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Teen Friends Photo Shoot to Celebrate the end of GCSEs

The end of GCSEs is such a turning point. It feels like all the years have been getting to this point up till now. GCSEs are tough with upwards of 20 exams stretching over two months in nine or more subjects. So it’s a great moment when you hand in that final paper and leave school for the summer.

For some, it is the end of life as they have known it. Off to college, or with friends making different choices, moving away, or heading in new directions, it can be a moment of reflection as well as anticipation.

Which is why, opting to celebrate with a Milestones Photo Shoot is a great way to Mark the Moment.

A Milestones Photo Shoot is a great way to say well done for all Their hard work!

This photo shoot took place to celebrate Sweet 16, the end of exams and the end of school. This group of friends had been together for all their secondary school career but were now heading off in different directions. To celebrate and to mark their friendship, we did a two-part photo shoot with this, the second shoot, taking place in my photo studio in Epsom, Surrey.

Trying out different outfits

The girls came with a range of clothes and were also able to choose from some of my studio wardrobe, too. Choosing their favourite outfits, we coordinated different looks and images accordingly. DMs were a theme! We had great fun trying out different outfits and backgrounds in my Epsom studio.

i took some individual portraits, too

I took lots of individual portraits of the girls, too, to find their best angles and expressions, and to give them some photos to send to grandparents!

We played loud music, experimented with dry ice and hair dryers!

Experimenting with Dry Ice!

And although they wanted to look serious, we also tried some fun and relaxed photos, too.

Adding some fun and relaxed images, too

We mixed up the group with shots in twos and threes, too

Afterwards they received an album of images, prints to share and wall art options. It was a great reminder of their friendship and the end of school.

a photo album or prints to take home

If you would like to book a Milestone Photo Shoot, then we would have a consultation and briefing discussion to analyse what sort of look and photo shoot would suit your needs and we would tailor the photo shoot accordingly whether that is in my Epsom photo studio in Surrey; or on location across Surrey and London.

There are options for hair and make-up; outfit changes and wardrobe sourcing; reference points and we can devise your special photo shoot together.

If you would like to know more please visit my Milestones Photo Shoot page here.

How to Prepare for Your Family Photo Shoot

How to Prepare for Your Family Photo Shoot