Senior Studio Sessions | How to Prepare | Jamie Solorio Studio
Senior portrait sessions at Jamie Solorio Studio are designed to feel collaborative, creative, and personal. The suggestions below are intended to help you arrive prepared while leaving room for individuality and experimentation in studio.
Bring clothes that feel like you
The strongest portraits usually begin with clothing that feels authentic to your personality and style. This can mean minimal and timeless, fashion-inspired and dramatic, soft and romantic, artistic and expressive, or something simple and understated as models tend to do for casting calls which tend to be timeless. Black/white tops and jeans.
You do not need an entirely new wardrobe for your session. Well-loved pieces often photograph beautifully.
If you are unsure what to bring, selecting 2–4 outfits with different moods or levels of formality is a good place to start.
Clothing that fits well through the shoulders, neckline, waist, and sleeves tends to photograph more intentionally and comfortably.
Creative interests are encouraged
Senior sessions can include elements connected to your interests, personality, or creative identity.
Dancewear, sports uniforms, instruments, sketchbooks, flowers, vintage clothing, books, cameras, or meaningful personal objects can all help create imagery that feels more unique and personal to you during your last year of high school.
These details are entirely optional, but they can add story and individuality to your session.
Intentional Hair and Makeup
Hair and makeup are welcome but never required.
Some seniors prefer a natural and understated look, while others enjoy more editorial styling, shimmer, graphic makeup, dramatic eyeliner, bold lips, or creative beauty references. Both approaches can photograph beautifully.
Mood boards and creative references are encouraged
Pinterest boards, saved images, fashion references, films, artwork, or lighting inspiration are welcome after booking via a questionnaire I will send to collect your inspiration.
These references are used to understand visual preferences and atmosphere rather than to recreate another photographer’s work exactly.
You are welcome to explore the studio’s New Work portfolio for examples of the more artistic and experimental side of the studio’s visual approach
Sessions are collaborative, and inspiration helps shape the creative direction.
Rest, Hydration and Preparation Matter
Getting enough sleep, drinking water, and preparing outfits in advance can make a noticeable difference in how you feel during your session.
Try clothing on beforehand when possible and remove tags, wrinkles, or packaging in advance to reduce stress the day of the shoot.
You do not need modeling experience
Most seniors photographed in studio are not professional models.
Guidance is provided throughout the session, including posing, movement, expression, posture, hand placement, and interaction with light. The process is designed to feel relaxed and collaborative rather than stiff or overly formal.
Having said that, doesn’t hurt to look at your mood board and play infront of the mirror. ;)