For those of you who have never been to a professional photography studio such as Target before, but are planning to have your senior portraits done, I have prepared a list of tips that will help you get the best photos. I’m going to explain you everything about different backgrounds and scenes and help you don’t make the same mistakes that I have seen a lot of other people make when getting their senior portraits created.
So, let’s get started!
The question I hear a lot is: “The very though of being photographed makes me all edgy and nervous; will that show in my photos?” As a matter of fact, nervousness can and probably will show in the photographs. So, relax, think of a funny joke and think whatever makes you happy.
I have heard from friends that the digital cam adds weight and will make you look fat; is that really true? It’s a common misperception that the digital cam is going to add twenty pounds to your photos. Luckily, that is not true! It is actually kind of a combination of having the right clothing on, lighting & posing.
Can type of clothing I wear during my photo shot make a difference in the way I will look in my portraits? One of the biggest mistakes I see seniors make with their photos is wearing the wrong clothes. You should know that the way clothing looks on a moving person is completely different from the way it looks in a still photo. So, wear clothes that complement your hair, eyes and skin colors, because you want your face to be the center of attention and not some silly logo or pattern. One of the biggest things to avoid is horizontal stripes, because is going to force your eye to go across your clothing and it’s going to appear you even wider than you really are. If you don’t like the way your arms look in the photographs avoid spaghetti straps, tank tops and sleeveless tops. You should stick to three-quarter sleeves or long sleeves.
Can I bring clothes and/or personal items that have a really special meaning to me, and use them in my portraits? A lot of teenagers are into basketball, cars, fashion, dance and all kinds of other cool things. And that is exactly the thing that is going to make your photos unique. For example, you can bring your dance outfit or a smaller piece of your camping gear (just don’t bring the whole tent). That is going to make your photos much more personal.
Another question I hear a lot is: “I have seen many photos where people look ‘fake’ and I’m worried that I won’t look natural in my photos; will you help me look my best?” The truth is that a lot of teenagers have problems with posing. Check out poses from fashion magazines and make sure practice them in front of a mirror until you feel comfortable & relaxed and know how beautiful you really look doing these poses. Also, keep in mind that your photographer will help you too.
Do I have to use the same backgrounds for all of my photos, or do I have choices? Teenagers want a bit of variety in their photographs and that is okay. Target Portrait Studios offer a really wide range of beautiful background options which you can choose from.
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