3 Tips for Amazing Senior Photos | The Woodlands Senior Photographer

Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in senior portraits and can give you 3 tips for amazing senior photos.  See more senior photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your family portrait today!

3 Tips for Amazing Senior Photos

I love senior portrait sessions!  They are so much fun!  With Tara Flannery Photography, you’ll go into your session knowing me and knowing the plan for our portrait session.  No surprises!  That’s because we will meet for a consultation before the session to discuss things like location, wardrobe, and styling.  We’ll soon be on the same page so that we can hit the session running.  Here are 3 tips for amazing senior photos:

  1. Consultation: meet me for a consultation before the session so we can discuss things you like and don’t like.  We’ll talk about what location best fits your style and the wardrobe that you’ll wear and bring.  It’s best to have a plan so that we can tailor the session to you!
  2. Prepare: before the session, make a few preparations.  Make sure all of your clothes are clean and ready to go (down to the socks and shoes, boys).  For girls, plan your hair and makeup and practice it before the big day.  I have an amazing hair and makeup artist if you’d like to use her.  Make sure nails are how you’d like them to appear in the pictures.  Set aside any props that you’d like to include in the photos.
  3. Relax: on the day of the session, relax!  And let’s have fun!  These are photos that should represent you and who you are.  They mark an important milestone in your life.  If you’re relaxed, it will show in the images and we’ll get genuine expressions.  So put away the stress and let’s do this!

Senior Portraits for Lauryn

Lauryn was completely prepared for her senior portraits and I’m absolutely in love with them!  Her hair, makeup, and nails were perfectly polished.  And she had a couple of wardrobe changes that we incorporated into the session.  Since it was a new venue for me, we explored together and found some great spots for photos.  During the session, Lauryn was fully relaxed and confident and it shows in her photos.  A little bit of preparation and relaxation go a long way towards amazing final images for your senior portraits.  Let’s create together!

For more senior picture ideas, check out this article from Pixpa, 25+ Senior Picture Ideas.

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Tara Flannery is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) based in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  Tara Flannery Photography specializes in senior portraits.  See more senior photos in the gallery.  Contact me to book your family portrait today!

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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