by Shelly | Aug 16, 2012 | senior gals, senior portraits |
Time to share another album that I designed for one of my Taylor High School seniors this spring.
This one is Alyssa’s. She graduated in June from Katy Taylor High School.
Have I told you how much I ADORE “MY” seniors
The first thing I always notice about Alyssa is her mischievous EAR TO EAR grin, which makes me wonder what she’s going to be up to next.
When we put this album together, the one quote that she really wanted to include was her Confirmation verse, Hebrews 13:5, a timelessly wise scripture for anyone stepping out into that big ol’ world of ours.
All of our albums are customized specifically for the individual client, and this one was no different. I guess that makes it DIFFERENT.
Alyssa has served as a trainer for the Taylor High School Athletic Department throughout her entire high school career.
As a sideline photographer for the booster club, I had several game-time images of her in action. When she asked if we could incorporate a few of those photographs into her album as well, I thought that was a BRILLIANT idea. These are my own images, so neither of us had to track down another photographer to secure copyright use licensing. That made it very easy for me to say YES to her request
— and isn’t YES the answer we all want to hear?
Alyssa is headed to Sam Houston State University this fall where she plans to major in education and become a math teacher for junior-high and high school students. 
Best of Luck to you, Alyssa. Keep on smiling sweet girl. You’re off to a great start, and you are destined to do great things and to touch countless lives. I just know it.
And here’s a video with all of Alyssa’s session proofs:
Alyssa — Class of 2012.
by Shelly | Aug 8, 2012 | senior gals, senior portraits |
Before starting this post, I am going to berate myself publicly for being such a LOUSY LOUSY blogger. I love my clients and my sessions and can hardly wait to share my images here, but when it comes time to sit down and make it happen, the phone rings or the dog needs to go chase a squirrel or — oh look . . . SHINY! If I promise here in front of God and everybody to try to catch up on some of my very favorite sessions and to stay on top of things, do you think it will make me become a better blogger in the long run? All the motivational people say that writing your goals and being held publicly accountable works, so I’m going to give it a try.
WET NOODLE LASHING is now officially OVER! Now, meet ALLIE!
The minute Allie walked into my studio this spring for her Senior Portrait Session, I knew we were going to be in for a genuine treat.
Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous, she is sweet, funny, confident, and humble. What a great mix! On top of that, she brought some really cute clothes.
One of my favorite parts of working with Allie and her mom was getting to also meet her grandmother. THERE is a character deluxe!
First impression, “What a sweet and adorable woman,” but within five minutes I wondered if I could keep up with her straight-talking wit and wisdom. I wouldn’t mind being like her someday.
Grandma along with Mom kept me laughing, and to top it off she provided the list of quotes that we used in this album.
I like to add carefully-selected wording to my albums, and believe that these coming from Grandma will make them even more special over the years ahead.
Dontcha just LOVE the boot with bling?
Those EYES! WOW!
Allie is heading very soon to Blinn College where I just KNOW good times and amazing experiences await.
Best of Luck. Study Hard, and when it’s time to play, PLAY! – Never mind, I think you already know that. 
Want to see more? Click this link to enjoy a little video with all of Allie’s session proofs: Allie Bellow – Class of 2012.
by Shelly | Jul 20, 2012 | senior gals, senior portraits |
Check out this awesome Senior Portrait Album that I designed not too long ago for Caitlyn, a 2012 graduate of Katy Seven Lakes High School.
You’re going to love her top-model moves and fashion sense every bit as much as I do.
Sometimes my camera just gets happy —
Check out those EYES and that crazy head of BIG TEXAS Hair. What’s for the lens NOT to love?
So here’s a story about the cool things I learn from my seniors. How about those Platform Wedge Shoes? I have to give Caitlyn total credit for convincing me that they were comfortable enough even for me to wear. 
Thanks to her, I actually went out and bought myself a pair of orange and teal platforms — and I can REALLY wear them (for a while anyway) without hobbling.
EVERYONE is surprised — and they make me VERY tall.
Of course, I have fallen off them a few times, but I can fall off my flat flip flops without trying.I love my platform shoes so much that I named them afterCaitlyn. If you see me wearing my FUN shoes and say anything to me about them, I will be quick to tell you that they are my “Caitlyns.”
Caitlyn, along with her gorgeous smile and her zest for life, is headed north this fall where she will definitely brighten the campus of Oklahoma State.
by Shelly | Jul 10, 2012 | senior gals, senior portraits |
Oh my! Where does the time go?
The blogging curve just flat got ahead of me this spring during the Senior Portrait rush — and now we’re well into the depths of summer.
It was just too hard to justify taking the time to BLOG when I knew I had people waiting on their orders — but enough is enough.
It’s time to crank up the AC and share some of my favorite 2012 Senior Sessions with you.
We’ll start today — here and now with MEREDITH!
We had so much fun during our photo session, and I absolutely could not get enough of those gorgeous sky-blue eyes!
Then, after our session we created a very special Senior Portrait Album with extra copies for her grandmother and aunts.
What a THOUGHTFUL twist — the graduate being the one to give the gifts to people who have loved and supported her .
Check it out!
by Shelly | Apr 18, 2012 | senior guys, senior portraits |
Senior portraits are kind of a big deal around here.
After all, once the summer’s over, there’s going to be a big empty space in the hearts and homes of these kids’ parents.
As a rule, guys like Alex are pretty laid back and nonchalant about their photographs, but they’re still willing to spend a little time in front of the camera because it means so much to their family. I think that by the time we were done he decided that he might have actually had a little fun during our session too.
This is the point in my blog where I would love to gush and rave about his stunning piercing eyes (you see them too don’t you?) and what a handsome and nice young man he is . . . (oh dear . . . I sound like someone’s grandmother! UGH!) Instead I promised Alex a no-cheese easy-going kind of session, so we’ll just keep things short and sweet, simply wishing him all the best as he heads to college classes at LSU ithis fall.
And here’s the video with all of Alex’s Proofs.
