I’d say most people choose to do their senior pictures during the summer before their senior year. There are many reasons this is a great idea- timing and weather being the two top reason. There is a cut off of when your senior pictures are due to get into the school yearbook and summer time brings a wealth of warmth and beautiful daylight. HOWEVER… I have to take the time in this blog to celebrate sweater weather! We are right on the cusp of fall here in Colorado and with fall comes beautiful leaves, cooler weather, oversized sweaters and perfect senior pictures. Don’t wait too long though… we still want these beautiful pictures in the year book! I’d say the absolute latest you can get your session done is at least 2.5 weeks before your pictures are due. But with fall pictures, comes later sessions. We tend to fill our senior spots by July so be sure you call in May to get booked. But, let’s just take this moment and really get some fall senior picture inspiration! For those of you who want pictures taken around this time to have the perfect autumn photo shoot this is the perfect blog for you. 

I love fall in Colorado because you always have such a rich blend of colors in the landscape but you also could use a variety of colors in your wardrobe. We still have beautiful greens and browns in the background but there are pops of reds, yellows and orange. The fall landscapes gives you an edgier, and yet softer look that you can really play well with when it comes to clothing. I personally love the jeans, neutral top and oversized sweater look but in this season, there is no reason you can’t wear pops of red with a bold pattern. I love the rough textures in the sweaters for fall photo shoots but the soft material against the rough foliage is also such a beautiful combination. 

Here is one of my favorite aspects of fall senior pictures… the classic leather jacket! Whether it’s a beautiful soft brown, black or even a deep red… match it up with a cute pair of jeans and a white top underneath… there you have it. The perfect fall outfit for a cool and beautiful Colorado senior photo shoot. In the dead of summer, a leather jacket would be adorable, but may be a little hot. The perk of doing your senior pictures in the fall is you can wear something like this and not even break a sweat! 

 Now ladies, listen. Living in Colorado can sometimes bring funky weather. It can be a beautiful warm July day then at noon, out of no where we could have a huge rainstorm. The fall is no different. Mid October can bring 80 degrees or 3 feet of snow. So let’s talk about snow… some of you may think of the snow and freak out. Others of you might think snow is the best thing that could happen. No matter what side of the coin you’re on, let me be the person to ease some of your worry. Snow shoots are so fun, and unique and I’m definitely up for a little trudge through the snow to make your day perfect. If you’re up for it, you will definitely get senior pictures that are totally different than what most people have. Just think about how memorable your picture would be if you had a snowy backdrop. Layer up in your favorite jackets, scarves and boots. Bring a sled and let’s go have a fantastic day! 

​So what do you think?? Convinced on fall senior pictures? I couldn’t be more convinced so let’s do it! Remember, to give me at least 2.5 weeks before your school’s yearbook deadline to get your pictures done but… I book out for senior pictures in May and I only take the first 30 spots yearly. By July the spots are definitely taken. So be sure to be proactive and schedule early. I want to do your beautiful fall senior pictures so reach out now! 

Fall shoots are so special and so unique. They give you so much opportunity for fun outfits, beautiful scenery and of course, sometimes in Colorado even bring you a little gift of snow. Let’s get you scheduled as soon as possible!! 

It’s time to reflect on Giselle’s VIP senior photo shoot day. What a fun and memorable day we had together! Giselle is one of a kind and her bubbly, fun personality made the day even better. She had a great assortment of outfits for the day, and she picked two amazing locations for her pictures that showed off her personality. Giselle is just one of those girls who can light up a space, no matter where she is and I think that’s what makes her really special. 

We spent the day at two different locations for this photo shoot. First we were at the Santa Fe Arts District where we found some really cool backdrops and city type scapes. I loved that Giselle brought balloons to her senior picture shoot! Look at how cute these extra props made her pictures. I especially loved that she had so much fun with them. Who doesn’t like some confetti balloons right!? Giselle was also able to bring along her cap and gown for some pre graduation pictures and I think having those kinds of pictures are a great idea! Then you have pictures to send on your thank you cards after your big party! Everyone loves to see the graduates in their graduation attire, and Giselle, you rocked that cap! We found a bright pink wall in the Santa Fe Arts District that we had a ton of fun taking pictures in front of. What girl doesn’t like a bubble gum pink wall? Giselle loved it and so did I. The bright pink wall with her edgy black outfit and cute sneakers were the perfect combination I thought. Santa Fe Arts District did not disappoint but we still had one more location to go to. 

Red Daisy Farm is definitely a fan favorite at Sarah Lindsay Photography and I would assume by just looking at the pictures we get there, you could see why! There is no bad background at this location and anytime I have the chance to go back, I’m so excited. Giselle sported her awesome letterman jacket to show her support for her school, Riverdale Ridge High School. We also had a blast taking sweet pictures of her in the flowers. The flowers at Red Daisy Farms are so pretty and really give off a laid back, “prancing through the meadows” feeling. I love them for senior pictures because the beautiful scenery is timeless. 

The best thing Giselle brought to her senior picture photo shoot is a couple of her baby pictures. I thought this was such a good idea and I’m sure one her family will appreciate and cherish forever! Just look at how cute that little baby face is. It was so neat to see her now as a grown person compared to her as a baby. I thought this was such a fun detail shot to get- I’d recommend it again for sure! 

Of course, the “cherry on top” according to Giselle was pictures in the parachute dress. This dress is such a favorite and you don’t need words for me to tell you why. Just look at the outcome of these pictures!! I love when that dress catches the wind just right. It opens up and makes the pictures look so dramatic. Even if we don’t have a good breeze, just laying in the parachute dress is beautiful. It spreads out perfectly and though you may feel a little silly, Giselle said that all the behind the scenes moments to get the perfect shot was one of the best parts of the day. So if I have you lay in the parachute dress, don’t you worry.. you’ll love the outcome! 

Giselle, thank you for choosing me to take your senior photos. You said you chose me because you loved the pictures I took and that I was a comforting person to be around, but I’ll be honest.. it’s amazing people like you who make my job easy, fun and totally worth it. It was my pleasure to be a part of this experience with you and I know you’ll be a great real estate agent.  Get out there and do amazing things girl!

Your senior picture day is here! You’ve got your outfits picked out, the location is decided and the day is just around the corner. But what kinds of pictures do you have to have? The options of the kind of senior pictures are endless. Posed, candid, outside, inside, dressed up, casual… I could go on and on about what you would want for your senior pictures and really, whatever you want and whatever makes you feel most confident is going to be best. But, if you want some help and want to narrow down what you are thinking, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve come up with the top 5 senior pictures you’ll want to be sure to get during your photo shoot- and truly, they never disappoint! 
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What isn’t to love about a long, flowy gown? Throw a beautiful landscape behind you, let me capture the lighting perfectly and ta-da! You have a glamorous, model like photograph that is not only breathtaking but something to cherish forever. If you have a closest full of these fancy gowns, I can’t wait to come help you find the one that will be the perfect dress to wear. With my VIP experience, I help you choose your outfit and be sure it’s something you love and are comfortable in. If you don’t have a closet full of these dresses, don’t worry. Search around online and find something you love. The Bridal Collection- Occasions has tons of these kinds of dresses and even a quick Amazon search will give you a lot to choose from. If you’re someone who doesn’t love wearing fancy outfits or don’t think you can pull it off… it’s worth a try. If you’re not comfortable, we’ll change outfits and continue on our way. But it’s always worth being open minded and trying something new! 

I think the best thing you can wear is something that shows off who you are, and what makes you comfortable. Wearing your everyday clothes just lets your inner self shine through more than any other outfit. Having some pictures where you’re more casual allows you to play, let loose and enjoy the day. The fancy clothes are fun, but it’s remembering what clothes make you you that you will appreciate years down the line. If it were up to me, I’d go with classic jeans, a cute t-shirt and my converse. There is just something classic, playful and down to earth about that combo that I would appreciate. So whether you choose your favorite sweatshirt, a baseball cap you can’t live without or a bright sundress that you can twirl around in you’ll never be upset by the look and feel of your casual senior pictures. 

I am truly inspired by girls who pursue sports, music, theatre.. anything that they feel passionate about. When you’ve dedicated so much time, energy and love into something during the last four years (or more) you should celebrate that dedication. What better way to remember your achievements then through your senior pictures? Bring your medals, letterman jacket, soccer ball, pom-poms or violin. Bring whatever you love and let’s take the moment to reward your hard work with beautiful pictures you’ll have forever. How empowering is it to look at these kinds of pictures and say “I am proud of all I’ve accomplished!” I say it’s pretty dang impressive. Heck, are you a gymnast? Let’s do some flips and get some fun action shots- I love something new and exciting! 

What do you think of when you hear the word golden hour? Maybe you think of sweet Golden Retrievers? Maybe Kacey Musgraves pops into your head and you just can’t stop singing the sweet melody. For me, golden hour will always be the perfect time of day when the sun is just about to set and the beautifully warm glow the sun gives off makes everything you photograph absolutely stunning. Just look at this golden hour picture! There is such a warm feeling to golden hour and makes everything about the picture look magical. I’d definitely suggest golden hour pictures for any photo shoot you are going to have. You can never go wrong with this kind of picture and you’ll be so glad you took advantage of nature’s perfect timing when you get your photos back. 

One of the most popular type of senior picture clients always want to have are water side pictures. There is a reason this type of picture is the most popular… just look at the outcome! The movement the water brings to a picture is stunning and there is something calming and beautiful about water. I think water side pictures really give you lots of opportunities to let go, feel free and have beautiful backdrops. Whether you choose to go in the water, sit next to the water or even just splash and play in the water, you can never go wrong. I think water side pictures are timeless and look beautiful no matter where you have them framed in your home. I love when the location girls choose have a water option there. It gives us more chances for pictures that are memorable, exciting and beautiful all at once. So, what do you think? Are you sold on water pictures yet? 

So here you have it! My top 5 senior picture ideas that never disappoint. Of course, I have tons of other ideas up my sleeve and always happy to help you find exactly what you are looking for, but if you just need somewhere to start for ideas, this blog is a good place to start! Share it with your friends if they’re struggling to come up with ideas. I’m sure you have some friends who would love some help to ensure their senior picture experience is absolutely perfect. 

Time to shine the spotlight on another one of our amazing seniors today! Estella was a wonderful person to be around. Her lively spirit and joyful nature was contagious and we all couldn’t help but be happy around her. Estella is a senior at Holy Family High School and not surprising at all,  she brought her cheerleading energy to the photo shoot. What fun it was to watch her come alive in her cheer uniform- I could definitely tell she loves cheer! I love when girls wear the uniforms that brings them so much love and happiness. I’d say the pom-poms  definitely made the photos even better. The purple and yellow are such great colors- especially on the backdrop we have here at the studio. Go Tigers!! 
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But the highlight of the studio session was the red sparkly dress. Estella looked like such a model and it was gorgeous on her. Who wouldn’t want a sparkly dress to fancy up their senior photo shoot? I think sparkles are a wonderful addition to a senior photo shoot. It’s fun, glamorous and classy all at the same time. Estella rocked the sparkles! Looking for a dress like this but cant find one? Check out this link and shop around! :)

My favorite part of the day by far was when we went to our location shoot. Estella chose to go to Davidson Mesa for her on location pictures and she couldn’t have chosen a better spot. The scenery and lighting were picture perfect. It was made better by her sister who joined on our photo shoot. Their sweet matching dresses and awesome friendship was truly something incredible. I loved capturing their relationship and you know what they say, “the best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend.” This was so apparent between Estella and her sister. Their bond is in breakable! Always feel free to have a friend or sibling with you during your senior pictures. Making these memories together is important and you’ll cherish this memory forever. 

Can we just pause and talk about the parachute dress really quick?? It’s definitely a fan favorite here at Sarah Lindsay Photography and the VIP experience and let me tell you… it didn’t disappoint on Estella. The way the dress flowed outward and caught the wind   made her look like a beautiful, powerful  butterfly ready to take on the world! Then add her creekside picture and the day wrapped up to be incredible. 

Estella, thank you for choosing me to capture your beautiful personality and for sharing a wonderful day with me. I had the best time getting to know you and I know you will do great things out on the East Coast. Never forget how powerful you are and remember to keep being your true authentic self. I can’t wait to see where your journey continues to take you. 

Reach out if you’re in need of your senior pictures. I would love to hear your story!