JROlson Photography

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                                                                                     Senior Portraits Information and Suggestions

Becoming a Senior is a unique and exciting experience. Your Senior Portraits celebrate one of the landmark moments of your life...Graduation from High School
Your portrait session will be more like a portfolio/modeling session. You are not limited to a few poses or positions, but instead will have a number of different options. I will spend anywhere from 45 minutes to 90 minutes with you, making sure that every aspect of your portraits meets your specific needs and desires. From make-up, to scenery, to the outfit you choose to compliment your look, the decision is yours. Let me photograph you in your formal, informal and casual looks, And, if you wish to have different hair styles that require me to wait or do a split session (for an additional fee) I will work with you.

JROlson Photography offers on-location photography. This saves a customer hundreds of dollars overall. I specialize in outdoor portraits anywhere you want: The beach, garden, or a park that will express who you are and what makes you an individual. I tailor your portraits to your personality and to your props. You may bring "things" with you for your session. Some of the past "things" have been pets, sports equipment, musical instruments, cars, bikes, stuffed animals, uniforms or whatever your preference might be.

Here at JROlson Photography, I want to make sure everything from your hair to where the sun is positioned in the sky is perfect. I’ll take you and your parents to the location you think best shows who you are. I care about making you look your best and I back it up!

PLANNING YOUR SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION

Most Seniors bring between 1-5 outfits for the photo session. Bring a dark shirt that is solid for your yearbook photograph. You may choose to bring one casual outfit and something dressy. Solid colors work best keeping the attention to the face. Soft medium tones (dark red, forest or olive green, indigo blue, plum) and neutrals (white/ivory, black, gray, khaki, beige or brown) work great for outdoor portraits. Darker colors tend to be more slimming, and lighter colors tend to highlight. Very bright colors or patterns can work for the "High-Key" (all white) background or a "personality shot". Avoid sleeveless or short sleeve shirts if you are concerned with how the arms photograph. (These can make you arms look heavier!). Don't forget to bring appropriate shoes and socks (or hose) for each outfit. Casual outfits in denim or khaki even look great barefoot! Also remember other accessories, such as ties, jewelry, hair items or sunglasses. Iron or press clothing and put on hangers if appropriate.

         ***Choose clothing tastefully. Bathing suits, belly rings, crop tops, low-cut shirts/pants, short shorts & suggestive clothing will not be photographed.***

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Your hair and makeup should be done before you get here, but bring along some stuff in case you need touch-ups. Soft, blended eye makeup and a medium shade lipstick photograph better than dramatic or dark makeup. Even if you don't normally wear makeup, some liquid foundation is recommended, and facial powder is essential. If you are doing high contrast black-and-white, darker makeup is appropriate. Don't forget your fingernails & toenails! You don't need an all-out manicure, but make sure you don't have chipped or worn nail polish. Guys should bring a comb or brush and some hair gel, and do not wear a baseball cap.If you shave, do it a little while before your session to ensure a close shave but avoid razor burn. Also consider bringing some facial powder-this can eliminate shiny skin.

Don't plan your session too close to the day you have your hair cut. If you get a haircut, do it one week before your session. This is not the time to try a new haircut or style! Girls look great with their hair down around chin or shoulders, but if you wear it pulled back, do not do it too tight. Keep in mind about weather conditions if your hair is temperature sensitive and bring appropriate products.

GLASSES

If you wear glasses all the time, you should plan to wear them in your session, so you look like your usual self. However, they can reflect a glare from light inside the studio or outdoors. Certain prescriptions can also make the size or shape of your eyes appear distorted. Here's what we suggest: You can wear your frames without the lenses-either have your optometrist take the lenses out for the day (do not drive a car like this!) or borrow a sample pair of frames. If wearing frames without lenses is not an options for you, we can try to adjust lighting to minimize glare. Finally, we can do hand retouching if glare does appear on your final prints (there is an extra charge for this).

PROPS

We encourage you to bring your pet, a friend, sports equipment, trophies or uniforms and musical instruments. It's also very relaxing to have someone with you at the shoot for "moral support," and to help you change outfits. This can be a parent, another family member or a close friend. Feel free to include this special person in a pose or two! If you would like your portrait taken with your car or a large animal, we will discuss locations available, or we can come to your location (travel fees apply).