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From Booked to Session Day Your Senior Session Timeline See what happens between now and your session. I'll keep you on track along the way. View Timeline
Get your Planning Consult on the calendar first.
Questionnaire, locations, outfits + personal ideas.
We'll create your location, outfit + session plan.
Finalize outfits, shoes, gear + session details.
Haircut, grooming + final outfit checks.
Steam clothes, clean shoes, pack gear + extras.
The planning is done. I'll take it from here!
Your Viewing & Ordering Appointment + the really fun part.
No need to memorize this. I'll email you along the way and tell you exactly what needs your attention and when.
From Booked to Session Day
Your Senior Session Timeline
Here's the big picture of what happens between now and your session. You don't need to remember any of it — I'll keep you on track along the way.
Get your Planning Consult on the calendar first.
Questionnaire, locations, outfits + personal ideas.
We'll create your location, outfit + session plan.
Finalize outfits, shoes, gear + session details.
Haircut, grooming + final outfit checks.
Steam clothes, clean shoes, pack gear + extras.
The planning is done. I'll take it from here!
Your Viewing & Ordering Appointment + the really fun part.
No need to memorize this. I'll email you along the way and let you know exactly what needs your attention and when.
Your Quick Start Guide
Start Here. We'll Keep It Simple.
There's no need to plan everything today. First, get your Planning Consult on the calendar. Then work through the four steps below so you're ready when we meet.
First Things First Book Your Planning Consult →Don't worry about making final decisions on your own. Bring your ideas to the Planning Consult and we'll figure out the details together.
To Your Senior
Planning Hub
Your senior year is a big deal, and this is where we start bringing it all together. You don't have to have everything figured out — I'll help you every step of the way.
A Personalized
Experience
Start by telling me a little about you.
Meaningful
Locations
From the beach to downtown to your favorite spot.
What Makes
You, You
Let's incorporate the things that matter to you.
You don't have to know exactly what you want for your senior pictures.
This hub will walk you through everything you need to know —
from sharing a little about yourself, to getting ideas,
choosing locations, planning what you'll wear and figuring out
how we can bring the things that matter to you into your session.
Take it one step at a time. You'll also get emails from me along
the way that tell you what to work on next and bring you right
back to the part of this guide you need.
A Few Common Questions
How do I use this guide?
Do I need to have everything planned already?
Who should fill out the questionnaire?
But I also know guys don't always love filling out questionnaires. If he doesn't have the time — or simply isn't going to do it — I'll happily take the answers from Mom. The important part is that I get to know him a little before we start planning.
Do parents come to the session?
What if I'm not comfortable in front of the camera?
Can we include a car, sports gear or other hobbies?
That could be your car or truck, a sport, music, fishing, surfing, a favorite place, your dog or something completely different. The goal isn't just to take great pictures — it's to create a session that actually tells your story.
To Your Senior
Planning Hub
Your senior year is a big deal, and this is where we start bringing it all together. You don't have to have everything figured out — I'll help you every step of the way.
A Personalized Experience
Start by telling me a little about you.
Meaningful Locations
From the beach to downtown to your favorite spot.
What Makes You, You
Let's incorporate the things that matter to you.
You don't have to know exactly what you want for your senior pictures.
This hub will walk you through everything you need to know —
from sharing a little about yourself, to getting ideas,
choosing locations, planning what you'll wear and figuring
out how we can bring the things that matter to you into your
session.
Take it one step at a time. You'll also get emails from me
along the way that tell you what to work on next and bring
you right back to the part of this guide you need.
A Few Common Questions
How do I use this guide?
Do I need to have everything planned already?
Who should fill out the questionnaire?
But I also know guys don't always love filling out questionnaires. If he doesn't have the time — or simply isn't going to do it — I'll happily take the answers from Mom. The important part is that I get to know him a little before we start planning.
Do parents come to the session?
What if I'm not comfortable in front of the camera?
Can we include a car, sports gear or other hobbies?
That could be your car or truck, a sport, music, fishing, surfing, a favorite place, your dog or something completely different. The goal isn't just to take great pictures — it's to create a session that actually tells your story.
Okay, but seriously... open every step + read the whole thing. 😉
Let's Keep This Easy.
Everything you need to plan your session is right here. Work through each section as you need it, and I'll let you know along the way when it's time to tackle the next thing.
Everything You Need to Get Session Ready
From what to wear and where to go to grooming, what to bring and the details that make the session yours — it's all here. No need to figure it out all at once.
Plan It. Keep It Simple.
You don't need to figure out your whole session on your own. There are really just two things to do first: get your Planning Consult on the calendar and complete the questionnaire below. Then we'll take it from there.
First Things First
Book Your Planning Consult
This is where we'll take what you've shared in your questionnaire and turn it into the actual plan — locations, outfits and the details that will make the session yours.
Plan to schedule it about 4–5 weeks before your session. That gives you plenty of time afterward to pull everything together without feeling rushed.
Already closer than that? That's okay. We can usually make it work up to about two weeks before your session.
Nope! He's always welcome, but it's completely fine if it's just Mom. The important part is that his questionnaire is completed before we meet. From there, we can go through locations, outfits and all the session details together.
Can't find a time that works? Email me or text me and we'll find one that does.
Already booked? Perfect. Your questionnaire is next ↓
01 Tell Me About You Your Senior Questionnaire
Before we start choosing locations, outfits or planning the details, I need to know a little about you first. Your answers give me the starting point for your entire session.
This One Matters
Complete Your Senior Questionnaire
Tell me what you're into, what's important to you and anything you'd like to include in your session — sports, your car or truck, music, fishing, surfing, hobbies, favorite places, pets or whatever feels like you.
Seniors, I'd really love for you to fill this one out yourself. Don't overthink it. I just want to hear your answers so I can get a feel for who you are before we start planning.
Please get this done before your Planning Consult. It's the most important thing I need from you before we start making the plan.
02 Explore Your Options Locations + ideas for making the session yours
You don't need to pick your locations yet. For now, just look around and notice what feels like you. Save a couple of ideas you like and we'll figure out what works best when we meet.
Your To-Do
Browse the Location Guide
Take a look through the different location options and save two or three that stand out to you. Beach, downtown, nature, architecture — there's no right answer.
Don't worry about whether your favorites work together or which one you should choose. That's what we'll figure out during your Planning Consult.
Think Outside the Guide
Is There Somewhere That's Part of Your Story?
Your session doesn't have to happen at one of my usual locations. A favorite fishing spot, the field where you play, a family property, the beach you surf at, somewhere you spend time with your car or truck — if there's a place that's important to you, tell me about it. Some of the best sessions start with a location that actually means something.
Want to See More Guy Session Ideas?
I've pulled together my posts featuring senior guys, location ideas, what to wear and real sessions so you can see what other guys have done.
This part is completely optional. You don't need an inspiration board or a bunch of saved photos. Browse if it's helpful and save anything that catches your eye.
03 Plan What You'll Wear Outfits, shoes + the details that pull it together
You don't need a whole new wardrobe for senior pictures. The goal is to choose outfits that fit well, photograph well and still look like you. Start with the Guys What to Wear Guide and save a few ideas you like. We'll make the final decisions together.
Start Here
Guys What to Wear Guide
Open the guide for outfit combinations, colors, layers, shoes and examples of what photographs well. This is inspiration — you don't need to have everything figured out yet.
More Outfit Inspiration
Need Something?
A Few Good Places to Shop
Don't feel like you need to buy everything new. But if you're missing a piece, these are good places to start.
Sports + Activities
Want to Include Your Sport?
Absolutely. For a lot of my guys, sports are a huge part of their senior year, and my goal is always to find a way to work the things that matter to you into your session.
Sometimes we can tie your sport into your regular session. Other times, access to a field, gym, pool or other venue means that portion may need to happen on a separate day.
We'll go over all of that during your Planning Consult and figure out what makes the most sense. No need to solve it now.
Have a few outfit possibilities in mind, but don't make final decisions yet. We'll go through them together and make sure everything works with the locations we're considering.
Tap in to browse. Pick any image you love and it'll pop up larger so you can really see it.
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The Plan Is Set.
Now We Get You Ready.
We've figured out the locations, outfits and the details that will make your session yours. From here, it's just about pulling everything together. I'll keep you on track as session day gets closer.
The Countdown Is On.
The big decisions are made. Now it's just about getting everything ready for session day. I'll email you along the way and let you know exactly what needs your attention and when.
04 Pull It Together About 3 weeks before your session
We're about three weeks out. The plan is made, so now it's time to make sure everything we talked about is actually ready to go.
Your To-Do
Finalize Your Outfits
Try everything on together — shirt, pants, shoes, socks, belt, undershirt and any layers or jackets.
Make sure everything fits the way you want it to. If we talked about sending me an outfit photo, now is the time.
- Shirt + pants or shorts
- Shoes
- Socks that work with the shoes and pants
- Belt, if needed
- Undershirt, if needed
- Jacket, overshirt, sweater or other layers
- Watch, chain or other accessories you plan to wear
Order Anything You're Missing
Need shoes, a belt, another shirt or something we decided would finish the look? Order it now — not the week of your session.
That leaves time for shipping, exchanges or a backup plan if something doesn't fit.
Gather the Things We're Including
Sports gear, uniforms, instruments, letterman jacket, class ring, fishing gear, surfboard, car or truck details, or anything else we planned to photograph.
If your sport requires a separate session day, make sure you know what uniform and gear you'll need and that any field, gym, pool or venue details we've discussed are handled.
Thought of something new since the Planning Consult? Text me. We can adjust the plan.
05 The Week Before + The Day Before Grooming, prep + the things guys somehow forget
Nothing complicated here — just a few things that make a big difference in photos. Most of these are easy. They just need to happen at the right time.
- Get your haircut 5–7 days before, if applicable. This gives a fresh cut a few days to settle in and gives you time to get used to styling it. Definitely don't schedule your haircut for the day before your session.
- Clean up facial hair. Decide how you want your facial hair to look in your photos. If you're keeping a beard or mustache, trim and clean up the edges during the week.
- Take care of your brows. Clean up obvious stray hairs or the area between your brows if needed. Do this several days ahead so any redness has time to disappear.
- Clean up your nails. Your hands WILL be in your photos. Trim your fingernails and make sure they're clean. Don't forget your toenails if any outfit or activity could show bare feet.
- Take care of your skin. Wash your face, use moisturizer and don't suddenly start a bunch of new products right before your session.
- Start using lip balm. Dry, cracked lips show in close-up photos. Chapstick for a few days makes a difference.
- Be smart about the sun. Avoid getting burned and don't suddenly spend hours tanning right before your session. Watch for sunglasses, watch and shirt tan lines too.
- Drink water + get some sleep. You don't need to do anything extreme — just take care of yourself so you look and feel good on session day.
Do the Last-Minute Check
This is the stuff that seems obvious until session day arrives. Take ten minutes tonight and get it done.
- Shave or clean up your facial hair. If you normally shave, don't show up with accidental stubble. Shave at a time that gives any redness or irritation a chance to calm down.
- Wash your face + moisturize. Hydrated skin photographs better. Use the products you already know work for your skin.
- Use lip balm. Put some on before bed — and throw it in your bag for tomorrow.
- Steam or iron every outfit. Then put everything on hangers. Please don't fold your clothes up and stuff them into a bag.
- Put each complete outfit together. Shirt, pants, shoes, socks, belt, undershirt, jacket, watch — whatever goes with that look.
- Clean your shoes. Wipe off dirt, mud and scuffs. Shoes show more than you think.
- Gather ALL sports or activity gear. Uniform, jersey, ball, helmet, glove, stick, cleats, instrument or whatever we planned — not just part of it.
- Clean the car or truck, if we're using it. Give the outside a wash and clean up anything that will be visible inside.
- Check the session details. Know where you're going, when we're meeting and what time you need to leave so you're not rushing.
- Get a good night's sleep. Tomorrow is easy. Everything is planned — you just need to show up ready.
06 Pack + Show Up Your final session-day checklist
That's it — the planning is done. Before you walk out the door, run through this list once. Then show up and I'll take it from there.
Before You Leave the House
- All outfits steamed + on hangers — not folded or stuffed into a bag
- All shoes for every outfit
- Socks, belts + undershirts that go with each look
- Jackets, layers + accessories we planned to use
- Sports/activity gear — uniform, jersey, ball, helmet, glove, stick, cleats or anything else we discussed
- Personal items — instrument, letterman jacket, class ring or anything else we're incorporating
- Comb or brush + hair product if you may need a touch-up
- Chapstick because dry lips never photograph well
- Sunglasses if they fit your look or we talked about using them
- Water — especially on warmer session days
- Phone so we can reach each other if needed
- Your car or truck clean + ready if it's part of the session
And That's It.
You don't need to know how to pose, where to stand or what to do with your hands. That's my job. Show up with your stuff and we'll take it from there.
Frequently asked questions
How long does my session take?
We offer two session types, a two-hour session and an approximately four-hour session, depending on which one you booked.
The four-hour session typically gives us time for more locations, outfits and variety, while the two-hour session usually sticks to one or two locations that are fairly close together.
How many outfit changes can I do?
It depends on your session length and what we've planned. Guys typically don't need a ton of outfit changes — I'd rather have a few really good looks that give us variety than spend half your session changing clothes.
We'll decide exactly what makes sense during your Planning Consult.
What if I don't know how to pose?
Perfect — you're not supposed to! I'll tell you where to stand, where to look, what to do with your hands and what to do next. You don't need to practice anything before your session.
My goal is to keep you moving and make everything feel natural, not stiff or overly posed.
Do I have to smile in every photo?
Nope. We'll do a mix. Some smiling, some more serious, some looking away and plenty that just feel relaxed and natural.
The goal is for the final gallery to actually look like you — not one expression repeated 100 times.
What if I get a breakout right before my session?
Don't panic and definitely don't pick at it. Keep your skincare simple and use products you already know work for your skin.
Temporary blemishes are something I can take care of in retouching, so don't let one random breakout stress you out.
Can my family or friends come to my session?
A parent should always be with us for the session — and I'm always happy when both parents want to come.
If you'd like a friend, girlfriend, sibling or someone else there, let's talk about it first. Sometimes having someone along is fun and helpful; sometimes it can make you more self-conscious. We'll figure out what works best for you.
Can I bring my pet?
Absolutely. Pets can be a great part of your session, but most don't love being out with us for the entire two or four hours.
It usually works best if someone can bring them for one part of the session, or we can save them for your cap and gown session later in the year. We'll make a plan ahead of time.
What if I want to include my sport?
I love incorporating the things that have been a big part of your senior year, and sports are a huge one for a lot of my guys.
My first choice is usually to work it naturally into your regular session. But if your field, gym, pool or venue isn't available at the right time or doesn't work with our other locations, the sports portion may need to happen on a separate day.
We'll go over all of that during your Planning Consult and figure out what makes the most sense.
Can I include my car or truck?
Definitely. If your car or truck is something that's important to you, I want to find a way to include it.
Just make sure we talk about it ahead of time so I can choose a location where we'll actually be able to photograph it well. And give it a good wash before session day!
What if it rains or the weather doesn't cooperate?
Florida weather can be unpredictable. Weather calls are sometimes made right up until the last minute, so we'll stay in touch and land on a plan together based on your schedule.
I usually start talking weather about seven days out, then again at 48 hours, 24 hours and the morning of, so you'll hear from me more than once if it's looking iffy.
What if I feel sick?
Please let me know as soon as you can. If it comes on suddenly and you're just not up for your session, we'll figure out the best next step and get you rescheduled if needed.
What if I need to reschedule?
For anything outside of weather or feeling sick, I just ask for at least a week's notice so we have the best chance of finding another date that works.
What if we're running late?
Text me as soon as you know. A lot of our session timing is built around the best light — especially sunset — so being late can cut into the amount of shooting time we have.
Give yourself a little extra time for traffic, parking and finding our meeting spot so nobody has to start the session stressed.
When will I see my photos?
You'll usually get a sneak peek on Instagram about a week or so after your session, then we'll get together for your Viewing & Ordering Appointment about two to three weeks after your session date.
If your session is coming up soon, go ahead and get that appointment on the calendar. You can email or text me at kelleenhitephoto@gmail.com or 1-904-506-7588 , or book it here .
What if I have another question?
Just ask! Text or email me anytime. I'd much rather you ask me than spend the week before your session wondering what you're supposed to do.
What's next?
You'll get a sneak peek on Instagram about a week after your session, then we'll meet for your Viewing & Ordering Appointment about two to three weeks after your session.
Head over to the Post-Session Hub anytime to see everything for what comes next — your photos, ordering, booking your appointment and all of the next steps.
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