Your high school graduation is a huge milestone in your life—one that deserves to be captured with professional portraits. Props are a perfect way to help your personality shine through in your photos, a chance to show the world who you are and what you’ve accomplished.
There are tons of props you can bring to your senior portrait session, but here are a few of my favorites!
Sports jersey and equipment
If you play a high school sport, bring along your jersey or uniform and some of the equipment you use for your portrait session. These props are a great way to express what mattered to you in high school and how hard you worked during your athletic career.
Musical instrument
Maybe your interests are more musical in nature. Why not take a few photos with the instrument you play? These images always turn out beautifully and are a great reminder of your skill and all you’ve learned as a musician.
Books or other academic materials
Are you a straight-A student? Bring along some of your study materials to show off your academic side. Or, if you love to read, include a few of your favorite books as props in your photos.
Four-legged friends
Whether you love dogs or horses, there are various ways to include your pet in your senior portraits. Talk to your photographer—and your parents—about how you can make your pets part of the senior photo experience.
Personalized signs
A sign announcing your graduation year is a great prop to include in your senior portraits. These photos make for fun graduation announcements and give you a chance to have a little more fun!
Sentimental items
Do you have a family heirloom or item that is personally important to you? You can include these sentimental pieces in your senior portraits to show off what matters most to you and make your photos even more special.
Balloons or confetti
If you want a splash of color in your photos, consider bringing along some balloons as props. We can even do a fun confetti toss! Both of these props are a great way to add pops of color to your images.
Accessories
Hats, scarves, and other accessories are a great way to add variety to your photos, allowing you to get multiple looks without having to change clothes. Show off your personality with a favorite accessory—maybe even one featuring your school mascot or colors!
Your vehicle
Do you love your car? Why not include it in your senior portraits? There are plenty of ways to incorporate your vehicle into your photos, and your photography can come up with fun poses and suggestions.
Career goals
If you already know your major or career plans, showcase them in your senior portraits. Show off the tools of your future trade or take a photo in front of a business or office you hope to work at one day in the future.
Suitcases
If you have plans to travel, include some luggage in your photos to show how you’re going to take the world by storm!