LOVE when I get siblings of past senior clients! I did Patrick’s older brother Ethan 2 years ago. Patrick’s mom wanted his session at Muirhead’s Farmhouse like his brothers but with his own spin on it. Patrick is a force on the basketball court and I am glad that he wanted to incorporate some of his basketball awards and special 1000 point ball in his session! Here is some trivial about Patrick:

Favorite Candy: Reeses

Favorite Drink: Chocolate milk

3 foods for a year – what would they be? Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage

Favorite website? Mile Split

Dream Job? NBA Player

3 pet peeves: None

3 Things I can’t live without? My phone, running, basketball

Unusual Talent or hobby I have: None

Favorite place on Earth: Florida

Favorite song: 100 Grand

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why? My favorite teacher in high school is Mr. Semmen because he makes every class fun

Person I most want to meet: Michael Jordan

Favorite Brand: Nike

Something I always have in my Purse/Pocket: Money

Favorite App on my phone: Snapchat

Something I wish I was better at: Running

3 things no one knows about me: Nothing

My friends would describe me as: Energetic, happy, athletic

When I grow up I want to be: A professional basketball player

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.) Attend University of Dubuque to play basketball and I am undecided

And some of Patrick’s favorite images!

Best of luck next year playing at University of Dubuque.

I met Sydney when I photographed Central’s golf varsity team for the banners that hang in the gym. It was so much fun when she decided she wanted a full senior session and we went to multiple loacations to photograph her. We started at Bowes Creek golf course and then when to rural elgin to the backyard of a close friend. It was a photographer’s paradise location! LOVED all the different areas in the yard that we were able to utilize for so many different looks. Here is a little bit about Sydney:

Favorite Candy: Cruncha Buncha

Favorite Drink: Sprite and pineapple juice

3 foods for a year – what would they be?
- Broccoli
- Mac and cheese
- chip cookies

Favorite website? Pinterest

Dream Job? CEO

3 pet peeves:
- waiting
- following plans

3 Things I can’t live without?
- My dog
- TV
- friends

Unusual Talent or hobby I have: Crafting

Favorite place on Earth: My grandparents house

Favorite song: Just the girl by the click five

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why? Mr. Newburger, freshman year.

Person I most want to meet: Taylor Swift

Favorite Brand: Vineyard vines

Something I always have in my Purse/Pocket: Kleenex

Favorite App on my phone: Huji

Something I wish I was better at: Volleyball

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.) 4 year university (no sure where yet)
Major: business/marketing
Collegiate Golf

and some of her favorite images!

Happy Veteran’s Day! It was my honor to photograph Alex. He is active Army ROTC, home in Elgin on leave. He graduated from Michigan State University ROTC. He is currently an officer for the US Army stationed in Fort Stewart, George. He is EOD – Explosive Ordinance Disposal. He has been stationed in VA & FL. He is in his 2nd year of a 4 year active duty and then 4 years of reserve duty.

Although I didn’t photograph Alex when he was a senior, I did get to photograph his brother Ryan when he graduated. So it was nice to catch up with his mom and hear all about Ryan also! Alex’s session was held in his backyard in Elgin – we had to include 2 of his loves – his dog & his truck! We did not do any in uniform – his mom wanted more casual images. Here are some of his favorites!

Thank you for your service for our country Alex!

Jared’s session was held at Muirhead’s Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast.  With all the rainy weather we are having this spring, we were lucky to get the session in! We had a lot of fun just wondering around the grounds and Jared was such the trouper and up for anything!  He is planning on attending Bethel college in Indiana next year.  Here is some information to get to know Jared better!

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you

I enjoy cooking shows

I would like to learn to play piano

my nose has been broken.
3 things you couldn’t live without

Food

Family

Friends

Fav movie or book

Dumb and Dumber

I have NEVER…

Hang-glided

3 pet peeves

Being woken up from a nap

when someone tells me I cannot do something

nagging mothers

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

chicken

mom’s cookies

beef
If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

my house

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

Michael Jordan – what did you do to win?

If I had 24 hours to live, I would

Go crazy and do everything I could with everyone possible

What are your after graduation plans (college & major, work, etc.)

Bethel college to study Criminal Justice

And then a couple “would your rather” just becasue they are fun!

• Would you rather
  never watch TV again
  X never use the internet again
• Would you rather
  X always lose
  
  never play
• Would you rather
  
  X get caught singing in the car
  
  get caught with your fly unzipped
• Would you rather
  be able to read everyone’s mind
  
  X always know the future

And some of my favorite pictures from the session.

Enjoy the rest of your senior year and best of luck next year Jared!

Aaron’s session was last fall at his relatives gorgeous property in rural Elgin.  Aaron has such a genuine, natural smile it was hard to get him to give me a serious face.  He is planning on studying heating and air conditioning (HVAC) at Elgin Community College next fall.  Best of luck Aaron!

On this cold day I am not going to be sharing any pictures but wanted to share this wordle:

Corinthians_13

Go to wordle.net and create your own wordle!  But beware – it is addicting!

Monica’s session was a busy one – we had 3 locations – her backyard, Runde’s landscaping, and Muirhead’s bed and breakfast – and many outfit changes. Monica is very musically inclined as she sings in the choral and is a drum major in the marching band – so we incorporated her choral dress and drum major outfit into the shoot. We almost got eaten alive by the mosquitoes and just missed a downpour going to the 2nd location but the session was great! Hope you like your sneak peek Monica, your full session will be online in a day or two.

I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had time to blog! So this is NOT a sneak peek of the “S” family portraits but I liked them so well I had to share! This session was on the campus of Judson University where Kimberly teaches. It was one of the hottest days so far of the summer but everyone toughed it out. I got to photograph the entire family, sisters together, and then some of Jess for her senior pictures. What a gorgeous family! Thank you for the opportunity to photograph the family before Jess leaves for school in fall for North Park. Good luck Jess!

I had the pleasure of photographing Stephanie’s senior pictures last Saturday. It was a cool, windy morning but the sun was shining. Stephanie walked all over with her high heels on – sitting on rocks, benches, tall grass – all while not missing a step! The wind kept whipping her hair every which way but the photos only show the natural wind swept look. Best of luck next year Stephanie – majoring in interior design.