How To Pose For Senior Pictures

Wear a Tank Top.

How to pose for senior pictures. First and foremost you should choose a photographer you trust that makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. If doing something extravagant just to get a picture isnt your thing opt for this rockin pose instead. I bet youre counting down the days until graduation arrives but before you receive your diploma you should probably schedule a date to take your senior pictures.

In the photo sequence below my senior subject wanted to show off her earrings. Twist Your Body Instead of facing the camera head on pivot slightly planting one foot in front of the other. Plan several outfits to bring.

This one was set in an abandoned Air Force base in Illinois. So we did a simple standing pose where I asked her to tuck her hair and then drop her arm. If your senior guy plays a sport or an instrument ask them to bring either along.

Keep it Light and Fun Some of the best senior portraits are born out of fun playful photo sessions. One of the most helpful things you can do to improve your posing ideas is to create a posing journal for yourself. One of the benefits of having a professional photographer do your senior pictures is that they can help you through the posing process.

You just need the Scrabble game probably you have it at home and several minutes to spell appropriate words. I know weve talked a lot about what you should wear for senior pictures but Id like to. No matter who you choose as your photographer check out these tips and tricks to have your senior images rival the cover of your favorite.

Walk run jump twirl. Watch for tan lines that will be accented or show in your senior pictures. With senior girls you want to photograph them at different angles essentially find their good side and stick with it.