High School Seniors

4th of july with team '21

This shoot was so much fun! It was super last minute but I had been wanting to go shoot at a beautiful location that only works in the afternoon. (Unfortunately!) So, a few days before (once I could see that we wouldn’t get rained out!) I called my model team and we headed out for a patriotic themed shoot. I loved every moment of it!!

class of 2020 cap and gown shoot

I bet we had 20 people holler out their car windows “Congratulations!!” to these sweet high school graduates. They deserve that and so much more… but sadly that’s pretty much all their getting. Hopefully at the end of June they will get to gather- WITHOUT PARENTS!!- and stand up to be acknowledged for their achievements. BUT, I’m not sure our world has ever been more proud of a graduating class. These seniors are taking this in stride and I just couldn’t be more proud of them.

class of 2020 prom shoot

This shoot had to be pushed off due to COVID but it gave time for things to become beautiful and green! It makes me so sad that these girls didn’t truly get to celebrate their senior prom. However, I am LOVING seeing these beautiful prom dresses on Insta and seeing these seniors celebrate as much as they possibly can. While these girls will never forget their “senior prom”, it’s got to be so dang hard not having that experience.

pine creek varsity cheer

For more years than I can count I have been the lucky photographer to take pictures of this team. It’s so much fun to watch these girls grow not only as cheerleaders but just grow older and more and more beautiful. I get to know some of them really well. I hope this is a tradition that doesn’t ever end. (I mean, at some point I want it to end but not for years and years and YEARS! ;))

ethan b

I have known Ethan since he was 9 years old. They lived across the street from us for years, I did his older brother’s pictures a few years ago, and their youngest and my oldest are super good buds. It’s been so fun watching him grow up…. but I nearly crashed my car the first time I saw him behind the wheel… where does the time go?!? Ethan, thank you for putting up with me all morning. It was nothing short of amazing!

anna

Anna’s shoot was so beautiful. We headed a little ways out of town so that we could get beautiful views, tall grasses, and some peace and quiet. And it worked. The weather was so perfect. Her hair and make-up looked natural and simple. Her clothing choices were pure gold. Anna, thank you for letting me take pictures of you. I honestly loved spending my morning with you and your cute mama!

christmas instagram set

What a FUN shoot!!! I did a similar shoot to this last year but this year I changed things top a little bit. I got some new decorations (because why not!) and treated it more like an Instagram set! An insta set is just a little vignette that is decked to the nines. I wanted this one to ooze of Christmas cheer. We even had Christmas music playing! The girls who were invited to this shoot were my current models and their junior friends. I loved this and I think I’ll do it again next year. I loved meeting their friends and seeing the fun they all had together.

abby

Abby’s shoot was awesome because I got to try a location I have been wanting to break in for a while now! She had such a fun style and we pulled in cheer too! I’ve been taking pictures of Abby for 4 years now and have also done her older sister’s senior pictures as well as her older brother’s! Now mama can finally have big prints of them all at the top of the stairs! She’s been so patient!

madysen

Madysen’s shoot was GORGEOUS! I know I always say that, but you guys! The flowers were probably 25 feet tall! Ok, not really. But they were probably 4 feet tall. The sun was shining and the weather was perfect! I enjoyed every single moment of it! Her family is so cute and I can’t wait to get my photography hands on her sister in a few years! It will come all too quickly!

trace

I’ve known Trace for years. And last year I did his older brother’s senior pictures. AND his mom is a super close friend of mine. AND she’s my videographer! I adore this family! I loved spending the morning with Trace… who didn’t need even 5 seconds to relax in front of the camera. Every single picture I got of him was a natural smile. Trace, you’re adorable! Thanks for hanging out with me for the morning!!

chloe

Chloe is absolutely as sweet as they come. She is so beautiful and was a champ at her really chilly photoshoot. Seriously. It was cold. We tried out a fresh location that I had only been to once. I’m so glad we did because it was PERFECT for her. So much variety and just stunning! Chloe, thank you for letting me take your pictures! I had a great time and can’t wait to see where you dance off to after high school. Somewhere amazing, no doubt!