PA Senior Pictures

For a lot of girls, planning outfits is one of the most fun parts of getting ready for their senior photos. Whether you’re going shopping for something new or pulling out the best of what your closet has to offer, I meet with each of my clients in advance to plan your wardrobe and all the other exciting details of your one-of-a-kind photo shoot. But if you want to start exploring some ideas, here are some tips for what to wear for girls senior photos in Harrisburg, PA.

Have Casual and Formal Outfits

You’ll use your senior photos for a lot of different purposes, from social media to your senior yearbook, so you want to have enough looks to suit all those purposes. That starts with having a casual outfit or two and a more formal outfit too. Some popular favorites for casual outfits are:

• A flowy boho dress
• Jeans with a simple yet stylish top
• A cute romper

On the flip side, your more formal outfit could include:

• A sophisticated dress
• Dress slacks with a classy top

Of course, it all needs to match the venues where your photos are taken, so don’t worry, we’ll talk through all of the styling in your consultation.

Dress for the Season in Your Girls Senior Photos in Harrisburg, PA

Senior photos are usually taken in the spring or summer before senior year or in the early fall, and the season you choose should match your outfit choices. For spring or summer, choose light and airy looks and colors, such as:

• A sundress
• Light warm-weather colors like white, blush pink, mint green, or vibrant yellow
• Light fabrics

For fall, you can go with a more rustic or cozy look with deeper colors. For example:

• Jeans and a sweater
• Earth tones like shades of brown, army green, or rust orange
• A sweater dress
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Keep It Simple

These are your senior photos and we don’t want your clothes to take all the attention! Opt for solid colors, or patterns that are very simple and not too busy or attention-grabbing. When in doubt, it’s better to err on the side of simpler clothes because you can add accessories if you want more detail - it’s a lot harder to make a busy top look quieter than to dress up a simple top.

Remember: Choose Outfits That Fit Your Style and Personality

All of my advice above is generalized for a broad audience, and while it can be helpful, take it as suggestions rather than rules. Ultimately, your senior photo shoot is all about highlighting and memorializing who you are at this special crossroads in your life, so your outfits should be authentic to you.

Planning Your Girls Senior Photos in Harrisburg, PA

Now that the ideas are flowing, let’s start planning your photo shoot! Contact Karissa Zimmer Photography and we’ll get started.