Senior Photos That Feel Like YOU: Why Being Yourself Is the Most Important Part of Your Senior Photography Session
Senior year is such a unique season of life. It's a little bit of everything: excitement for what's ahead, nostalgia for what's behind, and the beautiful in-between of figuring out who you are becoming. It's a time of change, growth, new beginnings, and discovering your own identity.
And that's exactly why I believe senior photos should be about so much more than looking good in front of a camera.
Senior photography is an opportunity to capture your personality during a chapter of life that will never happen quite the same way again.
These twins are identical and very much two different souls. So, they needed two different vibes to match their personalities. Their family also added on a family session to these sessions, which would typically take place during one of the girls’ sessions - but mom had a little injury that date- so we made up the quick shoot a month later at Lincoln Park.
AND NOW HER TWIN SISTER’S SESSION BAKED IN SUN AND FIELDS IN NATURE
One thing these two sisters have in common is that they are both total sweethearts. This twin brought her bestie.
If we're photographing in the forest, mountains, or along the Washington coastline, I often recommend colors like:
Rust and terracotta
Olive and sage green
Warm browns and caramel
Cream, ivory, and oatmeal
Muted mustard
Dusty blue
Soft neutrals and earthy shades
These colors photograph beautifully in nature and complement the greens, golden grasses, mountains, and soft light that make Washington such a gorgeous place for senior portraits.
I also love incorporating different textures, such as linen, denim, lace, knitwear, and vintage-inspired pieces. Layers and movement can add so much personality and dimension to your photographs.
But here's what I want you to remember: these are suggestions, not rules.
If your favorite color is pink, wear pink. If you feel most confident in black, wear black. If you have a favorite band T-shirt, a vintage jacket, or a pair of boots that practically live on your feet, bring them!
I can help you choose colors and outfits that photograph beautifully, but I never want styling advice to take away from who you are.
The most beautiful outfit is always the one that makes you feel like yourself.
