All images above were photographed in June, July, or August over the past 3 years.

1. Weather:

I’m sure this will not shock you, but it will be HOT in the summer months here in Southeast Kansas. You can expect anywhere from 85 degrees at the coolest (usually early June if we’re lucky) all the way up to 105 degrees in the hottest of days (likely in July and August). And to be honest, that kind of heat is hard to escape in any shooting location. This means that you will likely be sweating, which will be visible on your face. This will also affect your hair as it may stick to the back of your neck and face. 

2. Fashion:

This season is for shorts, skirts, and strapless mini and maxi dresses. Even wearing jeans or a heavier / lengthier outfit may mean much discomfort in this season’s heat. Try opting for lighter materials like linen, chiffon, and sheer fabrics in fun patterns like gingham, stripes, and floral vibes.

3. Colors:

Depending on rainfall during the summer months, your senior photos could be beautifully lush and green or the colors of Death Valley. In the early summer months, you may be able to catch a few Kansas wildflowers left over from the spring season, and in the later months, everything could be brown and barren. Of course, as previously mentioned, this all depends on how much rain we get. 

4. Seasonal Considerations:

If you choose to book your session for the summer before your senior year, you must be okay with not having super recent images sent out in your graduation announcements. Remember, this session would take place 9+ months before your graduation season, so the images may not likely represent yourself at the point of your high school graduation. However, if you have a very full extracurricular schedule in the fall and spring months and don’t want to miss school for your session (depending on when the sun sets), then a summer session will work for you. 

5. When to Book:

If a summer session sounds perfect for you, you’ll want to contact us and book your session in the late winter / early spring of your Junior year. This will allow you plenty of time to plan, download our client resources, and prepare for your summer session.

NEXT TO SPRING SENIOR SESSIONS, FALL SESSIONS ARE VERY POPULAR. HERE ARE 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BOOKING A FALL SESSION FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER:

All shown images were photographed in September, October, and November over the past 3 years.

1. Weather:

It’s not too hot or too cold, so it’s the Goldie Locks-approved season for senior pictures. You’ll see low 80-degree temps in early fall; in late fall, they can go as low as the 50’s. You won’t have to worry about sweating from heat or a red nose from the cold… it’s just right. 

2. Fashion:

If boots, scarves, and jackets are your thing, a fall senior session is your perfect option. Layers make an outfit super dynamic, and the season for a perfectly layered wardrobe is definitely the fall. Remember that if you shoot in early fall, you can still wear transitional pieces like short dresses and shorts since those types of outfits won’t be too cool. 

3. Colors:

Close your eyes and take your pictures with warm tones and falling leaves. In love with the idea of how it looks? Fall is the perfect session season for you! The tall grass fields are usually a beautiful wheat color, and the trees will be covered with orange, red, and yellow shades.

4. Seasonal Considerations:

This is a great season for your session if you don’t have a lot of extra-curricular activities like football games to attend or after-school practices. This is also the perfect season to book if you don’t want to wait last minute for your images and would like to get them done ahead of time. Just remember that depending on daylight savings, your styling appointment and portrait session would likely begin four to five hours before the sun sets, which after October, could be as early as noon or 1 pm, so you may have to miss a bit of school for the fall and winter seasons.

5. When to Book:

If a fall session sounds perfect for you, you’ll want to contact us and book your session in the late spring of your Junior year / early summer of your transition into your Senior year. This will allow you plenty of time to plan, download our client resources, and prepare for your fall session.

DO YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR SENIOR PICTURES IN COLDER WEATHER AND AROUND HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES? HERE ARE 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BOOKING A WINTER SESSION FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER, JANUARY, AND FEBRUARY:

All shown images were photographed in December, January, or February over the past 3 years

1. Weather:

This season could be a mix of all four seasons down here in the Greater Houston area. It could be 80 degrees (remember that one Christmas?) or as cold as 40 degrees during the day – depending on what Mother Nature has in store for us. This means that it could be unseasonably warm but not uncomfortable, all the way to so cold it could make you have goosebumps and shivers on your session day. 

2. Fashion:

Depending on the temperature, many seniors like booking their session during these months because they can wear ALL seasonal fashion trends, from coats and scarves to shorts and crop tops, all in the same session. If you want to capture winter nostalgia in your senior session, opt for cable knit sweaters & cardigans with matching beanies and more holiday-esque tones like ruby red, snow white, emerald green, and Christmassy metallics. 

3. Colors:

Due to the wide range of possible temperatures this season, you could be in for some warmer tones left from the fall leaves to brown patches and barren branches. The latter, of course, makes for a more moody style of images, but most do prefer greener backgrounds and lusher environments. 

4. Seasonal Considerations:

The winter months are perfect for seniors who do not want an ounce of sweat on their session day and don’t mind a moodier feel for their pictures. You won't have to miss school depending on the session date you choose. Still, some seniors and their parents may find that the business of this season, between holiday festivities and family get-togethers, may make nailing down a session date difficult. 

5. When to Book:

If a winter session sounds perfect for you, you’ll want to contact us and book your session in the late summer / early fall of your Senior year. This will allow you plenty of time to plan, download our client resources, and prepare for your winter session.

OUR MOST POPULAR SENIOR SESSION SEASON MAY BE SPRING, BUT A LOT OF FACTORS SHOULD GO INTO THAT DECISION. HERE ARE 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BOOKING A SPRING SESSION FOR THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, AND MAY:

All shown images were photographed in the months of March, April, or May over the past 3 years.

1. Weather:

The spring season is usually more dependable when it comes to weather, with average temperatures running between 60 to 70 degrees in early March all the way up to 90+ degrees in May. The only other weather issue to consider for the spring is the rain that April will bring. This may mean last-minute rescheduling in an already hectic senior pre-graduation schedule.

2. Fashion:

This is the season for all the fun & flirty trends! Trendy textures for spring are chambray, ruffles, tiered panels, and lace in colors of all your favorite pastels like lemon, blush, sky blue, lavender, and pistachio. Opt for fun rompers and mini dresses in floral patterns or short and maxi dresses in gingham or paisley! 

3. Colors:

We all know spring in Kansas means a bouquet of wildflowers backed with lush green botanicals. The usual issue, though, is figuring out in what month the blooms will make their appearance. We have found that they usually show up anywhere between late March and early May and are usually gone by June historically. And suppose you’re specifically looking for bluebonnets in your senior pictures. In that case, depending on temperatures and rainfall, you’ll need to wait until April at the earliest for them to enter. 

4. Seasonal Considerations:

As much as spring is a favorite season for senior pictures, there are some issues you may run into during these months. Timing can be tricky as you’ll enter a very busy season of pre-graduation festivities like senior recitals, college visits, prom, spring break, etc. This can make pinning down a session date difficult and make a needed weather reschedule even more problematic. Another issue related to timing is image & product delivery. Editing your session images could take up to 3 weeks, and designing and delivering any ordered products could take up to another three weeks on top of that. So, if you want to have custom grad announcements and products like canvases, albums, or signature art showcased for your grad party, keep that in mind when booking your spring session date and opt for an early spring date instead of a later one. Another factor to consider is if you want to incorporate your college into your senior session… you likely won’t know until the Spring of your graduating year, so if that is a must for you, this would be your go-to option.

5. When to Book:

If a spring session sounds perfect for you, you’ll want to contact us and book your session in the late fall / early winter of your Senior year. This will allow you plenty of time to plan, download our client resources, and prepare for your spring session. *Remember that this is the most popular season to book so dates will sell out quickly. It’s best to book this season as early as possible.

Whew! So there you have it! If you’re still unsure which season is right for you, we would be happy to help you make that decision! If you have any questions after reading this, please feel free to contact us through our contact form; we would be glad to answer you!