Your Timeline at a Glance

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6 Weeks Before
Complete Your Questionnaire

Yours and your parent's, so we can get to know you.

6 Weeks Before
Start Planning Your Outfits

Head to the What to Wear guide for ideas and tips.

4 Weeks Before
Style & Location Consult

We'll go over your outfits, location, and timing together.

Session Day
Hair & Makeup Start

Begins about 2 hours before your session time. Exact time to come.

After Your Session
Ordering Appointment

We'll get this scheduled and linked here soon.

Your Timeline at a Glance

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6 Weeks Before
Complete Your Questionnaire

Yours and your parent's.

6 Weeks Before
Start Planning Outfits

Head to the What to Wear guide.

4 Weeks Before
Style & Location Consult

Outfits, location, and timing.

Session Day
Hair & Makeup Start

About 2 hrs before session time.

After Your Session
Ordering Appointment

Book your time to see and order.

Watch This First

A quick two-minute walkthrough of everything below.

Video coming soon

In a Hurry? Here's the Short Version

  1. Do your Get to Know Me sections
  2. Start a Pinterest board
  3. Pick your outfits
  4. Book your style consult
  5. Yeah!! It's your session day! We can't wait to celebrate YOU!

Welcome to KHP!

Welcome to the Session Prep Hub

I'm so excited about your senior session day! This is going to be one of the most fabulous experiences of your senior year, period. Everything you need to get ready is either right here on this page, or just a click away. If you have any questions, you can reach me at the bottom too.

The Detailed Timeline

6 Weeks Before Your Session +
  • Seniors, please fill out your Senior Questionnaire so we can get to know you better.
  • Mom or Dad, please fill out the Parent Questionnaire for us. [add Parent Questionnaire link]
  • Schedule your Style Consult.
  • Time to start thinking about your outfits. Be sure to head to the What to Wear section of this page, there is so much info there.
  • Go shopping :)
4 Weeks Before Your Session +
  • Consult time! Get your outfits together (even 2-3 helps).
  • Take pictures & send them to us (you'll get an email reminder about that).
  • Gather some ideas for your hair and makeup from Pinterest, linked from the HUB.
2 Weeks Before Your Session +
  • Put your outfits together. Completely!
  • Take pictures & send them to us (you'll get an email reminder about that).
  • Get your eyebrows done and any hair appointments.
2 Days Before Your Session +
  • Get your nails done. Not required, but all old polish must be removed from fingers and toes. If you do get them done, go with a neutral color.
  • Make sure your outfits are ironed and hung up together (accessories & shoes too).
  • Gather any props you may want to include.
Session Day! Yay! +
  • Tell your friends to follow our story on [insert Instagram link] to see behind-the-scenes from your senior session!

Okay but seriously, read the whole thing. :)

I get it, planning can feel overwhelming. But these six steps make it simple, I promise! By your session day you are going to feel confident and look absolutely amazing. That's what I'm here for, so let's get you ready! I won't lie, this may be easier on a larger screen :)

6 steps to get session ready

Directions: Here's exactly what to do between now and session day, laid out in order. Work through them one at a time below, and by session day you'll feel completely ready to go!

Let's get this parTy started!
Before you do anything else Book Your Style Consult +

Your Style Consult is the best place to start planning your senior session. Schedule it 4–5 weeks before your session, that gives you plenty of time afterward to shop, pull outfits together, and make any final decisions without feeling rushed. Already closer than that? No stress, we can usually make it work up to two weeks out.

Book Your Style Consult →

Can't find a date that works with your schedule? Email me at kelleenhitephoto@gmail.com and we'll find one that does, or text me at

Step 1: Let's Get to Know You +

This is where it all starts! There are two quick things to fill out before we meet:

  • Your Personality Questionnaire, this one's linked straight to your profile in my system, so the very first question asks who booked your session and their phone number, that's just how everything on my end gets tied together. Budget about 10 to 15 minutes, it doesn't save your progress, so set aside time to go through it all in one sitting.
  • Your Style Quiz, a few quick minutes to help me get a feel for your aesthetic, your colors, and your vision for session day.

Please fill out both before our meeting, the more I know, the better I can help during our consult and nail your senior aesthetic. We'll go over everything together at your style consult to make sure the locations and ideas we pick are the perfect fit for you.

Fill Out Your Questionnaire Take Your Style Quiz
Step 2: Start a Pinterest Board +

Next, start a Pinterest board. This isn't a requirement, just a really great way to get your ideas all in one place.

  • Create a board just for your session
  • Pull ideas straight from your Style Quiz results, or just start pinning anything that catches your eye
  • Don't worry about locations yet, that part comes later, this is just about gathering what you love
  • Share the board with me! Invite me as a collaborator, email me the link, or we'll pull it up together at your style and location consult
  • Follow the KHP Pinterest board for inspiration too
See KHP's Pinterest Board
Step 3: Planning What to Wear +

This is a really great place to start, six general outfit ideas to choose from. You don't need all six, just pick what feels like you:

A long, flowy dress
A short, fun dress
Something with pants
Your favorite outfit
Something on-trend right now
One colorful piece
  • Still stuck? Pick ONE outfit, just your favorite thing in your closet. When we meet for your style consult, I'll help you figure out the rest.
  • Need inspiration? Head over to my Instagram and look through outfits other seniors have worn, screenshot any you love. Some might be from the style closet, some might be all theirs, either way it's a great way to get ideas flowing.
Color Ideas

Tap in to browse. Pick any image you love and it'll pop up larger so you can really see it.

Step 4: Prep the Week Before +

A few easy things to take care of in the days leading up to your session:

  • Get your hair color and cut done ahead of time, nothing new or last-minute, and avoid changing it up the day before.
  • Have your eyebrows done with enough time to settle in.
  • Exfoliate, and keep your skin hydrated, lots of water goes a long way.
  • Skip trying any new skincare products or routines right before your session, now isn't the time to test something that could cause a reaction.
  • Don't stress about small blemishes, they're an easy fix and easily covered with makeup, so just let that one go.
Week-Before Guide
Step 5: Hair, Makeup & Nails +

A few general things to keep in mind, we'll leave the specifics to you and whoever you book.

Nails

  • Nails don't have to be professionally done, but any old or chipped polish needs to come off, clean and bare always looks better than chipped.
  • If you do polish, keep it classic and timeless, nothing trendy you'll look back on and wince at.
  • Your nails will be in your photos, so make sure the color works with your outfits, yellow nails under a red top? Yikes.
  • Classic wins in photos, it won't date your images the way a trendy color can.

Makeup

  • If you're doing your own makeup, bring a travel-size translucent powder for touch-ups (or your favorite high-shine option, if that's your look), I'll also have one on hand just in case.

If Your Session Includes Hair & Makeup

  • Come with dry hair and moisturized skin. If your hair usually styles better a day unwashed, that's totally fine, go with whatever works best for your hair.
  • If your hair doesn't hold a curl well, or you have any hair concerns, let me know during your style consult so we can plan for it.
Step 6: Session Packing List +

Take a screenshot of this list so you have it handy on session day, you can check things off right on your phone as you pack.

Outfits

  • Every outfit on a hanger, ideally ones with a swivel hook so they hang neatly on a garment rack (skip the plastic hangers if you can)
  • No garment bag needed, hangers are enough
  • Any accessories or jewelry for that look, tucked in a small plastic bag and clipped to the hanger
  • Shoes for every outfit
  • Nude bra and underwear, this one's crucial!
  • Clothes steamed or ironed
  • Any adhesive coverings you'd normally wear under fitted or strapless tops

Touch-Up Kit

  • Translucent powder
  • Hairspray and bobby pins
  • A small brush or comb
  • Safety pins and fashion tape
  • Your favorite lip color
  • Any extra hair tools or accessories you like to use (curling iron, clips, whatever keeps your look holding)

(I'll have a lot of this on hand too, just in case!)

The Extras

  • Anything meaningful you want in a few frames
  • Deodorant, just in case
  • Comfortable shoes for walking between locations
  • Snacks, just in case
  • Bug spray, if that's a concern for you

No need to bring water, I've got that covered!

Bring a Helper

  • If you can, bring someone who can help you change quickly between outfits and keep an eye on your things while we shoot
Last-Minute Tips +

A few things to keep in mind as session day gets close:

  • Give your outfits one last try-on before session day. If you want to bring an extra outfit just in case, go for it, no pressure to actually wear it if it doesn't feel right that day.
  • Make sure everything's packed and ready to go the night before.
  • Arrive a few minutes early, and if you have hair and makeup scheduled, make sure you're early for that too.
  • Keep your phone on silent, we want you fully in the moment without any outside stress creeping in.
  • Feeling under the weather? Call or text me in advance and let me know what's going on.
  • Confidence comes while we're shooting, you don't have to have it all together walking in, that's what I'm here for. I'll make you feel comfortable.
  • Hair and makeup can shift with humidity and weather, don't let that stress you out either, we've got it covered.

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 includes hair and makeup, so we usually block out about six hours of your day total to cover everything. The two-hour session doesn't include hair and makeup, so it's just the two hours.

The four-hour session typically covers about four locations, while the two-hour session sticks to one or two locations close together.

How many outfit changes can I do? +

It depends on your session length. The four-hour session usually includes six to eight outfits, and the two-hour session usually includes two to three, sometimes four, depending on how much time we have.

Do I need to get my hair and makeup done professionally? +

If you booked the Luxe session, hair and makeup is included. If you booked the two-hour session, it's not, but you're welcome to add it on, just reach out and I'll connect you with the person I normally use. It really does help take the stress off session day.

That said, you don't need to get hair and makeup done at all, plenty of clients do their own. Check out the Hair, Makeup & Nails step in this guide for some general tips either way.

Do I have to get my nails done? +

Nope, not at all! If you do want to get them done, keep it classic, a simple, timeless color always photographs best. If you'd rather skip it, that's completely fine too, just remove any old polish beforehand. Clean, bare nails photograph just as beautifully as a fresh manicure.

Either way, steer clear of anything trendy or bold. Your nails will be in your photos, and you don't want them clashing with your outfit, think red nails under a yellow dress. Classic and simple never goes out of style.

No press-ons, no last-minute nail experiments, just do what you'd normally do. Don't let this be something you stress over, it really isn't a big deal. See more tips in the Hair, Makeup & Nails step.

Can my family or friends come to my session? +

We'll chat through this at your location consult, sometimes it's helpful, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming, so we'll figure out what's right for you. A parent should always be with us for the session. If you'd like a friend there too, I usually suggest just one.

Can I bring my pet? +

Your pet is welcome to come, though most pets don't love being out for the full two or four hours. It usually works best if someone can bring them toward the end of your session, or you save them for your cap and gown session later in the year. We'll talk through it at your location consult so we have a plan.

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 us know as soon as you can. We'll notify your hair and makeup artist right away if needed, and if it comes on suddenly and you're just not up for it, that's completely fine, we'll get you rescheduled.

What if I need to reschedule? +

For anything outside of weather or feeling sick, we just ask for at least a week's notice so we can find a new date that works.

When will I see my photos? +

You'll get a sneak peek on Instagram about a week or so after your session, then we'll get together for your ordering appointment about two to three weeks after your session date.

If your session is coming up soon, go ahead and get that ordering appointment on the calendar now. Just email or text me at kelleenhitephoto@gmail.com or 1-904-506-7588, or book it here to grab a time yourself.

What if I have other questions? +

Jot them down! We'll go through everything together at your location and style consult, it's a great way to put all the little things together.

What's next? +

You'll get a sneak peek on Instagram about a week after your session, then we'll meet up for your ordering appointment two to three weeks after that.

Head over to the Post-Session Hub any time to see everything for what comes next, your gallery, ordering, booking your appointment, all of it.

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