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Senior Style Guide
The Session Guide
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Your senior session is all about celebrating who you are right now, and what you wear plays a big role in bringing that vision to life. This guide is here to help you choose outfits that reflect your personality, photograph beautifully, and make you feel confident in front of the camera. From colors and textures to accessories and shoes, you will find tips to create a look that feels authentic to you and elevates your photos.
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What to Expect
Who to Bring
Location Selection
What to Wear
Props
College Wear
Cap & Gown
Proof Gallery
Album Design
I am a photographer who believes your senior year deserves to be remembered in a way that feels real, beautiful, and completely you. What began as a simple love for capturing everyday moments has grown into a passion for creating images that blend genuine emotion with timeless style. I want you to feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated during your session so the photos we create together become memories you will cherish for years to come.
Meet Cassidy
What to expect
From first hello to final gallery, here is exactly how your senior experience unfolds
Inquiry and Booking
You reach out, I confirm availability, and we choose your date and collection. Your retainer and contract secure the spot. You receive a welcome email with next steps.
Style Questionnaire and Planning
You complete a quick questionnaire about your vibe, locations, and outfits. I send a custom mood board with outfit ideas, a color palette, and location suggestions that match your style.
The Week of Your Session
I send a checklist and weather watch update. You steam outfits, pack a small bag, and confirm meet-up details. Backup plans are set if needed.
After Your Session
I back up your images the same day. I cull and hand edit the best images so your gallery feels cohesive and polished.
Proof Gallery
After your session, you will receive a proof gallery with the best unedited images from your shoot. This is your chance to select the photos you love most before I begin the final editing process.
Ordering Prints and Albums
Choose your favorites for prints, announcements, and an heirloom album. I design, you approve, and your artwork is delivered ready to enjoy.
Having someone with you on session day can make the experience even more enjoyable, but it is important to choose wisely. Bring one person who makes you feel confident, relaxed, and supported—this could be a parent, sibling, or close friend. Too many people can be distracting and may make it harder for you to feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Who to Bring With You
Your senior session is all about you, but if you would like a few images with someone special—like a best friend, sibling, or parent—we can absolutely make time for that. Let me know in advance so we can plan when and where to include them. Limit it to one or two people so the focus stays on you and we can make the most of our session time.
Who Can Be in Photos With You
The right locations set the tone for your senior photos and help tell your story. Start by thinking about what feels most like you—are you drawn to nature, urban streets, modern architecture, or cozy, tucked-away spots? Consider the vibe you want in your images and how it will pair with your outfits. I will guide you through my favorite locations that photograph beautifully in the right light, and we can mix and match for variety. Choosing two to three spots within close distance gives you different looks without losing time to travel. The goal is to pick places where you feel comfortable, confident, and inspired so your photos feel authentic and timeless.
how to select the right locations
Verona
Columns
Loose
Park
The Nelson Atkins
Blue Springs Lake
Fireshot
Studio
Shawnee
Mission Park
Webster Parking Garage
Baltimore
Avenue
Kessler
Park
Lenexa
City Center
The River
Market
The Library District
Liberty
Memorial
Poindexter Parking Grage
Penn Valley
Park
The West
Bottoms
Western Auto
Sign
Plaza
Wall
Your outfit choices are one of the most important parts of creating senior photos you will love for years to come. The right clothing not only photographs beautifully but also helps you feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera.
What to Wear
What to Wear
Start With Your Style
Think about how you want your photos to feel—timeless and classic, fun and trendy, or bold and fashion-forward. Your clothing should reflect your personality while also complementing the overall vibe of your session. If you’re not sure, start with outfits you already love wearing and build from there.
Pro Styling Tips
Fit is everything, so choose clothes that flatter your shape without being overly tight or baggy. Movement also makes a big difference—flowy skirts, dresses, and layered tops add life and dimension to your images. Avoid anything that might distract from your face, such as large logos, neon colors, or busy patterns. Adding texture with fabrics like lace, knit, linen, chiffon, or suede creates depth and visual interest. Finally, plan your look from head to toe by making sure your shoes, accessories, and nails complement your outfits for a polished, cohesive style.
Dressing for the Seasons
Spring/Summer
For warm-weather sessions, choose light and breathable fabrics like chiffon, linen, or cotton that move easily and keep you comfortable. Soft pastel tones, neutrals, and delicate floral patterns photograph beautifully in natural light. Sundresses, skirts, lightweight button-downs, or jeans paired with a cute top are all great options for creating a fresh, airy look.
Fall/Winter
Cooler months are perfect for cozy layers such as sweaters, jackets, and scarves that add depth and variety to your outfits. Rich tones like burgundy, mustard, forest green, and navy work beautifully against autumn leaves or winter backdrops. Incorporate boots, tights, and textured fabrics like wool, flannel, or corduroy for warmth and a seasonal touch that still looks stylish in photos.
Hair & Makeup
Professional hair and makeup can elevate your look and give you an extra boost of confidence in front of the camera. If you choose to do your own, aim for a natural, polished version of your everyday style so you still feel like yourself. Avoid trying new hairstyles or makeup trends right before your session to ensure you are comfortable with the result. Bring along a few touch-up essentials such as powder, lip color, and a brush to keep your look fresh throughout the shoot.
Accessories & Details
Accessories can elevate your look, but they should complement your outfit rather than overpower it. Jewelry works best when it adds a subtle touch—think delicate earrings, layered necklaces, or a simple bracelet. Hats can add personality and variety but are best used in just a few shots so they do not dominate the session. Belts and other small accessories can help pull a look together, creating a more polished appearance. Be sure your nails are clean and neatly polished in a neutral color to keep the focus on your face and expressions.
Props and accessories are a great way to make your senior session truly your own. Think about items that represent your hobbies, passions, or personality—like a guitar, sports gear, camera, books, or even your pet. These little details can add variety to your photos and help tell your unique story. Accessories such as hats, sunglasses, scarves, or statement jewelry can also change the vibe of an outfit without a full wardrobe change. When choosing props, aim for pieces that feel natural to you and that you can interact with comfortably, rather than items that feel forced. The goal is to add personal touches that enhance your images and make them unmistakably yours.
Props & Accessories: How to Customize Your Session
College gear is a great way to celebrate your next chapter, but instead of a basic t-shirt, I suggest choosing outfits that feel like a fun, elevated version of a college game day look. Wear colors that match your school and think stylish layers, skirts, jeans, or accessories that give a spirited yet polished vibe. For cap-and-gown photos, choose a well-fitted outfit underneath—like a dress, jumpsuit, or dress pants with a nice top—so the look is complete when the gown comes off. We will capture a mix of timeless portraits and fun, celebratory shots, from classic smiling poses to tossing your cap in the air.
College Spirit and Cap & Gown
Your Images
Accessing Your Proof Gallery
Once your senior session is complete, you will receive an email with a link to your personal proof gallery. Inside, you will find all of your session images lightly edited for viewing purposes. This gallery will be live for 14 days, so please make your selections within this time to avoid late fees or delays in ordering. Any email will work to enter your gallery—just be sure to use the attached password to log in.
Your collection includes a set number of high-resolution, fully edited digital images. When you open your gallery, take your time browsing through the proofs and select the images you would like to use for your included digitals. If you fall in love with more than the number included, additional digitals can be purchased individually or as a full gallery upgrade.
Within the gallery, you will also have access to the online print store where you can view and purchase print collections, albums, framed portraits, graduation announcements, and other upgrades. For albums and grad invites, I will personally reach out after checkout to begin the customization and design process.
Once you have finalized your selections, your chosen digitals will be fully edited and delivered in a final gallery, ready to download and share. Products such as albums, framed portraits, and graduation announcements will be customized through the storefront, with digital files delivered once items are completed.
If you have any questions while making your selections or choosing your products, please reach out. I am here to guide you through the process and help you choose the options that will best preserve and display your images for years to come.
Access the print Store
View Your Favorites list
Image selection for prints
Open the Gallery
Go into the email with your proof gallery and click the "View Photos" button to view your gallery. You can enter with any email to access the gallery. You'll find the gallery password attached at the bottom of the email.
Enter your email and password
Any email will work to access the gallery. The password for the gallery will be found at the bottom of the email you received. The password is case sensitive. I recommend copying and pasting.
Browse Your Gallery
Take a look at the images we captured during your senior session! Relive all the moments!
Start Your Favorites List
Click the heart icon at the top right corner of your screen to start a favorites list. When prompted for an email, enter any email. Your favorites list will be linked to the email you choose. If you want to access the list again, use the same email when logging in.
Select Images
Hover over images in the gallery to view a heart icon. If you wish to add this image to the favorites list, simply click the icon. Remove the image from the list, by clicking the heart icon again.
Review Your Favorites List
Click the hear icon at the top right corner of the gallery to view the full favorites list. From here, you can see how many images are in the list and which images you selected.
Send Me the list
Once you have finalized your selections, share the favorites list with me. You can do this by clicking the paper airplane icon in the top right corner of your favorites list. Select "Send to Photographer"
