There are SO many things to accomplish during your senior year, your head is probably spinning wondering where to even start. Our biggest senior tip is to sit down RIGHT NOW and write down all the things that are important for you. You will start feeling less overwhelmed as you start checking things off your list.

I wouldn’t call myself an expert on much, but I have been photographing high school seniors for about 25 years and I “see” things and “hear” things. Plus, I have had TWO seniors. One boy and one girl. I am now on the other side of high school (but still photographing seniors) …so I have some “I wish I had…” and “I’m glad I did…” thoughts to share with you.

Let’s get started…

1. Research college applications. (How they work, what you will need, how much they cost, how to get scholarships, how and when to fill out the FASFA, when you need to make a decision)
2. Schedule your final SAT/ACT testing dates
3. Schedule college visits
4. Write down ALL important senior dates (yearbook PDA deadline, Homecoming, Prom, cap and gown ordering date, spring break, senior skip day, end of the year banquets, etc) Your school website will be a wealth of information on this topic.
5. Acquire cute outfits. You will need multiple outfits for senior events throughout the year, but will have little time to shop, so grab them when you find them.
6. Practice making good decisions. Sometimes the line of good judgment gets fuzzy, if you need help consult a trusted adult.
7. Create memories with friends and family. Take pictures of EVERYTHING! Memories last forever.
8. Learn to balance your social life with academics.
9. Take care of yourself. Eat, Sleep and exercise.
10. When in doubt, ask for help.
11. BONUS: Schedule your senior portrait session. You are worth it! This is your 12th year of school! I am proud of you, and you should be proud of yourself too. Let’s celebrate by showing off the awesome person you have become. Take the first step, call today to schedule your session. Don’t worry, I will help you with everything.