Cousins Tamara and Jeffery Graduate

Cousins Tamara and Jeffery doubled up on their sessions so they could get portraits together.  They are both graduating from the same 8th grade class at Apostolic Academy this May.  It has been my pleasure to watch both of these kids grow up and an honor to photograph them during this special time in their lives.  I have attached my favorites from their session for your viewing pleasure.... :)

Favorite of each outfit ~ Jojo's Graduation Portraits

Jojo purchased our top package for his graduation portraits.  His first session was in the studio and outside in our gully.  The second session was Saturday evening on the grounds of the Faith Tabernacle Church.  I asked him which of his favorites he wanted posted on this blog and he said to use one of each outfit, so I have included them for your viewing pleasure.  Enjoy! :)

A Lively Family Portrait Session

This family with three active boys made for a lively family portrait session!  Their youngest son is so cute! He looks like a doll in these portraits.  Mom was a big help by putting him back in the studio lights every time he crawled away.  I was pleased that we were able to "catch" their personalities in this family portrait session from last Wednesday.  I have included my favorites from the session for your viewing pleasure.

A Presidential Portrait of Weston

Weston was my first client that I tried out a new setup in my studio.  I had the flag background setup the opposite side of my regular studio setup.  It is the same wall that I use for window light.  The flag portrait was a one-light setup with a 4' X 6' foot reflector bouncing light back into the subject.  I've included Weston's favorites, but the flag portrait is my favorite of Weston.  He looks like he would make a pretty good president if you ask me!

Darren's Favorite 8th Grade Graduate Portraits

Darren enjoys spending time on the computer so I put together a collage with a computer image that we took in the studio.  The computer image and his outside portraits were Darren's favorites from his portrait session and I have included them for you to enjoy....

Quesia's Favorite 8th Grade Graduation Portraits

I try to find out what my client likes before their portrait session, so when I asked Quesia's mom about what she is like, she said she is "girly."  So I brought out a mirror for a reflection image and pink rose petals for Quesia's pink outfit and those two are also my favorites from her session.  I've included some of Quesia's favorites from her session for your viewing pleasure.  Enjoy!

Marjorie's Cap and Gown Portraits

I just love how the red background goes with Marjorie's blue cap and gown.  Marjorie was a willing subject and provided some crazy expressions during her photo session.  I told her to just pretend she was in school and use expressions she was familiar with!  Ha!  We also used a new green floral background and an old background that I decided would go well with the bible portrait.  I have included my favorites from her session for your viewing pleasure....