outfit with them, so you don’t clash.
Okay, so you know just about everything important to get ready for your session, but if you'd like to have more details, you can download my free Senior Style Guide here:
