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We are having senior pictures taken for our son who swims, loves movies and likes photography and biology. Are there any locations that come to mind? Are there any old theaters by a park with a lake that we can start at one location and go to another?
May I suggest taking some photos in his most commonly visited areas? I would think they have more meaning than a more photogenic location that he usually doesn't go to, perhaps? A good photog can make even a mundane location look great with choosing the best angle, etc. Either way, good luck with your choice and congrats on him being a senior. My daughter is just in Kindergarten and I can not imagine what the future holds between now and then.
May I suggest taking some photos in his most commonly visited areas? I would think they have more meaning than a more photogenic location that he usually doesn't go to, perhaps?
This is great advice! If I were to have such photos taken as a kid, I would very much appreciate them being in the places that meant something to me at that age. So, hit his favorite pool and movie theater and even think about putting some of his friends as the backdrop so that he can revisit and share with his family in 20, 30 or 40 years from now. Go to his school and ask if you can use the biology lab as well or go to one of the places in nature that he does his own "research". This could be a really cool and memorable process for him and you. Also, don't be afraid to take your own photos of the photographer and the session....sort of "behind the scenes" sort of stuff to more casually capture the event. I did that once for a friend and her daughter and I constantly hear how much they like those photos.
This is great advice! If I were to have such photos taken as a kid, I would very much appreciate them being in the places that meant something to me at that age. So, hit his favorite pool and movie theater and even think about putting some of his friends as the backdrop so that he can revisit and share with his family in 20, 30 or 40 years from now. Go to his school and ask if you can use the biology lab as well or go to one of the places in nature that he does his own "research". This could be a really cool and memorable process for him and you. Also, don't be afraid to take your own photos of the photographer and the session....sort of "behind the scenes" sort of stuff to more casually capture the event. I did that once for a friend and her daughter and I constantly hear how much they like those photos.
I think the University settings be it State, Carolina or Duke are all excellent locations. I have seen beautiful pictures taken at Umstead as well. But, I agree with the previous poster. Take them at places you guys have frequented growing up.
This is great advice! If I were to have such photos taken as a kid, I would very much appreciate them being in the places that meant something to me at that age. So, hit his favorite pool and movie theater and even think about putting some of his friends as the backdrop so that he can revisit and share with his family in 20, 30 or 40 years from now. Go to his school and ask if you can use the biology lab as well or go to one of the places in nature that he does his own "research". This could be a really cool and memorable process for him and you. Also, don't be afraid to take your own photos of the photographer and the session....sort of "behind the scenes" sort of stuff to more casually capture the event. I did that once for a friend and her daughter and I constantly hear how much they like those photos.
I am going to jump on the bandwagon and say these are great ideas!
This isn't directed specifically at the OP, but when did senior pictures become a thing?
Way back in the dark ages, we just did the yearbook picture. Boys in suits, girls in that weird off the shoulder drape thing. Now it seems like seniors need a complete photo shoot on location with props.
Is this something that photographers have perpetuated to drive up business in between weddings?
This isn't directed specifically at the OP, but when did senior pictures become a thing?
Way back in the dark ages, we just did the yearbook picture. Boys in suits, girls in that weird off the shoulder drape thing. Now it seems like seniors need a complete photo shoot on location with props.
Is this something that photographers have perpetuated to drive up business in between weddings?
I was curious about this too. Are the senior pictures for you to distribute to family and friends? I have never heard of taking senior pictures - but I do not have a child in high school.
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