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  This was a new experience for me as a  Senior Photographer. When I asked Hannah and her mom if she had any high school hobbies she might like to include in her senior portrait, and she answered fencing, I encouraged her to bring her uniform and we would try some fun shots out at […]

En Garde, Pret! This High School Senior is Ready for her Future

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How has this school year come to a close so quickly? This has been a particularly special year of shooting senior sessions, since I too have a graduating senior (who’s senior session is still to come!) Some of the seniors I remember from playgroups and playgrounds; some from travel soccer or girl scouts. It’s sentimental […]

Congratulations Seniors, Class of 2017 – Senior Portrait Sessions

High School Seniors

While I have a good number of clients who have booked me years ahead for their son or daughter’s senior portraits, I still get many people who are a little confused about the how and why of portraits for their high school seniors. What I tell parents – is what I think about for myself, […]

All About Senior Portrait Sessions

High School Seniors

If you are over 40  like me, you may remember the the “Brek Girl” shampoo ads back in the day in your “Seventeen” Magazines. They were usually beautiful blondes with the sun backlighting their long hair and a wide smile. This is what I kept thinking as I shot this stunning senior, although the antiquated […]