High school senior photos are a fun milestone and a perfect way to celebrate your child's personality, style and interests at this time in their life. Planning the perfect senior session means you'll need to make some important decisions to ensure that you and your child have a great experience from start to finish. Here are a few tips to help you have a successful session:

1. Choose a photographer who specializes in high school senior photography. You want to work with a professional who knows how to help your child feel confident, relaxed and comfortable. Here is a blog post on choosing the best photographer for you.

2. Choose a location that shows off your child's personality and style. St. Louis offers a lot of great options for photos including urban areas, small towns and natural settings. Here is a blog with more information about location options in St. Louis.

3. Bring props and accessories that show off your child's interests and hobbies. Having something to hold such as an instrument or soccer ball not only adds a personal touch to the photos, but it will also help your child feel more relaxed if they have a prop to hold during the session.