Senior portraits are not cheap. In fact, if you are not careful you could easily end up spending more on a series of professional shots than an entire academic year’s worth of school supplies.
Generally, a senior portrait session will include at least 15 to 30 poses. From those proofs you will be able to select your favorite images and have prints made. Of course, the greater the selection of outstanding shots you have, the tougher it will be to stick to your photo budget. It helps to consult the photographer about package deals prior to setting up an appointment. Keep in mind that you are not obligated to purchase an expensive photo package. In fact, you don’t have to shell out for a single print if you don’t like the shots. However, in most cases at least one of the poses will be needed for the school yearbook.
When consulting with the photographer, be sure to also discuss the shot list. You’ll want to know the type of poses you will be striking on the day of your shoot. Be sure to include a variety of close ups, head and shoulder shots, three-quarter photos and full-length shots.
If you are worried that the camera will catch you at a bad angle or you don’t want to look heavy in a particular shot, then consider the following tips:
Push your head slightly forward to reduce the appearance of a double chin.
Turn slightly sideways so that the camera is not directly in front of you.
Fold your arms away from your body. This will keep upper arm flab from flattening out and appearing more noticeable.
If you have acne that cannot be minimized with make-up, then inquire about photo retouching. Most professional photographers can use photo-editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop to eliminate unsightly blemishes or scars, for an additional fee.
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