Senior portraits are formal portraits that are taken at the beginning of the senior year of students at high school. They are taken to induce a feel-good factor to students. In capturing senior portraits, only professional photographers with exceptional experience and skill are engaged. This is done in order to ensure high quality of the senior portraits. Hawaii senior portraits are taken by some of the best photographers in this world which is evident from their extraordinary wide portfolio collection.

Senior portraits have evolved in a number of ways from ancient senior portrait photography. For instance, traditional senior portraits were captured in photo studios and comprised of limited portrait techniques. However, modern senior portraits include outdoor locations which have continually increased in popularity. Students find outdoor locations more comfortable and fun as compared to studio portraits that existed in the past. They are also more flexible and enticing. Modern senior portraits also include virtually any pose or choice of clothing but within the limits of a presentable taste. Students often pose with pets, sports attires, musical instruments and other desirable props to add life to your photos. Picture proofs are also available online after the photo-shoots. Hawaii senior portraits incorporate diversity and creativity in the manner in which students pose for their photographs. This caters to the personal needs of the students. It allows them to give the right emotions during the shooting sessions.

Several approaches are taken into account when taking senior portraits and may include; environmental, creative, candid, constructionist. The creative approach is the most common and is whereby digital manipulation is applied to produce spectacular images. On the other hand, the candid approach involves paparazzi taking random pictures of individuals without their knowledge and is often criticized as photographers may capture exploitative pictures that may hurt the feelings of their subjects. An environmental approach may also be used to capture photographs of their subjects in their environment while at work or during family time. Portraits taken through this approach are a good source of information thus offer historical and social significance. A constructionist approach is mostly used in advertising and marketing. Most studio and social photography make use of this. Hawaii senior portraits taken under this approach are often displayed in business lobbies or posted on websites.

Senior portraits have a variety of uses. They may be presented for special occasions such as school events. They are included in graduation ceremonies or given to the families and friends of students. They are used in yearbooks as well. Most schools present strict requirements on the choice of photographers and the style of their portraiture. Traditional style portraits are the most acceptable and most schools recommend only one photographer for yearbook portraits. However, the important aspect is offering comfortable and fun sessions to the students, Most Hawaii senior portraits are unique and creative and the locations include hilltops, cliffs, riversides, forest areas and beaches. They focus on capturing special life moments for students to provide long-lasting memories.