Need some help figuring out what to wear for your spring senior pictures? We’re here to help! We LOVE helping our clients put together outfits for their senior sessions which is why we have complimentary Style Consults with all of our EJP clients! Spring is a gorgeous time for senior pictures in the Rochester and Finger Lakes areas – pastel tones, flowers in bloom, soft lighting – it makes for stunning senior pictures! So let’s get started and curate a beautiful spring senior picture wardrobe!

4 SPRING OUTFIT STAPLES THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME:

Floral patterns: spring florals can be found everywhere from crop tops and wide leg pants to mini and maxi dresses and even cute overalls.

Pastel tones: think wildflower colors… soft pinks, lavenders, buttery yellows, and light blues. Layer these colors with white for a modern but timeless style. Try light washed denim for more casual but still classic vibes.

Bright colors: I’m not talking about neon because those will NOT photograph well for your senior pictures! I’m talking about magenta and raspberry, or lilac and amethyst! Even royal blue and bright periwinkle, or jade and mint. These colors are perfect to wear in the spring because they’ll complement your senior picture backdrops while still keeping you as the focal point! If you want to know which of these colors will compliment your skin tone the best check out this article!

Extra Fabric: think ruffles, statement sleeves, eyelet detailing, textured fabric, or tassels – the more fabric, the better! Extra fabric will add lots of movement and life to your senior pictures which makes more visually interesting and appealing images!

LETS CHAT ACCESSORIES THAT BRING SPRING OUTFITS TO LIFE

1. Hair Accessories!

Pastel headbands, head scarves, cute hair clips and straw hats are perfect for elevating a spring outfit! You can also add hair accents like tiny flower buds or fun braids for the ultimate spring hairdo!

2. Facial Accessories!

Sunglasses are always a must have prop for spring and summer sessions! Depending on the vibe you’re going for think about pastel acrylics, classic aviators, or fun shapes to add just a touch of fun variety and vacay mood to your senior pictures!

3. Jewelry!

Accessories like beaded bracelets and stacked necklaces can be the perfect accessories for fun senior pictures that aren’t too overpowering. Statement earrings can be a fun way to bring extra interest to your outfits in colors that compliment your eyes and skin tone!

HERE’S SOME BONUS DO’S AND DON’TS FOR YOUR SPRING SENIOR PICTURES:

DO:

• think about floral and gingham for springtime fun
• wear jewel tones and pastel colors that are best for your skin tone
• wear mini or maxi dresses/skirts with lots of fabric for extra movement
• wear layers like a fun cardigan or jacket to add visual interest and dimension
• wear fun sunglasses and hats to give lots of variety, extra posing opportunity, and put the finishing touches on your spring look

DON’T:

• wear a crop top with low rise pants (use the thirds rule when picking outfits!!)
• wear neon – it doesn’t photograph well and will make your face look discolored (think jewel and pastel tones instead)
• wear busy patterns that will take attention away from your face (go with low contrast and small patterns)
• wear a mini dress/skirt that is too short for fun poses (make sure you can sit, stand, lean, squat, lay, spin, etc)
• wear colors that will make you look washed out (check which colors are best for your skin tone here!)

Wanna chat about a spring senior picture session?! Snag your pre-booking consult here – we can get to know each other, see if our studio is the perfect fit for you, and get your spring session date booked on our calendar!