Rev Your Engines
Senior Photographs with a Car
Rev Your Engines!
Watch out, this guy will leave you in the dust!
Rev your engines for Hunter and his powerhouse of a car, because he is ready for another lap!
He wanted to shoot with his racecar on the track, obviously we couldn’t pass up this incredible opportunity. Speaking of passing, he’ll pass you with 1st place in his eyes!
Hunter, SAHS co2027
Taking Your Senior Photos with a Car or Truck
A favorite way to personalize senior photographs is to include a car. For many seniors, a car represents freedom, independence, and a new chapter. As a result, it can add meaning to a senior photo session.
First, think about the location. Open fields provide plenty of space around the vehicle. However, they might be difficult to reach for vehicles not built for off road travel. Meanwhile, mountain roads can provide a dramatic Alaska backdrop. River beads, beaches, and gravel roads are also great locations. In addition, urban locations can give the photographs a more contemporary appearance.
Another advantage in using a car or truck is the variety of poses possible. Seniors can stand beside the car. They can sit on the hood or tailgate. They can lean against the vehicle. For a more relaxed look, sitting inside works well.
At the same time, the car does not have to dominate every photograph. Some images can focus on the senior with the vehicle as a background item. Others can show the vehicle as part of the scene. This creates a gallery with a variety of different looks.
Finally, bringing your vehicle makes the session more meaningful. It adds something that reflects the senior’s interests and personality. Because of this, car-themed senior photographs can become memorable images that feel uniquely theirs.
At the same time, cloudy weather can add mood and depth to your senior portraits. Darker clouds can create a moody dramatic look. Light clouds produce a soft and timeless feeling.
The changing light adds even more variety. The light on mostly cloudy days can change quickly. We may start under heavy clouds and finish with a break in the sky. Those changes can create variety without changing locations.
For that reason, cloudy weather does not mean you need to reschedule. In many cases, it gives us some of the best light for senior photography. With the right location and wardrobe, an overcast day can create memorable senior portraits that feel distinctly Alaskan.
