IT CAN BE HARD TO PICK OUT WHAT TO WEAR ON A NORMAL DAY…SO HOW IN ARE YOU TO CHOOSE WHAT TO WEAR FOR SENIOR PHOTOS? 


You know, the pictures that will be forever used by your mom, family, etc. And let's not forget that they will be memorialized in your high school yearbook! I mean no big deal right? HA! I hope that this post will be a guide for you in helping you select what to wear.. How many outfits you’ll choose will ultimately depend on your package with your photographer — usually anywhere from 1-4 outfits.  

Young woman in green floral dress poses in four similar shots against white columns.

At a minimum


I suggest that you choose, at the minimum, a more formal outfit (perhaps a dress or skirt) and a more casual one …maybe jeans or shorts. It’s up to you, of course but diversity never hurts in photo sessions!  Neutrals, denim, earth tones and more subtle prints always photography well.

Woman in white blouse sitting outdoors among vibrant yellow rudbeckia flowers on a summer day.
A person lies in a vibrant wildflower meadow with pink and white blooms on a sunny summer day.
A person in a flowing yellow sundress twirls joyfully in a sunlit meadow filled with wildflowers.
Woman wearing a vibrant green button-down top poses outdoors with a natural blurred background.
Senior student in high school jersey poses with black pom poms in grassy field on a fall day.

Dress for the season


If it’s fall, you’ll probably want layers, a sweater, boots, etc. If it is summer, you’ll want to wear lighter materials. Dress

Accesories


Don't forget about the accessories! Your accessories are a great way to add some flavor and add depth  to your images. Bring along different jewelry for each outfit, even thinking about hair accessories, belts, scarves/vests, etc. I suggest bagging them separately in a ziplock bag with each outfit so you remember what you wanted to wear with each outfit.

Person wearing white eyelet dress holding vibrant summer bouquet with pink, red and yellow flowers in outdoor setting.
Vibrant wildflower bouquets with orange monarchs butterflies flying in tall summer meadow grass.
Young person in a turquoise dress lying in a lush green meadow with wildflowers at golden hour.
A figure in a flowing pink dress poses gracefully with baby's breath flowers in a golden-lit field at sunset.
Person in a bright turquoise top shares an affectionate moment with a white puppy in an outdoor setting.
Casual summer fashion look with light blue crop top and white skirt posed next to a red SUV outdoors.
Silhouetted figure drinking from a bottle during golden sunset in a grassy field.
Person sitting on grass outdoors with their dog enjoying a sunny autumn day with yellow flowers in background.
A woman in a blue top poses playfully with a softball in a sunny vineyard setting.

 

Consider your hobbies


Any sports, music, or other activities you’re involved in right now will likely change in college - so this is a great way to capture you doing what you love & spend time participating in! Dance, sports, with your pets, or even something you hope to pursue in your future.

 

What did I forget?



Let me know if you think there is something else I should include in my list. In the meantime look through my portfolio for more ideas!