High School Senior Portraits

Summer is here and our High School Senior season is in full swing. If you have a high school student who will be a senior this fall, now is the time for senior portraits. Students have their senior portraits made over the summer between their junior and senior year. This is done so the students can submit their portrait to the yearbook staff in the early fall when returning to school. Most schools yearbook deadlines are early fall. This is done so the year book can be printed and delivered to the students in the spring prior to school letting out.

We have several senior sessions available from our two outfit Basic Session, to our six outfit Totally Me Session where we also go outdoors on location. Our Totally Me Session really allows students to express who they are. Having several changes of clothes allows the student to bring sports uniforms and props to musical instruments or even their car.

Call the studio for your session this summer!  414.258.2700   

Three Sisters

Kate (lower center) is one of my Senior models this year. She brought her two older sisters to her session. We had a ton of fun. I photographed them in several poses but liked this one the best. Sibling portraits are important, especially prior to everyone departing for college. This may be one of the last times they are all together prior to going their separate ways in life.

Baby Benjamin

 

     Baby Benjamin came to visit me on a day last week. He was so cute while he was here. I photographed him in his diaper and his Milwaukee Brewers outfit too. He was a lot of fun. I loved all of his smiles and cooing. His older sister is Mommy's little helper. I can't wait to see Benjamin at his 6 month session.  

Senior Portrait Tips

Our High School Senior sessions are just about to start at our studio. Here are some tips to help your session go smoothly. These tips will also make you look awesome in your final portraits. If you have further questions please call the studio.

CLOTHING

• Try to bring clothes in mostly solid colors, they look best and hold up over time.
• Darker colors minimize body size and have a slimming effect.
• Avoid stripes and bold plaids, they do not photography well.
• Bring a variety of colors and styles. Don’t bring 5 short sleeve shirts in 5 different colors. Bring something formal, something casual, something that is you etc.  
• Bring appropriate foot wear. Bring matching shoes to go with each outfit. Boots, sneakers, sandals, dress shoes etc.
• Plan each clothing change from head to toe. We will photograph you full length, ¾ length and close up in each outfit. Dress accordingly.
• Bring your own music! We have an Ipod doc and Ron loves to crank up the camera room stereo while he is working with seniors.

SKIN

o       Guys, make sure you are clean shaven, we don’t re-touch razor stubble.

o       Pre session shave-be careful not to cut or nick yourself. If you do let us know so we can retouch it on your final portraits.

o       Get a manicure and pedicure (guys too).Both of your hands and feet may show in your portraits. You want them to look their best.

o       Don’t worry about a break out on the day of your session. We retouch everything in your final portraits.

     HAIR

o       Don’t change your hairstyle or cut your hair the day before your session. A slight trim and normal hair styling is fine around a week before your session.

o       Bring your hair spray, mousse, hair gel or whatever you use to control those flyaway hairs.

Go see Scott!

 

    I wanted to introduce you to a friend of mine who has a unique store here in Wauwatosa. 

Scott Rondeau, is owner of Candy Bouquet. Why send flowers, they are so passe and then they die. Send them a candy bouquet. These are great for a thank you gift, get well gifts or gifts to someone special. They are an excellent option to send to corporate clients too. Scott can create a one of a kind special bouquet for your needs. Please give Scott a call next time you need to send a gift. Scott can be reached at 414.256.0800. Or stop by his store at 8722 W. North Ave.

Maternity Portraits

   
    We are still looking for pregnant mom's who would like to be a model for our studio. I would like to increase my maternity portfolio. If you are interested call the studio at (414) 258-2700.

Baby Leah

 

    Baby Leah came to visit me yesterday. She was such a sweetheart. She slept the whole time she was visiting me. I love photographing newborn baby portraits. Congratulations to her Mom and Dad and her older sister, Nora. I can't wait to see how much she is going to change when I see her next at her 3 month session. Leah, like her older sister, is enrolled in our Watch Me Grow Baby Portrait plan. I can't wait to photograph Leah and Nora together too!