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Archive for the ‘Senior Sessions and Graduations’ Category
Graduation is right around the corner, and whether you’re walking in December or May, capturing these memories will last you a lifetime! It’s important to grab some professional pictures for upcoming job interviews, graduation invitations, and more importantly – your life at this stage!
Graduation photoshoots on your campus are a great way to document the journey you have been on the last four years. Incorporating your cap and gown, tassel, and party favors like champagne to celebrate can make the photoshoot much more candid and fun! Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic are only a few of the beautiful campuses in Palm Beach County. Check out these recent graduates!
Booking 30-60 days before graduation is the best time to book your session to get images back to share on social media before graduation day! Just To See You Smile is a full-service studio located in Boynton Beach. (561) 350-4219 or stacy@justtoseeyousmile.com, or visit our Facebook page!
The school year is well underway but there is still time to capture this big milestone! Here in South Florida it is the BEST time of year to capture your personality portraits!
Just to See You Smile Photography, Boynton Beach photographer
Everyone tells you the same advice, soak it in! Don’t blink! It’ll be over before you know it. But, it doesn’t have to be. Capturing this monumental milestone can be such a fun experience during your senior photoshoot. You will look back on this period of your life forever and don’t want to miss your chance to document it. It’s not too late!
Just to See You Smile Photography, Boynton Beach senior portrait photographer
Now, with the right local photographer and the perfect South Florida location – these senior photos can allow your personality to shine! It’s important to capture who YOU are during this session. How so, you ask?
Involved in a sport, club, or artform? This is your chance to showcase it! Bring your athletic equipment, your theater scripts, a surf board or an instrument! The goal of a senior photoshoot is to include you, with the things you love!
Have a beloved pet, or best friend? Include them! There’s nothing saying you can’t bring your best bud, or furry friend! Just be sure to communicate with your photographer, and come to the best decision for your specific graduation shoot.
Just to See You Smile Photography, South Florida Senior Portrait Photographer
The last benefit to a graduation photoshoot – is to appease Mom! Just kidding, but these photos WILL help when it comes time to send invitations to your ceremony, announcements and thank you cards! I’m sure Mom would appreciate it, but little do you know – that future you will, too!
Just To See You Smile (www.justtoseeyousmile.com) has a full-service studio located right here in Boynton Beach! Email stacy@justtoseeyousmile.com and prepare for graduation in style!
Calling all college students! Whether you’re getting ready to hit the ground running as a college graduate, or just getting into your first freshman semester, there is one thing that university students have in common: getting an internship.
It may not be at the top of the priority list to do before college graduation, but we all know that it is an important one. A college internship can set you up for networking opportunities, potential post-graduate job positions, or just simply getting a course credit where you need one most. And getting one, well, isn’t always easy.
Preparing for an internship comes with a checklist of to-do’s: create a resume, find your industry, apply online, and the last (but certainly not the least), is a headshot.
Professional headshots are an integral part of creating a good first impression, building your personal brand, and establishing your credibility.
Internship headshot, 2024, Photo credit: Stacy Toeniskoetter, Just to See You Smile PhotographyInternship headshot, 2024, Photo credit: Stacy Toeniskoetter, Just to See You Smile Photography
Despite the field of work that you pursue, a good first impression will always take you farther than a bad one. Having a high-quality, well-lit photo is often perceived more positively by employers. In fact, 41% of recruiters say seeing a picture of a candidate before meeting them influences their first impression!
Personal Branding Is Alllll The Rage These Days
Having a personal brand is coming to the forefront of modern-day networking. Recruiters are relying on social media for information about a candidate, and as of Feb 2024, 70% of companies say they complete a social media screening before hiring. It is becoming increasingly important to have a positive presence online, so why not use photography to your advantage?! Getting a professional headshot, or lifestyle photoshoot, can only help your digital footprint grow in a good way!
Professional headshot, 2021, Boynton Beach. Photo credit: Stacy Toeniskoetter, Just to See You Smile Photography
Credibility Builds Trust
Of course, with any job hunt, you’ll want to establish credibility with companies you may one day work for. You will want to set up a LinkedIn, look on websites like Indeed, or ZipRecruiter, but without having a way of presenting your face, there’s no real way for an employer to “get to know you”. This is another reason why having an online presence could benefit your chances of landing that dream job! Putting a face to your name, really makes you stand out in a line of online applications.
Whether you’re just looking to create your portfolio, or secure a job that you’ve been eyeing – it’s never a bad idea to book a photographer and have images to use, wherever you choose! Just To See You Smile – Photography and Special Keepsakes has a full-service photography studio located in Boynton Beach and has been serving South Florida since 2005. www.justtoseeyousmile.com.
School is back in session and there’s a new class in charge! We had so much fun with these two BFF’s two weeks ago when we did their senior portrait session near West Palm Beach. Senior sessions with http://www.justtoseeyousmile.com are available NOW and can be booked on location or in our Boynton Beach studio. We also offer an option to do both in studio and outdoor on the same day.
Here are a few tips to get ready for your senior portrait session!
Have a consultation with your photographer so they know what kind of “feel” you want for your senior session. This will direct them on a location to recommend.
Gather your wardrobe for the session. Choose clothing that you can sit, stand, or pose in comfortably. Be sure to show off your sense of style!
Bring accesories or props that mean something to you. Be sure to discuss what you have in mind during your consultation so that your photographer can accommodate your request.
Be ready to have FUN! Your senior portraits can only show your personality if you put it out there during the session. Now is not the time to be shy 🙂
There are many other questions that might come up to help prepare you for your senior portraits. Be sure to book them NOW to meet the deadline for your school yearbook! It typically will take 2-3 weeks to get on the schedule for a photographer and it will take 2-3 weeks for the images to be returned to you.
Have a great SENIOR YEAR! If you have any questions, I can be reached at 561-350-4219 or stacy@justtoseeyousmile.com.
