Grad Photography/Video Tips
With grad portraits being taken every 15 mins there will be a lot to do in that time. Think about how you would like to be photographed in a casual manor and come prepared.
Video:
Grads who choose to, will be recorded for the grad video during the photo sessions. You will have 30
seconds to say what you want. You could give a message to the grad class, friends, talk about your
future plans… always fun especially when watching your DVD 10 years from now. Every grad gets a
free DVD of the grad banquet. This where this video will end up…. Let loose have some fun, come
prepared.
Consider being photographed in:
- Your favorite hockey jersey, but bring a hockey stick as a prop.
- Your basketball or volleyball jersey, but bring a basket/volleyball as a prop.
- Your motorcycle leathers or motor cross shirt but bring your helmet as well.
Consider being photographed with:
- Musical instruments that you may play. Only portable instruments. Drums won’t work.
- Your buddies (no more than six) but make sure that you book consecutive 15 min sessions for all those involved. Wear the same tones of colour, darker is better. If all buddies wear the same tones no one individual will stand out because of colour.
Consider these important photo tips:
- Wear medium to dark clothing rather than prints or loud colours or T shirts
with text.
- Wear long sleeves. This will help you look slimmer and not draw attention to your arms (also for buddy photos).
- Girls in particular should avoid shiny/oily skin a mat skin look is better.
- Don’t worry about facial blemishes; they can be retouched if you choose so when ordering your prints.
Guys bring a shirt & tie…tee shirts do not look good… In most cases your parents will send you back for retakes. The photographer will supply a shirt and tie for those that need one.
Dressing darker will allow your face to be a focal point rather than the colour of your shirt.
Arrive 5 mins early this will help the flow of portraits and give everyone more time.
