As an experienced senior photographer in the DFW Metroplex, I will say the short and sweet answer is NOW! However, there is not one correct answer to when you should book your senior photo session – there are several variables to take into consideration. Fortunately for us Texans, senior photos can almost be taken year round, but don’t delay booking them so you can ensure the date you want that fits your schedule best. Keep reading for three variables to consider when it’s time to book your very own senior session.

young man with dark short hair in a gray quarter zip top and jeans leaning against a navy blue metal building posing for senior pictures at McPherson Park

series of three images of young man wearing navy dress pants and white button down smiling at the camera posing for senior pictures at Colleyville Library

Availability

To ensure you find a time that works for you, start by looking at your availability. You never realize just how little time you have until you try and work a photoshoot into a busy senior year. Before you know it, it’s a month before you graduate, and you still need senior pictures. Yikes!

For example, many extra circular activities such as band and football take place in the fall, leaving very little time for a senior photo session. If you are more involved in sports such as softball and tennis, spring is a difficult season to plan around. The main goal is to not be stressed before or on the day of your senior session – it will show in your photos. On the day of your shoot, you want to be relaxed and enjoy every second.

young lady with black wavy hair wearing blue floral blouse and navy pants smiling at the camera sitting on the ground posing for senior pictures at grapevine botanical gardens

young lady with black wavy hair wearing a white blouse with blue stripes smiling at the camera posing for senior pictures at grapevine botanical gardens

Style

You most likely already have some idea of the types of photos you want to take to commemorate your senior year. Outfits play an integral role in the overall style of your shoot. If you want to wear a beautiful, long-sleeved gown for your senior session, shooting in the middle of a Texas summer isn’t going to comfortable. Likewise, if you know you want to wear a sundress with spaghetti straps, then waiting until December or January may prove challenging, especially if you’re a warm-weather fan! Have a clear idea of the outfits and look you want to capture before you choose a date for your photo session.

young man wearing jeans, tshirt, blue flannel shirt walking on top of concrete wall with arms spread wide in front of the 7th street bridge Fort Worth senior pictures

series of three images of young boy in jeans and red and white hockey jersey wearing a beanie doing backflips for senior pictures with DeAndra Jarboe Photography

young man wearing jeans and a red #12 hockey jersey holding a hockey stick with skates hanging off looking away from the camera standing on 7th street bridge posing for senior pictures

Location

Your location will also fit in with the theme of your shoot. However, not all locations and settings look their best at certain times of the year. Want an urban shoot? Fortunately, this works at almost any time of the year. Two of the most popular locations for a year-round appeal are The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth and the Westlake Entrada complex in Westlake. Prefer to take photos at a local park? Spring and fall create the best backdrops. For these preferred settings, I always enjoy sessions at Air Field Falls and the Grapevine Botanical Gardens.

young lady with long black hair wearing a traditional Indian dress in dark blue twirling and smiling posing for senior pictures at Westlake Entrada

young lady with long black hair wearing hot pink blouse and long denim skirt smiling at the camera posing for senior pictures at Westlake Entrada

young lady with long black hair wearing hot pink blouse and long denim skirt sitting on a rock wall smiling at the camera posing for senior pictures at Westlake Entrada with DeAndra Jarboe Photography

There really is no right or wrong time to schedule your shoot, you just need to plan for it. The minute you have an idea of what your senior schedule will look like, start selecting a few dates. Thinking ahead will help relieve much stress from your already busy senior year. You won’t be sorry!

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