How to Prepare for Your Senior Pictures Girls

Tips from Houston Senior Photographers

Senior sessions are like jam to my slice of toast! I’ve been shooting senior pictures since I started in photography and they have a serious place in my heart. I wanted to give you a few tips to help you get ready for this epic session of yours. If you follow these tips on how to prepare for your senior pictures, girls –, you’ll be prepared for nearly any photo session with me. 

Let’s get started!

Haircuts and styling 

If you need your ends clipped or want to sport a new cut, I recommend getting this done about one to two weeks prior to your session. This gives it time to grow back or for you to switch it up in case you change it dramatically only to find out you don’t really like it. If you’ll be getting the same style as normal, you can book your hair appointment 1-2 days prior to your session instead. 

Makeup 

Depending on your photographer,  you’ll need to either cover the cost for your own makeup or book a photographer who includes it in your senior session fee. 

For makeup tips, you can read this post. 

If you wake up a couple of days before your session, or even the morning of, and notice acne on your face –don’t worry about it. Try not to pick at it since that’ll only make it worse and more difficult to get rid of. Trust me, I learned this one the hard way lol. Just add some light concealer over it and your usual coverage and let it be.

Mani/Pedis 

For all day sessions, I recommend getting a manicure (and pedicure if you want to splurge) the day before since you’ll be with me the entire day for the most part of your session, and nail shops tend to get pretty busy and run behind. I prefer French tips or neutral colors (even clear coats) since they blend with all outfit and wardrobe pieces. That way you can have a clean appearance and won’t have to worry about chipped paint showing in your images. 

Mirroring 

If you feel awkward in front of the camera or have never really had professional photos taken, you might consider what I call “Mirror Posing”. This is basically where you stand in front of the mirror and practice your smile and some cute poses. I can also send you over a copy of the Pinterest board we looked at during your consultation. When you complete your questionnaire, it asks about things you like so that we have some cool things to talk about during your session.

Closing “How to Prepare for Senior Pictures Girls”

Almost all of my clients tell me they feel awkward in front of the camera. After every single session they tell me they had a blast and made them feel comfortable. That’s legit my job. I’ll help you feel confident and look your best in your images. 

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Do you have questions before you book? Shoot me an email  at niesha@nieshafuentes.com with your name, high school, graduation year and city + questions you have and I’ll be more than happy to answer them.