Monthly Archives: October 2010

Valerie | 2011 Senior

Remember Valerie?  She’s one of this year’s Senior Spokesmodels, from Hazel Green HS.   I was so excited when Valerie asked if we could do her full session at Tate Farms.  I hadn’t been there in a few years and I was amazed at how much has been added.  The staff and ownership is so friendly and helpful, which made things go so smoothly (despite the RAIN!!).  We had to duck for cover under some of the buildings when the rain started, but we still had plenty of light in several spots to work with.  Luckily the rain didn’t last too long and we were able to continue shooting where we wanted.  Sometimes the sky and light right after a rain/storm can be so beautiful and interesting, and this time did not disappoint.  We ran out of light at the end, so we met again the following week for a quick finish … this time with a gorgeous sunset.  And can I mention what an amazing sport Valerie’s mom is?  When I mentioned bringing my girls with me for that quick finish-up session, she graciously offered to watch them for me.  And she even treated them to a pumpkin and a snack.  Yep, the girls were in awe of Ms. Sonia. :)

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Valerie be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

2011 Senior

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Ashley | 2011 Senior

Remember Ashley?  She’s one of this year’s Senior Spokesmodels, from Buckhorn HS.  For Ashley’s full session we met at her dad’s farm so we could do pictures with her horses.  I was thrilled that we were able to get a few shots with Ashley’s momma horse and her baby.  And I was so impressed with how good Ashley is with her horses, how calm they are and how they respond to her.  Her dad’s farm was a gorgeous location for pictures and he was great at helping with whatever we needed!

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Ashley be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

2011 Senior

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Jasmin | 2011 Senior

Remember Jasmin?  She’s one of this year’s Senior Spokesmodels, from Hazel Green HS.  For Jasmin’s full session we drove out to her cousin’s farm so we could do pictures with her horses.  Is this not the most stunning horse you’ve ever seen?!  I love, love, love it when we can bring what seniors love most into their pictures.  And I think its plain for anyone to see how much Jasmin loves horses. :)   And I think they love her too!

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Jasmin be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

2011 Senior

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Kyla | 2011 Senior

Remember Kyla?  She’s one of this year’s Senior Spokesmodels, from Westminster Christian.  Kyla is as sweet as she is beautiful and I’ve really enjoyed working with her!  When we did her full session she requested that we do some in front of Harrison Brother’s Hardware, in downtown Huntsville because its a place that has special meaning to her family.  I think it turned out to be a fabulous spot!  Kyla also asked if we could get a few shots of her and her older brother … of course I said YES. :)

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Kyla be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

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Mike & Jen | Married!

Last year I participated in an auction benefit for The Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama.  I happily donated a session plus an 11×14 print to the silent auction for this very worthy cause.  When the winner contacted me recently to set up the session, we did some brainstorming as to what kind of a session would work best.  When she told me she thought it might be perfect for her about-to-be-married son and daughter-in-law-to-be … I had to agree.

Mike & Jen live in Seattle and had been together for six years before getting married earlier this month.  They had a super-fun pirate-themed wedding back in Seattle, and were in Alabama for a short visit with Mike’s family afterward.  We met at Mike’s parents’ house and decided that the field behind their house would be the perfect location for photos, and would really capture their time in Alabama.  Did I mention they are city people? :)   Jen wasn’t too thrilled about our Alabama bugs (even the crickets) but she was such a great sport about it all.  I really enjoyed meeting Mike, Jen, and their family.  They are such a fun couple and I think these images captured the obvious love they have for one another.

Oh and as a bonus … I had an awesome six-year old helper that was great at reflector holding duty and even insisted on helping me move my step ladder. You were awesome Emma!

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Faith | 2011 Senior

Remember Faith?  She’s the second of this year’s Senior Spokesmodels, from Sparkman HS.  I have had a blast working with Faith!  She has such personality and is a natural to pose.  And since she’s studying photography its fun to talk a little shop, too. :)

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Faith be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

2011 Senior

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Hannah | 2011 Senior

Remember Hannah?  She’s one of this year’s Senior Spokesmodels, from Sparkman HS.  And does she have the most amazing eyes, or what?!  What I loved about Hannah’s senior session was that both her mom and her dad came along.  I almost never get dads that show up to the session so it was fun for a change!  And while most moms are great at spotting a hair out of place or a shirt that needs fixing … Hannah’s dad had them all beat. :)

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Hannah be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

2011 Senior

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Jessica | 2011 Senior

Remember Jessica?  She’s one of this year’s Senior Spokesmodels, from Bob Jones.  Jessica had one request for her senior session … water pictures.  I knew we would have a ton of fun with that idea, and I was right.  Imagine how thrilled I was when she pulled out her jaw-droppingly gorgeous prom dress and said that was what she wanted to wear in the water.  I must confess, I’ve always wanted to do a trash the (prom) dress style session!  I may possibly have gotten a little giddy, but you can’t prove a thing. ;)

P.S.  Are you a senior still needing pictures?  Are you a junior ready to get on the schedule for next year?  If you know Jessica be sure to ask her for a card with a special offer, and mention her name when you book.

2011 Senior

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