What boys should wear for their senior session

For some reason, girls seem to get a lot of guidance when it comes to their senior portraits. But we can’t forget about boys! I don’t advise clients to “just wear a collared shirt”. Nope- it’s more involved than that. 

a senior in a maroon shirt rests against a railing

a senior boys poses in a dark suit

Just like with girls, I like to recommend that boys bring a few options to choose from. These should include one casual and one more dressy outfit. 

When deciding what boys should wear for their senior session, it’s important to stay true to themselves. Even if “dressy” means a non-logoed shirt, that’s great! It does not have to mean a suit (though mom always loves that option!)

a senior in a maroon shirt rests against a railing

I also want my clients to consider the background of where we will be photographing. Clients will want to wear options that will complement the setting.

When deciding what boys should wear for their senior session, they will also want to consider colors. I typically advise colors that are complimentary to the primary colors in the setting. 

Take for instance, this golden hour session– the blue is STUNNING! 

a senior boy sits on a log wearing a pale blue sweater

Lastly, keep in mind the whole point of the senior session is to show of the senior’s personality! Have fun with it!

Anthony wanted to wear his favorite jacket:

a boy rests on steps while wearing a black jacket and sunglasses

This musician wanted to honor one of his favorite bands:

When sports are such a big part of your life, let’s showcase it during your session:

a boy throws a football in the air as the sun goes down

Are you ready to book your senior session?