Senior Moments

Senior Moments

I've said it before and I'll say it again, but I absolutely adore seniors. It is so fun for me to walk down memory lane (and at this point in my life, I have to really REACH for the memory part). Just thinking about all of the excitement and anticipation these seniors are feeling brings a huge smile to my face.

When I showed up for this senior session the other day, my client was perched in front of the mirror with 2 helpers in tow (apparently because mascara looks better when applied by a close friend). She had all of her potential outfits laid out on the bed and was completing the finishing touches on her make-up. One of my favorite parts of photographing seniors is that there is this incredible opportunity to fully express one's individuality through clothing, location, accessories, etc. No two sessions are ever alike, which keeps it exciting.

This particular senior was very confident, but at the same time was able to ask for opinions from her friends. I loved the mix of self-assurance and vulnerability when it came to her choices and expressions. She was extremely easy to photograph and had amazing features to work with(piercing blue eyes and incredibly white teeth). Crest strips eat your heart out.

Most importantly, she had an amazing smile and I had so much fun listening to she and her friends talk about spring break, facebook, texting, and all things young. (Somehow the youth is strangely absent when I discuss the exact same topics with my friends).

Towards the end of our session, she changed into jeans and a t-shirt and put her hair 'as she always wears it'. She plopped right down in this comfortable chair and you can almost feel how genuine this smile is.

In the shot above, she was laughing at one of her friend's comments...one of my favorite times to capture the real deal.

This was shot indoors - she wanted to wear one of her favorite black dresses for a photograph to give to her grandmother. Again, I had her sit down and loved the effect it had as she looked out the window.

Are you kidding me? Do I have to even say anything here? Gorgeous!

All in all, this was a fun session full of life, laughter and lots of clothes! Thank you to my amazing senior for making it so easy. I wish you the very best on the remainder of your journey and feel blessed I was able to capture this important time in your life.

Staying Focused,

Jamie

PS: Where do I sign up to have 2 of my closest friends assist me all day?