STICKY:  How to photograph a high school Senior - Part 2

Yes, she struggled for sure.

“Look into my eyes and hear what I'm not saying, for my eyes speak louder than my voice ever will.” ~ Unknown

I had photographed Claire's yearbook photos in studio a few weeks back when her mom asked about shooting in Philly. We finally got to go over and do her session, and she did not disappoint!

other than 30 years ago in the Air Force shooting officer portraits for their promotion packages, i really NEVER did portrait work. the AF stuff was simple. same pose. dont smile. same lighting. it was PRIMARILY about preparation of the officer's appearance. does the uniform fit right. is the hair in regs. are the ribbons/awards worn correctly. how about rank insignia and getting the service coat to fit tight without being constricting looking and not having any "unseemly" bulges/pops/wrinkles etc etc...

a classmate of my daughter's, mom asked if i could take some photos for her in her uniform. to help preserve the uniforms hats and plumes are "issued" before each event and then taken back in for inventory/repair etc. so they werent available for pictures at other photographers' places. i said sure...

Leigha

Not my usual style but still thought they turned out OK.

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This young lady plays four sports so I tried something different and kept the camera on the tripod and had her pose with each of her uniforms on inside the gym and then combined the four images in photoshop.

bryzf1 wrote in post #19307631
This young lady plays four sports so I tried something different and kept the camera on the tripod and had her pose with each of her uniforms on inside the gym and then combined the four images in photoshop.

A great idea well executed.

The only Senior session I have done this year.

We went to the Ft. Worth Stockyards and came away with this. Only edit so far that is.

Kind of in Downtown Dallas I think. Just finally getting a start on editing.

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It's great that the parents went for such a dramatic portrait. Good for you!

rjharris wrote in post #19073557
This is Drew, class of 2021. Hot day in Texas it was!! I still have one young lady for 2020 to shoot in a few days if the protests calm down in Dallas.

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You did an excellent job in catching her beauty in these shots. Spot on.

Buckeye1 wrote in post #19210811
My daughter...

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Gorgeous daughter, beautiful smile. You captured her beauty perfectly.

mhickman wrote in post #19285310
“Look into my eyes and hear what I'm not saying, for my eyes speak louder than my voice ever will.” ~ Unknown

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Beautiful photo, one of the best here.