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Senior photo ideas: how to make your session feel like you
By Mike Johnson · Photographer & videographer in Logan, Utah
The short answer
The best senior photos look like you on a great day, not like everyone else's. Bring the outfits, gear and people that show who you are, and pick a setting that fits your style. Most seniors book in spring or fall, but I photograph seniors year round.
Show what you love
- Sports: your jersey, letterman jacket, cleats or the field you play on
- Music and art: your guitar, instrument or sketchbook
- Cars and trucks: your first car, or the truck you've worked on
- Pets: your dog, horse or other animal
- Hobbies: fishing, climbing, skating, reading, whatever you spend your time on
Choose your vibe
- Outdoors: canyons, fields and mountains around Cache Valley
- Urban: brick walls, stairs and downtown streets
- Simple and classic: clean portraits that will never look dated
Pick your season
- Spring: blossoms and fresh green
- Summer: long golden evenings
- Fall: bright colors and cooler weather
- Winter: fewer sessions, but snow makes for unique photos
Outfit tips
Bring two or three looks, from casual to dressy. Choose clothes that fit well, with solid colors or larger patterns, and skip big logos. Plan any haircut 1 to 2 weeks before your session.
Pick your session
- Senior Portrait+, $225: a classic session at one great location
- Senior Lifestyle+, $425: more time, more locations and more outfit changes
