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Top Tips for Successful Group Senior Portraits | The Woodlands Photographer

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

Top Tips for Successful Group Senior Portraits

Senior year is a time filled with cherished memories, laughter, and friendships that will last a lifetime. Sharing our Top Tips for Successful Group Senior Portraits. Group senior portraits are a fantastic way to celebrate your final year together and create unforgettable keepsakes.

Overview

  1. Plan Ahead Together
  2. Coordinate Outfits + Highlight Individual Style
  3. Timing is Everything
  4. Location Scouting
  5. Props + Personal Items
  6. Be Yourselves
  7. Stay Relaxed
  8. Embrace Your Creative Side
  9. Celebrate + Commemorate the Friendship

Breakdown

Gather your close friend group and have fun planning. Consider coordinating outfits, locations, and other creative ideas you’d like to incorporate. Working together as a group will make the senior photo session successful and even more meaningful.

When it comes to your outfits, our top tip is to choose a common color palette that complements everyone and allows their personalities to shine.

Timing is key, so be sure to schedule your group senior session well in advance, considering everyone’s availability. Contact me to book your senior group session! I can also recommend ideal locations for your group’s senior portraits.

Add in some fun props that showcase everyone’s interests, hobbies, or shared memories.
The key to authentic group senior portraits is to be yourselves and have fun.
Pro Tip: Sharing laughs and your inside jokes makes for the best candid moments!

Don’t be afraid to get creative! Experiment with different poses, actions, and locations to capture a wide range of images that tell your unique story. Most importantly, our top tip is to cherish the moments and celebrate the friendship that has carried you through high school. Your group senior portrait session is a celebration of the journey you’ve shared and the bright future that lies ahead.

By following these top tips for a successful group senior portrait session you can create a collection of photographs that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

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

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Tara is a member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
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Tara is a member of TPPA Texas Professional Photographer's Association.
Tara has earned her Master of Photography degree.
Tara has earned her Photographic Craftsman certification.
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