Today I am sharing photography location tips for teen photography sessions and its all about variety! In addition, I am going to introduce you to the first beautiful model in our High School Bound Sessions, Julia.
When considering a photo location you want to think about what type of setting reflects your personal style. When choosing the perfect place for your session, there are several things to consider about what it may have to offer. To give you some ideas, I’ve broken down each of the location types to help you narrow down your selection. I usually ask clients if they prefer an urban, nature, parks, rustic or collective. Here is a brief description of each type.
Urban – Brick buildings, alleys, colorful graffiti, a parking garage and busy city sidewalks. Absolutely perfect for the Senior who live for hustle and bustle that the city has to offer. The raw elements available are exciting and the vivid color will make your images come alive.
Nature – Tallgrass, wide open spaces, trees and a Texas sunset. This versatile backdrop compliments most styles, so whether you love to rock denim and boots or skirts and wedges, this location will work great for you! Your images can range from classic and timeless to beautifully romantic and ethereal.
Parks – City parks, golf courses, and walking trails are filled with options. These locations offer a lot of greenery, concrete paths, ponds, and park benches. This is the perfect choice if you want a more manicured look for your session.
Collective – New and old buildings, trees, alleys, open space and everything in-between. In a nutshell, this is a location jackpot that will provide endless options. University campus and small towns are the perfect places that offer exactly this. If you have an eclectic style, this type of location works great!
Rustic – Weathered, shabby buildings, chipped paint and charming industrial appeal. You might feel like you’ve stepped back in time when working in a rustic location. The organic texture that time causes to these locations will add a whole new level of visual interest to your pictures. Rustic locations offer a unique and dynamic look that photographs beautifully.
Once we narrow down the type of location we then can look at specific locations!
Now it’s time to meet Julia!
1. Who’s your favorite band or solo artist?
My favorite band is Air Supply from the 80s.
2. What do you see yourself doing in 5 years? 10 years?
In 5 years I will be in college and in 10 years I will be in FBI training.
3. What do you enjoy doing for fun?
For fun I like to eat and watch T.V.
4. What is your favorite thing to do outdoors?
Outdoors, I like to ride my bike, swim, and eat ice-cream.
5. What makes you laugh?
The “TripAdvisor” owl makes me laugh.
6. What subjects in school do you enjoy learning about?
I enjoy learning about politics, so I can prove others wrong with facts.
7. When you have free time what do you enjoy doing?
When I have free time I watch Criminal Minds and The X-Files.
8. What’s your favorite book?
My favorite book is, “The Eye of the Crow”.
9. Do you have a role model?
Yes is the answer to your question; however, I am assuming you would like to know who he is. That would be my Uncle Tony.
10. What family/friend activities and events do you enjoy?
I like to have picnics while watching movies.
11. What sports/hobbies interest you?
I enjoy watching television and running track.
12. What would be your perfect day?
My day would be going to church, going to the movies and eating honeybuns.
13. What are you most looking forward to in high school?
In high school I’m looking forward to being a senior so I can get snazzy shirts and senior privileges.
14. What is your favorite memory from middle school?
I do not have a favorite memory because I wasn’t fond of middle school.
15. What was your favorite part of your model session with Shelly Niehaus Photography?
My favorite part taking photos with Mrs. Shelly was that I discovered how fun it was to model and pose for her when typically I don’t like to have my photo taken.
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Shelly Niehaus Photography is a Prosper, TX-based senior and tween photographer. I love incorporating movement, color, and fun into my teen and tween session and most importantly make photography session all about the teen. I also offer adoption photography for local families through the Red Thread Organization and volunteer for The Gold Hope Project. For more information please contact me so we can start discussing your session.
