Upstate Senior Pictures
Your senior year of high school is packed with unforgettable moments — from campus tours and Friday night football games to school dances and graduation prep. With so much happening, your schedule will fill up fast! That’s why it’s important to plan ahead and make time for one of the biggest milestones of your senior year — your Upstate senior pictures.
Senior photo season begins as soon as the school year does. While September might feel too early to start thinking about your yearbook photo, it’s actually the perfect time to start. Ideally, you’ll want to book your photographer before Thanksgiving, but don’t worry — it’s never too early or too late to secure a session!
Autumn is one of the best times to start searching for a local professional photographer. While it might be tempting to have a friend or amateur take your pictures, remember that your senior portraits are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hiring a professional ensures your photos reflect your personality and this special chapter in your life — without the risk of disappointment that can come from cutting corners.
Your senior year only happens once — make sure your photos are just as memorable.
Researching your Upstate Senior Portrait
Spend a few weeks reviewing your options and talking with different professionals about how you envision the final result. The Upstate photographer will also have questions for you to determine whether you are a good fit. When you have found the “one,” you can choose a date and start planning the details.
Once you have booked a photographer for your Upstate senior pictures, you can decide on the look you would like for your senior portraits. This includes choosing an aesthetic, booking a venue, and selecting your wardrobe. It is a good idea to have a few wardrobe options ready to go about two weeks before your photoshoot. Accidents will happen, and this way you can be sure everything fits properly and is comfortable to wear before the big day.
Is a Makeup Artist Necessary for your Senior Photo?
Your upstate senior portrait photographer may have a makeup artist or hairstylist with whom they prefer to work. It may prove easier to work with someone the photographer knows and trusts. The final decision is up to you. Whomever you decide to work with, ensure you give yourself plenty of time between your appointments for travel and unexpected events.
If possible, schedule your photo shoot between the start of the fall semester and Thanksgiving, as it seems unlikely you will have time to plan and execute everything in the final months before graduation. Furthermore, image selection and the editing process takes time. Moreover, if your photographer cannot provide you with physical prints, you should also set aside extra time to locate a printer.
Be mindful of any deadlines or regulations your school may have regarding upstate senior portraits. Do not wait to ask about them. Find out as soon as possible as your yearbook committee may review submissions or request alternatives if images do not meet your school requirements. While this may seem intimidating, rest assured that your photographer knows about any time constraints you have and can give you advice about specific concerns about the time frame for your senior pictures. If they have experience, they can deal with tight deadlines.
With a little planning and forethought, you can make your senior picture experience completely painless. Remember, the sooner you start, the sooner you can cross your yearbook photo off your senior year to-do list.
Interested in a free Senior Photo consult? Contact us at 864-336-3554 now or email forrest@forrestbriggsphotography.com for a free consult!
