Thinking about Senior Photo’s?
Now is the time to think about Senior Photo's. What season of the year is best for me? What kind of images am I looking for?
Its really all about YOU!
What best describes YOU? What best tells YOUR story?
If you like books or music; think about dreamy images at springtime amongst wildflowers. Passionate about cars - look for classic car venues or even car junk yards. The subject and location can suggest certain looks such as a high contrast black and white image.
The location and image type also drives what you wear. Casual or dressy? Grunge or Sexy? Your favourite activity may can also govern your outfit.
Athletes:
Think about your sport’s main season. Dramatic portraits really highlight your athletic prowess. These are best shot outdoors in late afternoon sun or depending upon the sport - in the gym.
Action shots can be combined into a sports profile or poster.
Location, Location, Location!
The studio offers options for a variety of different backgrounds and lighting effects, especially if you are looking for high glamour. If you want something more natural, you need to go outside. If you live in Chester County, here are some shoot locations to check out. Some locations charge a fee for entry or photo sessions.
Valley Forge National Park has multiple possibilities from the Monument to Log cabins, stone buildings and a covered bridge. As a National Park, there is no entrance fee or fee for photography. There are limits in National parks regarding the number of people in a group for photo sessions.
Commander in Chief's Guard Huts
National Memorial Arch
Knox Covered Bridge
Photographs can be given a more atmospheric flavor with an old style ‘film’ treatment
Okehocking Preserve
Situated off route 3 between West Chester and Newtown Square, Okehocking Preserve boasts stone buildings, trails, open meadows and woodland: all alongside Ridley Creek. There is no fee for entry or photography. Parking can get a little busy.
St. Peter's Village
St. Peter's Village is on the National Register of Historic Places, and runs alongside the French Creek. Upstream of the parking area, the creek is steady and picturesque, while downstream there are boulders and waterfalls. The viallage itself featrures 19th century buildings including the St. Peter’s Inn. There are no issues with photography along the creek, but worth asking the staff at the Inn if you want to take pictures along there covered walkway.
The Wild Flower Lookout
A popular springtime location is "The Wild Flower Lookout" located further west near the Strasburg Railway museum. This location has a variety of wildflowers which bloom at different times. May is the best month for Spring flowers. The Lookout charges a fee per person, or you can rent a private field for an hour when booked in advance.
