Senior Pictures… What You Need to Know {Dawne Carlisle Photography}

You think of your child as the little 3 year old with the head full of curls toddling around the house in their footie pajamas.  But in the last week they came home and announced “I’m a SENIOR now!!”.  How in the world did that happen?  Honestly it feels like it happened overnight.  I know this because the last of my 4 daughters said these exact words to me last week and my heart landed in my stomach with a resounding thud.

With the impending senior year comes a million firsts and lasts.  First application to college, college visits, last dances and football games.   On top of that is a Senior checklist that includes Senior Pictures.  I am getting asked on a daily basis now “When should I get my child’s pictures taken?”  So let’s talk about that!

There are a number of factors that go into the answer of when you should have your images taken.  Think about the following:

*Does your senior play a fall or winter sport?  Schedule your session in the summer
*Is your senior involved in creative arts (plays, choir, etc) Schedule your session in the summer
*Consider the tones of your session.  Are you hoping for sundresses and sandals or sweaters and scarves?  This will determine timing of Summer or Fall.
*Depending on your school, the deadline for the yearbook will become a factor.  Many schools will need your yearbook image by November.  Also remember that once daylight savings hits the days will shorten and it will be dark by 4:30pm.  This will significantly limit scheduling for senior pictures.

Summer Senior sessions will have a particular look to them, they are bright and sunny.  They are easier to schedule because weather is less of an issue and the days are longer with fewer scheduling conflicts.

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Fall Sessions are equally fantastic… think chunky sweaters and beautiful autumn colors!

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Lastly, please know that session times fill quickly.  Especially weekend timeslots!  Contact me as soon as possible and I’d love to schedule a time to capture this exciting Senior Year milestone for you son or daughter!  I can be reached by clicking on the “Contact ” tab here on my website, by email at hello@dawnecarlisle.com or by calling (253) 606-4164.