Sunday, August 30, 2009

Chase Pritchett's Senior Portraits







I met Chase down on Mead street for the first part of our photo shoot. Chase
could think of a thousand things he'd rather be doing, but he was being a good sport. We cruised around a couple of streets, then went to Wino park. You know, the one at St. Francis and Douglas. Then we took off for Derby to take photos on their gorgeous property with several acres. I even met their pet chickens, but we settled on just photographing Chase with his two dogs. Dakota was quite the frisky lab. With those beautiful brown eyes, I just really wanted to get a nice shot. Then was Chance's turn with Chase. He is a more mellow dog and posed nicely as though he was experienced. It was an enjoyable time for me. I think by the end, Chase thought so too.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Ashley Yoder's Senior Portraits






Ashley is from Augusta High and I really enjoyed getting to know her and her mom. She had great clothes and is a beautiful girl. She's one of those that can pose great either serious or smiling so I just didn't want to stop shooting! Her two dogs, Jake and Buster, were with us the entire shoot and were very well behaved. Here's a few, with more to come!

Peter Paksin 6 months







I photographed Arraya and Jay's wedding a couple of years ago and now I've been enjoying getting to know their new little guy, Peter. I first photographed him as a newborn, and last week I got to photograph him again at 6 months. He was great throughout the session! Nothing but smiles even though we put him through several outfit changes and props.

Paige Johnson's Senior Portraits






Paige and I met on Saturday afternoon in Old Town with her parents and good friend Jamie. They had driven all the way from Burlington, Iowa to have me photograph her after seeing the senior portraits I did last year for a friend of her's that went to Derby. Wow, now that's flattering! It was alot of fun shooting down in Old Town, but I don't think Paige was much for the audience we had from Hero's patio. We then went to the studio to photograph Paige with her bazillion trophies, medals and ribbons for dance. She must be some dancer because she sure has the accolades to show for it! Sunday morning they headed back to Iowa and there were a few photos already on facebook for her to see when she arrived. The rest is coming soon!

Monday, August 17, 2009

Taylor Huelsman's Senior Portraits






Taylor was lots of fun to photograph, not to mention - beautiful. We started down in Old Town with her mom, then went to Bradley Fair. Her sweet pooch and dad joined us there for a few more shots. We are doing her studio shoot soon, but there's lots of great images already!

Spencer Suderman's 2nd Session






Spencer decided to do 2 sessions. This one with her hair wavy. Her mom says "poufy" just to make her mad! Anyway, we had another great session at the Waterfront, then Bradley Fair, then to my studio for shots with all of her sports memorabilia and gorgeous prom dress. Can't wait for you to see them all, Spencer!

Jake Wittkop's Senior Portraits






Met Jake and his mom down in Old Town. As a thunderstorm moved in, we decided to hurry down to Derby where his friends were waiting for a few fun photos on the football field. We were racing away from the thunderstorm all the way down Rock Road and it only gave us about minutes to get a few shots on the field before pouring rain! We made it though!

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Lindsey McManis and Jace Porter's Wedding Day








Lindsey and Jace were married at St. Vincent DePaul in Andover which is one of my favorite churches to photograph. Lindsey was stunning in her beautiful beaded gown and wide tierra veil. Jace's mom sang and the little ones in the wedding stole the show during Mass and the reception at The Ville. The weather was perfect to slip away for a short while to go to the area park for some intimate photos and sunset, then back to the reception for the dance.
Congratulations to you both!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Suderman Sisters





Sisters!!!

Spencer Suderman's Senior Portraits







I had a blast photographing Spencer's senior portraits! Watch for Session II coming soon with a different hair style and location!