Senior Session Outfit Planning Tips::
Planning your senior photos can feel overwhelming, but choosing the right outfits makes all the difference. Your senior session is a time to show off who you are and your unique style! One of the most common questions I get from seniors and their parents is “What should I wear to my session?” That is a super hard question for me to answer because each individual has his or her own style to show off, so instead of answering what should you wear, I am going through seven tips on what NOT to wear! As a Minnesota senior photographer, I have helped so many seniors feel confidant and fully themselves in front of the camera. Here are a few outfit tips on how to look and feel your best during your senior session!
- The same style. Not all outfits can full express who you are. If you were to wear all dresses or all casual outfits, it wouldn’t fully show off your individualism. So plan to mix it up by bringing a dressy outfit, a casual outfit and even sports attire. Have fun in changing these outfits up and wearing a variety of outfits for your senior photos.
- 2. Uncomfortable clothing. We have all been there when our shoes are too high, a top is too big, or pants just a little too snug. If you can not sit or walk in your clothing comfortably, it will definitely show in your senior photos, so consider looking for something that fits better and avoid uncomfortable clothing for your senior photos. I promise, you will love your photos even more!
- 3. Wrinkled or sloppy clothing. When you arrive in wrinkles, it can appear unprofessional and just plan sloppy. Take time to have your clothing ironed and pressed before you arrive, and if you have clothing that wrinkles easily, wait until you arrive to your session to put it on. Unfortunately, photoshopping wrinkles out isn’t really an easy option!
- 4. Neon or bright colors. If you know me, you know I love a great pink sweatshirt or bright orange t-shirt. As fun as these colors are, I would advise staying away from these tones for your photos or sticking to more neutrals. When the sun is out, bright colors can cast their tones onto your skin to give you more of a pink, orange or whatever color you have on to your skin tone.
- 5. Seasonal mismatches. Summer is for summer clothes and winter for winter clothes. Plan to stick with the clothes of the season. Wearing a cute white maxi dress against snow is hard to photograph, but also looks unnatural. Stick with the clothing of the season for best results and for natural looking photos
- 6. Colored or patterned undergarments. Think through and try your clothing on before your session, if you can see your black bra through your tops, most likely the camera will see it too. Take time to plan on what you are wearing underneath those cute clothes!
- 7. Too crazy of patterns. I hesitate to even put this in, because it could be so unique and you. Think through your location and if this pattern would work there. Bold patterns could be great against a solid color wall, but if you will be in grassy locations or in a fall location with lots of colored trees, your pattern may not work. If you do however LOVE an outfit, feel free to send me an email, and we can work our location around it to ensure we get a place that works!
Your senior session should feel like you from your outfits to your location. Taking a little extra time to plan ahead will make such a difference in how your photos turn out.
If you’re a Class of 2027 senior in Minnesota and want photos that feel natural, fun, and completely you, I’d love to help you plan the perfect session. Here is the link to book sessions for 2027 as well as my senior guide!
