It was a perfect Maine summer morning when Ruby and I got together to create her senior portraits. The weather was that temperature where somehow any outfit will be comfortable, and the sky burned gold for a magnificent sunrise. Per Ruby’s request, we were oceanside nearly the entire time, from Portland’s Eastern Promenade to Cape Elizabeth’s…
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For his senior portrait session, Alex decided on Mill Mountain. It’s a great setting for a photoshoot because it offers so much variety in a small area, and it’s just minutes away from downtown Roanoke. We met there on a warm September afternoon. Alex, a talented guy both in the classroom and on the golf course, brought a laid-back attitude and thoughtful presence to the shoot..
Read MoreEmma // Senior Portraits
Emma’s was accompanied in her senior portrait session by sweet grass, warm sun, and - most excitingly - her beloved horse, KC. I had worked with dogs and cats before, but never a horse, so I was absolutely thrilled to do this session. Emma and KC made for a lovely pair and they absolutely crushed it. Emma’s light blond hair and fair skin contrasted beautifully with…
Read MoreElla // Maine Senior Portraits
When we were brainstorming locations for her senior photos, I listed out a few of my ideas in the Portland area. I was thinking of some woodsy spots, some beachy stretches. Then, I suggested “What about Mackworth Island?” Something about it felt special. I could tell she felt the same. “Let’s do it,” she said.
Read MoreEliana // Roanoke Senior Portraits
Senior photo shoots always make me nostalgic. The last year of high school is such a huge turning point in life! I remember feeling so many things when I was that age – feeling impatient about what was to come, sad that I could never again relive what I was experiencing. That combination is what makes senior portraits so special. I was lucky to capture…
Read MoreKayla // Roanoke Senior Portraits
When Kayla asked me about doing a double senior portrait session with her friend Eliana (stay tuned for a post with her photos!) at Roanoke’s Explore Park, I was so excited. With the water, woods, and beautiful views I knew it would be a perfect location for a fun and relaxed photo shoot…
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