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From the Field to the Auditorium: Ideas for Including Your School in Your Senior Portraits

Starting senior year feels like diving headfirst into a mix of memories and big moments. What's a better way to capture those unforgettable times than with senior portraits? Let's make this year even more special by adding a touch of your school spirit to your photos. We'll create images that not only capture the spirit of this final year but also highlight each senior's unique journey through high school.



Here are some tips on how to do just that:


  • Wear your school colors: Whether it's a full outfit or just an accessory, wearing your school colors is a simple yet effective way to incorporate your school into your senior portraits. Consider wearing a school t-shirt or sweatshirt or adding a school-colored scarf or hat to your outfit.

  • Use school props: Props are an excellent way to incorporate your school into your senior portraits. Consider bringing props such as a letterman jacket, sports equipment, musical instrument, or any other item that represents your involvement in a school activity or program.

  • Choose a location that represents your school: Consider taking your senior portraits at a location that represents your school, such as the football field, auditorium, or even the front of the school building. This can create a beautiful backdrop for your photos and add an extra layer of meaning to them.

  • Include your school mascot: Incorporating your school mascot into your senior portraits can be a fun way to show your school spirit. Consider wearing a mascot costume or holding a small stuffed animal or figurine of your school's mascot in your photos.



  • Use your school yearbook: Your school yearbook is a great resource for inspiration when it comes to incorporating your school into your senior portraits. Look through the pages to see what types of images and poses are typically used, and consider incorporating some of those elements into your own senior portraits.

  • Involve your school friends: Senior portraits are often taken with friends, so why not incorporate your school friends into your photoshoot as well? Consider taking group shots with your close friends in a school setting or wearing matching school spirit wear.

  • Show off your academic achievements: Another way to incorporate your school into your senior portraits is by showcasing your academic achievements. This could be anything from holding a diploma or certificate to wearing a school pin or other academic award.

  • Use school-related hashtags: When you share your senior portraits on social media, consider using school-related hashtags to connect with other students and alumni. This can be a fun way to show your school spirit and connect with others who share your experiences.



Incorporating your school into your senior portraits is a great way to add an extra layer of meaning and significance to your photos. By wearing your school colors, using school props, choosing a location that represents your school, including your school mascot, using your school yearbook for inspiration, involving your school friends, showcasing your academic achievements, and using school-related hashtags, you can create senior portraits that you'll cherish for years to come.


✨🎓 Let's start planning your unforgettable senior portrait session today! 📸✨



This blog is written by Jessica Butterworth, a senior and family photographer at Behind the Shutter LLC in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

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