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As the school year begins, high school seniors and their families begin to think about capturing this monumental milestone in their lives. While any time of year is suitable for a senior photo session, there are several factors to consider that can help you make the most of this special occasion.
Read MoreAs the school year comes to a close, high school seniors across the nation prepare to celebrate one of the most significant milestones of their lives: graduation. It's a moment filled with pride, hope, and anticipation for the future. At Val Westover Photography, we understand the importance of preserving these memories through stunning photography. Recently, we had the pleasure of capturing a beautiful graduation photo session for a high school senior surrounded by vibrant flowers.
Read MoreAs the 2024 spring season unfolds, it brings with it a sense of anticipation and excitement for high school seniors and college graduates alike. It is a time when they bid farewell to one chapter of their lives and embark on a new journey. One beautiful way to commemorate this milestone is through high school senior portrait photo sessions. Val Westover Photography understands the significance of these moments and strives to capture the essence of each individual, creating timeless memories that will be cherished for years to come.
Read MoreWhen shooting outdoors, take advantage of natural light. Schedule your photoshoot during the Golden Hour, which is the hour after sunrise or before sunset when the lighting is soft and warm. Avoid harsh midday sunlight, as it can create unflattering shadows.
Read MoreAt Val Westover Photography, we understand the significance of senior portraits as a rite of passage for the Class of 2024. As the school year progresses and graduation draws near, seniors are eager to commemorate their high school journey with timeless photographs that reflect their unique personalities and achievements.
Read MoreThe shift towards candid senior portraits has been steadily gaining momentum in the world of photography. As we embrace the authentic beauty and unique personalities of each individual, Val Westover Photography continues to lead the way in capturing heartfelt moments that transcend time.
Read MoreSenior photo shoots are more than just a way to capture your final year of high school. They're a celebration of all the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments that have brought you to this point. Embrace the moment and commemorate your success!
Read MoreHigh school graduation is a significant milestone in a person's life, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. As such, it is a time that is worth commemorating and remembering forever. High school senior photography is an excellent way to capture the memories of this special time in a young person's life
Read MoreSenior year of high school is a major milestone in every teenager's life. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. One of the best ways to capture this exciting time is through senior photography. Whether you're the senior or the parent of one, preparing for a senior photography session can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you get ready for the big day.
Read MoreIt was about 15 years ago that I had the opportunity to photograph Matt for the first time. Even though I have photographed his family multiple times over the years, his high school senior photo session was pretty special to me. Don’t be fooled by the before and after photo, happy, go-lucky, polite and positive, Matt has not changed one single bit.
Read MoreIt's High School Senior Photo Time Reno, NV! Are you a country girl, or a city girl? Your high school senior photos should reflect who you are and what you are passionate about. Reno, NV is so diverse and has so many different locations/looks to choose from. Sydney is our high school senior in the spotlight. Since her passion is horses and hounds, it was easy to find the perfect locations and live props for the ultimate high school senior photo session.
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Read MoreWhen I first met Bridget, she was about three years old. We had just moved into a new home in Ladera Ranch and our street was filled with the cutest little kids. It was pretty amazing years later to be able to capture her high school senior photos.
Read MoreOur photos of the day are of sisters that are beautiful inside and out. Laguna Beach, CA was the perfect backdrop for their individual shots.
With one in red and the other in blue, their color choice seemed to match their personalities.
Over the years, the Tokarse family has used just about every one of our outdoor locations for their family portraits. When it came time to chose a location for Christopher’s high school senior pictures, Lisa Tokarse thought that her home might make a great backdrop for Christopher’s senior photo session.
Well, she was right. With the beautiful landscape, I was able to give Christopher many different looks, including looking like he was in a forest, capturing him with the American flag, using his truck as a prop and using their swimming pool for some of his photos.
This photo session meant a lot to me because I have watched Christopher grow up
Read MoreI met Victoria and her mother at the pier in San Clemente, CA. After spending some time looking over Victoria’s outfits that she brought, we decided to start her high school senior photo session with her black leather jacket. This was a perfect way to start because of the contrast between her light hair and the dark jacket. For an interesting background affect, we did a good amount of her senior pictures under the pier.
Victoria then switch into her college sweat shirt and we were able to get the shot before getting pummeled by the waves.
Read MoreFor the best 2019 high school senior portrait experience ever, read through these ideas and tips and use them as a guide in preparing for your perfect senior photo session.
Searching for the best of anything can seem overwhelming. To make it easier, be as specific as possible about what you are looking for, as well as including your location. For example use search terms such as, high school senior photographers Mission Viejo, CA.
When looking for the best high school senior photographers near you, there are three things to consider. Experience, quality and style.
My main approach to high school senior lifestyle portrait photography is keeping it as natural as possible, with location, lighting, posing and expressions as the key elements.
I describe lifestyle photography as capturing real-life moments. To accomplish this, I keep my high school senior models out of the studio and in natural environments of their choice, such as parks, the beach, historic locations, where they work, or at their home, just to name a few. To keep it as real-life as possible, I capture my models with available natural light, which is much more convincing to being real-life looking than studio lighting.
By having fun, it then becomes easy in coaching my models to keep their posing and expressions as natural and real as possible.
Read MoreOur approach to every high school senior photo session is to personalize it with props and locations that celebrate just who you are. Stephanie and I have known Sydney for over 10 years and we were so excited to do her high school senior photos. To personalize her photo session, Sydney wanted to be photographed at the stables that she visits every weekend and of course, her props were her horse and brand new puppies. As you can see in the photos below, she had quite the variety of looks to celebrate her true personality.
Read MoreHere are the best 100 images from high school senior girls to help you decide on the look that you would like to convey for yourself. Take a close at these images to get ideas on hair, makeup, clothing, posing, and location, so that we can customize your perfect photo session.
My high school senior photography photo sessions are designed to capture images of who you are in this awesome stage of your life.
Check out the 100 examples below of senior girls and let us customize the perfect high school senior photo session for you.
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