Senior Fashion Trend: Sneakers Go With Anything! {McKinney Senior Photography}

So you probably already know this, but sneakers are the buzz word for summer 2015!  Sneakers are everywhere from our traditional white Keds to blinged out gold and dressy.  So what does that mean for your senior pictures?  That depends...are you asking me, or are you asking mom? (insert huge smiley face here)

My seniors know that I am all for the current trends.  At the same time, I have been in the photography business enough years now to know that what is trendy in 2015 may look really silly in 2045 when you are a parent with kids of your own - who I promise WILL make fun of your "senior style".

What does that mean?  If sneakers are in style...let's go for it.  But lets put outfits together that will survive the test of time while incorporating what is cool and stylish today.

I have pulled a few stylish outfits from Polyvore that I feel would be amazing for your senior pictures - combining style and class.  While your kids may someday make fun of you for wearing sneakers with a dress, they won't be able to fault you for your fashion sensibility and overall style.

Dressed Up Sneakers: Black and White by stacey-lynne featuring guess jewelry

What makes this outfit work? Black and white is timeless and classic.  Although the dress is geometrical, the cut is flirty enough to work with the tropical theme of the sandals.

Platform Sneakers by bynoor featuring retro glasses

Another example of black and white, but completely different style from the first set.  This works because the entire outfit is streamlined and simple.  The pops of color add to the outfit. The sunglasses would make for a really fun picture!

Platform Sneakers by melindairenes featuring butterfly jewelry

So if you really want to embrace the trend and incorporate some blinged out sneakers, this set is a great example of how to do it for senior pictures.  Keep your outfit simple simple simple. Let the sneakers make the statement and then you can add some fun earrings that coordinate as an additional pop.  Your kids may think the sneakers are hilarious some day, but they won't be able to fault your style.

As always, we provide complementary in person consultations for all of our senior photography sessions.  We will help you plan your clothes to the last detail, or we do have a stylist available to take you shopping in your closet or at your favorite store to help you put together you own version of the current trends.

Until next time...
Aimee

Hats, Hats, and More Hats for Spring 2015 Senior Style {McKinney Senior Photography}

Let's face it - hats are in.  Actually, they are never really out.  My mother wore hats every day when she was my age.  Me....not so much.  But, I have to say that for senior pictures, a hat can make a statement that takes your look from nice to fantabulous! (Is that a word?)

So why do you want to incorporate at least one hat into your senior pictures? Well...let me tell you...

1.  Wide brimmed hats look oh so chic with sunglasses.  You can put them on the brim or wear them.  We could even do some cool reflections with your shades on!

2.  Wearing a hat really completes your look.  It can just pull everything together so that you will be walking the fashion carpet in your images. 

3.  Hats let you experiment with textures, colors, and patterns.  You can wear the hat for a few images and then take it off.  You can bring in some patterns that would be too much on your dress.

4.  Hats allow you to transform yourself in an instant.  A wide brimmed floppy hat will make you look and feel right at home with the retro styles.  A panama style hat brings in the feeling of casual relaxation, like you are gracing the beach with your presence.  More tailored hats invoke a chic, high fashion feel. 

So go ahead, grab a hat and bring it along for your senior session.  In the meantime, here are a few of my current favorites that would look amazing this season!  I love these hats because of the detail.  Detail can make or break the look.  Always be watching for something unique and different when you pick out your hat!

The images came from the following websites.  As of April 2015, all of these hats are still available!

1. Charlotte Russe Wide Brimmed Floppy
2. Abercrombie Striped Panama
3. Old Navy Patterned Floppy
4. Forever 21 Straw Boater
5. H&M Straw
6. Abercrombie  Striped Floppy
7. Go Jane Day By Daisy Panama
8. Forever 21 Braided Band Fedora
9. Free People Brim Optimo Panama
10. Free People Brim Clipperton
11 Roxy Cantina Straw

Announcing the AimeeLouise Photography Class of 2016 Senior Model Reps! {McKinney, Plano Photography}

I am sooo excited to announce our Class of 2016 Senior Model Reps.  I totally LOVE all of these girls.  They are not only beautiful, they are so much fun and really sweet too!  So without further ado...let's meet our Reps and see a few of their images from their model session in March!

 

 

Not your mamma's senior pictures... {McKinney Senior Photography}

When I was in high school, we had one choice for our senior portraits...the school photographer. 

We had three choices of images - the cap and gown, the black velvet drape, and one shirt of your choosing.  Whether or not you wore a dress or pants or shorts didn't matter because they only took a headshot. 

As for location...well....it was the school cafeteria in the summer. 

So this is what I got for a senior picture when I was in school....