1. The Less Outfit, the Better: Typically you pay a photographer per hour/photo edits which means that even if you shoot in 10 different outfits, you will probably only get about 3 photos with different outfits on. Pick your absolutely favorite outfits so you get more pictures in those outfits rather than other outfits that you don't care for as much!
2. K.I.S.S. Keep it Solid & Simple- Solid colored outfits turn out cleaner in photos than a patterned outfit. Don't choose an outfit that is going to take the attention away from you, the grad.
3. Simple Jewelry, too!- Along with Tip #2, keep your jewelry simple as well. Don't be gaudy and wear chunky jewelry- remember the subject of the photo is Y O U.
4. Check Out the Photog's Previous Work- Different photographers have different style. The angles, filters, and edits- these are all things that can change the appearance of your graduation pictures. If you like a certain look and style, make sure your photographer has the same!
5. Freelancers>Studio- This is just TSS' personal opinion but we prefer freelancers over studio photographers. Freelancers tend to take more time and effort into making your photographs extra perfect. Freelancers are also not as busy as studio photographers so changes and accommodations are a lot easier.
6. Natural Make Up- People tend to say to wear more make up when taking photographs, but don't get that mistaken with an extra line of eyeliner or go for the "smokey eye" look all of a sudden. Keep it natural, wear your make up how you typically would wear it. People are going to want to recognize you in your graduation pictures- not mistake you from a heavy shadowed high couture runway model.
7. Bring Powder & Blush- Pretty self-explanatory. If you're going to bring touch-up make up, don't you dare forget your pretty pink blush and powder!
8. Get a Fresh Mani & Pedi- You might think your nail polish doesn't matter, but well... they do! You use your hands a lot when modeling and if you have chipped nail polish- shame on you! A perfectly coated nail polish will stand out less than a chipped nail polish so make sure to have a fresh mani & pedi!
9. Bring Someone with You- Your photographer's opinion might be different than your girlfriends'. If your hair is messed up, your photographer isn't going to know any better how you typically wear your hair- so that's when a best friend comes in handy! Bring a friend or two to help out with the shoot but also throw out some opinions and to make sure that you look your very best and make you feel comfortable!
10. Take Pictures Early in the Morning or Later Afternoon- These are typically the perfect time because it's starting to get bright or it's about to get dark. Too much sunshine could ruin a picture because of the harsh lighting so you want it when it's a bit bright.
These pictures are going to be with your relatives and family forever so make sure that you use these tips when you take your graduation pictures to have it extra perfect! Mention us on Instagram so we can see your graduation pictures! @thesororitysecrets
Congrats, Graduates!
