Fall Senior Photo Trends for Class of 2026 – Sacramento Edition
Hey moms, your senior is settling into their routine as back to school is well under way. You know what that means?
It’s time to book your Senior Portraits in Sacramento.
I had some parents of local seniors ask me recently, what even ARE senior portraits?
My answer is always, they are the opportunity to capture your high school senior in their most authentic moments. You get to have tangible evidence of your high school senior living out their wildest dreams. We can also do the classic senior portrait of a headshot but a senior session with Sacramento Photographer, Lacey M. Carroll is a custom photoshoot that aims to celebrate your high school senior. We make the entire process very transparent and informative. You know what will be happening step by step. From booking, to your Fashion Consult, to how to prepare for your photo shoot, and even post shoot when you are picking your favorites and designing your custom book or how to design your custom grad cards for the big graduation day.
Some moms will ask me, “How long do Senior Portraits take?”
Depending on what photoshoot you choose and what hair and makeup (HMUA) package you decide on will determine the length of your actual photoshoot day. The photoshoot (including HMUA) can take anywhere from 4-8hrs. We generally have our photoshoots on weekdays centering around sunrise or sunset as these are the most gorgeous times of day to photograph!
There are other time commitments that are included in our session packages such as your Fashion Consult.
This is a 1-2 hour appointment where you come into our Professional photo studio in Sacramento to style your looks for your senior portraits from head to toe. This is where you will have full access to the LMC Style Closet to elevate your favorite clothing items you bring as well as choose some styles and looks that are your wildest dreams or your most authentic self!
On top of providing this incredible and inclusive service of a personal Fashion Consult with Lacey M. Carroll Photography, we give you plenty of tips and inspiration to style your senior session in a way where you look and feel your best. We have style ideas and items for many style aesthetics!
The Fall Trends For Your Senior Portraits:
GET SPORTY!
With national sports like the WNBA and US Open becoming more mainstream, embrace your sporty side by dressing in Athleisure, choosing some tennis courts as one of your session locations, or showing off your rugged hobbies in full glam around Sacramento. It’s sure to be a touchdown!
Vacation State Of Mind!
Just because it’s Fall doesn’t mean we can’t travel to Miami by styling a whole vibe, right? Travel to your favorite destination by styling an outfit that embodies the location your soul desires to be. Prints, secret tropical spots in Sacramento like the succulent garden Capitol Park, or a poolside shoot would be right on trend to Travel for your senior pictures.
Support Your Local Haunt!
As a woman owned small business, we LOVE supporting other businesses that are women own and/or local! Do you love a good burger like this Senior? What about a classic chai from Temple Coffee? You can utilize your favorite places in your senior portraits session to make your senior session stand out!
Celebrate YOUR Interests!
Your Senior Portraits are the time to celebrate YOU fully as you are right now! Rep your extracurriculars or sports teams. Do you have a college you have gotten early acceptance to?! College tees can be a fun additional look on your senior portrait day!
Get Back To Nature!
Embrace the natural beauty of Sacramento and opt for floral prints along the American River Parkway. This forever classic style can be seen on a flowing midi or maxi dress to a floral corset top with wide leg jeans for a trendy twist! You can play up with vibe with dainty jewelry and strappy heels provided by the LMC Style Closet. We are so lucky to have miles and miles of natural backdrops along the river parkways to highlight your love for our planet.
Style like your favorite Music Artist!
Music is life, we get that and we LOVE when our seniors have a vision to celebrate that love by styling one of their looks inspired by them! From casual Katseye denim, or a Bad Bunny inspired outfit, to a GQ styled up suit. There’s plenty to choose from when you book with Lacey M. Carroll Photography. We want to accommodate all of our seniors in the Sacramento area and guys, you get to go all out for your senior portraits too!
Seniors and parents, no matter the style you choose for your Senior Portraits, Lacey M. Carroll has your back. We have over 12 years experience of styling, art directing, and shooting Senior Pictures for the incredible high school seniors of the Sacramento and greater Northern California area. You’re in capable and stylish hands when choosing Lacey M. Carroll Photography as your senior portrait photographer.