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When is the best time of year to take senior pictures of your children? it is early fall of his senior year. We’ve rounded up some great senior photo ideas for guys so you can be prepared!
While there are some things that may seem similar, one thing that has changed dramatically in recent years is the way senior photo shoots are conducted. Once upon a time, you just took high school seniors into a studio and they stood (or sat) in front of a generic canvas, smiled, and that was it. now, photographers around the world are working hard to incorporate the individual personalities of the subject in the most intelligent and creative way possible. you want nothing less for your graduate.
before we go to the posture suggestions, here are the…
the best tips for taking portraits of older people
- keep it simple.
- Use backgrounds from different locations you have. a big bush, the sports field, grandma’s backyard… a blank white wall in your house.
- show your personality! don’t be afraid to be silly or surly – show who they really are.
- shoot in the golden hour: this is the hour before and immediately after sunset. this is when the light is best!
- include your hobbies or your pets. What are the things that matter most to you? introduce them.
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So if you’re stressed out trying to find the perfect idea that will highlight your son’s personality and show off the man he’s become, you have permission to stop stressing now. We’ve given you an inspiring list of 18 senior photo ideas for guys that are sure to show off their passions and character.
funny senior photo ideas for guys
1. wear your prom attire to your senior portrait session
I love this cuff on the top corner. it was easy!! this photo shoot was great and they had so many different poses. suggestion for the photographer. get the dress portfolio, cap and diploma with the colors of your school. you can take photos with them before they walk. you don’t hang around waiting for the actual graduation on this one.
2. It’s a home run with this senior photo
We know how busy you are and here’s how you can get some amazing shots for your son’s senior photos: Spend a few extra minutes during one of his afternoon school runs and host a photo shoot for your son at his home. baseball field.
This baseball photo with your graduation year arranged into baseballs and a bat is one of many senior photo ideas you can borrow. you’re guaranteed to hit a home run with your senior photos!
Your son already has his baseball uniform, balls, bat, and he doesn’t need a shower or any preparation. his stinky self only serves you better by giving you real, raw, authentic photos.
3. keep it simple. do you have a big bush in the garden?
Actually, the simpler the pose and background, the more your shy guys can shine in their high-end portraits. Hands on hips is a simple pose that’s easy to pull off and says you’re ready for the next stage of your life!
4. find fun walls.
here is an old fence. and is perfect for rustic portrait shooting. The best part about taking your son’s senior photo is that it won’t take much effort for either of you. seen that neighbor’s rustic fence? it’s an amazing accessory! getting him to pose in front of a fence is a classic, but why not combine different poses in front of the fence in one image? this one looks great!
5. find more fun walls from your local town.
if these walls could talk i wonder what secrets they would tell – gayle forma
We may never know all the details, but any photo taken against a wall is a classic pose. I prefer stone, like the image on the right, but brick or barn wood looks great too.
You can also go monochrome like the boy on the left. he chose a distinctive wall in his city and wore a matching t-shirt. Crossing your arms and leaning against the wall is an easy pose for even the most introverted types.
6. use a plain wall to capture your love, whether it’s a punk rock or a running track.
The great thing about these senior portrait ideas is that almost every home has a blank wall. even if it’s not white, a plain background helps to “focus attention” on the shots. In the top shot, the student loved to chew gum and received many demerits: he used his senior portraits as an opportunity to have the last laugh.
In the other shot, a track student strikes a running pose. in this they removed elements from the background with photoshop. I bet your superior will have a lot of fun with the photos of him and then edit them!
7. go black and white on a simple portrait for your senior photo
Life is in color, but black and white is more realistic. – samuel fuller
the boys are simple and sometimes taking pictures of them is a pleasure. And, simplicity often wins the day. like this black and white photo taken on the side of a wall. Although he may be smiling, a serious look works well for this pose as well.
8. your regular sports session also provides a great image for older adults!
Don’t wait until it’s too late to start racking your brain for senior photography ideas for your son. On a normal day after or before one of his soccer games, take this great soccer player photo of him. be sure to get one in color to show off the school colors too.
9. a barn and letterman’s jacket for a winning image idea for seniors
This senior photography idea for your not-so-little guy is a hit and getting a shot at the letterman jacket is a must. whether it cracks a smile or not, we love how it stands out against the barn and trees/grasses…let’s talk perfect accessories!
10. secret batman? cool senior image!
Most kids have a comic book fan that they won’t leave anytime soon, no matter how old they are. does your son have one? Recognize him and help him show his superhero status!
He may not show it to you on the outside, but trust us, he’ll be grinning from ear to ear on the inside.
11. edgy photo idea for older guys
Ergonomics aside, except in formal settings, do our children ever sit in a chair like we all do and should? rarely! the chair back pose is an option for guys, and it looks great on just about everyone!
Spice it up by taking it outdoors and have an amazing backdrop and props for this bold senior photo idea for guys.
12. all dressed up! put a suit on him.
Get your child a picture in a nice suit. hey, even if we don’t really like suits, everyone looks well dressed from time to time! don’t be surprised if you shed a tear or two…doesn’t your son look oh so grown up in a suit?
13. go outside!
The hour before sunset and just after sunset is the best time for outdoor portraits. They call this “golden hour” photography. Usually you’ll need a flash to fill in the faces, but wow, the results are amazing.
for a pose, put a hand in your pocket (make sure to keep your thumbs out) or have him rest an arm on your leg while sitting.
14. first trip? take a picture with that first car
rarely can we separate a child from their first trip. I might have hated it a lot at first. In your defense of why you were buying that vintage second-hand vehicle, you said you wanted it to be safe, that it was what they could afford, and that it was easy to drive. after all, he always loved trying to handle a stick before he even started walking. Now that you can’t keep him from that rowdy ride, why not make him a part of his senior image?
after all, he’s always in, under or on him… yours is just to snap, although it helps if he changes into clean clothes.
15. country boy look? an empty train track is all you need
For your son’s senior picture, he should take a picture next to the train tracks! we have several in our small town and they rarely have trains so this is an easy option for the country boy look. don’t worry about dusty shoes; they really complete the picture!
16. bridge that gap – best senior photo idea for guys
what not to love about bridges.
Bridges not only have fantastic lines, like this one, but we also love their symbolism. His son is in the final days of his senior year and moving on to the next chapter of his life. your senior photo might as well feature a bridge. After all, isn’t it about crossing bridges in life?
17. easy senior photo ideas – catch him in his element
One of the best ways to effortlessly get beautiful shots is to catch your guy in his element. He is a musician? get a shot that focuses on his instrument, like this pose with a guitar.
18. penny for your thoughts? amazing senior photo.
Your child is probably always on the basketball court, whether shooting hoops or lost in deep thought. we love the perspective of this basketball image looking down from the hoop. catch him during one of his shoots for this casual yet cool photo that will be an awesome idea for his senior photos.
19. an image idea for seniors that you won’t have to fight for
I have yet to meet or hear of a fighter who is not proud of their sport and if their son is, then this will also be an easy photo shoot for both of us. we invite you to borrow our idea from our favorite wrestling photo… the shoes and helmet hang from a tree along with their medals.
make sure you also take one where you’re focused on blurring things hanging from the tree…
Whether he’s into sports, cars, music, or just looking handsome (maybe that’s more your goal than his), there are so many possibilities that they only scratch the surface.
but if the selected photographer is good, you can take some of these ideas and execute them. Now, be honest, what idea got your teen excited about taking pictures?
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Which senior photography idea is your favorite?