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Senior Pictures in Winston-Salem: When to Book, What to Wear and What to Expect

Jun 11 2026 | By: Victoria Roth

Senior pictures are one of the few photo sessions that are all about one person, at one moment, right before everything changes. If you're a senior (or the parent of one) in Winston-Salem, High Point or Kernersville, here's everything you need to know to plan a session you'll love, from when to book to what to bring.

When should you book senior pictures?

A good rule of thumb is to book a few months before you want your photos in hand. That gives you time to plan outfits, add hair and makeup if you'd like, and have your images ready for graduation announcements, yearbook deadlines and senior night. Athletes should also plan around their season so the session doesn't land on a game weekend. Now booking the Class of 2027.

How a Styled Shots senior session works

Every session follows the same simple process, so you always know what's next:

  • Consultation: we meet first, ideally with the senior and one or both parents, to talk through your vision, pricing and goals.
  • Styled outfits: I help plan your looks ahead of time and send an idea board with easy outfits that fit your style.
  • Hair and makeup (optional add-on): for an additional fee, your hair is styled and your makeup is done in my Winston-Salem studio on shoot day. I use Jane Iredale clean makeup, with lashes available.
  • The photoshoot: I find your best angles and use lighting and backgrounds to tell your story, with outfit changes so you leave with a range of looks.
  • Proof preview: after your session, we review your images together and choose prints, albums and wall art.

What to wear for senior pictures

Pick two or three outfits that feel like you, lay them out the day before and make sure they're clean and wrinkle-free. Pair solids with a print, bring matching shoes for each look and add one piece that shows your personality. For more ideas, read my guides on the Styled Shots blog: What to Wear for Senior Pictures for Girls and What to Wear for Senior Pictures for Boys.

Senior pictures for athletes

I'm a sports photographer first. I've photographed athletes from youth travel teams to MLB players like Chase Burns, Josh Hammond and Nigel Belgrave, and I bring that same eye to senior athletes. Bring your jersey, your gear and your number. Senior athlete portraits work beautifully for recruiting profiles, commitment announcements and senior night, and you can add a custom 2x3 vinyl banner with your name, number, school and sport for $55.

Why hair and makeup matter

Before photography, I spent 10 years as a professionally trained hair and makeup artist. That training is why my seniors walk in relaxed and walk out camera-ready. Whether or not you add professional hair and makeup, I guide you on the details, from flyaways to makeup that looks natural on camera, so you can focus on having fun.

Ready to plan your senior pictures?

Styled Shots photographs seniors from Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, Wallburg and across the Triad. Cash, check and credit/debit cards are accepted, and payment plans are available. Visit the Senior Portraits page to see the full experience, or call (336) 462-9357 to schedule your consultation.
Senior football player in a blue suit holding a football on the field under a cloudy sky, senior pictures by Styled Shots

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