January 16, 2023

5 Senior Picture Ideas You Are Sure To Love

Senior Picture Inspiration for the Class of 2025

Senior Year creeps up quickly then goes by super fast!  But before you walk across the stage during Graduation, there is one time honored tradition you won’t want to pass up.  Senior Portraits are a milestone for every graduate.  At our Photography Studio, we want to make sure each and every client has unique Senior Portraits.  To that end, we are providing a few Senior Picture ideas you are sure to love.

Senior Picture Ideas for Graduation Cap and Gown

Senior Picture Ideas in Saratoga NY
Not your Mom’s Senior Photos!
Saratoga Senior Picture Ideas
We can start with the traditional “drape”…
Saratoga Senior Picture Ideas
Then we can do something a little more fun.
Saratoga Springs HS Grad Photos
Love this photo of Ashley throwing her grad cap in the air!

A photo in the traditional Cap and Gown doesn’t need to be stodgy or look old fashioned!  We love to have fun with this type of image and are sure you will enjoy it too.  Plus it is the quintessential Graduation Milestone images that Parents love too.  We can do something in the Studio and/or go on location.  Props and confetti can add some fun too!

Unique Locations For Senior Portraits

Yaddo Gardens Saratoga Springs NY Senior Portrait Session Photo
This particular location is just dreamy at certain times of the day.
HS Grad Photos Saratoga NY
I knew when I saw Louie’s car that we had to do a photo of it in front of the High School–it is the exact color for Saratoga!

We personally love going on location to create Senior Portraits.  The more unique the location, the more fun it is!  Some ideas from past Senior Picture Sessions are parks, urbans areas, graffiti walls, and beaches and lakes.  We have even shot in local retail stores like bookstores and boutiques.

Senior Picture Ideas For Clothing

Saratoga Springs High School Senior Picture Ideas
Evan brought his athletic gear for a few photos.
HS Senior Girl Soccer Photos
Definitely bring the uniform and gear!
Senior Girl Grad Photos Saratoga NY
A classic cable knit is always great.
Saratoga NY Senior Portraits for Yearbook
Color Harmony–the rust color of the shirt is so complimentary to the green foliage in the backdrop.

A surefire way to infuse your Senior Pictures with personality is through the clothing you choose.  We encourage you to bring lots of choices that we will edit into your looks for the photos.  We also have a Style Closet with some fun pieces and accessories for our clients to choose from.

Editorial Senior Picture Ideas

High School Senior Portrait Photography Saratoga Springs NY
I happened to have this floral headband in my style closet that worked well with Mahalia’s outfit.
HS Senior Portraits Ballston Spa NY
Boys can have an Editorial look too!

Some clients really love a more Fashion Editorial look for their Senior Portraits–We love that!  While we will take a couple more “traditional portraits” at every session, we do love to think outside of the box for our Seniors.  This type of session lends itself to accessories, so be sure to bring some interesting items to play with.

Seasonal Senior Portrait Sessions

Saratoga Springs NY HS Senior Pictures
Autumn in Upstate NY is stunning for Senior Pictures.
Galway Senior Portraits
Fall is my favorite time of year for Senior Portraits.

We love it when clients want to shoot at different times of the year.  Each season in Upstate NY is great for portraits.  Having a mini session later in the year gives you a chance to showcase different locations and looks.  What’s not to love about that?

Now that we have given you Senior Picture Ideas, it is time to begin planning your Senior Portrait Session.  We suggest you read our post What Is The Best Time To Do Senior Pictures.

Next, get in touch by filling in our Contact Form or calling the Studio directly at (518) 584-4237 today to get in our calendar.

Susan Blackburn photographs High School Senior Portraits in the Capital District in Upstate NY

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Your senior photo concepts are fantastic! I appreciate the inclusion of both traditional senior photos and cap and gown shots. As a mom, it would be hard to pick just one. Stunning senior photos

Blackburn Portrait Design

Thanks! I feel like my job as a Senior Portrait Photographer is to provide a good variety of photos. It is so important to give clients choices when ordering!

Great options for sessions, love the variety and the location ideas, well done!

Blackburn Portrait Design

Variety is the spice of life–especially when photographing today’s discerning High School Seniors!

Such beautiful variety for your seniors…and the fall colors! So beautiful! Seniors in upstate NY have beautiful locations for their senior photos with Susan Black!

Blackburn Portrait Design

Thanks–I feel very fortunate that I get to photography Seniors in such a picturesque place!

Your work is beautiful Susan. I love how relaxed these seniors look while posing for the camera, and how their session can be a mix of formal and casual. Amazing senior photos!

Blackburn Portrait Design

Thank you Andrea! Lots of communication prior to the session is so important for helping people be relaxed in front of the camera!

What fantastic ideas for senior photos! I love that you offer traditional senior photos as well as cap and gown photos. As a mom, those would be so special to me, and convenient to get them both done at the same time! Job well done!

Blackburn Portrait Design

I also love doing the Cap and Gown photos–such a milestone for these young adults!

When reading this you can tell your passion for Senior Portraits. These are wonderful and gorgeous photos.

Blackburn Portrait Design

Thank you Christine! I do love photographing Seniors–they are really fun to work with!

These are great ideas for senior portraits. Sharing this information shows how much you care for your seniors. Lovely senior portraits!

I love that you offer both traditional cap & gown photos as well as a huge variety of senior portrait sessions in different locations. Your work is beautiful, Susan!

Blackburn Portrait Design

Thank you Michelle. We love giving our Seniors the option of a Cap and Gown photo session to add to their Senior Portraits–It helps tell a complete story of their Senior Year!