Prom

As we all know, prom is coming up, and it'll be here fast.
A lot of people question whether they should get a picture taken at your prom, or if you want it taken professionally, at home.
There's pros and cons to both.
At the dance:
Pros

• They will have a specific place set up, so it goes with the theme of your dance
• It'll be a fast picture
• Your partner and friends will be there too, so if you want a picture with them, they're right there

Cons

• They may only be able to take one, because there will be a line
• They'll probably be a really long line
• You won't really have time to re-ready yourself
• It may be over expensive (depending on your school)

At home
Pros

• You'll be able to take how ever much pictures you would like to take
• Any type of settings and backgrounds
• You can change into however many outfits you want(most people stick to one dress)
• You don't have to wait in crazy long lines

Cons

• Depending on who/where you go to, it may be pretty costly
• It takes a while
• You can't have pictures with anyone unless you plan a certain day so you all can get ready

I see a lot of different types of prom pictures. I think the biggest theme that's in right now, is the cowboy theme.
I am going to give you some tips that I've found use full :

• Choose a clean background
• Stable your camera (tripod/monopod if possible. If not, use a flat surface) 
• Only have one camera person at a time. So they focus on one camera. 
• Throw in some creative and fun poses
• Take multiple shots for multiple people 

(prom photography tips. John Huegel)