This group of girls are so well rounded. They seem to have their heads on straight. They're spunky. They're fun. They're good role models to the rest of the cheer squad. I am really excited to work with several of them this year as they are my Senior Spokesmodels and clients. What a great bunch of girls I have been able to photograph the last 3 years!!
This is the third year in a row I have been lucky enough to take team pictures for this amazing team of sweet girls. I can honestly say it's one of my favorite shoots each year!! They are so boisterous and fun! They crack me up! I wish I could bottle their energy!!!
This sweet girl is a rock star. She was one of my Senior Spokesmodels for the Class of 2014. She worked so hard for me that she earned herself a free shoot! I'm thankful for all she did to help me grown my business and I'm SOOO excited for her to move onto new adventures! But, truth be told, I'm really going to miss her!
A few weeks ago I had a make up night at my house! I had my super awesome make up artist come and teach high school girls how to apply make up. They got to practice on a friend and follow along as Tabetha did one of the girls' make up. The girls seemed to have a lot of fun… and so did I! They went home with a beautiful, sparkly eyeshadow attached to one of my business cards… hint hint! ;) I think this needs to be an annual party!
I have decided that I love assembling outfits. It's fun! It's like shopping but without spending money! And you look cute in everything! ;) I have thrown together a few outfits to serve as inspiration for you when you are trying to plan what to wear to your Senior Portrait Session with me!
Floral blouse: New Look
Necklace: 1st Dibs
Ring: Kelly Wearstler
Earrings: A wee bit pricey but you could easily find knock offs!
Glasses: My Theresa (again, find yourself some knock offs!!)
Shorts: John Lewis
Shoes: Converse (I love my Chucks!)
Bracelets: These ones are super affordable!
Belt: I'm in love with this! It's from Far Fetch but I've seen ones like this at Target and Forever for much cheaper.
Jean Jacket: Scotch and Soda
I hope this has encouraged you to think outside the box which is your closet and to be cute, funky, and creative for your shoot!
I found some REALLY cute pieces while I was hunting around the internet the last few weeks. Some I found on Pinterest and, unfortunately, the person who initially pinned it didn't include the correct link so I'm not sure where to find that specific piece! But, hopefully you can at least try to mimic the look.
I'm SUPER excited to have been featured in Chic Critique Forum's magazine! It's so cool to see MY images printed in a real life magazine!!! Makes me feel like a grown up. ;) Because this is so fun for me I am offering a GIVE AWAY! I will be offering a FREE digital copy of the magazine to one lucky person! In order to qualify, you must be a fan of Jennifer Wyeth Photography on Facebook as well as follow me on Twitter. For an extra entry, follow me on Google+ as well!! (So a total of TWO entries for that!!) Once that's done, you also need to become a fan of Chic Critique on Facebook as well as subscribe to their newsletter. (This is your THIRD entry!)
Please leave a comment for each "entry". So, if you did each of the things above be sure to leave THREE comments! One comment should include your email address so I can email you if you win. I will pick a lucky winner on April 1st!! YAY!
Here's the awesome feature!
I have decided that I need to start posting outfit options for my seniors. They always end up looking SOOO darling but I know it's a stressful process; especially since they wear between 3 and 5 outfits. (Although this year I will be aiming for at least 4!) So, every now and then I will be posting some cute outfit options I find on line… none of these images are mine. I also mention where I find everything along with the link to that store's website. Enjoy! (and please excuse the pixelation… It's just the size that they website posts the image on their end…)
Working with Chelsea was such a treat. She models and has a part time job all while going to high school. The weather was… less than ideal but she rolled with it! It was actually a lot of fun. We made it into a little game… try to get a decent shop in between the gusts of 50mph winds. It was seriously insane. I haven't ever shot in that kind of wind before… and hopefully I won't make a habit of it. :) Thanks, Chelsea! It was a pleasure!!
Normally I photograph senior girls. Every now and then I'm lucky enough to photograph a senior boy. This guy… such a sweet kid. He's a fabulous tennis player and just couldn't be sweeter. Thanks for letting me take your pictures, Kyle!!
Riley's pictures were an absolute blast. She found an amazing field that we were able to finish up at. The sun was beautiful. The balloons were a little nuts but we managed a few good pictures from them. And Riley... Riley is so very beautiful. She's got amazing eyes and a perfect smile. I loved taking pictures of her! (And hanging out with her super fun mama!)
I absolutely LOVED this shoot. Stacia is beautiful inside and out. (I really had some outstanding seniors this year!!) She comes from a pretty cool mom, too! We were fast friends. Stacia was up for anything and was a champ about hiking through really tall grass in sandals. She kept the squeals to a minimum. ;) Stay posted for an additional shoot we did with her SUPER cute little brother and sister!!
This girl was a BALL to photograph. It took us a while to acutally get the shoot done between her crazy school and work schedule and then her home Black Forest Fire burning down in the fire this summer. Her family has the most amazing attitudes. I went up to their amazingly beautiful 10 acres of burned land and took some pictures of it. I was so impressed with all of the laughing, smiling, and love they had for each other. They were doing nothing but looking ahead at the possibilities of things to come.
This shoot. Oh goodness. Ya know when you have one of those shoots that is just magical... where every time you look at the back of the camera you get giddy? That was this one. Taylor is just beautiful. She's amazing. She's talented. She's humble. She's single. ;)I was so excited that the weather mostly cooperated and even when it was drizzling, we still got some amazing images!!
With my sitting fee comes professional hair and make up. It's hard to find someone you like in both of the categories but once you do, it's amazing. I've heard placing an ad on Craiglist works. I just asked around. I have found some really talented girls just out of Cosmotology School do help me out with hair. They go to my clients home and use enough product so that, even at the end of the shoot, their hair looks amazing! For make up, I have settled on the Clinique counter at Dillards Department Store. I think a lot of different places would work but we are a little limited down here in Colorado Springs. Because I use the Clinique counter (FREE!!) I am able to give the girls a $25 gift card to spend while they are there. That one seems to be a home run every time with the Senior girls!I have been very lucky to work with some naturally beautiful girls. However, the camera eats make up for lunch! You need to go a little heavy on the make up to really notice it. I have done it both ways, (with/without hair and make up), and let me tell you, I will NEVER go back. I am also one of those photographers that believes that Seniors should look 18... not 25. They can look 25 in their engagement pictures! ;)
Check out these "before" and "after" pictures. These girls go from natural beauties to complete knock outs! (Thank you Facebook- - and my beautiful seniors- for the "before" images!)
I really love photographing twins. I love photographing identical twins even more. My amazing sister has identical twins that I photograph at every possible turn. These twins (Sarah and Mary Kate) are just as darling (although twice the age as my nieces!) They were so cute together making each other laugh and driving each other nuts! It was just perfect!
This is the second year I have taken the varsity pictures for Pine Creek High's Cheer Squad. I gotta say, this shoot is always a favorite! The girls are up for anything and this year we had a fun theme and they even did some stunts for me. I decided to do an individual shot of each girl as well. They looked so darling that I wouldn't resist! Obviously I can't post every single one of them here so I am randomly picking a few of my favorites.
I met Alexis' family when we first moved up here about 2 1/2 years ago. Her family is just as remarkable as she is! I always tease her mom that I'm going to adopt Alexis and claim her as my own. ;) I adore her THAT much! She's got this amazing red hair, yet she's laid back and super chill. Not the normal red head. (I can say that because I have redish hair too! :)) I was really excited when she chose to be one of my Senior Spokesmodels because I wanted a chance to do something nice for her since she has blessed my life so much without even knowing it.
We met Sarah in the most unconventional way. About a year and a half ago her High School had Carter be a special guest at their football game. It was such a fun experience for the entire family! Addilyn, at the ripe old age of 4, fell in love with the "pompom girls". Sarah happened to be one of the famed "pompom girls" and she quickly took my little cutie under her wing. Addi cheered with them for the rest of the night. I'm pretty sure she thought the entire crown was cheering JUST for her. We haven't let Sarah out of our sight since. She's been an involved member of our family, including birthday parties, babysitting, and chatting into the late hours of the night. I don't think she will ever know the influence she has had on my kiddos, but especially Addi.
This girl is such a riot. She is not only beautiful (obviously) but she is super smart and an unbelievable golfer! She was SUCH a tough chick while we were out shooting, too! She stayed out with me in the SNOW so we could keep shooting! I was in my heavy winter coat and gloves and she was just cruisin' around in a sweater! Color me impressed!
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