Blazers

I love layering for your Senior Session.  Why?  Well, it's simple.  You can get several looks without really changing.  Blazers are a great way to do this.  You can assemble a really darling outfit with a blazer and take pictures.  You can then take the blazer off and take more pictures!  You can then quickly throw on a scarf and take MORE pictures.   Three looks without even changing.  Taylor did this for her senior pictures and it worked beautifully!  It's genius, really.

Black Blazer

Black and White Striped Blazer

Red and White Striped Blazer

Light Blue Blazer

Black and White Tailored Blazer

Black Lace Blazer

Burgundy and Cream Striped Blazer

Mature Coral Fashion

Some girls are dressier.  Some girls want to dress more maturely.  Some girls want to be sure to express their inner adult in their senior pictures.  Plus, coral is crazy in right now and contrasts amazingly in a natal setting.  This outfit is for those girls.

Little Jayla

This little cutie was so much fun to photograph.  I took pictures of her with the lovely and talented Brittney Kluse at the Chic Retreat in Seattle in May.  Don't you just adore her hair???

Cheer Friends

Every year after the cheer pictures, I offer to the girls who are still there, to do a few friend pictures.  Just them and a friend hanging out.  This year we had a few girls left over after the end of all of the individual and group pictures so I was able to snap a couple of quick pictures.   I love how these girls are so much more than "on the same cheer squad". They are friends.  They are there for one another.  They love each other.

Sweet Chelsie

I cannot begin to tell you how much I like Chelsie.  She is so kind.  She has a lot of friends and rightfully so.  I first met her at Addilyn's 5th birthday party.  I then met her again... and again... and again.  I really enjoyed my time with her and am REALLY excited that she is one of my Senior Spokesmodels for the Class of 2015.  That means I get to so another session with her at the end of her senior year!  Woot!  

Sophomores and Freshmen

When I was growing up the local varsity cheer teams had ONLY juniors and seniors.  Period.  There just weren't underclassmen on the varsity teams.  This cheer team has shown me year after year that it's not your age; it's your talent.  I can't image how nerve racking it must be to be one of the youngest on the team... but it doesn't seem to bother these girls much.  They can definitely hold their own.

Girlie Summer Outfit

I love it when girls go super duper girlie for one of their outfits for their shoot.  Every girl has a wee bit of girlie-girl in her so why not flaunt it every now and again? I tell my seniors that if they would like their hair up for part of our session together to get their hair done so it looks great down, then have their hair stylist do it up BEFORE they leave her house!  That way we can start with it up and let it down later in the session.  It's really hard to put your hair up during the session... not to mention the valuable time it takes!

Also, I'm sure you're thinking, "Why have a hat AND put your hair up in a bun?!"  Well, the hat doesn't have to be worn.  You can use it as an accessory... something for your hands to do.  Play with it.  Throw it up.  Use it to kind of hide behind while giving me a fun, flirty look.  So many choices!

Bow

Shirt dress

Pearls

Hat

Bracelets

Blue Heels

Coral Watch

Gold Watch  (In case the coral one isn't your thang!)

Gold Earrings

Super Cute Bun

Class of 2016 Cheerleaders

It seems like high school girls grow up a lot between their junior and senior year... but they also really grow up once they become upperclassmen for some reason.  These girls are no exception.  Some of them I have been taking pictures of since they were wee little freshmen.  They have really come into their own.  They are so sweet and really fun!  I'm sure I'll blink and they'll be seniors!

Patriotic Class of 2015

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!!  

Patriotic Cheerleaders!

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!!!

Floral Fashion

Totally loving this outfit for a Senior Session!  Check out the stores below to find each piece of clothing.  I know I say this CONSTANTLY but ACCESSORIZE!  Can't you just see here how the accessories MAKE the outfit?  You don't even have to wear the glasses.  You could play with them or bite on the edge of them or just hold them!  A lot of these items are on the pricier side but it's so easy to just snag the look without breaking the bank!

Floral Blouse: New Look

Necklace: 1st Dibs

Ring: Kelly Wearstler

Earrings: Annette Ferdinansend (you're going to want to find a knock off for these ones!  YIKES!)

Glasses: My Theresa

Shorts:  Mango Red Demin Shorts

Stackable Bracelets

Chucks: (I love me a good pair of AllStars!  They go with EVERYTHING!)

Belt:  Maison Boinet (I have a massive crush on this belt!)

Jean Jacket: Scotch and Soda

Sarah

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!

Simple Fall Fashion

I am a firm believer that you can pretend like it's fall (or summer!) for one of your outfits for your Senior Session.  Why not portray multiple shoots within one!?

Etsy is a great way to place to find boot socks and Jane is one of my favorite places to find inexpensive scarves!

Make Up Night!

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!

Preslee Pie

This little girl, our little caboose, has got THE most contagious personality.  She is so funny (on purpose!), silly, smart, a dancing-queen, a singing-princess, smart-alecky, compassionate, and such a great sister and our baby girl!  I just want to freeze her!!  I have to breathe into a brown paper bag every time I think about her leaving me for the big, bad world of kindergarten next year!!  (Insert me doing the ugly cry <here>.)  This child holds my heart. P.S.  Her last day of preschool is taking place as we speak!  :(

The End of the Road

There are not words to express my love and admiration for this little man.  He is courageous, sweet, brave, smart, silly, funny, and an amazing brother and son.  Not a day goes by that Bryan and I don't thank our Father in Heaven for allowing this sweet boy to continue living here on earth with us.  We would be lost without him.  This Friday will mark the last day of his long, LONG, LOOOOONG fight against Leukemia.  I remember blogging about this every step of the way when he first got sick.  I would use my blog as a form of therapy.  I could get stuff off my chest.  I remember blogging that he would nearly be 9 when he would be done with his treatment.  And now here we are… he's almost done with his treatment… almost done with cancer… almost done with third grade… and almost 9.  Carter, you have touched so many lives throughout the last 3 years, two months, and 5 days.  It has been a rewarding journey in so many ways but one I pray you will never have to relive.  

Wear It Wednesday {Colorado Springs Senior Photographer}

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!

Snow Pictures! {Colorado Springs Children Photographer}

I have been wanting to do snow pictures of my kids in the snow forever!  (That may be a slight exaggeration…)  Of course you want the weather to be perfect: Lots of snow, sun, and a current snow shower.  We headed up to Pikes Peak and played in the snow.  Addilyn was a trooper and let me snap away at her little toothless smile.

Wear It Wednesday {Colorado Springs Senior Photographer}

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.

Chic Critique Magazine Cheerleader Feature! {Colorado Springs Senior Photographer}

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!