Senior Photo Prep: Do You Really Need a Spray Tan?

Let’s talk about spray tans.

If you’re someone who gets them regularly and has your routine down to a science – no streaks, no orange hands, perfectly even tone – then you’re probably good to go.

But if you have never (and I mean never EVER) had a spray tan before…your senior portraits are not the time to experiment.

I want you to look 100% like YOU.

That means natural. That means confident. That means no surprise orange undertones, no blotchy wrists, no uneven neck lines that we’re trying to fix later. 

Photos last forever, and a first-time spray tan gone wrong definitely can, too.

And I already know what you’re thinking… “But Shu…I’m so pale. I haven’t seen the beach in a year!”

Girl. I’ve got you.

After hearing this from so many seniors, and after seeing a few DIY tanning attempts that did not go as planned, I created my own custom toning tool in Photoshop.

If you want a little extra warmth, I can add a beautiful, even, natural-looking glow during the editing process. No streaks. No weird patches. No orange elbows. Just soft, balanced warmth that looks like you caught the perfect amount of sun.

The best part? We control it together.

If you’d like a little more color, I’ll check in with you and adjust it to match your comfort level. A subtle glow? Done. A just-back-from-the-Caribbean vibe? We can do that too while still keeping it believable and timeless.

My goal is always the same: You, just elevated.

So, before you book that last-minute spray tan appointment, talk to me first. Chances are, you don’t need it.

And if you’ve already booked with me and want a little extra glow added? Just say the word. I’ve got you covered.