My boutique photography studio, Samantha Grant Photography, exclusively caters to high school senior portraiture in Northern California. I love the entire process of designing the shoot, working with seniors to make them look fantastic during their session, and also creating beautiful heirloom works of art for their families to cherish. But here at Basic Invite I’m going to discuss one of the finer points to photoshoot prep that comes up for me time and again: outfits.
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Julie Michelle Photography
Welcome! My name is Julie Larson from Julie Michelle Photography in St Paul, MN. I'm thrilled to have recently partnered with Basic Invite to give my clients unique and stylish options to share their photos with family and friends.
I was asked to share some images from one of my favorite sessions and it was tougher than it sounded. I know it sounds cliche, but I really do think that each session is so different and unique. I meet all kinds of people, each with a different story, a different path and it's so fun to get to know each person and who THEY are. From family sessions to maternity, generational photos or the kids growing up and exploring their world, it excites me to step out of my world and capture theirs.
So when thinking of a favorite, I just had to share a few from Morgan's session! She is involved in so many activities and her magnetic personality made this shoot a blast. From the Miss Ambassador program to Ski Team and LaCrosse (which she will be getting a scholarship from) to a girl who just loves her dog... this session really captures her personality and charm.
High school seniors are one of my favorite groups to work with. I think because of the challenge. I would say that the majority of teens are not interested in doing the shoot and mom or dad are making them get their portraits taken for graduation announcements. But once I can break the ice and hear from them who THEY are and what THEY like, it amazes me how much they open up!
My advice to parents of high school seniors is to step back and let your teen interact with their photographer. Be there to support them but allowing space will give you less fake and forced smiles and more genuine emotions. Although I can't promise you won't get that one eye-roll photo (that you'll laugh about years later).
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Julie, Julie Michelle Photography
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COMPANY: Julie Michelle Photography
WEBSITE: https://www.juliemichellephoto.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
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Lacey W Photography
I'm Lacey, a photographer and graphic designer from Lacey W Photography. I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, in a small town outside Portland, Oregon. I love portrait photography. It makes my heart happy to be behind the camera and working to capture authentic moments. I find my inspiration in my connection with nature and the connection I make with my clients. My main goal, when working with my clients, is creating good energy together. That is what makes an authentic images.
For me, it’s all about High School Seniors!! They are my most favorite clients because of their fresh, unique perspective on the world. They are dreamers, with the world at their fingertips. They are always excited to be in front of the camera and have great ideas. My number one goal is to capture who they are during this time of their lives.
When looking back through my sessions I instantly knew I wanted to share a senior session. This session came to mind because there was so many laughs. We laughed almost the entire time. Nate was fun to work with and I love so many of these images.
We began our session in downtown Portland. This area is so unique and offers a great backdrop for a fresh, urban session.
Next, we hit up Cathedral Park to capture amazing, large scale architecture incorporated into his session. This is a beautiful park and is such a fantastic back drop for a Portland session. It is one of my favorite parks for a session.
We wrapped up the session in a large field with a barn and tall grass right at sunset. It was perfect!
Personalized graduation announcements can be found over at Basic Invite.
To see more of my work check out my places, Facebook, Instagram and my website.
Find me on Facebook at Lacey W Photography
Instagram at: @laceyw_photo
My website: www.laceywphotography.com