I feel like all of my blogs sound the same. But it’s not because I’m repeating myself - it’s because my clients are literally the coolest humans I’ve ever met. That was Jed.
Jed’s mom reached out to me because he was her youngest, graduating high school and ready to go off to college to set the world on fire. She gave me 2 parameters: 1) Jed loves soccer. Like LOVES soccer and is an incredible player. And 2) they love the look and feel of casual pictures. Casual is my middle name - well not really, but you’re with me! Capturing people as they are is so much better than forced smiles.
Confession time: I am not a prop person - unless it’s used to show off the style of my clients - so we agreed to use a soccer ball in a “cool” way - not traditional sports pics.
My clients are overwhelmingly teenage girls - which makes me sad because guys deserve to be in the spotlight too! Their personalities, styles and accomplishments are no less important or meaningful to capture - so I get really excited when I get a boy senior session. (If you don’t know - I’m a mom of 3 boys - so that’s partly it).
So guys - if you’re reading this - here’s 5 reasons you should listen to your mom and get those senior portraits!
You love your parents and it will make them really happy
It might not feel like it now - but you’ll look back on this time and want to remember it. This session will give you a lasting memento of your high school years.
One day you will probably get married or have another life event that will cause someone to want to dig a picture of you out from high school. Give them a great one that reflects your personality and style instead of them reaching for your 7th grade picture, complete with braces and pimples.
There will come a time when your kids just won’t believe you were cool in high school. Prove them wrong.
Seriously, you are incredible because you are you. You deserve to be celebrated. (And it’ll make your mom happy)
Hey Class of 2023!
It’s not too late to get your senior portraits done!
Jane Mack is a high school senior photographer based in Baltimore, Maryland. Jane’s sessions are fun, relaxed and authentically you. Contact Jane to book your custom senior portrait experience, follow her on Facebook and Instagram, and check out more of her work on her website.