Senior Photography Essentials: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

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Senior Photography Essentials: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

About Course

Are You Ready to Master Senior Photography?

Join me on this journey to creating stunning senior portraits, capturing timeless memories, and spreading joy in your community. As a Click Pro Elite, Unraveled Expert Artist, and Master of Senior Photography (NAPCP), I’ve spent over 10 years perfecting my craft, photographing 1,400+ seniors, and learning what it takes to make each session unforgettable. Now, I’m excited to share everything I know with you!

This course is designed for both new photographers breaking into the senior portrait niche and seasoned pros looking to elevate their portfolio and profits. I’ll guide you step by step, simplifying the process so you can master the art, business, and client experience of senior photography—all while creating financial freedom doing what you love.

What You’ll Learn:

In this course, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to create senior portraits that feel authentic, engaging, and truly showcase each senior’s personality.

We’ll dive into: 

  • Organization & Workflow– Streamline your sessions from booking to final delivery
  • Location Scouting – Find and use the best locations for breathtaking backdrops
  • Connecting with Seniors – Make them feel comfortable, confident, and seen
  • Posing Techniques – Guide natural, flattering poses that don’t feel forced
  • Lighting Master – Work with different lighting scenarios for glowing, professional images
  • Styling & Wardrobe – Help seniors choose outfits that enhance their portraits
  • Expert Editing – Learn my signature editing techniques to create polished, high-end images
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What Will You Learn?

  • Starter guide to build your own senior photography business
  • Learn secrets of posing and lighting to create dynamic and flattering portraits
  • Boost your income with a side hustle in Senior Photography
  • Learn to generate a stunning and well-rounded gallery at every shoot
  • Understand how cropping draws your viewer into the scene
  • Gain insight on harnessing and using light in your photography
  • Understand how to achieve beautiful skin tones in every image
  • Learn how to edit your photos like a pro in Adobe Lightroom

Course Content

Introduction

  • The Ultimate Starter Guide to Senior Photography: Everything You Need to Know

Know Your Why

A few thoughts before you head out to your sessions…

First things first!

Connecting Before the Shoot

Outfits + Styling

Locations: What to Know

Posing and Connecting

Composition and Cropping Options: Drawing in the viewer’s eye

Skin Tones

What’s In My Bag?

Bonus Section: Additional Videos for editing in Lightroom

Photography Equipment I love!

32″ Reflector

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