Senior pictures for guys seems to be my wheel house. I think it is because I am guy mom. My house has always been a revolving door with boys coming in and going out. I find boys/guys so fun. A lot of times they are a bit shy at the beginning but when they open up they are hilarious.
A goal I have as a photographer is to get those shy guys to open up and take amazing photos. I want them to relax and for their personality to come out.
Most guys are having their senior portraits taken to make their moms happy. I am okay with that. Girls are the opposite. Girls have sometimes been planning their session for years. Guys don’t even know where they want to take their photos taken or what they are wearing.
A great and easy way to get guys comfortable with their session is be showcasing some of their extra curricular activities. Some might be into sports, others might be in band. What ever they are into we can incorporate into their session. CAPTURE THEM BEING THEMSELVES!
At the end of their senior session boys will be as into it as their moms and they love their photos. I have had several boys be surprised how good they were at posing. That is when I know I have done my job. I want guys to leave feeling confident and knowing they killed it at their session.
So if your senior is not looking forward to his session do worry. I love doing senior pictures for guys and he will have a blast when it’s all said and done. And the added bonus: AMAZING PHOTOS OF YOUR GUY.
Check out some of my other senior guys and get some inspiration for your session.
