Senior boy parents, are you struggling to get your son even remotely excited about senior pictures? If the answer is YES, res assured that you are not alone! A lot of guys feel a sense of dread when it comes to being in front of the camera. Fortunately, I photograph a lot of guys, and I have a few tips to help you and your son have a great senior session experience:

Hire a photographer who specializes in high school seniors. We are used to working with teenagers, so we're good at connecting with them, helping them feel comfortable and posing in a way that is natural and relaxed.

Get them involved with the planning. Make sure they're included in the consultation with the photographer. This allows everyone to meet face-to-face and to share exactly how they want their photos to look and feel.

Encourage them to express their personality with clothes, props and the location. This may require a little compromise; make sure they love most or all of their outfits, even if you don't love everything. It'll make them happy, and you will all love your photos a lot more if your kid is happy

Go shopping and get something new. We all love clothes that make us look and feel our best.

Bring a friend to the session. Friends will help your senior relax and get really great, genuine expressions. And the session will be more fun if they have a buddy to hang out and laugh with.

Tell your senior how much these photos mean to you. One thing I know for sure is our kids want to make us happy, so make sure they understand that this is a big deal for you.

If you're ready to start planning a custom senior photo shoot for your senior, just send me an email so we can schedule a complimentary consultation to see if we're a good fit.