Tips for Planning Your Senior Photoshoot in Nashville

If you’re a junior in high school, now is the perfect time to start planning your senior photoshoot. Trust me—this is one of the most exciting parts of your senior year! Senior pictures have come a long way since I graduated. Today, they’re all about showcasing your personality and style with a custom experience that’s completely you.

1. Find a Photographer

I know that sounds like a no-brainer, but choosing your senior photographer is a really important step.  Your photographer will help you select outfits and choose locations, which will determine the whole look and feel of your photos.

When searching for a senior photographer near me, don’t just go with the first name that pops up. Take time to explore their style and see if it matches the vision you have in mind. If you’re dreaming of something natural, timeless, or bold and editorial, make sure your photographer specializes in that style. And just as important—choose someone who communicates well and makes you feel comfortable. You’ll be working closely together to plan a fun and memorable experience!

2. Nail Down Your Locations

Once you have chosen your photographer, it is time to nail down your locations. Look at other senior photos and decide what catches your eye. You can get great inspiration from Pinterest boards with senior photo ideas. Do you like sun-drenched fields or maybe a more urban look? Do you want to see the Nashville skyline or do you like a more subtle backdrop?

As a Nashville senior photographer, I know lots of different spots for photos that you may not have thought of.  I look at how the light hits areas and how your outfits will look with certain backdrops.  Part of my job is guiding you to locations that you will love. Browse my blog post on favorite senior photo locations around Nashville for even more ideas.

3. Choose Outfits that You Love

Your outfits can make or break your session.  No pressure, right?!?  But seriously, they are a very important part of the planning process.  I always recommend a casual outfit and a dressy outfit.  This gives variety to your senior photoshoot.

You also want to make sure that you feel good in what you are wearing.  So make sure to try things on ahead of time.  I like to have my clients take photos of them in each outfit and send them to me.  That way I can offer my honest opinion on what looks best and what will photograph best.

Most people don’t know this, but there are certain colors that don’t photograph well.  We want to choose outfits that look great on you and on camera.

Once we have your outfits selected, we will finalize locations and everything will come together.  The planning process should be fun, not stressful, and I am here to help you along the way!

Ready to book your senior photoshoot?
I take on a limited number of senior sessions each month to give every client a personalized experience. My calendar for 2025 seniors is already filling up—so if you’ve been thinking about senior pictures, now’s the time to start planning!

Click here to get in touch and reserve your session. I can’t wait to hear your ideas!