Photo Shoot in the City for High School Senior

Safia's Session

I’ve got Safia’s session up on the blog! I'm excited because I loved her flare and as a high school senior photographer, she was a wonderful beautiful gift. I want all my seniors to enjoy being in front of the camera and my joy is to produce images that show you as you are, captures you beautifully as well as genuinely, and shows that special spark, uniqueness and specialness. The photography shoot was in the heart of Washington DC in the NoMa neighborhood. As I specialize in high school senior photography, I was really excited for this shoot since Safia has super unique style and makes my job as a senior and portrait photographer so much fun. I got to work with some new and gorgeous wardrobe pieces I don’t normally see!

What You Going to Wear?

Black is considered basic and a natural staple in anyone's wardrobe closet. However, what Safia wore was anything but basic. She carried it off with overarching whimsical powerful style. A black leather corset dress was totally impressive and great to capture in pictures. She selected a perfect outfit for a shoot. So here's my advice regarding what to wear. I usually send my Style Guide to help with ideas on what to where to a senior or portrait session. I love when someone knows exactly what works for them, what looks great, what colors that will pop, and then just rock it. During consultation calls I also love discussing and talking through what would look great and bring out your character and personality.

Check that Location

As you check out the images from Safia's session, take a look at the background and natural backdrop I utilized during the shoot. Nature can be your friend and can make a strong creative impact during a senior photography session. The surrounding trees helped to add to the composition. I combined the basic black of her dress with the background of trees. The trees added an element of color and texture to this shoot.

The background, particularly the trees did not overwhelm my senior. Instead the trees just paid and served as a complement to Safia. So bottom line, this location is a favorite and served Safia and this shoot session well.

Safia is sharp and has a true sense of her self. She embodied what I would like my clients to feel during a session. I would love you to embrace who you are, have fun with movement and feel confident and comfortable because you are just being you. I love working with you and I want you to know that I'm invested in helping you enjoy your time, because the session is all about celebrating you. In this session, we made this happen TOGETHER!!! I loved working with Safia since she had a super upbeat attitude and made working with her fun.

Thank You

Safia, thank you for being super awesome and for making this shoot wonderful! Congrats on your senior year!

Sonia Greenaway Mickle is a senior portrait photographer based out of Fort Washington Maryland and Alexandria Virginia. Her goal is to bring out every senior’s personality in their images and she's dedicated to making sure that every senior session is unique and different so that no two senior images are alike. Sonia is now booking the Class of 2025.