When Is The Best Time To Book My Senior Portrait Session?
When Is the Best Time to Book My Senior Photo Session?
There is no one answer to when you should book your senior photo session—several variables must be considered.
Availability and Season
To ensure you find a time that works for you, start by looking at your availability. You never realize just how little time you have until you try and work a photoshoot into a busy senior year. Before you know it, it’s a month before you graduate, and you don’t have a date for your session yet.
For example, many extra circular activities occur in the fall, leaving little time for a senior photo session. If you are more involved in sports such as softball, spring is a difficult season to plan around.
The main goal is not to be stressed before or on the day of your senior session – it will show in your photos. On the day of your shoot, you want to be relaxed and enjoy every second.
You also need to consider the seasons in Alaska. If you have your heart set on being photographed with the wildflowers in Alaska, think about the different wildflowers are blooming at different times. Lilacs, daisies, and Lupine bloom in June. Fireweed and peonies bloom in July. Clover blooms in July and August. If you love fall colors, be sure to get on my schedule asap, as fall sessions are super popular.
The Theme
You most likely already know the types of photos you want to take to commemorate your senior year. Outfits play an important role in the overall style of your shoot. If you want to wear a beautiful boho outfit for your senior session, shooting in winter isn’t quite going to work. If you love warm chunky sweaters, then fall would be a great time to shoot. Get a clear idea of your preferred style before choosing a date for your photo session.
The Location
Your location will also fit in with the theme of your shoot. However, not all locations and settings look good at certain times of the year. Want an urban shoot? This works at almost any time of the year. Would you prefer to take photos at a local park? Spring and fall create the best backdrops.
There is no right or wrong time to schedule your shoot; you just need to plan for it. When you have an idea of the season you want to shoot in, start selecting a few dates and contact me – you won’t be sorry.
