July is almost over. Before you know it, September and the beginning of the school year will be here. For many, that means their baby will enter Senior Year. This first day of school will be the last first day of school. It will be the last time for back-to-school shopping for high school. It will be the beginning of the last chapter in your senior's life. 

Before the tears start, its time to begin capturing the moments that begin this last leg of this amazing journey for your High School Senior. As July comes to a close, it is time to think about August and the benefits of capturing senior portraits before summer ends. August is the best time to capture senior portraits or get the planning started. Read on to learn why. 

1. The Excitement of Beginning Senior Year Is Just Beginning

Your teen has waited twelve years to become a high school senior. They have waited 4 long high school years to be the big fish in the pond. Now, the day is here. They are about ready to enter that all important senior year. They are about to become kings and queens of the high school arena. And they are very excited. Sure, they may be a bit nervous. However, the reality of leaving high school to start their new journey has not quite set in yet. Instead, they are looking forward to senior trip, senior prom, senior week, and all the exciting "senior" activities. Before the reality of school sets in, take advantage of this excitement. The smiles in their senior portraits will be the most genuine smiles you may have ever seen on any school portrait or photo in 12 years. 

2. August Is a Slow Month

There are no August holidays. Summer is winding down in August. August is a slow month for many people. As a result, you have plenty of time to choose to take senior portraits. You may take some beautiful outdoor portraits and even reschedule with time to spare if the weather chooses not to cooperate. 

Take advantage of this mostly laid back month of August to schedule your senior's portraits. Since you have more time available, the portrait experience can last a bit longer without seeming so rushed. 

3. You Will Have Time for Reshoots

Even the best photographer can catch your teen on an off-day. While you may need a senior portrait for the yearbook, you may not love the first set of portraits taken by the school photographer. Maybe your senior was having a bad day. Maybe the weather was not agreeing with you. Maybe you got a new haircut and would like that haircut to be your style in the yearbook. Whatever the reason, if you schedule your senior portraits in August and do not love them, you have time before yearbook pictures are due to reshoot your portrait. 

4. Summer Is a Great Look for Most Seniors

Summer means being laid back, relaxed, having sun, and that summer tan. The entire combination is a great look. it makes everyone extremely photogenic. August is the height of summer and the summer look that creates great senior portraits. Take advantage of August to get the best senior portrait look your senior has to offer. Their summer vibes will shine in their senior portraits.  

Take advantage of the end of summer to start your senior's journey into senior year. Why wouldn't you want the best senior portrait experience for you teen!  Schedule your 15 minute chat now!  Let's get it on the calendar before school starts.