Tips for including your Car in your Senior Photos | Austin Senior Photographer
I always recommend my High School Seniors bring a prop to include in their photo session. It makes their photos feel more personalized. Props can include small things (a photo of them from kindergarten, their musical instrument (like his drum sticks we incorporated) or sporting equipment). Or their prop can be large – like their car.
If you’d also like to include your car in your Senior Photo Session, check out my tips below.
Tips for including your car in your Senior Photo Session
- PREP YOUR CAR: Give it a wash and clean out all clutter. We’ll be taking photos that show the outside and inside, so make sure it shines.
- CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION WISELY: We picked a spot on the street that wasn’t crowded with other cars and had good light. Another popular location idea for cars is to pick a downtown rooftop.
- GET A VARIETY OF ANGLES: We took photos with this senior inside, outside and on top of his car. I also like to use the mirrors and headlights for extra effect.
- MATCH STYLES: Have your clothing match the style of your car. A truck might call for some boots and a cowboy hat. A vintage rental might require a suit. Also go for color contrast – don’t have your clothes match the color of your car.
- CONSIDER RENTING: Austin has different car rental options if you want something extra-ordinary for your photos.
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Please check out some of my favorite images below (with and without the car) and contact me if you’d like to book your own High School Senior portrait session in Austin, Texas. Explore more Senior sessions on my blog.
Client Feedback and Advice
- What prompted you to have this photo session? I wanted to capture this youthful moment in my son’s life as we celebrate his transition from teenager to young adult!
- What do you plan to do with your digital photos? I plan to share a few on social media and then print some to frame.
- How did you choose your location for your session? Mueller is my favorite neighborhood in Austin and where we live!
- What advice would you give to others planning a similar Senior photo session? Don’t push your agenda for the kid’s appearance. If they want to dress casually, let them. Let them feel good and confident in the outfit THEY choose.
- Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? She is super fun and prepared and very personable.
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