Senior Portrait Photography in Today's World

Artistic and expressive describe the SeniorWhat 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 oneathletics or any hobby that expresses who they
of the super-important portraits of their lives. Andare. The “it” that adds sparkle to the eye.
they want it to express WHO they are, not justThen 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 showLocation: 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 theand create a natural POSE.
studios are astounding. They are crisp and colorfulClothing: From formal gown to genes and a
and meet the demands of some seniors… butsweatshirt – whatever expresses the true
many do not express the “sparkle” ofperson. Beware – the wrong clothing or colors
others.can add pounds to the picture.
The demand for out-of-the-box senior portraitsLighting: The correct lighting will highlight the face
has increased. And the senior photographers areas well as the hair.
delivering sophisticated model portfolio portraits toThe 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 theare ready to step out of the picture and talk to
traditional senior shots, the super-importantme!
portrait becomes a keepsake for life.