Senior Styled Session

Come on come all to the “cool summer” styled shoot! This session was shot at Pink Pineapple Studios, a natural light studio. Texas is SO hot during the summer months so I wanted to create something indoors to make sure my models weren’t miserable. The inspiration behind the session was for it to “feel” like summer without physically being outside. Keep reading below to find out a little more about the specifics of the shoot. I hope this session inspires you to create something beautiful!
XO,
Leigh Ann

GEAR: d750 and 50mm 1.4 lens.
INSPIRATION: I was inspired by some pool floats in a store one day and decided I wanted to do something creative with them. I wanted it to not be what would normally be expected so I knew I did not want to use them in the pool. I started brainstorming and came up with the idea of using pool floats in the studio. From there, I knew I wanted the session to be colorful and feel like summer so I got the most colorful jewelry and outfits I could find and the brightest seamless paper and went with it!
HAIR AND MAKEUP: Normally I have professional hair and makeup for sessions but this one came about pretty quickly so my girls actually did their own hair and makeup for the shoot!
MODEL TEAM: I have about one “down” month between each years seniors. I use that month to create fun shoots with my model team for the upcoming year. It gives them a chance to get to know other girls from schools they may not go to, get comfortable in front of the camera and just have fun images to preview all summer before they start their senior year. I use this time to get all my creative ideas out and shoot for fun and to try different styles while I am not shooting client sessions during the year. These really break the ice for my team as well as give me a huge boost in creativeness. I try to pair all my models with someone they don’t know as well. It is my goal throughout the year for them to leave their senior year and have new friends from our model team. I want them to feel like they have an entire squad behind them cheering them on. This was my first shoot with these two particular models and as we worked throughout the shoot you can see their confidence come out as well their connection with each other. I absolutely love these creative shoots and they have been so valuable to myself and my team. I hope you enjoy our fun summer fruit shoot too!

BFF Contest Session

Say HEY to the fabulous ladies who won the BFF Contest! Every year I run a contest on my Instagram(click HERE). Anyone can enter the contest, they just have to post a picture of themselves and their best friend(s). The contest runs for 24 hours and the photo with the most votes wins! Last year I had three girls apply and win by 1 vote! They were all varsity volleyball players at Guyer high school. After a ton of rescheduling due to rain we were finally able to shoot in May with the beautiful wildflowers(talk about dreamy). All the girls have already committed to playing in college, so why not get some shots with their future college t-shirts too! I wish them nothing but the best as I know they will all do great things! Congrats ladies!
XO,
Leigh Ann

Ashley |Denton Senior Photographer

Meet the gorgeous miss Ashley from Denton Guyer High School! Ashley was a soccer star at Denton Guyer until a string of concussions left her unable to play. Her senior year she was the baseball team manager! She is attending TWU her freshman year and I just know this young lady is going to do amazing things! Ashley is one of the first 2019 seniors I worked with and also the last. She had two sessions in two separate seasons. I am convinced she is my good luck charm. Both of her sessions it was supposed to pour rain and instead we got beautiful sunshine! She is the biggest sweetheart you will ever meet. We had a blast going around Denton and finding adorable spots to match all her amazing outfits(fashion icon). Thank you so much for choosing me to be apart of your senior year Ashley!
XO,
Leigh Ann

Cathleen |Aubrey Senior Photographer

Say hello to the stunning miss Cathleen from Aubrey High School and plans on becoming a nurse after high school! Cathleen is outgoing, so fun-loving and just brightens up in room she steps in. Her mom was actually visiting her brother (who is in the military) in Hawaii during her session so not only did she get a photographer during her session but also a sub mom(part mom and photographer for the evening). We made sure to facetime her mom during her style consult, so she didn’t feel excluded in the slightest. Cathleen ended in her session in the most gorgeous vineyard and looked like a model in a perfume ad! By far the best part was getting to surprise her mom during her viewing session. Thank you so much for allowing me to capture such a special time in your life Cathleen!
Xo,
Leigh Ann

Grayson | Denton Senior Photographer

Meet sweet miss Grayson! Grayson came all the way from Nocona where she lives in a small town and loves to spend time with her friends and family! She plays volleyball, loves being outdoors, and is an active member of her church. Grayson will be attending Oklahoma State University in the fall and can’t wait to live in Stillwater. They sure will be lucky to have her! We had the best time on her shoot and it was so much fun getting to know her.

Cassidy | Fort Worth Senior Photographer

Meet the genuine hearted miss Cassidy! Cassidy attends Denton Guyer High School where she plays for their soccer team. She is incredibly smart and articulate. Cassidy loves spending time with those closest to her, her family and friends. She will be attending USMMA in New York after graduation! Cassidy is so excited about the opportunity to attend one of the most prestigious schools in the country. I mean who could blame her?!? I’m so excited for her feature as I’m sure it’s going to be as bright as she is!

Briawna | Austin Senior Photographer

Say hello to the super fun miss Briawna! Briawna is a senior at Denton Ryan High School where she is a superstar on the volleyball team. She will be continuing on with volleyball at the collegiate level at Oklahoma State University in the fall! Bri is super outgoing(if you can’t tell from our fun shoot), loves to dance and is the life of the party. She is amazing at makeup and even did her own for her session. For Bri’s session to be as unique as she is we traveled to Austin! We found so many off the beaten path murals and locations. At one point we ended up at the Siete Food Headquarters where they welcomed us in like family, gave us snacks and even helped with her session. It was a lot of fun and something neither one of us will forget!

Meera |Denton Senior Photographer

Say hello to the stunning miss Meera. Meera is a senior at Marcus High School in Flowermound and is attending UT this coming fall, Hook ’em! She loves to travel and even got the chance to tour Europe over spring break(too bad she didn’t take me with her lol)! Meera is VERY close with her family and is always smiling. She truly is such a bright light and I’m honored to have been a part of her senior year!

Avery + Sydney | Charleston S.C. Photographer

In November of 2017, I invested in my business and took a senior photography workshop with an industry leader based out of the Houston area. While the information I learned at the workshop was amazing, the friendships I made were even more invaluable!

One year after the workshop three of my best photographer friends and I met in Charleston, SC for a destination photo shoot, education refresh, and fellowship. We had two models fly in to work with us for the occasion. It was a three-day intensive shoot out and lots of fun!

Each girl was styled in different outfits to showcase unique styles. The first day was shot at the historic and famous Rainbow Row and pier area. The second day we traveled to Folly Beach and had fun shooting in town and on the beach (with a pier). It felt like a Nicolas Sparks novel.

It was so fun to shoot in different locations and have control over styling our models. The most unique aspect was seeing everyone’s different photographic styles. This has by far been one of my favorite memories as a photographer. I hope you enjoy this session as much as I did! 

Lauren | Denton Senior Photographer

Meet the joyful miss Lauren. Lauren is a senior at Denton High School and valedictorian of her class! Lauren will be attending Oklahoma University in the fall and wants to major in biology. Her favorite color is white, has a very edgy style and is super close with her mom. She’s such a sweetheart and we loved being able to capture such a special time in her life! 

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