You’re about to enter your final year at St. Francis Xavier High School, congratulations!! This is a huge moment and you have so much to look forward to as you get ready to start your last year of high school. One of the most exciting things you’ll be experiencing this year is your senior photo session! As an experienced Appleton Senior photographer, I want to help you create photos that are unique and different than everyone else’s. So below I’ve shared some of my favorite tips to help make your St. Francis Xavier High School senior photos stand out.
4 Ways to Make Your Senior Photos Unique
1.Visit a Unique Location Near St. Francis Xavier High School
I’m a huge fan of using locations that are different for my senior sessions! Downtown Appleton offers a variety of gorgeous spots including the Historic Fox River Mills area with gorgeous brick buildings, a bridge with a stunning view over the river and all the industrial vibes. I also love locations like Bubolz Nature Preserve that have multiple different nature areas for us to use. Including different gardens, forests, a pond and more! But if I’m being completely honest, I love when my clients are up for an adventure and want to use locations that aren’t super common! I have tons of gorgeous spots that are off the beaten path and within an hour or so of St. Francis Xavier High School. Other ideas for unique locations would be using family property, including a place that holds a lot of meaning to you, going to the lake or even a destination session in Door County!
2. Choose Variety in Your Outfits
Outfits play a huge role in your senior photography session! It’s really important to choose outfits that compliment your personality and style. Clothing is really an expression of who you are and so I always encourage my seniors to go all out. If you’re an athlete maybe that means including your St. Francis Xavier High School basketball jersey. Or maybe you’re a huge supporter of all sports and want to wear the school colors white and navy blue! I also recommend choosing an outfit that really speaks to your personality. Whether that means wearing a cute dress with your favorite pair of cowboy boots or maybe it’s choosing a floral printed dress. Something that just feels like a “you outfit.” My biggest piece of advice is to choose outfits that make you feel confident.
3. Include Your Favorite Things
Another way to make your session unique is by incorporating the things you love. And this doesn’t mean that your session has to focus on this, but even if we just include it for a few photos it will add variety to your gallery. So for example, if your dog is your best friend then maybe we can take a few photos of you two together. Another idea is to incorporate your favorite hobby into your session and that could be painting, reading, fishing or anything! Adding details like this just make your photos feel more like you. You can also incorporate your favorite sport too as I know that athletes have pride in being a St. Francis Xavier High School Hawk! It really just depends on you and what you love. And I’m here to help you with creative ideas to go along with your favorite things! I always have ideas and am up for anything!
4. Don’t Forget All The Details
Some of the best ways to help your St. Francis Xavier High School senior photos stand out is in the details. The little things really do make a major difference and can bring your senior photography session to life. For instance, if you want to have a country or western vibe for your session don’t stop at cowboy boots. Go for the turquoise jewelry, leather accents, feather earrings, turquoise belt, add braids to your hairstyle, bring a cowboy hat and anything else in between! By adding other elements you’re enhancing your images! So consider things like jackets, shoes, jewelry, your manicure, makeup, hairstyle, etc. These are all so incredibly important and can really bring a session from average to extraordinary!
Ready to Book The Senior Session of Your Dreams?
If you’re looking for a one of kind experience and photos that stand out, then I’m ready to help! I love finding ways to create unique photos for my clients. Whether that’s through locations, outfit styling, session ideas and or all the details in between. I’m really passionate about celebrating each individual and I would love to be considered for your St. Francis Xavier High School senior photos!
You’re welcome to send me a message if you have questions or want to start planning the most amazing session.
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