Congratulations on your senior year! This is such an exciting milestone in your life. Choosing what to wear for your senior picture session in Boulder, Colorado, can feel overwhelming, but planning ahead helps you feel confident, relaxed, and camera ready. Our goal is to create beautiful, timeless heirloom portraits you will cherish for years to come.
1. Let the Location Inspire Your Clothing
We are so lucky to live in beautiful Colorado and to have the stunning mountain background at our door step! The location you choose for your senior portraits helps drive the inspiration for your attire. Think of golden sun lit fields, epic mountain backgrounds, rich forest green pine trees and a natural setting.
✨ For Girls Clothing Location Inspiration
Choose clothing that harmonizes with nature and your environment. Prom dresses or maxi dresses with texture create dimension and a painterly quality through light and shadow. Long flowing dresses add visual interest, movement, and elegance to your portraits.
For cooler weather or a relaxed look, consider layering with chunky knits, cashmere, or faux fur accents. Pair outfits with boots and a coordinating hat for a polished, cohesive style.
✨ For Boys Clothing Location Inspiration
A simple, classic look works best for senior portraits. Solid-color jeans paired with a plain t-shirt (without logos or graphics) creates a timeless style. If you want to include school pride, bring your letterman jacket for sports or academic recognition.
A classic button-up polo shirt paired with khaki shorts or pants creates a clean, refined appearance. For a more polished senior portrait look, adding a sports coat can elevate the overall style.
2. Color Selection
Opt for solid colors to achieve a more refined, timeless look that keeps the focus on you rather than distracting elements. Choose colors that reflect your personality, the season, and the portrait location.
💎 Jewel Tones
The camera beautifully captures sophisticated, richly saturated colors. Jewel tones are highly recommended because they complement nature and flatter most skin tones and hair colors. These include Navy, Emerald, Teal, Peacock, Amethyst, Wine, Marigold, Gold, Burgundy, and Mahogany.
🤍 Neutral Tones
Neutral colors work well for both males and females and pair beautifully with the scenic Colorado landscape. Earthy, down-to-earth tones such as Espresso, Caramel, Beige, Ivory, White, and Black create a classic, timeless senior portrait style.
🌸 Pastel Tones
Pastel colors are especially popular in spring and summer portraits. Inspired by nature, these soft hues create a light, airy, and romantic feel reminiscent of sunshine, flowers, and garden settings. Consider colors such as Periwinkle, Lilac, Dusty Rose, Peony, Blush, and Buttercup.
3. Clothing Items to Avoid
To achieve the most flattering and timeless senior portrait results, it is best to avoid clothing choices that may distract from your natural features or limit posing flexibility.
• Avoid large screen prints, bold patterns, and logos, as they can draw attention away from your face.
• Avoid dresses that are too short, since they can restrict posing options and movement.
• Avoid baggy tops, which may add unnecessary bulk or hide your natural shape.
• Avoid bright neon colors, as they can be distracting and may cause color reflections on the skin.
• Avoid clingy jersey knit fabrics, which can reveal undergarment lines in photographs.
• Avoid dresses without waist-defining features, as they may reduce structure and silhouette definition.
• Avoid overly trendy clothing and instead choose timeless, classic styles that will look beautiful for years to come.
4. Accessorize Details
Select one statement piece that complements your outfit while adding personality and visual interest to your portraits. You may bring jewelry, scarves, hats, or your graduation cap. If you choose a standout piece of jewelry, keep other accessories subtle or minimal for a clean, elegant look.
For a romantic and refined style, floral hairpieces or a small bouquet can add a delicate, timeless touch. For a Colorado rustic outdoor look, consider pairing your outfit with cowboy boots and a hat to reflect the natural mountain setting and local character.
5. MOST IMPORTANT BE YOURSELF AND HAVE FUN!
Your senior memories are the most important thing to me and I want your session to be a time for you to be yourself and enjoy it! Have fun, laugh a lot! And I’ll take care of the rest!
