| Artistic and expressive describe the Senior | | | | What makes these portraits creative? Listening to |
| Portraits of today. | | | | the senior describe their favorites i.e. music, cars, |
| From a senior’s point of view … this is one | | | | athletics or any hobby that expresses who they |
| of the super-important portraits of their lives. And | | | | are. The “it” that adds sparkle to the eye. |
| they want it to express WHO they are, not just | | | | Then incorporate these items into the portrait by |
| a headshot in front of a white/black background. | | | | following these three crucial rules: |
| They want their “sparkle” to show | | | | Location: The studio, the park or the raceway |
| through. They want the “WOW” factor | | | | – wherever the senior is most comfortable |
| that makes them look like a million bucks. | | | | and relaxed. The goal is avoid the staged POSE |
| The quality and selection of backdrops in the | | | | and create a natural POSE. |
| studios are astounding. They are crisp and colorful | | | | Clothing: From formal gown to genes and a |
| and meet the demands of some seniors… but | | | | sweatshirt – whatever expresses the true |
| many do not express the “sparkle” of | | | | person. Beware – the wrong clothing or colors |
| others. | | | | can add pounds to the picture. |
| The demand for out-of-the-box senior portraits | | | | Lighting: The correct lighting will highlight the face |
| has increased. And the senior photographers are | | | | as well as the hair. |
| delivering sophisticated model portfolio portraits to | | | | The goal of the senior portrait is to hear, |
| those demanding seniors. | | | | “WOW, you look like a million bucks, as if you |
| By adding a little creativity and fun to the | | | | are ready to step out of the picture and talk to |
| traditional senior shots, the super-important | | | | me! |
| portrait becomes a keepsake for life. | | | | |