Looking for what to do before your senior graduation portrait photos? Here are some photographer tips to help you look and feel your best and have memorable senior graduation portraits.
Steam your Grad Gown
Wrinkles can appear super obvious in photos. For a very clean and professional looking pictures make sure that your graduation gown and other garments are crease free by steaming or lightly ironing them the night before.
Bring Props or Personal Items
Picture frame of a loved one, sports jerseys, musical instruments, trophies, medals, and more can add more unique features to your senior portraits, making them even more special.
Have Clean Finger Nails
Chipped nail polish is a no-no. Chances are, you're going to be holding your grad cap, or other objects in pictures. Make sure the smaller details like your nails are clean. This can mean having nails polished or simply cleaning underneath and filing.
Don't Try A New Hair Style or Makeup
Example: Don't attempt winged eyeliner for the very first time right before your senior portraits.
Do what you know how to recreate confidently so you do not have to worry about messing up.
Plan your Outfit in Advance
Pick out your outfit as early as you can to avoid unnecessary stress. Wearing white has become a classic, but you can also consider matching to your school colors. If you are taking group pictures, coordinating dress color can give a very neat and uniform look to photos.