Senior Portraits – What You Should Know

Senior Portraits – what you should know…..

Senior year is a special time in your life and should be treated as such. Your senior portrait session should be part of your senior memories. As a San Antonio senior photographer, I wanted to share how you can get the most out of your senior portrait experience.  

You have a choice.

While most of our local high schools use companies that they have contracted with for your official yearbook photo, you can choose to go elsewhere for your senior portrait experience. Typically, the cap and gown/ black tux or drape photo is what you get from these “big box” studio companies. These aren’t meant to show your personality! For senior year, you should have a portrait experience that reflect you, your interests and your style. At PCP, I can help you do that!

Capture the moment.

Parents – Senior year only happens once, so be sure to capture it. There are only a handful of big milestones in our children’s lives. Senior year and that transition to college is one of the biggest. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to document this time in your teen’s life. 

Hire a Pro.

Use a professional. I know senior year takes a bite out of your wallet (I’ve been there!). Senior pictures aren’t the item to skimp out on! Use a pro – someone that you love their work. Someone that educates themselves regularly on how to make their photography and the service they provide better. Don’t use your “cousin with a nice camera”. With a pro, you’ll have images that are beautiful, flattering to your senior. At PCP, we are experts at using the available light and at using special lighting techniques to set your images apart from those of your friends. We strive to give great customer service to all of our clients every time we work with them. In the end, you will ultimately be happier with professional images – even if they cost you more money up front.

Skip the “Digital Files Only” Option

Hire a professional that will provide high quality products and prints. In our digital era, it’s tempting to go the “I just want the digital images” route. This current generation of teens is the most photographed in history, yet we are printing fewer images than ever before. A professional portrait photographer will provide you choices for heirloom quality wall art, albums, and prints that will last for generations. Having the digital images is important for most people today, but they can be lost or may degrade over time. Having wall art, prints and albums that are professionally crafted will bring you much more joy! At PCP, we have an extensive array of choices for wall art, custom designed albums, professional prints and gifts for family and friends. You can also get digital files, depending on what you order. 

Styling

So often I hear “I don’t know what to wear or bring for my shoot”. We can help you. At PCP we will meet with you before your session for a planning meeting. You can bring pieces/ outfits you’re considering and then we can plan how to put them to use. I will make suggestions on items and accessories to add. You can include sports equipment and uniforms, instruments, your letterman jacket, or even your car or your favorite dog! Seniors often borrow items from friends to complete their looks!

Locations

Whether you want to stay local or have another location you want to consider, we will help you plan those details for your shoot. If there is more that one location that you like and they are close to each other, we can do both! This gives you maximum flexibility in your session locations.

Join the PCP Senior Team

If you are a current junior, consider joining our 2021 PCP Senior Team. Our team members get first choice of session dates, exclusive opportunities for group shoots and team activities and exclusive discounts and credits. We will be announcing the application for our 2021 Team in January 2020. If you’d like to be the first to know, contact me and I will add you to the email list for team announcements.

Let’s Talk!

At PCP, we would love to be your senior photographer. We know you have a choice and that it’s important to get the most out of your senior portrait experience. Contact us soon so we can book and plan your session! If you’d like to get a copy of our PCP Seniors Guide, click here. You can also contact us here for more information or contact us =with the information below.

Love, 

Pagette

210-288-8287

pagettec@pagettecallender.com

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