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Capturing Senior Pictures Every Guy Will Love (Mom Too!)
The trick to creating a senior portrait session for guys, is to include things they love. Their clothes, their car, their shoes, and their hobbies. The goal is to let them be comfortable, act like themselves, and leave the rest to me! For Corbin, that meant including band tees and Mustang…and even an airplane! You won’t want to miss this one!
Corbin has great taste, favoring more understated hues like beige and darker blues. He’s got some serious style too. He really wanted to take a few pictures rocking his favorite band tees, capturing a casual look in addition to his slick formal ensemble. I had a great time following his lead when it came to the different themes and capturing the beautiful moments he was so passionate about! Because of Corbin’s interest in photography, he has a keen eye for detail and was open to trying some different poses too.
A Mother-Son Bond Captured in Senior Graduation Portraits
You know, nearly every mom fusses when I ask her to jump in for a few pictures. And yet every mom LOVES the results! So stop questioning me and just roll with it, ok Mom? In the tradition of capturing milestone moments, not only did we get some great photos of Corbin and his mom, but genuine genuine smiles and proud expressions tell a story of dedication, support, and the unbreakable bond between them.
These photos radiate a special warmth and encouragement that shaped Corbin into the young man he is today. There is so much more than just graduation pictures; after all, mom has been by his side cheering him on at every academic step since kindergarten. and you can bet these photos will be cherished for a lifetime.
From Sports Cars to Jet-Set: Corbin’s Airport Photo Session Has it All!
Get this – Corbin’s family actually owns Falcon Aviation in Mesa! I was thrilled when we got special permission to head over to Falcon Field for some shots. With Corbin’s attention to detail and love of experimentation, we went all out for this shoot, and made the absolute most of it! We used one of the airplane hangars to get some really unique and awesome images. It’s always so brilliant when there’s something new and exciting to shoot with, and this session proved that!
This session lasted for about three hours, which gave us plenty of time to capture the perfect shots! The photo shoot really pushed me outside my comfort zone, and with a bit of patience from Corbin, the results are nothing short of spectacular!
This is a photographer’s dream!!! A huge hangar with a Cessna and a Mustang Roush? Are you kidding?! I was in heaven! By using creative angles and lighting we created some stunning images.
His photos have even been featured in some really cool publications like Senior Year Magazine’s Guys Edition and Best of 2022 Edition, and the Winter Issue of Senior Poise. WOW!
With Corbin’s remarkable taste, endless enthusiasm, and the fantastic opportunity to experiment with different props, we were able to get the BEST shots of him. Guys, if you’re worried about posing, just kick back and chill. No, literally. The only guidance I gave Corbin was to lean against the car, fold his arms, and cross his legs. I promise, I’ll make sure you look amazing!
With all this variety, Corbin’s family had a hard time choosing which images to print. That’s where this client favorite, the Heirloom Album, is the perfect choice!
They are handcrafted lay-flat albums with thick, crystal silk pages. A standard album is 20 pages, but can be expanded to hold even more of your favorite images. Imagine flipping through this amazing album filled with your favorite photos—each page is a unique design to showcase the very best from your photo shoot.
Another client favorite is the Senior Video. When you return for your image premiere and ordering session, this is the first thing you’ll see! Every image is edited and lightly retouched to show you at your very best. Take a peek at Corbin’s senior video to see all the incredible photos we created together.
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One thing I love about senior sessions is the way they are unique to each senior, and Corbin’s senior photos capture his exciting personality! I love the passion he has for his interests and the way you stepped in to photograph his style with creativity!
Thanks Andrea, I’m glad you enjoyed looking through these senior photos!
The airplane photos and car photos are of course amazing! I know this senior guy loved showing those off! But, my favorite pictures are the ones of Corbin and his mom. It’s probably the boy mom in me, but those just pull at the heart strings.
Isn’t it amazing the work we can create when we are pushed outside our comfort zone?!? Awesome senior guy session!
I totally agree!!! The best part of this whole experience was getting a text from Corbin months later, telling me to sign him up for college grad pictures because he wants to do it again! And definitely pictures with Mom, 100% every time!
That is so awesome that you were able to get a senior guy that excited for photos and future photos! Can’t wait to see what you come up with for his college senior pictures!
Thanks so much Brandi!!
I especially love the photos in the airplane hangar! Great Senior guy photos!
That was a last minute idea! We were there so decided to check it out. And while the floor was quite dirty, it was definitely some of the best images!! A little Photoshop magic cleaned that floor up, no problem!
Such creative and authentic work! It showcases the senior with the things that matter to them- and it does it with such amazing photos! I love that you combine gorgeous work, with their personality!
Thank you Kelly, your comments made my day!!
Corbin has got SOME style! His taste in rock bands is superb, if I do say so myself. You created a perfect story of this senior’s passions, his close relationship with his Mom, and his incredible confidence. Great session!
I love this guy’s style too!! The BEST band t-shirts, I agree! Thanks so much for your kind words!
Corbin’s senior photos are authentic! Not many can stage aviator themed senior photos and his gallery also includes a nice variety of locations and textures. Such a nice collection to remember this special time and celebrate him at this moment in time!
Thanks Andrea! This was one of those epic sessions where it all just comes together! Still a favorite!
These are such great senior photos of guys! It often takes extra effort to get the guys comfortable and show them off in the best way. Your efforts show through with these fabulous senior portraits for guys!
Thank you so much Jeanine! I appreciate your comments!
You’ve got some great senior photos for this guy! It goes to show how knowledgeable you are about your photography. Thank you and keep posting good stuff!
Felix, thanks so much for your kind words! I hope you come back to see more of my amazing seniors!
Love Corbin’s pictures!! Wondering how you were able to not have any glare on his glasses? I just did a shoot with a Senior that had blue light lenses and even though I didn’t see blue flashes through the camera lens when I went to call the pics I saw a little on almost every picture. I was able to edit most out in Lightroom & photoshop but yours look so clear. Any tips?
Thanks!!
Hi Molly! Corbin actually did have some blue on his glasses, but I just used Photoshop and/or Lightroom to remove it. Most of my kids will just have the lenses removed by their doctor, and then replaced after the session. Or they’ll keep an old set of frames and pop the lenses out just for pictures. I’ve had kids actually wear contacts and just put the frames on. That way they can see and we don’t have to worry about the glare. It’s easier in studio shots, but outdoors can be tricky, so I always tell my parents to do their best to find a way around it, because it is the worst when you have the PERFECT shot with a great smile, but it is ruined by glass glare.