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I have [just a few!] senior sessions that I have yet to blog from the late summer/fall!  Yikes!

Brooke and Jordan took advantage of my BFF senior sessions.  These are very popular sessions where two seniors can share a session, and share the session fee!  Each senior takes turns getting their portraits taken.  After the session, I choose and edit the best images and create two separate private galleries for each senior.  This session works great for best friends, or even siblings!   And these sessions are really so much fun!!!

I met Brooke and Jordan at Two Mile Run on a beautiful morning.  What a perfect day!!!

Brooke and Jordan – it was such a pleasure meeting and working with you both!  I wish you all the success in your very  bright futures!!!!!!

Until next time!

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Yikes.

With the craziness that consumed my late fall and early winter, other than one sneak peek, I never posted any other photos from this senior session!  It definitely wasn’t my intention.  So I will not only post some pictures, but also write a blog post!

I met Aurora at McConnell’s Mill State Park which is north of Pittsburgh, PA.  I love that area.  I actually used to live just south of the park, in Cranberry PA, WAY back during some of my single days.  In fact, my then-boyfriend (now husband) and I hiked there a few times.  Such a beautiful place!!!

Aurora’s session was scheduled toward the end of the senior season, in early November.  As you can imagine, that time of year can be cold, wet and miserable or it could be warm and very fall-like.  We absolutely LUCKED out that Sunday afternoon as the weather was absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!  Although, I do have to say, the downside to perfect fall weather in November is that everyone and their brother think a hike at McConnell’s Mill is a great idea!  So it was a bit crowded and sometimes a little overwhelming.  I know I would have a hard time trying to pose for photos with a crowd of people all around me!

But Aurora did an amazing job.  We started out down the creek, away from the crowds, and climbed around on the rocks with the Mill in the background.  We eventually made our way to the Mill and along some of the gorgeous hiking trails.  And ended the session up in a picnic area with some beautiful late afternoon sunlight and a few lingering fall colors.  We even got just a few photos by the covered bridge.  But holy-schmoly, we REALLY had to dodge some traffic and wait for a break in the never-ending flow of people to get that shot!!!

Onto the photos!

Thank you all so much!!!  It was so nice meeting you and your family and I wish you all the best!!!

Until next time!!  XOXO!!!

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I met Virginia at one of my favorite session locations – Two Mile Run.  Even though I have done many many sessions there, it always amazes me how completely different each and every session still can be.  It all depends on the time of day, the season, whether it is sunny, cloudy, windy etc etc.

Virginia’s session was pretty much ideal.  She is a beautiful girl who was so natural and relaxed in the front of a camera.

In addition – it was almost like we special ordered that afternoon’s weather and the big guy delivered!  It was a late afternoon session and the sun was hiding behind some light clouds.   Having this natural “softbox” gave us deep, rich colors and the ability to shoot in a few locations that usually don’t work later in the day because the sun is positioned right in the subject’s eyes.

Then, about halfway through the session, the sun peeked through!  And there is something about late afternoon sun suddenly streaming through the clouds.  (In fact, I was almost SURE we would see a rainbow.  And wouldn’t THAT have been amazing!!?)  However, I won’t complain.  The warm sunlight provided the absolute most perfect lighting for our backlit, field shots.

I really enjoyed meeting Virginia and her mom.  They were so nice and so much fun.    I had such a great time and was absolutely thrilled at the photos.  I just LOVE my job!!!!

And now onto some peeks!!!!  Perfect!  Don’t you think???

Thank you all so much!!!!

Until next time!  XOXO!

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Take one beautiful senior with great style, one perfect late afternoon fall day, throw in some amazing light and you get one unbelievable senior session!

I met Emma and her family at a local park that I have shot at a few times.  I love locations that offer a lot of backdrop options.  And this was one of my favorite locations, complete with fields, bridges, a creek, trees – it has it all!

However, when I arrived, I noticed that my favorite field was completely mowed down!!!  EEK!!!!!  Oh well, it really didn’t matter in the end as there were still plenty of other backdrops.

Emma was so sweet and fun and did a great job in choosing outfits and accessories!   I also had to admit I was a bit impressed at her ability to negotiate in the oh-so-high heels she chose to wear with her final outfit!  But she did it, and looked amazing!!!

Thank you all so much!!!!

Until next time!!!  XOXO!!

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I met Nicole on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon at Two Mile Run County Park.  And one of the first things she said to me  was “I don’t take very nice pictures”.

Well – I definitely beg to disagree!!!

Nicole is, no doubt,  a very beautiful girl who actually takes gorgeous photos.  She did an amazing job in choosing outfits and accessories!  I also just loved that Nicole had her make-up professionally applied prior to the shoot.  I always give my clients a detailed “What to Wear” guide before their session, to help them in deciding what outfits/shoes/accessories work or don’t work.  And one tip I suggest is a professional make-up application.   I know it isn’t always a feasible option, but if you can, I think it is worth it.  (And, shhhhhh, it is free at our local department store!)  It is amazing how those artists can just make your skin look so flawless and also make your eyes just POP!

Here are a few peeks from Nicole’s session.  I think you will agree she is definitely photogenic.  And hopefully I succeeded in changing her mind about that just a bit……

Thank you all so much!!!

Until next time!!! XOXOXO!!!

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