Summertime photo sessions are here and wrapping up but there is still one thing that is so present. The heat! Summertime pictures are always so perfect. The sun, blue sky and gorgeous scenery. But the heat can definitely put a damper on your senior picture photo session. So I wanted to write a blog to talk about the heat and how to make the day a little easier when it’s so hot outside. 1. Bring water: The first and easiest tip for you to stay comfortable in the heat would be to bring water. Lots of water. I love the insulated water bottles so you can bring ice water to your photo session and the water will stay cold. I’d be sure to bring at least two water bottles but extra doesn’t hurt. Sometimes people bring along a cooler. The cooler stays in the car then you have access to tons of water and other yummy cool drinks throughout the day. If the weather report is predicting a really hot day maybe this is the better way to go. Then as an added bonus, you can put some snacks in your cooler- snacks and water together on a hot summer day… what’s better? 2. Shade is key: When you’re out on a hot summer day taking pictures, the sunshine is what you want. Beautiful weather and amazing scenery. But here is the thing, you’ll always need to cool down. That sun will make you turn red and over heating is a thing. So shade is what you want. Whether your location has natural shade or not the best thing to bring is an umbrella. Always have one with you so when the sun gets too hot or you need a break to cool off, you can take a quick second under the umbrella and then come back to your pictures refreshed. The umbrella will also be a great place for makeup retouches or a quick snack. Anytime you can get out of the sun you will feel much better. 3. If there is water, get in!: Most outside locations will have water- especially if you choose a location that is a farm or mountain area. Here is the thing, this tip will not work for everyone. Not everyone will choose a location with water, but if you are going to have a location with water there, take advantage. Let’s take pictures of you in the water. Play, splash… Anything you can do to get in the water and cool off will not only give you gorgeous and timeless pictures but it will also give you a little break from the heat of the sun. I love these kinds of pictures because they are so unique but timeless all at the same time. If it’s not for you that’s ok… Just being by the water is not only pretty but will immediately help you cool off. Hopefully these tips help you beat the heat during your summer senior picture photo shoot. Are you ready?? Spots are really filling up and school has already started! It’s not or never for senior pictures class of 2024. Let’s get you on the schedule!
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I wanted to take the time today to tell you about some senior picture truths you may not know about. They’re not bad but they may help you have the best day and the best pictures at the end of the day. I want you to be so happy with your senior pictures so this is the time to read about senior picture truths and to take them to heart! Are you ready? Keep reading ☺️ 1. The day is hard but worth it: The day of your senior pictures will be tiring. We are moving, grooving and making you look amazing! So be prepared. Be sure you are well rested the day before your senior pictures. Getting enough sleep is key to having a goo day the next day. I’d also be sure you have plenty of snacks and water with it you that day. Your pictures won’t be the way you want them to be if you are hungry and dehydrated. Be sure you are proactive. Here is a big thing about summer senior pictures. It’s hot! So be prepared for the heat. Umbrellas, water, fans…. all of these items will help you combat the heat and still get pictures you are so happy to have forever! 2. Editing is part of the process: After you take your senior pictures, it can be a while to wait. The day is amazing and we have such a fun time together and trust me the pictures we get are amazing! But, here is the thing… editing is always a part of pictures. When you get married, you will have pictures that are edited. If you get family pictures, they will be edited. Senior pictures will be edited. But trust me when I say the editor I have is amazing. She and I work closely together to be sure the pictures turn out natural, bright and beautifully. The small blemishes on your face will be erased. The flyaway hairs will also be taken out of the pictures. All that is left is the amazing and beautiful pictures you get back. 3. It’s ok to have some help along the way: Here is the biggest truth I love to tell people. The senior pictures you see on Instagram are absolutely gorgeous and they are that beautiful because there is a team of people helping along the way. Parents, siblings, friends, photographers, makeup and hair artists…. All these people are there to help you have the best senior picture experience. That’s where Sarah Lindsay Photography stands out from the rest. I am the photographer that helps you out with everything from outfits, design and even artwork design. I take you fro point A all the way through points B. I listen to you, help you achieve the look you want and is there to make you feel like a million bucks. I want to hear your story and be a part of your senior year!! Let’s do it!! I want to be your photographer and now that school is in session, spots are filling quickly. Are you a senior next year? It’s never too early to reach out! Press the button and let’s chat 😊
Congratulations to Chloe!! She is a senior at Colorado Academy this year and I’m here to tell you all about her senior photo shoot at Mount Falcon Park. I love this location and Chloe looked amazing there. I loved spending the day with Chloe. Anyone could spend just a couple minutes with her and they’d want to be her best friend. She is so sweet and fun to be around. She will do great things in the world! I love that Chloe wanted to take her pictures at Mount Falcon Park. It’s such a pretty spot and she made the location look even more beautiful. I love that she wanted to have pictures outside. The beautiful greenery around her was so stunning. I also love that she wanted pictures during golden hour. I just love the way these pictures turned out. Light and airy but also warm. Fun and light hearted but timeless and classic. I love that she had a few pictures taken with her mom. I love mother daughter pictures. They are just so special and if you have a good relationship with your mom then these pictures are ones you’ll want to keep forever. Chloe and her mom are just the cutest together and I know they’ll love these pictures for a long time. When it comes to style, Chloe was a fashion master. I love that she went for outfits that were more laid back, boho-ish and also stunning all at the same time. I love that her outfits are so timeless but also show off her style and personality so well. All of her outfits not only flattered her and showed off her true authentic self, it enhanced the natural scenery around her. The outfits added to the location but didn’t deter from the greenery. I love that Chloe opted for understated but glamorous all at the same time. She had gorgeous relaxed beach waves for her hair style and her makeup was perfect. It highlighted all the beautiful parts of Chloe but it wasn’t overdone at all. Chloe, you looked absolutely stunning for these pictures and I’m so glad I got to be a part of your big day! Chloe, you are such a great person and I’m beyond grateful we got to spend the day together. You will do great things in this life and I’m so excited for your senior year and beyond. Thank you for choosing me to be your senior picture photographer and I’m so glad you love your pictures as much as I do!
School starts this week for the majority of students and I want to welcome the Senior class of 2024 to their last year of high school! What a fun and memorable time you are about to embark on. I am excited to see what you are going to accomplish this year and this blog post is for you. To the seniors I’m celebrating this year… I hope this year is the best one yet ☺️ Now that your senior year is here I want to talk about all the amazing things you’ll experience. Of course… to start your senior year, I hope you had your senior pictures taken. If you haven’t, this is your sign from the universe to do that soon. But more on that later. First I want to talk about your senior year and all you have to look forward to and what you should keep in mind this year. This is your last year in high school and the last year you’ll be with the people you know. You will embark on a huge journey after graduation so I really want you to be sure you cherish every moment of your senior year now. If your friends invite you to a football game, say yes. If you are asked on a date with the person you’ve been eyeing for months say yes. If you have a class that you know will challenge you but you’re interested, take it. All the things you want to do I encourage you to do and take full advantage of it. Because this is your last year and you should make the most of it. Here is where I’m going to get real with you though. Can you believe there are people who still haven’t scheduled their senior pictures? Please don’t let that be you. Year books have deadlines for when your senior picture can be turned in and photographers are pretty booked up at this point. I would hate for you to decide you actually want senior pictures taken and it’s too late. You won’t get the photographer you want and you definitely won’t have the experience you want if you wait any longer. So this is me talking to you- as a friend. If you haven’t gotten your senior pictures taken yet… PLEASE DO THIS ASAP! Your senior year is here and you have such an amazing journey ahead of you. I want you to take your senior pictures so that you can have those pictures forever. Remember this moment and take your senior pictures for you. Your here. You made it to your senior year. There are going to be so many amazing memories you will make this year. You’ll have so many laughs, tears, love and everything else under the sun. I want this year to be your absolute best. So get your senior pictures taken. Soon. Take all the excitement and run with it. Congrats to your senior year! I can’t wait to see what you accomplish.
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