{"id":146,"date":"2013-10-11T04:31:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T04:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/debralwallace.com\/6-creative-tips-for-awesome-senior-portraits-rochester-ny-dj\/"},"modified":"2016-05-05T19:10:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-05T23:10:11","slug":"6-creative-tips-for-awesome-senior-portraits-rochester-ny-dj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debralwallace.com\/6-creative-tips-for-awesome-senior-portraits-rochester-ny-dj\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Creative Tips for Awesome Senior Portraits, Rochester, NY ~ DJ"},"content":{"rendered":"

DJ’s senior photos are a shining example of a senior portrait session nailed. \u00a0With two different shirts and a location with a number of different background choices we were able to create a lot of variety in a short amount of time. \u00a0As you’re planning your session, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your investment.<\/p>\n

#1: The location is 50% of the photo<\/b>. \u00a0If there’s a place that you think represents you (like a pool if you’re a swimmer) then that’s fantastic. \u00a0You don’t have to be wearing a bathing suit in a pool to show that you’re a swimmer. \u00a0It could also be a place you love to be, or even just a place with lots of different options. \u00a0These photos were shot on the University of Rochester Campus<\/a>, which has a track, nature, architecture, etc.<\/p>\n

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#2: Clothing changes are your friend<\/b>. \u00a0Since it’s just you, it’s basically the background, you in different positions (women have more options with this than men), and your clothes. \u00a0Two different outfits can go a long way toward variety.<\/p>\n

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#3: Bring something along that’s important to you<\/b>. \u00a0DJ runs track, and so we met at a track and he brought along his running shoes. \u00a0Some people bring musical instruments, other types of sports equipment, etc.<\/p>\n

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#4: Add an effect.<\/b> \u00a0I’m not a big photoshop person. \u00a0I try to avoid it. \u00a0I mainly do this by trying to get the image right in the camera and I kick myself if I have to leave Lightroom, but this effect works really well. \u00a0If you see some Photoshop type thing you love, let me know and we’ll recreate it.<\/p>\n

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5. \u00a0Have your colors analyzed.<\/b> \u00a0If you’re super hard core about this, I highly recommend Kerry Stitch at Indigo Tones<\/a>. \u00a0I was a skeptic, but I have to say that after having my colors analyzed, it’s something I come back to all the time.<\/p>\n

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A lot of us wear colors we like, or colors other people wear, or just what’s on sale. \u00a0We can’t figure out why we never pick that yellow shirt, or why black seems to wash us out<\/a>. \u00a0It turns out that there is a reason, and knowing what colors look best on you will help you photograph better than ever<\/a>. \u00a0There’s not one magic color – it depends on your complexion.<\/p>\n

After my analysis Kerry said, “You get to wear the colors everyone else wears but shouldn’t.” \u00a0Meaning black, brown, dark red, etc. \u00a0But I can’t wear yellow. \u00a0Somehow I knew this but kept buying light colored clothing anyway. \u00a0I don’t anymore and it is incredibly liberating!<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0Bring a friend, or your mom, or someone to make you smile<\/b>. \u00a0Even having someone to challenge you to a staring contest can evoke some great facial expressions.<\/p>\n

Have any tips to add? \u00a0Leave a comment below!<\/p>\n

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