What to Bring to Your Fall Senior Portrait Session: Tips for High School Students

For high school seniors, fall is the perfect time to take senior portraits that capture all your hard work, growth, and accomplishments. When preparing for your portrait session, it’s essential to think about the outfits and accessories that will best reflect your personality, hobbies, and interests. As a friendly assistant, I’ve put together a helpful guide to what to bring to your fall senior portrait session. From a dressier outfit to hats and accessories, read on to up your photo game.

Dressier Outfit – No matter your style, it’s always a good idea to bring a dressier outfit that will showcase your elegance and formality in your senior portraits. Consider a nice blouse, a dress, or a suit that gives off your unique vibe. Look for colors that complement your skin tone and hair color and aren’t too distracting.

Casual Daily Wear Outfit – Although a dressier outfit is a must, don’t forget to include a casual daily wear outfit that represents your style outside of school. This outfit could be something you wear to a coffee shop with friends or to a summer festival. You want to wear something comfortable that you can easily move around in or that shows off your favorite pair of sneakers.

Cap and Gown – While cap and gown senior portraits might seem cliché, they remain an essential part of capturing the essence of your high school trajectory. You earned that diploma, so wearing it in your senior portraits is a symbol of your commitment to education and success. Be sure you’ve been sized for your cap and gown and have included the right tassel color that represents your school’s colors.

Extra-Curricular Outfit or Props – Do you have a hobby or an extracurricular activity that you’re incredibly passionate about? If so, bring along an outfit and props that showcase that activity. For instance, if you’re part of the drama club, bring along a costume or drama makeup. If you’re part of the debate club, bring along a podium and a debate outfit.

Hats and Accessories – Hats and accessories are an excellent way to up your senior portrait game. Hats can add personality, create a styled look, or hide unwashed hair. Bring along different types of hats or headbands that complement your outfits. Accessories like statement necklaces, earrings, or bracelets can also create depth and character in your senior portraits.

In summary, senior portrait sessions are an exciting time for high school seniors to celebrate their achievements and capture their unique personalities. Whether you choose a dressier outfit or casual wear outfit, bring a cap and gown, extra-curricular outfit or props, or hats and accessories, remember to have fun and be yourself. Finally, hire a professional photographer, don’t forget about hair and makeup, and show up confident, ready to smile, and strike a pose. These senior portraits are a significant milestone that you’ll cherish and look back on with pride for years to come.