So you finish your senior year, get your yearbook and start flipping through to find your picture, but umm…why do all these other people have the same background and pose that you picked out for your photo? You thought the photographer you chose told you the shoot would be all about you. And now here you are, looking exactly like everyone else. UGH!  

 How can we stop this from happening? How can you get photos that ACTUALLY represent you? And how can you find a photographer that isn’t going to sell you a bunch of empty promises? 

Questions to ask your photographer:

Picking the right photographer for you is essential! You need to ask the right questions!

Does your photographer have the proof to back it up that they can create some one of a kind images for you? Ask them if they can show you what a full gallery of images looks like. When they show you, keep a lookout for these 5 things: 

1. Is there variety in their posing or does it all look the same? 

2. Do they go to all the same backdrops/locations? 

3. How do the seniors look in the images? Uncomfortable? Stiff? Forced smile? 

4. Are the images overly retouched? Can you see skin texture or is it overly airbrushed? 

5. Is there enough variety in their shots - do they have headshots, full body, ¾ body of the same outfit? 

6. Do they have a survey to fill out BEFORE your shoot? 

 Location! Location! Location! 

Picking a location that is personal to you one that fits your look will make a huge difference! Living here in the Middle Tennessee area you are lucky enough to have such a diverse pool of options! The lakes, downtown, fields, small towns, and so on we have so many locations to choose from! Want to know my top 10 favorite places for senior pictures? Click here!   

Should you bring props to your Senior photo shoot? 

 Umm...YES!!! What are you in to? Cars? Music? Sci-fi? Art? Sports? Whatever it may be, you should get photographed with it! Want to do a super stylish shoot with your car? Or maybe you want some sick action shots of you and your sport? Or perhaps you want to feel like you're on Hogwarts campus and want to take some photos in your robes and wand...Whatever it is you're in to you NEED to get your photo taken with it! 

Whoever you decide to go with for your senior photographer, make sure you do your research and ask the questions to guarantee you are getting exactly what you want!! If you’re interested in scheduling your senior photos with us, make sure to click here to contact us!!