What You Need to Know about Your Senior Pics

Here's my approach to senior pictures: Keep it simple. Keep it beautiful. Keep it all about the senior.

I work with each senior to design a shoot that highlights who they are and what they're about. We talk about the location. We talk about fashion. And we talk about how we can portray who they are in picture.

So what do you need to know about getting your pics done?

1) Think timeless beauty. Try to pick outfits that are trendy, but will last the test of time. I'm not so sure people wearing MC Hammer pants in their senior pics really look back too fondly on their outfit choices.

2) Chose locations that highlight a bit of who you are. Are you introverted? Maybe try taking pics at a coffee shop. Are you trendy and fashion-forward? Try a downtown urban location. Are you outdoorsy? Look for a place with grass and trees, or up in the mountains. Or maybe you want to do your pics at your favorite hangout place because you've spent so much time there it practically defines you.

3) Bring a few props to help tell a story. I had one senior bring her journal because she spends so much time writing. I loved this idea and we took several shots near a stream while she was journaling. If there's something (or someone) that's really special to you, bring it along!

4) Book early. You don't want to wait until you're in the middle of filling out college applications and studying for finals to do your senior pics. Try to plan for them at the beginning of your senior year, or even during the summer of your junior year. Plus, waiting until the last minute may mean that you're not able to include your pics in the yearbook, so plan early and you'll be good to go.

Here are a few of my favorite senior pics from this year, incorporating some of the tips I mentioned. If you're interested in booking a session with me, visit www.bgphotography.biz or email me at yvette@bgphotography.biz.

 

 

So for today's mini contest: If you're interested in playing, just send me an email with your name so I know who to contact if you win. The first person that refers 25 more likes will win a $25 gift certificate to Abercrombie! Your friends just need to post on my wall that they're a new fan and that you referred them. I recommend posting something like "Help me win @BG Photography's senior picture mini-contest! Make sure you like the page and tell them that I sent you!"

UPDATE: Congrats to Dani for winning the gift certificate! Stay tuned for more fun giveaways and info about your senior pics!

{Haley}'s Senior Pics

I had such a great time this weekend with Haley. She's one of the sweetest, most out-going, and active seniors I've ever met. We decided to do her shoot both downtown, to show off her sweet and sophisticated side, and then to highlight her fun-loving nature we headed to one of my favorite Tucson places, the zoo. I really love how we were capture so many sides of this gorgeous girl. I hope you love these pics as much as I do!  (And if you're interested having gorgeous senior pics like Haley's you can find more information at my website at www.bgphotography.biz.)

 

 

Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest!

It's cute kid time! The Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest is right around the corner and I'm so excited to start seeing your adorable kids! Up for grabs is an entirely free session, including a cd of 10 images and a print package. And all you have to do to enter is submit a pic of your sweet kiddo and help spread the word about BG Photography! The contest starts April 2nd and will run for two weeks. Until then, happy picture taking!

Here are the official rules:

To enter-
* One entry per child, no more than two entries per family
* You must be the parent or legal guardian of the child you enter into the contest
* Child must be 12 years old or younger on the date of entry
* You must have permission/rights to use the photo you enter
* Photo must have been taken in the last 6 months
* Photos will be accepted from April 2nd, 2012 until 11:59pm Friday April 13, 2012 (MST) via e-mail
* Only photos e-mailed to yvette@bgphotography.biz with the subject line “Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest” during the previously mentioned time will be accepted
* Include your child's name and age in the e-mail (first name and age will be posted for viewing), as well as your name and contact information
* Tag yourself with the Tucson's Cutest Kid Picture (found on BG Photography's facebook page)
* Ask your friends and family to vote for your cute kid
* Winning photo(s) must have at least five "likes" by the close of the deadline to redeem prizes
* Contest open to everyone, however photo sessions only to occur in Tucson, AZ at a location chosen by BG Photography

How Photos Will Be Judged-
* All entries will be uploaded into an album by BG Photography on my facebook fan page
* Once your picture is uploaded in the album, you'll receive an email letting you know that your picture is ready for voting ("liking" by your friends and family)
* You must tag BG Photography on your page with the words, "Vote for {your child's name} to win a free photo shoot in the Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest sponsored by BG Photography" (note: you must tag BG Photography by using the @ symbol)
* The pics will be judged by a panel of three of my friends and family
* The number of "likes" of each pic WILL be taken into account (acting as an additional judge)
* Voting will close Friday April 13th, 11:59pm
* Official winner will be notified and announced on this blog Monday, April 16th, 2012

What You'll Win-
* The parent or legal guardian of the child in the winning photo will receive a free photo session with BG Photography, as well as (1) 8x10, (2) 5x7's, and (8) wallets, as well as a high-resolution cd of 10 digital images of your choice
* Photo sessions to take place between May 20th, 2012 and July 31st, 2012
* First place prize retail value of $125 - can not be altered or changed in any way, and not redeemable for cash
* Additional prints and digital prints will be available for purchase at retail prices
* No other promotions or discounts can be applied

*NOTE: this giveaway is in no way endorsed, sponsored, or associated with Facebook in any way. By entering you understand all information is being provided by BG Photography, and not Facebook. Any negative or derogatory remarks towards other contestants will be removed from my page and may cause your entry to be removed.

Please email or post any questions you have, and I will be happy to answer them. Hooray for cute kids!

Baby {D} is Here!

Last week Baby {D} came to visit me and my camera, and I was so excited that he did. This gorgeous little boy is the son of a friend of mine. It's so amazing when you finally get to see the baby that's been baking in their mommy's tummy those past nine months. I'm thankful that my job let me spend a little extra time with Baby {D} and his mom, and I'm glad to provide these pictures for you all to enjoy.

Baby {D}'s mom spent most of the session trying to get him to fall asleep.  Rest assured moms, even if your baby doesn't want to nap and pose during the session, you'll still end up with wonderful pictures. Plus, there's nothing like looking into those baby blues.

Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest and The Final Mini Contest Winner...

As you may have read, I've been doing several mini photo contests to prepare for the upcoming Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest. This week was the final mini-contest week and the theme was "Crazy Faces."  I asked you to submit pics of your kids making their funniest expressions. This week's winner is Kaleigh! Please contact me at yvette@bgphotography.biz to claim your gift certificate!

Next week I'll be giving out details of how you can enter to win a free family session with BG Photography (including cd of images and printing release). The Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest will begin  April 2nd and will end April13th.So check back in to the blog next week and start taking pics of your cute kids!


Yvette

{Matt}'s Senior Pics (plus how YOU can get your senior pics)are up on the blog!

Matthew is a great guy. It feels kind of funny saying that because I've known Matthew since he was super young and it's hard to believe he'll be graduating next year. He's turned into a nice, funny, active and super-involved person and it was great taking pictures and catching up with his family. Hope you love his pics!

So, you're wondering how you too can get awesome pics with BG Photography? Here's the details:

All senior sessions include-

•$300 (tax and shipping included!)
•up to three locations
•up to three hour session
•$100 credit towards prints and products
•style consultation prior to shoot
•slideshow w/ music for online sharing
•low-res, watermarked digital images for online sharing
•high resolution cd of 40-50 images
•online proofing gallery within 2 weeks of session

Contact me at yvette@bgphotography.biz to schedule your session. Looking forward to seeing you soon!


Yvette

{Josie}'s Senior Pics (and how YOU can have incredible pics too!)

To say Josie is a wonderful girl is an understatement. Not only is she absolutely gorgeous, but she sincere, humble, outgoing, and cheerful. And this girl has plans! After high school she'd like to be a jet pilot (or a model!). Well Josie, I had a blast doing your senior pictures this year. You were a natural in front of the camera and it was so fun getting to know you!

  

So, you're wondering how you too can get awesome pics with BG Photography? Here's the details:

All senior sessions include-

•$300 (tax and shipping included!)
•up to three locations
•up to three hour session
•$100 credit towards prints and products
•style consultation prior to shoot
•slideshow w/ music for online sharing
•low-res, watermarked digital images for online sharing
•high resolution cd of 40-50 images
•online proofing gallery within 2 weeks of session

Contact me at yvette@bgphotography.biz to schedule your session. Looking forward to seeing you soon!


Yvette

This week's mini contest winner (Plus your last chance to win before Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest)!

As you may have read, I've been doing several mini photo contests to prepare for the upcoming Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest. This week's theme was "Love" and I asked you to submit pics of your kid's with the things they love the most. After much deliberation, we (okay, by "we" I actually mean my eldest kiddo) have decided that Gretchen Helena  is the winner! Gretchen, please contact me at yvette@bgphotography.biz to claim your gift certificate!

Well, next week's contest (and the final contest before the TCK contest) is just superb. The theme is "Funny Face", so I'm asking you to post pics of your kid making their funniest face on my wall starting Monday morning. As with the past two mini-contests, this week's winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to BG Photography for use towards a session or products (must be used in 2012).

And since we're talking about the Tucson's Cutest Kid Contest I'll let you know that the TCK contest will be starting the first week in April. I'll have the full details and rules available at the end of March on this blog. In the meantime, take a million cute pics of your kids! Happy clicking!


Yvette

{Dani} and {Samantha}'s Senior Pics (plus info about YOUR senior pics!)

I had the incredible privilege of photographing Dani and Samantha for their senior pics last weekend. I was so excited to get to work with them because I had heard so much about them. I met their mother during our adoption classes, and she had spent ten weeks telling us how wonderful her twins were. :) Well, it turns out that mom wasn't kidding. These two girls really are fabulous.

 

 

So,  you're wondering how you can get awesome pics with BG Photography? Here's the details:

All senior sessions include-

•$300 (tax and shipping included!)
•up to three locations
•up to three hour session
•$100 credit towards prints and products
•style consultation prior to shoot
•slideshow w/ music for online sharing
•low-res, watermarked digital images for online sharing
•high resolution cd of 25-30 images
•online proofing gallery within 2 weeks of session

Contact me at yvette@bgphotography.biz to schedule your session. Looking forward to seeing you soon!


Yvette