Senior Pictures | Rhode Island
5 commonly asked questions about senior portraits
If you’ve often wondered what a senior portrait session is, prepare to be “edumacated” by yours truly. This post is going to answer 5 commonly asked questions about senior portrait sessions:
1. What is a senior portrait session?
2. How much does a senior portrait session cost?
3. When should senior portraits be taken?
4. What should you wear for your senior portrait session?
5. How many outfits do I need for a senior portrait session?
What is a senior portrait session?
A senior portrait session is a portrait session most high school seniors undergo. It’s considered a rite of passage in many parts of the united states and an activity many high school seniors look forward to.
How much does a senior portrait session cost?
A senior portrait session’s cost varies wildly, ranging from as low as $50 to as high as $1000. It all depends on the photographer who’s taking your pictures and the final products you get from the session. The standard session fee for Rhode Island Portraits is currently $400. This fee covers the pre-session consultation, the photographic experience, and the post-session ordering fee. No digital or printed products are included in this fee.
When should senior portraits be taken?
Senior portraits are typically ahead of the start of the senior year. Many seniors have their pictures taken in the summer following their junior year and in the fall of the senior year. This is usually to ensure that their photos are ready and available to be included in their grade’s yearbook. That being said, you can take your senior pictures whenever you want during your senior year. Some students take their senior photos in the spring of their senior year.
What should you wear for your senior portrait session?
You should wear something timeless and classic for your senior pictures. Why? Because timeless and classic often looks good on EVERYONE. Trendy items do not stand up to the test of time, trust me! Go check out the senior pictures of the grown-ups in your life for further proof!
How many outfits do I need for a senior portrait session?
Bring 4 - 5 outfits for your senior pictures. This affords you a variety of looks to pick from when selecting your final images. I recommend the following looks:
1. An outfit your parents would love - many kids wear an outfit they’d wear to a formal family occasion in this event
2. An outfit you love - this is the trendy outfit that you want
3. An outfit that’s formal - this is your chance to get fancy.
4. An outfit that highlights your hobbies/favorite sports - if you’re on a team, then let’s get the uniform on
5. A bonus outfit - This can literally be anything that you want!
