Find a New Location for your Senior Photos
New photoshoot location? We sure will take one!
Finding a New Location for Your Photo Session
Isabella came to us with a reference photo and the question ‘would we be able to shoot here?’ Now the hunt was on! After some exploration, we found the spot and told her the session was a go.
It is truly impressive what a simple tree line can be hiding from view.
Isabella, WAHS co2027
Finding a new location is part of the creative process. It is often where an idea begins.
Finding a new location for a photo session can change everything. In fact, the right setting does more than provide a beautiful background. It can shape the mood, influence the way someone moves, and give the entire session a distinct sense of place.
For me, location scouting starts with curiosity. Therefore, I look beyond the obvious places and search for details that might create something unexpected. A quiet trail, an interesting building, an open field, or even a forgotten corner of a familiar neighborhood can offer possibilities. Sometimes, the most compelling locations sit in plain sight.
Before a session, I consider how the light interacts with the space. In addition, I look for interesting textures, natural framing, changing elevations, and places where the background can add depth. I also consider how the location will work with the person, wardrobe, and overall concept. For example, a dramatic landscape may suit one session perfectly, while a simple setting may better complement another.
Moreover, I often scout at different times of day. A location that feels ordinary at noon can become completely different near sunset. Likewise, seasonal changes can transform it again. Snow, autumn foliage, tall summer grass, or bare winter branches can each create a completely different visual story.
Most importantly, I want the location to contribute something meaningful to the photographs. I am not simply looking for a pretty backdrop. Instead, I am looking for a relationship between the person and the environment.
Sometimes that relationship feels subtle. However, other times, it becomes the central element of the image. Either way, discovering a new location keeps photography fresh. It encourages experimentation. Ultimately, it also gives every session the opportunity to become something that we have never created before.
