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By Raymond Richardson


The taking of high school pictures is important in Newport Beach. Most parents spend a lot of time looking for a skilled photographer, while most seniors spend hours looking for an appropriate outfit to wear on that day. Senior photographs are important as they mark a milestone for high school seniors and show parents how much the son or daughter has grown in 18 years. To get excellent senior pictures Newport Beach residents should do the following things.

One of the important things to do is to choose the right outfit. The right clothing can allow your face to dominate the photo. Every other element in your portrait should be secondary. Therefore, choose clothes devoid of busy patterns and bright colors that can draw the eyes to the clothing rather than the subject. It is also advisable to choose outfits that are not likely to go out of style fast. Strive for a timeless and classic look by choosing an outfit that can still appear attractive twenty years from now.

It is also crucial for students to avoid using cosmetics they are not accustomed to before their photo session. They should not attempt to have a new facial scrub the night before the photo session. Such a facial scrub can cause an allergic reaction or dry out the face, which can make the images look horrible.

Remember to get enough rest for a week prior to your photo session. Many times people wear out themselves and they look tired on the day the pictures are being taken. The photographs will not look good and even twenty years to come, people will see your tired look when the photos were being taken.

As you choose the jewelry to wear, go for an important or special piece of jewelry for the event but also remember that a lot of jewelry may distract. Try to limit what to wear as it can interfere with the portraits. For instance, if you choose a pendant, this can be distracting as it is difficult to keep in one place when you pose or move around.

It is also vital to consider the colors. Solid colors are ideal for a majority of outfits. People usually appear slimmer when wearing darker shaded clothing. Students should avoid neutral colors or flesh tones like pale pink, white, gray, beige or peach because such colors can dominate the picture, making the subject appear washed out. It is better to go with dark tones like green, brown, blue, wine and rust to get appealing images.

Choose clothing that accentuates your best features. If you are a lady, forego spaghetti straps or short sleeves, if you have heavy arms, as these kinds of clothing will stress only this feature. If you have a long neck, tops with turtlenecks can accentuate this feature. If your face is square shaped or rounded, you can choose clothes with a square-neck top. If you have a pointed chin or thin face, you can opt for clothing with round neck tops.

Students can also get appealing senior pictures if they personalize them with props. A majority of photographers allow students to bring props like sports equipment, music instruments, or items that display their interest in a certain activity to the photo session. Students may also include a pet in some of their photos.




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