Lovely young lady...

I get so excited when I have a senior coming in for their portraits and Ms Jasmine is a perfect example of why!  First of all- they are so excited to have their senior portraits done which makes my work feel much less like work.  2nd, I am continually impressed by the young people that pass through my doors!  Bright, self-assured, talented, kind-hearted people with big plans for their futures.

We had Jasmine's consultation way back in the spring so it was great to spend more time with her and her mom in the studio and as we wandered around a few of my favorite spots.  She isn't much of a nature dweller so we pretty much stuck to buildings and alleyways.  She is so sweet and happy that she had a hard time keeping a straight face when I felt the location and pose needed a serious, sassy expression but she did manage to pull it off for a few.

Thanks for spending your Saturday afternoon with me!   I hope you had as much fun as I did.  I'm looking forward to showing you the rest very soon!

If you haven't booked your senior session yet, what are you waiting for?  Still plenty of times open for you to have your own consultation and get your session on the calendar but you'd better call very soon!

Addison and his pup...

It isn't unusual for seniors to bring someone along for their session.  And it isn't unusual for that someone to be a pet.  Addison brought his dog, who was a great sport when it wasn't his turn to be in front of the camera.

{sigh} I adore seniors...

And I have to admit, I have a particular fondness for {this} senior.  I first met  a few years ago when they asked me to do family portraits, way back in my early days.  Since then, Hailey has helped me out several times as a model (remember Snow White in the snow) assisted me with a wedding and I had the great honor of photographing her mom's last St Patrick's day.  Each time I'm with her I am amazed at her poise, maturity and grace.  Her inner strengths simply enhance her outer beauty.

It rained the day we got together for these but that didn't stop us!  We stopped by a camera shop to pick up a rain cover for my gear and braved the elements to get a few more fun images:

Thanks for another FUN day, Hailey!

The very lovely Kara...

I am swooning over Kara's senior portraits!  Aside from being a little on the chilly side, we could not have asked for a better evening to wander around town and let her shine for the camera.  And shine, she did! 

Thank you for spending your evening with me!  I can't wait to show you the rest of your portraits very soon.  I'll leave you with one more sneak from the studio...

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

This girl has it ALL!  She is beautiful, smart, funny and so so sweet.  The last time I saw her was at her brother's wedding last fall so it was very fun to catch up with her and her mom and hear about the rest of the family.  I adore that my job allows me to build real relationships that last beyond the session!  I think I found a bit of a kindred spirit with Miss J.

As I talk with the senior girls that I work with I'm always surprised at how different their self image is from what I see.  I hope that by the time we wrap things up they go home seeing themselves in a more realistic light.  I've said before that, through the camera's lens, I get to see people the way that God sees them and I love that these images show just how lovely Miss J is, inside and out.  We should all know just how fearfully and wonderfully we are made.  That we are cherished, beautiful, loved and lovable!

Thanks again for sharing the day with me!  I had a wonderful time and I can't wait to see you again.

Urban Senior

 Fun! Fun! Fun!  I got to try out some new looks with the beautiful young lady and I LOVE what we came up with!  We had a great time wandering down town and in Czech Village finding fun textures and grungy spots.  And I got to get to know my bestie's little sister better.  I hope we can hang again sometime!