Littleton Senior Photographer

Heather Enberg
May 16
4 min read

Congrats Grad!

Your high school graduation is a momentous event and you will want to record all the memories associated with it. One of the most important memories is your senior portrait session. These special images will be recorded in albums and portraits, possible in your high school yearbook, and distributed to family and friends as a memento of this significant life event. It’s important to carefully plan for your photography session. By following the steps outlined in this helpful guide, you can have fun and memorable senior portraits that truly depict you and your personality.

As a Littleton senior photographer, I know how important it is to create a session that reflects who you are right now. Whether you're into sports, music, the outdoors, or something totally unique, I work with each senior to design a shoot that feels personal and fun. This is such an exciting time in your life, and my goal is to capture the confidence, personality, and anticipation that come with senior year. We’ll laugh, explore great locations around Littleton, Highlands Ranch and nearby areas, and make sure you walk away with images that feel authentically you.

Littleton Senior Photographer High School Football Player Senior Pictures Collage in uniform on practice field — Littleton Senior Photographer

What to Expect:

1- After selecting a session date I will email you a link to e-sign our contract and an invoice to

pay your deposit online.

2- Plan for your session. I’ll want to know your vision for outfits, locations, etc. Send me Ideas!

3- If it is easier to discuss details over the phone, call 2-3 weeks prior to your scheduled session.

4- Time to shoot! We’ll meet 1-3 hours before sunset depending on your chosen package.

5- Images will be ready 3-4 weeks after your session!

6- Make sure I have all info needed to submit your portrait to the yearbook.

Littleton Senior Photographer High School Senior Girl Senior pictures collage — Littleton Senior Photographer

What to Wear

Tips How to Prepare

One of the most common questions I get asked during the planning stages with my clients is "What should we wear?" I am more than happy to discuss your clothing choices, help you narrow down your decision or give you a direction to focus on as well as make sure that your clothing coordinates well with the locations chosen for your photo shoot!

Choose your style and Palette

Choose four outfits that reflect your personality, including casual and dressy. Pick a palette of 3-4 colors. Let this be your starting place. Think in terms of tones: blue tones, earth tones, neutrals, pastels, etc.

Use Muted Colors.

Muted tones look beautiful in a senior picture. When picking patterns, choose smaller ones that won’t pull attention away from the main subjects. When thinking about texture, choose different ones that will give photos some interest such as lace, corduroy, denim, and knits.

Layering

One of my favorite “tips” for clothing choices! In the Summer months, this may be more difficult to pull off but during all of the other seasons, definitely layer your outfits. Not only will it provide more visual interest in each photo but it will also allow a lot more variety in your shots and poses. Have a ton of images of yourself in just your dress or cute top and jeans? Throw on a little sweater or jacket and a hat and you have entirely different look.

Fit Your Style To Your Location.

Always keep your session location in mind when choosing your outfit. If your session is happening in a city setting, dress up a bit with a pair of cute heels and a fancier dress than you’d normally wear to match the bustling vibe of the city. If you’ve selected a more natural environment, choose something a bit more casual such as a maxi dress and opt for casual footwear like flat sandals or boots.

Keep Make Up Natural.

You will want to avoid using very heavy makeup, but a bit of color on your lips, eyes, and cheeks will help bring you to life in photos. Be sure to bring some lip gloss with you as well for touch ups!

Be Timeless.

For some fashionista’s, this may be a difficult concept, however you are going to want these images to stand the test of time. Pick outfits that aren’t considered too trendy, but will be able to be enjoyed and displayed for many years to come.

Plan Ahead.

Make sure you have given yourself enough time to think about all of the details of your session. Plan ahead so that #1 you can truly think about your photos and everything you want out of the session, #2 you aren’t rushing and stressing out right before your session, and #3 if you have decided to go for a new look for your session or someone gets a bad haircut, you still have time to fix things if you need to.

8. Outfit Changes.

If time allows it, bring another set of outfits. Again, you will get a lot more variety in your shots so why not capitalize on the opportunity and get the most bang for your buck!

9. Accessorize!

Accessories give your photographs that needed punch! They lend pops of color, personality, and interest.

10. Sports and Organizations.

Don’t forget those uniforms and sports equipment! Bring the helmet, ball, pads, jersey, team t-shirt, cleats, bat, glove, jacket, instrument, second instrument, robot, bike, guitar, racing uniform, guitar pic, metals, trophy, chess set, all of it, bring all the things!

11. Just be you

Your senior portraits should reflect your style and personality. Consider including what you love - books, headphones, your art, cell phone, jewelry, purse, etc.