Today I am sharing music tips for teen photography sessions and its all about preparation! In addition, I am going to introduce you to the first beautiful model in our High School Bound Sessions, Grace.
The best way I have found to connect with tweens is through music.
Everyone who shows up to a photo session is nervous about their photos being taken (me included). My goal is to get natural + connected images of them so getting them comfortable with me + my camera is key. Music is my secret weapon to help! I want my girls to feel special and that they are the focus of the session so we make a playlist 100% for them. We make a custom playlist for each photo session based on what the girl(s) have given me to favorite artists. They get to listen to their favorites which always help them relax, smile and simply be young & free!
Now it’s time to meet Grace!
1. Who’s your favorite band or solo artist?
My favorite artists are Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Selena Gomez, Sam Hunt, and Ed Sheeran. I’m excited to attend one of Ed Sheeran’s concerts in October.
2. What do you see yourself doing in 5 years? 10 years?
In 5 years, I imagine I will graduate high school and then go to a college where I can study the arts or design.
3. What do you enjoy doing for fun?
I love to dance, play with my dog, hang out with friends and do fun things with my family. I also enjoy traveling and playing my violin and ukelele.
4. What is your favorite thing to do outdoors?
My favorite thing to do outside is going to the lake, which includes water skiing and tubing. I also love to go to the pool and/or waterparks.
5. What makes you laugh?
My friends, family, and funny movies or shows all make me laugh a lot.
6. What subjects in school do you enjoy learning about?
My favorite subjects to learn in school are English, History, and Spanish.
7. When you have free time what do you enjoy doing?
In my free time, I love to dance, shop, hang out with friends and go to the lake.
8. What’s your favorite book?
A few of my favorite books are the “Harry Potter series”, “The Help” and “Three Cups of Tea.”
9. Do you have a role model?
My role models are my parents, sister and my church leaders.
10. What family/friend activities and events do you enjoy?
I enjoy going on vacations and watching movies with my family. I also enjoy swimming and going to the mall with my friends.
11. What sports/hobbies interest you?
My favorite sport is dance and I’m one of the team captains this year for my drill team.
12. What would be your perfect day?
My perfect day would consist of shopping, hanging out with friends, dancing with my drill team and doing something fun with my family.
13. What are you most looking forward to in high school?
In high school, I’m looking forward to having some more freedom and being a part of different clubs or teams.
14. What is your favorite memory from middle school?
My favorite memory from middle school would be lunch with friends, field trips and being part of the drill team.
15. What was your favorite part of your model session with Shelly Niehaus Photography?
My favorite part of the photography session was that Mrs. Shelly made it really fun with music and it just felt like I was hanging out with my friends. Mrs. Shelly was also very encouraging and I could see how much she loves taking pictures.
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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.
