How to Prepare for Your Autumn Senior Portrait Session

Autumn is a popular season for senior portrait sessions. Nature is showing off all those vibrant colors, plus you get a chance to play up your wardrobe with accessories in the cooler weather. Check out these tips for fall senior pictures!
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Make use of accessories and clothing that play up the "autumn" feeling.

For example, slip on those leather boots, cable knit scarves and comfy cardigans look amazing on the whole family and can really bring a picture to life. Consider red, gold, deep orange, emerald green and dark green.  I will accommodate any style, however, if you are not sure, neutral colors do really well in the fall against all that foliage. 
 

Timing is everything.

Start paying attention to that shift in weather as summer melts into fall. Once the leaves start changing, call up your photog and book a session. I know that I love to shoot senior pictures during the fall season, so chances are I've got a session ready for you.

Location is everything.

Since it's autumn, you better believe we're playing outside in the gorgeous weather. I have multiple locations to choose from that have particularly pretty backdrops. I'm also open to your suggestions. If you want are senior portrait location that no one else has seen ask a friend to shoot on their farm or in their beautiful back yard!

Plan for a mid-afternoon to early-evening session, when the light is just gorgeous.

The days are shorter in the fall, so we need to plan accordingly to get that golden hour light.

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Play in the environment.

Chances are there are leaves on the ground or a few buds lingering around. I may have you throw leaves up into the air or something similar. Remember, this shoot is all about capturing your personality and having fun, so let loose and get into the season!

Pack the necessities.

It can get chilly in autumn, so you may want to bring some necessities! I recommend a lip balm, moisturizer, warm packs for your hands, tissues, and, of course, warm apparel.

Wear comfortable shoes and accessories.

Since we're going to be outside, we'll probably do lots of walking. If those boots look amazing, but kill your feet, scratch them. If the scarf looks adorable, but it's scratches your face it's better left at home.

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