Wanna be a pro?

KmH · Jun 25, 2017

Wanna be and charge like a pro.
Shoot like a pro - using lighting - out on location and in the studio.
Using pro grade gear, props and sets helps too.

These photographers are raising the bar with stunning senior year photos

Designer · Jun 25, 2017

Oh, good! Thank you! I had based my previous impression of today's photographers on some of the photographers that are referenced on here.

(what we are supposed to judge present-day photographers by)

(quote) "OMG! You have GOT to see this photographer! (link) a...n...d... what we see in the link is trite, cliche, poorly done, technically flawed, and way over-hyped. "But all the celebrities have their portrait done by this photographer, therefore he's a celebrity photographer." "And he charges a fortune, so he MUST be good."

table1349 · Jun 25, 2017

These are definitely NOT your average yearbook photos. Good read. I know a couple of photographers that do a lot of senior shoots in the same vain. I will have to pass this on to them.

nerwin · Jun 26, 2017

I'm not even in my high school yearbook. My name isn't even in it hahaha.

JPI · Jun 28, 2017

Same here, no year book picture, just my name with a caption that said " went surfing ". lol...... there were many captions like that for the senior class.

nerwin · Jun 28, 2017

JPI said:
Same here, no year book picture, just my name with a caption that said " went surfing ". lol...... there were many captions like that for the senior class.

In my middle school yearbook, mine says "doesn't like listening to teachers" Lol

480sparky · Jun 28, 2017

My formal portait is in the yearbook. But there are no other photos of me in it because 2/3rds of the candid photos were taken by me.

cgw · Jun 29, 2017

Narcissistic Personality Disorder, anyone?

runnah · Jun 29, 2017

cgw said:
Narcissistic Personality Disorder, anyone?

Grumpy old man syndrome, anyone?

cgw · Jun 29, 2017

runnah said:
cgw said:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder, anyone?

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Grumpy old man syndrome, anyone?

Not in the DSM-V, champ.

pendennis · Jun 29, 2017

Just typical of the age. Weddings have gone from 18, or so, photos in total, to mega albums of multi-dozens of photos; not including the videos, environmental shots, destinations, etc. We've gone from a cherished moment for the bride, groom, family and guests, to an (un)forgettable over-hyped production.

These "portraits" are typical of those who think their child isn't being properly valued in everyone's minds.

In a mere six months, the senior album will be on a bookshelf or box, and not seen again until the 50th graduation reunion, or the 25th wedding anniversary. Maybe not even then.