How to Prepare for Your Huntsville Senior Portraits: A Step-by-Step Guide
Senior year is here and it is time to start exploring booking your senior portraits in Huntsville. As a North Alabama senior photographer I have complied 3 steps to success for stunning senior portraits. Below I have listed tips on selecting the right senior photographer, picking the perfect outfits, and what to bring to your session.
If you are searching for a photographer to capture your senior portraits in Huntsville I’d love to chat. I offer personalized senior portrait sessions throughout Huntsville and North Alabama. My senior sessions are designed to be fun and casual while capturing stunning photos to remember your senior year. Sessions include 2-4 outfits and I guide you throughout the entire process. We will select the perfect location, I’ll offer assistance on selecting outfits, and guide you throughout your entire session on how to pose while still keeping things natural and effortless.
Choosing the Right Huntsville Senior Portrait Photographer
Picking a Huntsville senior portrait photographer is the first step in booking your senior portraits in Huntsville. A few things to consider are the photographer’s location, style, and personality. You’ll want to begin the search by looking for senior photographer’s in Huntsville. Once you have come across some Huntsville senior photographer’s you’ll want to take a look at their portfolio and social media to see their style. Some photographer’s shoot documentary, light and airy, or true to color. You’ll want to pick a photographer that shoots in the style you are imagining for your photos. Lastly, take a look at the photographer’s website and social media to get a feel for their personality. Your senior session should be fun and finding a photographer that matches your personality can help to make you feel more comfortable in front of the camera.
Pick the Perfect Outfits for Your Senior Session
Photographer’s offer several different package options, so be sure to communicate with your photographer if you are not sure about how many outfits are included in your senior session. I currently offer 2-3 outfits for my Huntsville senior sessions. Picking your outfits can vary depending on what activities you’re involved in and your personality. I typically recommend a more formal outfit, casual look, and then a sports uniform. This could include a dress with heels, then jeans with your college’s t-shirt, and then your high school sports uniform. If you have your cap and gown I also love to take some shoots in the cap and gown with the more formal outfit. Having a more formal outfit is also a great opportunity to get a headshot or two that might be needed before heading into a career.
What to Bring to Your Huntsville Senior Photography Session
The first thing to be sure you have for your Huntsville senior portraits are your outfits for the session. Be sure that they are hung and not going to wrinkle in the car. Also, make sure to plan appropriate shoes for each outfit and socks if needed. Next, grab your cap and gown if you have it along with any cords and/or metals you have for graduation. I recommend bringing some comfortable shoes to walk in as senior sessions can include some walking between different shooting locations especially in Downtown Huntsville. In the summer be sure to bring some water and in the winter bring a warm jacket!
Lastly, if you were involved in any sports, band, or extracurricular activities bring any props you may want included in your senior portraits. Some examples include a football, trumpet, volleyball, etc.
I hope these tips helped you to feel more prepared for your senior portraits in Huntsville. If you are interested in booking a senior session with me click here. To stay updated on mini sessions, upcoming events, discounts and more be sure to follow along on Instagram!
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Kelsea Adams Photography is a Huntsville based lifestyle family and senior photographer that strives to capture natural moments. The biggest goal is to create a stress-free experience that results in natural, authentic, timeless moments between you and your family. Lifestyle sessions are available for seniors, families, motherhood, and milestones in Huntsville, AL.
