paramount that you know something about your senior before you
attempt to photograph them. Does he play football? Soccer? Is she a
cheerleader? A band member? What activities are they involved in away
from school? Hunting? Fishing? Rodeo? Is he/she quiet and shy, or really
outgoing? Knowing these things will enable you to better capture the
essence of your subject. I fully expect that when faced with
photographing someone who I am meeting for the first time that the first
ten or fifteen minutes of shooting will be a loss. It usually takes
this much time for my subjects to relax and settle in with the camera.
It is important to remember that most of us are uncomfortable being
photographed. This is why it is important to try to integrate hobbies
and activities that are important to your subject. If they are in their
element, they will be more comfortable.I have noticed that males and females have different expectations of
their senior portraits. The guys are usually totally reliant on you, the
photographer, to get the job done. Most would rather not have their
portrait taken, but feel obligated to do so for their parents. They want
it to be over, and soon. On the flip side, they are usually super
compliant and open to suggestions for posing.
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