Your senior portraits are a big deal. Not in a stressful, pressure-filled way, but in a this-is-your-moment, let-us-make-it-count kind of way. And the good news? A little prep goes a long way.

Here is what to do before you show up so you can walk in feeling confident and walk out with photos you actually love.

Start with your outfits

Pull your looks together a few days ahead of time, not the morning of. Try everything on, make sure it fits the way you want it to, and get it steamed and ready the night before. You do not need to be perfectly matchy. Coordinated colors and layered pieces always photograph better anyway. When your wardrobe feels thought out, your entire gallery looks more elevated without you having to do anything extra.

Give yourself a buffer when you arrive

Plan to show up a few minutes early. Not because the session is rushed, it absolutely is not, but because those first few minutes of settling in make a real difference. You will feel more relaxed, more like yourself, and that comes through in every single frame.

You do not have to know how to pose

This is the one we hear most often: "I never know what to do with my hands." Here is the thing: that is not your job. As your senior portrait photographer in Cheshire, CT, I handle all of it. I will walk you through exactly where to stand, how to move, and what to do so you never feel awkward or unsure. You just have to show up ready to have a good time.

Trust the process

The seniors who get the most out of their sessions are the ones who come in relaxed and let the experience unfold. When you stop worrying about getting it right and just enjoy the moment, that is when the real magic happens.

That is the goal at L. Erickson Photography. Natural. Elevated. Completely you.

Ready to book your Class of 2027 session? Let's make it yours.