Matt, Senior Class of 2017

Last year I photographed Matt's cousin's senior pictures at a family farm, and this year Matt came all the way from St. Louis to be photographed there as well! That may be one of the furthest drives for a senior session we've had. :) 
It was such a pleasure working with Matt and getting to know him a little bit. We talked about the places he and his family have traveled, where he hopes to end up, and about the music industry he is excited to get into. I hear a lot of negative things about "kids these days", but I always have a little more hope for the future when I talk with our seniors. These teens are some of the brightest, kindest, and most driven people you could meet! 
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Matt! I wish you the best of luck with all your endeavors! 

Katelyn, Senior Class of 2017

Katelyn really wanted to do something unique for her senior session, and asked me about taking some pictures in water. We tried hard to come up with a good location for those pictures, but it proved harder than you would think for having so many rural locations around here! :) We decided to try going to a pond, which wasn't what we originally had in mind but we were going to give it a shot. When we arrived at the first location, however, we found that the creek that runs at the very edge of their yard actually had water in it. (I've taken lots of pictures at this location and it hardly ever has much, if any water, so it was a wonderful surprise!) It was exactly the type of setting we had wanted, and Katelyn said the pictures were what she hoped they would be. Sometimes at sessions we have to just put in a little extra effort, and other times we just get lucky. I'd say this one was a little bit of both. :) 

Thanks for being willing to hike down into a creek, hold some flowers up, and walk in the tall grass for your session Katelyn! I think all your hard work paid off! 

Khali, Senior Class of 2017

Khali was just the sweetest to work with, I had such a great time taking her senior pictures and getting to know her a little bit! 
I love that for her senior session we were able to include a few sentimental pictures for her. From the theatre downtown where she acted and helped put on plays and productions, to her grandmother's quilt we were able to use for a few shots, and even to her ukulele which she played a little for us. Though not every picture needs a prop, when we do use one I think it is even better when it is something special to my clients. :) 

Congratulations on being a senior Khali! I wish you all the best as you graduate! 

Khali's hair and makeup were by Emily Dunn at Urban Designs.