Thinking about your senior photoshoot can be so exciting, but can also come with moments of feeling overwhelmed with all the decisions. We want your senior photos to feel and look exactly how you are dreaming of! When you’re scheduling your senior photoshoot, a few things to take into consideration are: your desired outfits, scenery, and overall vibe of the session. I also recommend taking into consideration your schedule flexibility. When would be the easiest and most stress free time to prepare and have your senior photoshoot? Ultimately booking your senior photoshoot is up to you & what’s best! Below I go into detail on the advantages for each season.

Spring (before senior year, May & June)

This is the start to your senior year summer! It’s so sweet to kick off your summer with a celebration of what this year holds for you! It’s also the best time in the Northeast Arkansas area to have your senior photoshoot in a wildflower field or garden. I do have to caveat, there is so much that will depend on the rainfall we end up getting. 

If you love a specific flower type, here’s a breakdown of which month is best for them. 

• Tulips – as early as April – May (Dixon Gardens & Gallery & Grange in Wilson have so many tulips each spring!)
• Hydrangeas – May/early June
• Flower Fields – Late May – Mid June
• Limelight Hydrangeas – Mid June – July

The late spring and summer golden hour is also unmatched any other time of the year. This would put our start time around 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm. 

Summer (Late June –  Early September)

• This season has beautiful greenery everywhere! 
• Open fields thrive during this time, and paired with golden hour, it’s so dreamy. 
• You also don’t have to worry about missing school or extracurriculars.
• There’s typically less rain by the time we get into July.
• If you love the Silo’s Zinnia Field, you need to look at mid – late July.
• Late June – Mid July also is the best time for Limelight Hydrangeas.
• September still has the beautiful summer colors, but is typically a LOT cooler in temperature! Less worry about hair falling and makeup being sweat off.
• Around the first week of September there’s usually a good chance of the yellow wildflowers coming back for about a week.

Fall (Late September – November)

• Fall color obvi is the best part of this season <3 We love the orange & yellow trees!
• The typical best time for fall color senior photos in Northeast Arkansas is the first two weeks of November.
• The weather is cooler and more comfortable, no stress about the humidity making your hair fall and sweating off your beautiful makeup!
• Typically our photoshoot start time is around 4:00 pm and gradually becomes 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm as we get closer to November. This means needing to miss class and take off work. 
• This also might be your last chance to get your senior photos back before any yearbook deadlines.

Winter (January – Mid-March)

• One of the best parts of winter shoots is a slower schedule. 
• This can be the best time for urban locations and to go to a studio!
• Knowing Arkansas weather, it could even be in the 60s for us!

Spring (during senior year, April – May)

• The perfect time for flowers if you missed them at the end of Junior year. 
• This time is also so sweet because it’s exactly how you’ll look when you graduate!
• You’ll likely know where you’re going to college to include your college tee and cap & gown as well!
• You’re also probably not as busy with classes, sports, and extracurriculars coming to a close. 

Ultimately when you should schedule your senior photoshoot comes down to what’s best for you and your family! Remember to think about outfits, scenery, and the overall vibe you’re dreaming of, but also taking schedules into consideration. 

For all of my seniors, I send an in-depth Session Prep Guide and a Location Guide that goes into detail on all decisions and factors that go into planning your senior photoshoot. Including what specific locations are my favorites and when best during what time of the year for each of them.

If you’re interested in working with me, click here to chat about investment and your dream senior photoshoot!