The Element of Color: How to Dress for Senior Photographs

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The goal of a great photograph is to direct your attention to the face or faces in the portrait. Simple things like a garment with a full length sleeve and medium to darker colors really enhance your face. Visit our color wheel of fashion for more information on colors.

Our photographers utilize the element of color when photographing. It is our promise that our customers fall in love with their photographs. Our photographers thrive on what we call - Fashion. Try out creative ideas with "fashion of the color wheel."

Duke Photography is here for Arizona seniors. It is important that you feel comfortable, confident and ready. Being prepared, considering all options and taking action is what life is all about. Now, put your fashion cap on and take on your senior photographs with confidence (and fashion:)

Basic Criteria: Three outfits and props of your choosing

The creative part of your brain will go crazy if you do not keep one thing in mind: "keep it simple." Now, make sure you check out our "fashion color wheel," after you take a look through our outfit ideas.

1st Outfit - Simple is the senior!

We suggest that you stay safe with your first portrait sitting - Formal and formidable is our motto. Black and white are safe colors for this photographic session. What would you wear to church or a family gathering (make sure you let the photographer know about your ideas and suggestions during your photo-session).

2nd Outfit - Coordinated as can be!

This is when you can have some fun! This is the friend pleaser. Wear what you wear, and wear it good. Duke Photography suggest that you bring in your favorite outfit for this particular photographic sitting. Investigate our "fashion with the color wheel" to help you with color coordination. If you can not make up your mind, bring in your outfits and let our photographers help you.

3rd Outfit - Creative and fun!

The wild card, crowd pleasing, personality and attention getter! This photographic sitting is where creativity meets personality. Who are you and what do you do? Who are you going to be? Why? These questions and answers will shine through in this sitting.

Additional tips for your senior portrait session

Ladies: avoid plunging necklines, tanning before session (you may get red), and glasses (if you do not have contacts, please let us know). Guys: get a haircut a week before your sitting and try to avoid glasses, as well.

Make sure to: Schedule portrait session well in advance, arrive 15-minutes before your scheduled sitting, gave your hair style ready and make sure to relax and get ready to shine.

Hey high school senior (or Mom, Dad) Duke Photography is in the business of helping out seniors by providing information on graduation and how to prepare for graduation. Go to our website tailored specifically for high school seniors and let us help you.

Don't leave! Learn about the senior portraits: top 9 major mistakes, or, visit your website. We can sit up to twenty-five seniors a month. Hurry and make an Appointment, or call today!