How to Pick the Best Senior Photographer

It’s the beginning of adulthood, your last year of high school. You’ve studied late into the night, took all the tests, wrote all those papers, and now it’s time to document it before it all slips by. Most importantly, for the best Senior Portrait Session you’ll want to choose a photographer best suited to your needs. Every photographer out there will give you a certain number of minutes, a certain number of images, outfit changes, locations, etc. But what really differentiates photographers from one another is their style, experience, and the finished product they’re able to provide.

1. STYLE. You should definitely love and feel inspired by the photographer’s website and social media pages. Some photographers take a traditional, straight forward approach, while others have a more artistic background and a creative aesthetic which allows for more unique and individualized photos. You’ll want to ensure the photographer’s style speaks to you and meshes with your personality.

2. QUALITY. Your photographer should be able to offer archival-quality photographic prints and albums, sourced from professional labs exclusive to professional photographers. This isn’t the time to order the discount prints at the corner store or an online consumer lab. You’re going to want to look back on these photographs decades from now and reminisce about how cute you were (or your child if you’re the parent)! Your photos should be more than fleeting social media fodder, so be sure your photographer is able to offer professional print quality that will stand the test of time.

3. EXPERIENCE. Finally, you shouldn’t have to stress about what to wear, where to go, and how to stand for your session. When you hire an experienced senior photographer they will make tried and true suggestions and guide you through every last detail with ease – from wardrobe, location, how to pose, and which prints and products to order. With the best photographer for your personal needs, you can relax and be yourself in front of the camera, knowing your senior photos will be amazing!

You can find more info on the types of Senior Sessions we offer here.

You can read some prep tips for Senior Photo sessions here.

And see the answers to our most frequently asked session questions here.