So. What I mostly believe is that location is not particularly important. That sounds completely wrong, right? (wrong right? hahahaha)
The truth of the matter is — the color, the texture and how you FEEL are all the right combination to make your pictures sing.
Most seniors I photograph don’t know where they want their pictures taken. They know they want something completely unique. They know they want to LOVE the images. And they usually leave everything up to me.
Which makes it easier for me frankly, because I can just shoot where I’m comfortable and where I know the light and textures — and I know you will like the images.
Once in a while, though, I photograph a senior in some of their own places. Chelsea (another of my gorgeous 2009 models) chose this time. We went to the place she loves — her school. I found myself in an unknown spot and looking at it from Chelsea’s eyes. It was fun.
The one thing I really did notice — was how happy she was in her spot. Location does matter if it’s a place that hold memories for you. If it’s somewhere significant. If when you get there - you become yourself.
That’s something to think about.
These are Chelsea’s sneak peek in a couple of her favorite spots:
