Tag Archives: senior photos

Introducing Emerging Singer/Songwriter Shelby Adams {Promo Fashion Shoot, Olympia, WA}

Some people just HAVE it.  You know, the elusive “IT” factor–that thing all stellar people possess.  Well, this darling young woman has “IT” by the buckets.  Shelby has such an inCREDible voice!  And lucky for me (and those in the Olympia area) Shelby will be playing at my studio –The Steam Plant (113 Thurston Ave NE, Oly) on Friday, April 26th during ArtsWalk.  Make sure you come by for a listen… time well spent, I promise : )  Look forward to seeing you soon!  Cheers to you Shelby!

Hello Class of 2013! {High School Photography Reps, Olympia, WA}

I love photographing teens–they are so full of sass, fresh perspectives and enthusiasm–and that’s so very contagious! Thankfully the weather cooperated with my first round of Studio Rep photo shoots.  We are gearing up for the promo posters for a fashion show in Westfield Capital Mall this May.  I can’t wait!


More senior love… Senior photo session, Olympia, WA

My husband coached a premier soccer team of the most adorable group of girls a few years back.  It was the first time he coached girls and I remember telling him he would have to adjust from the boys mentality. Girls need more time to connect–with one another and with you.  They need to feel that they are a valued member of the team.  Let them have 5-10 minutes at the start of practice to stretch, catch up and build those personal relationships with one another.  I remember him coming home from practice incredulous at the amount of time they would talk!  A great group of girls who formed long lasting friendships.  Here’s another fab soccer girl, Meegan.  I can’t believe how lovely these girls have become…DSC_5988TTDSC_5995TTDSC_6009TTDSC_6049TTDSC_6081TTDSC_5975TT

Nicknames, pig tails and growing up: High School Senior Session, Olympia, WA

When you’ve lived in the same town for close to 20 years, you get to know people.  A LOT of them…  It’s always sobering when I am asked to do senior photos of young people I’ve know since they were really young.  Like Emily–who was affectionately nicknamed “Pippi” by my husband who was her soccer coach when she was 12.  She used to wear her hair in the most adorable pigtails–and since there was more than one Emily on the team, a nickname was clearly  in order.  And now, close to 18, she is still… Pippi.  I love that.  I love  seeing these beautiful tomboys, flourish into accomplished young women.  I’ll have to rustle up some “real” Pippi photos… : )DSC_5277TDSC_5304TDSC_5539TDSC_5374TDSC_5380TDSC_5539TDSC_5552TDSC_5574T

Sizzlin' Summer Senior Sessions, Olympia, WA

Kelli –what a doll!  She has the bluest of blue eyes and a smile you can’t help but catch.  She is one of those easy going beauties, and I love her relaxed style.  I am so lucky to have such lovely senior reps!  How does this happen?  Don’t know, but I feel grateful to photograph these great kids at such important times in their young lives…  Oh to be young!DSC_8381TDSC_8392TDSC_8186TDSC_8197TDSC_8165TDSC_8241TDSC_8259TDSC_8408TDSC_8409TDSC_8317T

Downtown Olympia + Great Seniors = Totally Cool Senior Photos

I love having a studio in downtown Olympia. Love IT!  Not only is it a blast to people watch (whoa sometimes) but there is such a vibrant energy pulsing through downtown.  Great boutiques, delicious restaurants and exceptional services–seriously, people, get down here!  I love the clients I have–they are looking for something more unique, more fun, more them.

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Thanks to Chandler and Olivia for such great shoots!