Beautiful California beach & sunset senior portraits

Todays blog post features a beautiful California beach & sunset senior portraits! Meet Mikayla from Valencia High School! Mikayla is a Class of 2018 senior and is also on my model team! One of the things I really loved about Mikayla’s senior portraits was that all of the looks and outfits coordinated but still had a ton of variety. You’ll notice she wore a formal prom dress, overall skirt, skirt with a crop top, overalls, and an amazing crochet dress from Free People! All of the outfits were so unique and fun in their own way! Here’s a peek at some of my favorite images (which there is ton!) and what Mikayla had to say about planning for her shoot. But first, let’s hear a little bit more about Mikayla….

Southern California senior portraits

Q. College Plans? If so, where?

A. San diego state or San Francisco state

Q. College Major

A. Forensic Scientist or Interior Designer
Q. What extracurricular activities are you involved in?

A. I dance for valencia dance team
Q. What kind of look were you going for in your senior photos?

A. I wasn’t going for a certain look I wanted to do something that was “me”

Q. How was your experience during your senior shoot?
A. I absolutely loved it. it was so much fun I wish I could do a million more!
Q. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to anyone getting their senior photos taken?

A. To make sure you’re dressing true to yourself and have fun because it’s something you’re gonna remember forever
Q. How many outfits did you take?

A. 6 or 7
Q. Would you have taken more or less, reasons why?

A. I would have taken more because I love clothes and it’s fun to have different stuff to post in different outfits
Q. Did you accessorize differently with each outfit?

A. Yes! I brought different jewelry for each outfit and a headband that went with one of my outfits.
Q. Did you take any props or try to incorporate any activities that you’re in?

A. I brought my dance team jacket because it has been a huge part of my life!
Q. Any tips on how to prepare for the session or must have things to bring?

A. Be okay with quick changes and have everything prepared like put everything for one outfit in one bag so nothing gets mixed up.
Q. Any tips on hair/makeup? Where did you get your inspiration for this? Did you bring in pictures or have a plan prior to your styling?

A. No I just wanted something natural because it’s something I will look at forever and I want to remember what I was like when I was a senior.
Q. Did you find a store that had everything you were looking for?

A. I mostly got everything from free people but that’s because that’s my go to store and I wanted to feel comfortable in what i was wearing so that I was confident in the pictures.
Q. What ended up being your favorite outfit and why?

A. My favorite outfit was the long black boho romper because it’s useful as in I could dress it up with heels or make it casual with flip flops but also super cute either way
Q. Let’s talk about locations. What location(s) did you choose for your session?

A. I loved all my locations! My favorite was the pussy willow one or when I was walking on the street in Ventura. I also did the beach because that’s my favorite place.
Q. FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU!!
A. My Fav Movie: Ferris Bulers day off
Fav ice cream flavor: Sherbet
favorite beverage: milk
Favorite restaurant: CPK
Favorite shop: Free people or urban outfitters
Favorite highschool memory: was meeting my best friend taryn on dance team
Best thing about being a senior: it’s closer to starting a new chapter of your life (college)
Least favorite subject in school: math
Favorite subject in school : mythology
Favorite color: purple
Q. Is there anything you would have done differently for your shoot?

A. nothing it was literally perfect
Q. What was your favorite thing about your session or the overall experience?

A. that I got to wear new clothes and seeing the pictures at the showing
Q. Why do you think senior portraits are important?

A. To look back on and remember a huge part of your life
Q. Why did you choose Tara Rochelle to take your senior pictures?

A. I loved how she takes pictures. they are so clear and colorful and everyone she’s taken pictures of look stunning.

Did you love Mikayla’s beautiful beach & sunset senior portraits? Feel free to share this blog post or pin your favorite images on Pinterest! What was your favorite outfit she wore?

Click here to get more information about scheduling your senior portraits in Los Angeles California with me! Wanna see more of my work? Check out Marisa’s senior pictures in Venice Beach California!