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The location that you choose to take your senior portraits at is vital ... because it acts as a foundation from which the rest of the pictures in your photoshoot come to life.

It enhances your photographs, provides depth, warmth, and personality to your portraits in an authentic way.

Here are three tips to get you started on finding the right location for you and your photoshoot.

Tip #1: Isolate The Surroundings
Sometimes location gems are found in the most arbitrary places. Because of Instagram and Pinterest photography challenges, you've likely seen how abandoned warehouses can become inspirational locations. But, photographers have been using these unique spaces for ages, and know the exact technique to isolate the surroundings to find the ideal location. All it takes is creativity to separate a gorgeous background from its surroundings.

Tip #2: Envision The End Result
What do you see when you envision your portraits? If you spend some time thinking about it, you’ll be able to describe the ideal place for your pictures. When doing this, you can also think about the location aspects that’ll make your photoshoot that much more special.

Tip #3: Think About The Location’s Practicality
Are there going to be a lot of people there? That may mean that you have to be strategic about your photo angles to keep keep the distractions to a minimum.

Does the lighting look good for the time of day that you plan to be there? Light can make or break a photo. Maybe scout-out the location beforehand to see where the sun is setting and how the light looks with the background that you are looking for. 

With so many beautiful venue possibilities to choose from, you will be able to find the perfect backdrop for your senior photos.