Kayli || CMHS Class of 2017

Meet Kayli.

Kayli came to me asking about my senior model program but I had already had a full list for senior models. She completely understood and wanted to book a full session with me anyway. I could not be happier with meeting Kayli and her mother and being able to work with them. They are some of the nicest people I have ever met. Plus this young woman is just gorgeous!

Prior to Kayli’s session, I sent her  a questionnaire. I love getting to know my seniors prior to their session. From this questionnaire I learned that Kayli wants to attend Alma College or Ferris State University! She is undecided on her major but as of now she’s looking into becoming a nutritionist. I love being able to see what these young kids have in mind for their future.

Kayli and I met about a week prior to her session to go over locations, outfits, and other questions they may have had about her session. Kayli and her mom decided they even wanted to add in some make up to her session. They were able to work with my make up artist, Cydney Robinson, right before getting ready to shoot. During her make up session, we pulled out her outfit choices and hung them up to see what she had. We were able to narrow down some spectacular outfit choices!

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Kayli brought quite a few outfit choices. She had some of her favorite things in there, as well as a few things that she wasn’t sure about. The amount of shoe options and jewelry choices was amazing! We had so much to choose from and I was really able to help her pick out what would be best for her images. I really loved that one on one time with her prior to her session. I hope to start doing this with more clients! Please feel free to bring your outfit choices into the studio prior to your session! Kayli curled her own hair but I do have a hair stylist that we can work with if we book it in advance! Her hair looked wonderful though.

We started Kayli’s session right outside of the studio. I’ve got a wonderful field and little wooded area right next door to my in home studio. It is just beautiful and makes a great spot for photos! We then headed downtown Ionia to capture some more urban style shots and I loved her first outfit choice for the downtown shots. You just can’t go wrong with some bright red heels!

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What I loved most about working with Kayli, she wasn’t afraid to try new things that I suggested posing wise. She might not have known it before but she does now, she is a natural in front of the camera! She’s absolutely stunning and I told her just to show it off, by the end that is just what she did!

After shooting downtown, we headed over to my grandpas barn. I had suggested that during her pre consultation when discussing locations and shared a few images from the barn. She really liked it and thought it seemed like a great idea. Her being from Montcalm, she let me kind of guide her to what locations I really liked and what locations I felt really would fit her style.

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This girl was just so much fun to photograph. Her and her mother were willing to go wherever and do whatever it took for a great photograph. We were a bit nervous this day as it was supposed to storm all day but we could not have asked for a better lighting situation. Due to the storms, the clouds were just perfect and the lighting was magical! I had so much fun during this session, I absolutely cannot wait for Kayli’s fall session!

A few things about Kayli:

Kayli told me that some of her favorite things to do outside of school is play volleyball, power lift, hunt, and much more.

She seems to be very involved in school activities and she is such an outgoing girl.

Some of her favorite candy is Reese’s, Tootsie Rolls, and Snickers. No wonder we got along so well, these are some of my favorites as well!

She also loves to listen to Fall Out Boy, Country, and today’s hit music.

 

Thank you so much for such a wonderful session Kayli. I am really looking forward to our fall session and especially for your reveal of your summer session!

Emma: Senior Model Class of 2017

Meet Emma.

Emma is my senior model from Wellspring Preparatory HS. She applied to be my senior rep and her application sounded very interesting so I was excited to meet up with her and get to know her! When she arrived at her session, I could tell we were going to have fun. She was super bubbly and such a nice young woman! Her and her mother were a lot of fun to work with.

We did Emma’s mini session downtown Grand Rapids. She is a natural in front of the camera. I feel like I keep saying that about my models but seriously, they are all so great to photograph! I wouldn’t even have to tell her to change faces or to slightly move, its like she could read my mind and would just do it! Not to mention, this girl is absolutely gorgeous!

Emma can get you 15% off your total senior portrait experience! She will have her senior model cards by the end of the week!

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Chloe: Senior Model Class of 2017

Meet Chloe.

Chloe is one of my senior models for Saranac HS. The minute I started talking to Chloe about being in the model program and setting up her session, I was instantly excited to start working with her! She’s a dancer, so that made me even more excited to try some new things that I haven’t done with previous seniors.

Chloe also has her own great ideas, she’s got some great locations in mind for her session and I always love when clients bring locations to the table. It really allows me to put my own creative thought on that location while still giving them all they want by going to that location.

Chloe is an absolute blast to work with and she’s definitely been in front of the camera a few times. She’s just stunning and so natural when it comes to posing. Really making my job a piece of cake 😉

Chloe can get you 15% off any senior portrait package! She will have her model cards at the beginning of May!

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DrewAnn: Senior Model Class of 2017

Meet DrewAnn.

DrewAnn is one of my senior models at Ionia HS. I really enjoyed talking with her when she first decided she was interested in the program. She is super sweet and kind hearted. She also has a huge passion for animals, as do I, so this decision was an easy one. We got along great in our initial conversation and I couldn’t be happier!

DrewAnn and her mom met me at Fallsburg Park in Lowell for her mini session. They were so much fun to work with and to talk with. DrewAnn was easy to pose and it felt natural working with her! I can’t wait for her full sessions!

DrewAnn can get you 15% off any senior portrait package! She will have her model cards at the beginning of May!

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Hope: Senior Model Class of 2017

Meet Hope.

Hope applied to be one of my senior models and I was instantly intrigued by her application. She said she was really into fashion and that is exactly what I was hoping for when choosing my senior models! No matter what type of fashion they are into, just as long as they like it works for me! I got to her mini session and saw her walking towards me and was instantly in love with this look she had going on! I was so excited for these shots all throughout the session. I don’t think there was one photo that I didn’t like!

Hope is my senior model for Central Montcalm HS and she is an absolute natural in front of the camera. She is so easy to work with and just absolutely stunning at her mini session! We did her mini session downtown Ionia with all of the historic buildings and architecture, they turned out beautifully!

Hope can get you 15% off any senior portrait order! If you know Hope or go to school with her, don’t hesitate to ask her how to get that discount! She will have her senior model cards at the beginning of May!

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Get 15% off your senior portrait package by talking to Hope!

Lexy: Senior Model Class of ’17

Meet Lexy!

Lexy is my senior model for Ionia HS for the class of 2017. I met Lexy last spring when her mother had contacted me about doing photos for prom! We hit it off and I immediately fell in love with working with them. When Lexy contacted me about being a senior model I couldn’t wait to accept her into the program!

We did Lexy’s mini session in the historic area of Downtown Ionia. Its an absolutely gorgeous part of the city and being that it’s my home town as well as her’s it has a lot of meaning to both of us. Some locations you Ionian’s might recognize would be the theater and the post office.

Being a senior model, Lexy can get her classmates 15% off any senior package they choose! Lexy will have her model cards come the first week of May! If you decide you want to inquire about senior portraits prior to Lexy having her cards feel free to email me and we can get that discount figured out for you!

 

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Now booking senior portrait sessions for May-August. If you book before April 30th, you’ll get an extra $20 in print credits!

Katie: Senior Model 2017

Meet Katie.

Katie is one of my senior models for the class of 2017! She attends Lowell high school and she loves getting her picture taken! She was such a natural in front of the camera and so easy to photograph. I didn’t even have to direct her posing wise, she just instantly picked up new poses and showed them off!

I had a ton of fun spending the afternoon with Katie and her mother. They were a lot of fun to talk with and just spend time with! I cannot wait for Katie’s full session!! If you go to Lowell High School or are friends with Katie, check with her on how to get 15% off your total package! Katie will be carrying around referral cards starting in May, bring one of those in to get a discount on your session! If you want to book before Katie has her cards, just be sure to mention her name and have her mention your name to me!

We did Katie’s first mini session here in downtown Grand Rapids. They wanted some photos in the city and left the creativity up to me! I love when clients are so willing to let me take over and guide them around the city to some great locations!

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Senior packages start at $260! All package information can be found here! Or head on over to the website!

 

Garrett: Featured Senior

Meet Garrett.

Garrett is a senior at St. Patricks high school. Garrett’s, family are really great friends with my aunt and uncle. Thats how they found out about me!

They were so great to work with. His entire family was involved in his session and they were all so full of awesome ideas. Garrett was so easy to work with and such a natural in front of the camera. I could tell he was comfortable being photographed by me and he always had a smile on his face! His mom, dad, and sister made appearances at his photo shoot and they took me to some awesome locations.

Garrett is involved in sports and he also likes to hunt, we went to some of their private hunting property for the second half of his session. That location was beyond amazing!

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Senior Fashion Tips

Hey all of you 2017 seniors! Trying to figure out those perfect outfits to wear to your senior sessions? I’m going to share a few great outfits and tips that some of my seniors wore during their sessions that really made them pop!

1. Think about your surroundings! 

When choosing the perfect outfit, think of what outfit will match your surroundings the best. Are you shooting at the beach? In the woods? Maybe in an urban area? Choose colors and patterns that will flatter you in those locations!

Also keep in mind which season you are shooting in!

When choosing your outfits, try to stick with solid colors. Adding in a pattern is fine but make sure its not super busy or make sure you can add a solid with it! Remember, you can always search online for outfit ideas to help narrow down your choices. If you can’t narrow it down just bring them all and I will help you!

 

2. Shoes

Don’t be afraid to add in some fun shoes to your photos! For you ladies, heels always make you stand out. Especially if they are more of an accent color to your outfit!

For those summer days, some cute sandals or wedges are always nice or to me, your favorite pair of chucks! A nice heeled boot can be fun for those crisp autumn or winter days! Don’t be afraid to bring multiple pairs of shoes to go with different outfits.

 

3. Accessories! 

When it comes to accessories, there are so many ways you can add something fun and unique to your outfit. Whether it be a bracelet, necklace, or even a scarf, you can easily dress up any outfit! They also make nice accent pieces to break you up from the camera!

For the gentlemen, you can add in a cool necklace or even a watch to give a little flair to your photos!

 

4. Headbands, Hats, and more

Wearing a headband can give a certain look to your photos. Emily below, wore a flower crown to give a more bohemian look during her session. Tossing a hat or hair bow/flower on can glam up your session even more!

For the ladies a fun sun hat in the summer can give us another handful of poses that we wouldn’t normally be able to do.

For the gents, a cool fedora or even your favorite baseball cap will really give something unique to your photos!

 

5. Sports and Extra Curricular

Are you involved in sports? Are you interested in portraying that in your photos? You are definitely welcome to bring your uniform along or a piece of equipment to help show off what sports you are playing. We can even head over to the field or arena for an extra measure!

 

6. Dresses and Skirts

Are you the type of girl who really loves getting dressed up? You like to wear skirts and dresses often? Add a couple into your wardrobe! Dresses and skirts really give us an option to change up some posing and add some dramatic effects to photos. Especially if they are paired with some awesome accessories!

 

7. Make Up

Make up allows us to hide some of those blemishes we might see. It also helps to soften your skin in your photographs prior to photoshop making it look more natural. If you get your make up done by a professional (I have one on staff) they will know how to compliment those cheek bones and where to exactly put that blush to show off those smile lines. Don’t forget the eyes, a natural eye with some mascara will really show off those gorgeous things! Don’t be afraid to add a little lip color either. We can always play around with different lip colors throughout the session! Some bright red lips are always a show steeler!

 

 

Well that about wraps it up for today! Keep in mind that the more accessories you have, the more we can play with and remove throughout the session. Bring different jackets or sweaters that you can add to any outfit to give multiple posing options that we wouldn’t normally have.

Don’t just bring a couple outfits, feel free to bring any that you really had your eyes set on. We can see what we will use throughout the session, and who knows sometimes the location can alter which outfit you really want to wear. You are more than welcome to send me outfit ideas leading up to your session or ask what I might think about a certain outfit. Make sure your clothes are neatly pressed and clean, wrinkles are not as flattering and it really will make a difference if they are hung up instead of packed away!

Hair and make up is available for booking through me! I have two wonderful ladies on my team that offer these. However, I can give some other recommendations for these types of things if needed!

For any other tips on wardrobe choices feel free to ask!

 

Thank you all for reading and remember, book your summer senior session before April 30th and get a $20 print credit towards any session!

Tustin: Class of ’17 Senior Model

Meet Tustin!

Tustin is my senior model for the class of 2017 at Chippewa Hills High School.

Tustin actually likes to get his picture taken, such a rare quality to find in a man especially at his age! We had a lot of fun yesterday during his mini session and I cannot wait for his full session this summer. He is a natural in front of the camera and he’s going to make his sessions a piece of cake for me!

Hes a very sweet young man and I think we are going to have a great time working together this year!

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I am still looking for senior reps in the Grand Rapids area. If you attend a Grand Rapids school, and are interested in the model program, head on over to my website and read the details on becoming a senior model!

http://www.kbphotographs.com/Senior-Model-Program