Senior Portrait Tips - Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR Senior Photographer

• Simplicity is essential to a successful portrait. 

• If you wear glasses lens glare is always a thing. There are tricks to helping but the best option for no glare is removing lenses from your glasses. Your optometrist will do this for free if you can't do it yourself. Or... borrow a pair of empty frames from your optometrist that look similar to your own. 

• Contacts can be worn, but often your eyes will be less red and will have more sparkle if you can get by with your contact lenses out during your session.

• Consider long sleeve dresses or shirts. They are MUCH better than short sleeves ESPECIALLY for your head and shoulder/traditional poses.  

• You should wear whatever colors that make you feel confident.

• Try to keep the tonal range of clothing the same.

• Don't forget to bring your jewelry, especially your class ring. 

• If you’re in sports don’t forget your helmet and ball, pom-poms, etc.

• You should wear your hair in your regular style. Guys should NOT have a fresh haircut, but should have a fresh shave! 5 o'clock shadow will show! If you need a trim, have it done about a week before. Gals, don't go get a new style or go to a new stylist that you've never used before. 

• Having your clothes fit and ironed is very important! If that favorite shirt or pair of pants of yours is just a BIT too tight or loose, opt not to wear it... it won’t photograph well.  Instead, wear clothes that are comfortable and fit well.

• Get a good night's rest, relax and be ready for a great portrait session!