Simple non-distracting colors and simple patterns are typically best.  Guys look great in an open collared dress shirt or a new polo shirt.  Light colors bring out your features, earth tones work well for outdoor photos.   Girls look great in any nice top that is not too fancy.   Typically a portrait is from the waist up and the yearbook photo is a tighter crop.   Sometimes additional poses will include a full length pose so, shorts, pants, skirts wear what essentially matches your outfit. It is great to have several choices especially for the 8 proof folio !

Portraits are about you - not the clothes you're wearing. Bring a few changes from casual to formal that you are comfortable wearing.  For casual poses denim jeans, Kakis, shorts polo shirts a t-shirt are fine.  Long sleeved shirts photograph better.

You might compromise. Bring a couple outfits you like and one or two your parents like.

Dressing in layers allows for more variation, you can take your outer shirt off or unbutton it for a different look.

If you bring formal wear, don't forget the shoes and appropriate socks. Casual poses often work well in sandals or bare feet.

This is typically not the best time to try a new hair style! Go with your normal style, something you're comfortable with. Don't forget a comb or brush and maybe some hair product just in case. Don’t wash your hair right before the session, typically the day before is best for natural oils to help your hair shine and stop fly- away hair.
 

Feel free to bring some shades for a few poses with a little more attitude!

If you wear prescription glasses - consider getting some frames without lenses to avoid glare. If you can't, don't worry about it, but we may not be able to avoid all lens glare.

Do you participate in a sport or activity? Bring your helmet, jersey, a football, saxophone, musical instrument, cheerleading uniform or other appropriate gear. Your activities are no doubt a big part of your senior year, so be sure to make it part of your senior portraits.  BUT PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PORTRAIT THAT YOU CHOOSE FOR THE YEARBOOK DOES NOT ALLOW PROPS !

Buddy Pose

Bring your friends!  A small group of 3 or 5 works well.  Consider the same colors for tops and bottoms.

Common sense

Don’t wait till the last minute to plan your outfits! If you do, Murphy’s Law says that what you want to wear will be rolled up in a ball at the bottom of your dirty clothes pile.

Even if you wouldn’t normally iron a particular shirt or outfit – iron it for your photo session! The wrinkles that look fine in person don’t look good in a photo.  

If you are trying to decide between two outfits, go with the less trendy look. The classics are classics for a reason. (Besides, your teenage kids will see this picture someday…)

 Be sure that you bring all the accessories you need for each outfit – the right shoes, socks, belt, jewelry – whatever!

Girls – feel free to bring what you might need to freshen up your hair and makeup, particularly between your outdoor and indoor sessions.

 Now that you’ve given a little thought to making sure you are all ready for your portrait session comes the last but most important thing

 You’ll look great, so relax and have fun!