Your graduation photos will help you capture this crucial moment in time.
Formal pics are important for your family and for posterity in general, but the candid photos will speak to your heart.
Do your best to get a great night’s sleep before your photoshoot, and go into the day relaxed.
Check the Weather
Rain will destroy your hair, but the light on a cloudy day can reduce shadows and give you a lovely skin tone. Even if you have to do your photos on a day when rain is in the forecast, you can still enjoy terrific images thanks to that cloud filter.
Try to reserve a space that offers both open and covered features for your photos. Get some great shots under a tree, but make sure you also get some images against a building, such as near your school.
Use a Variety of Clothing Choices
You will want something formal, but also make sure you get photos of yourself in your most comfortable clothing. For example, the jeans that give you confidence will make your smile brighter.
The tee shirt of your favorite band and a great concert experience will bring wonderful memories to mind every time you look at them.
Do make sure you get some full-body shots in something dressy. If you don’t have a suit or a formal dress, put on something you would wear to church or to a special party.
If your wardrobe is limited, make sure you check out vintage re-thread stores. You could find something you can wear forever.
Use Cap and Gown
Make sure you get some formal and candid photos with your cap and gown. If possible, get together with friends and share these cap and gown poses with your dearest folks.
Don’t focus on taking just ideal photos. Instead, go for volume. Carry an extra SD card and consider taking a spare battery if there’s nowhere to plug in.Add Digital Touches
The ability to add a fun campus scene diploma frame or a theme that’s important to you will help you to customize your photos. Make space for both silly and serious ideas.
For example, you may have a cause that matters deeply to you. Take the time to add this filter to an image that touches you deeply. If one of the photos shows you in profile looking into the distance, create a frame that includes the concept of growth, hope, and your future.
Not every image needs a frame, a filter, or text. However, you will want to walk away from this experience with a few images that speak to you directly.
Allow Lots of Time
Taking a photo takes less than a second. Relaxing enough to get a photo that truly shows your feelings will take a lot longer. Graduation season is crazy busy, but make sure that you prepare for your photoshoot by
- getting the necessary sleep
- sleeping in if you can
- eating well to avoid breakouts and puffiness
- tend to your hair and face without hurrying
Rushing around will leave you looking and feeling frazzled and tired. Block out time and don’t accept any other appointments around your photoshoot time. If you plan to get any photos taken with friends, allow for plenty of time to gather and relax together.
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Make Time for Candid Photos
Candid photos can eventually give you more joy than any other images of yourself and your friends. Make sure everyone has their phone out to get plenty of photos, then make time to get together to view them in a relaxing setting to select your personal favorites.
This is also a great time to try some fun effects. If you have a great shot of yourself and a friend in a simple smile, try it in
- black and white
- sepia tones
- faded edges
This simple image could turn into a photo that you will both treasure forever.
Do not allow yourself to be rushed on your photoshoot day. Get quality rest, sleep well and eat a simple meal before you get your photos taken. Keep your clothing, hair, and makeup simple.
Image Credit: how to plan the perfect graduation photoshoot by twenty20.com
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