I did senior representations and this truly geeky lookin kid needed photographs with his two samurai swords. I attempted my best to influence it to look cool however... I just... proved unable.
Another senior did couples photographs with her beau. They particularly sincerely asked for a posture where the young lady represented all adorable on one side of the love seat, while the kid sat on the opposite side of the lounge chair, gazing at her while stroking his facial hair. That one didn't turn out well either.