So your big day is just around the corner, and maybe you’re a bit nervous about your Senior Pictures photo session. Follow these simple tips and go in prepared and enjoy yourself.

Simplicity is essential to a successful portrait

• Lenses should be removed from your glasses if possible. Eyeglasses tend to glare off photographer flashes, or reflect unnatural colors that you don’t want in your senior pictures.  Your optometrist will often remove your glasses 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

• Long sleeve dresses and shirts are MUCH better than short sleeves, ESPECIALLY for your head and shoulder/traditional poses

• Darker clothes minimize body size

• Keep the tonal range of clothing the same.  Don't mix lights & darks in the same outfit

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

• If you’re in sports don’t forget your jersey, helmet, lacrosse stick, 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, take caution in getting a new style, unless your photographer has a hair and makeup artist with you during your shoot

•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, opt not to wear it... it won’t photograph well. Instead, wear clothes that fit well and complement your body

Don Evans is a professional photographer in Greensboro, NC with over 13 years experience as a professional. While he has a plethora of experience in many different photography styles, his main focus is on Senior Pictures, Branding and Professional headshots.

visit his website and view his work at: https://www.donevansphotography.com