Preparing for your Senior Portraits

Spokane High School Senior Photographer

Getting your outfits ready

The night before lay out all your outfits and make sure they are clean and wrinkle free.

Accessories

Don’t forget to pack any accessories you’ll want for each outfit – jewelry, scarves, headbands, hats, etc. Bring matching socks/tights, and shoes for each outfit if one pair won’t go along with all of them. Also get any props you want in the photos.

Hair and Nails

Ladies-Get your hair cut about one to two weeks prior to your session. Don’t drastically change it from your normal style in case you don’t like it. Have the hair stylist show you some easy styles you can do during outfit changes to switch it up a bit. 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. For this reason, and to keep a clean appearance, I suggest going with the French manicure or just a clear coat of paint. Guys- Get your hair cut a day or two before your session. Make sure your nails are clipped.

Makeup

Practice your makeup the week leading up to your session. If you have the package including hair and makeup, look for pictures for the artist to reference.