Prom & Ball Season: don't blow it on their pictures!

Parents: it's easy to take lackluster formal pictures of your child who is headed off to prom or ball.

Here are some tips & tricks to help up your game!  

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Angles

Sure you can take the shot straight on. 

​But have you tried squatting down low and shooting up?  This angle A) makes everybody look taller, and B) can highlight some fun shoe choices.

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Lighting

Don't be afraid to take pictures in full direct sun. This gives your shots a bit of pop that you won't get in the shade.

It's ok to look away

People don't always have to be smiling and looking at the camera! 

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Personality is everything

Yes, the outfits are important for spring formals.  But emotion and personality are what will make you LOVE your pictures.

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Finally, get this one.

Your daughter doesn't need a date.  Just borrow any random person's hand who happens to be in a suit and lean over in front of them to take the shot.

This will end up being one of her favorite pictures from the night.   I swear.

Want more help?

Samantha Grant Photography would love to help you memorialize your high school student's spring formal with beautiful professional pictures!  

Get in touch ASAP because I can typically only accept one to two groups on any given date due to timing restraints.

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