I know that your senior pictures probably have you asking a ton of questions about how to prepare for your big day! At Evelyn June Photography, our goal is to help you achieve a stress free senior portrait session! We’ve compiled an entire senior picture to-do checklist to help you out!

HERE’S WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SENIOR PICTURE SESSION! PLUS A TIMELINE SO YOU CAN ACCURATELY PLAN!

– Book your session 4-6 months before your desired session date! Senior pictures are NOT the time wait until the last minute. Consider how busy your summer and senior year events will get! You’ll want to have your session booked with your top choice of photographer before their calendar fills up!

– Schedule your EJP style consult 4-6 weeks before your session day! If you hire us for your senior pics, we will have a video meeting called a Style Consult. We’ll look at all of your potential outfits and start deciding on what to keep and what to consider adding or subtracting to polish off each outfit. By the end you’ll know exactly what you’re wearing, locations, and how your makeup & hair will go with each outfit change! 

– Schedule your appointment for pro hair & makeup! We HIGHLY suggest going pro for senior picture hair & makeup! Long story short – it will photograph so. much. better. If you want more info about why we suggest this to all EJP clients read this! Trust us and get this appointment on the books for the morning of your senior session. Here’s some hair & makeup inspo too!

– Get a hair refresh 1 week before your session! Remember to avoid drastic changes in cuts or color while touching up your roots and highlights! Make sure to use a salon grade shampoo and conditioner that won’t turn your color brassy by the time your session takes place. Here’s an extra article detailing what appointments you should book before your senior pictures!

– Book a facial with your fave esthetician 1 week before your session! Gentle exfoliation and moisturizing are key for a smooth makeup application, so why not let the professionals handle it? This appointment can have your skin glowing and fresh looking for your big day! Make sure to check out this article first for some facial do’s and don’ts!

– Go shopping for last minute items after your Style Consult! After your consult you’ll know any final pieces you need to pick up to finish off your outfits. Take a quick pic of your outfits before you go shopping so you have something to reference in the store. This will help you make sure the extra items you’re grabbing are the right fit. 

– Start organizing your wardrobe and packing items 3-5 days before your session! Hang each of your ironed and steamed outfits on hangers so you can see the full outfit together. Don’t forget to attach a bag with your shoes, undergarments, jewelry, and props / accessories to each outfit hanger. This keeps everything organized and stress free on session day! 

– Get your manicure and pedicure done a day or two before your senior session! This will ensure your polish and cuticles are fresh and ready to frame your face. Doing it a few days before your senior session will allow for any redness or inflammation to heal with a great cuticle oil before session day. 

– The night before your session, make sure to get plenty of sleep! This is will leave you looking fresh and feeling confident in front of the camera on session day! Plus, you’ve earned it because you’ve fully prepared with the tips above! 

Ready to get prepping by checking to-do #1 off your list? Let’s get your Rochester NY senior picture session booked! EJP always includes style consults, exclusive session prep resources, packing lists, and so much more in our premium senior experience! Schedule your obligation free pre-booking consult here! We’ll chat about your session vision and if our studio is the perfect fit for you! Hopefully by the end we’ll have your session date secured on our calendar and the planning wheels put in motion!