Snapping School Photosby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 15 Aug 2009 01:01 PM When I was in high school taking senior class photos was a big deal. Seniors were the only ones who had the privilege of appearing in the school yearbook in living color (the rest of the annual consisted of boring black-and-white shots). What's more, the picture-taking sessions took place at a professional photo studio rather than in the corner of the school cafeteria. These days senior photo shoots are more elaborate than ever. Most professional photographers specializing in senior portraits offer packages that allow a student to choose from 15 to 40 different poses per session. In addition, students have the choice of posing outdoors in an attempt to capture their "true" personality. Outdoor informal shots typically feature teens wearing casual clothing posing near trees and fountains, on a park bench, or in the middle of a flowery meadow. When posing for an informal outdoor shot, it is critical that the student take note of his entire appearance. Full-length informal poses can reveal unmatched socks, missing belts, odd accessories and stained pants. Before sending your teen to his photo shoot be sure to check his outfits for spots, wrinkles, and holes. Informal outdoor shots are also known as "specialty poses" or "fun shots." These shots allow a student's personality to shine through via props and unique poses. For example, a star athlete might consider being snapped catching a game-winning ball or a die-hard equestrian might consider posing with a horse. Other popular props include: *Musical instruments *Pets *Hats *Vehicles (cars, motorcycles, or bikes) *Books *Games (chess/checker boards or video games) Photographers find a way to integrate these props into senior photos so recipients of the portraits get a sense of what the student is most passionate about. What did your senior photo look like? Related Articles: Telling A Story With Your Shots Snapping Frameworthy Shots Of Your Kids More Common Sense Tips To Capturing A Frame-Worthy Picture Common Sense Tips To Capturing Frame-Worthy Pictures Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantphotography tags User Comments Samual (11722) 15 Aug 2009 01:26 PMHere, everyone sits in the same place for a formal photo to be taken, one of the whole class, one of just the student, no stupid poses, they look common and unprofessional. You have them done every year, if your mum/dad decides to send you to school scruffy, dirty or with an item of uniform missing you can have a single photo taken but you must either go home and change or use school spares for the class photo. We don't have year books here.  Michele Cheplic |
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