It was great to be able to do Erik’s full senior session at his home in rural Maple Park – I photographed him earlier in the year for both football and wrestling. It was so much fun to incorporate all of his hobbies & loves into his session – his dog, truck, letterman jacket and sister! Best of luck at Upper Iowa University where he will continue his football career!

It was wonderful meeting up with Anthony and his mom again!  I did his older sister Haley’s senior session 5 years ago!  Where has the time gone??

Anthony had his session at Muirhead’s Farmhouse in rural Plato Center like his sister did.  Gorgeous day – GREAT model!  LOVE that he wanted to include spirit wear from his future college!  A little bit about Anthony:

Favorite Candy: Swedish Fish
Favorite Drink: Apple Juice
3 foods for a year – what would they be?

- Pizza
- Dad’s Lasagna
- Burgers

Dream Job? Saturday Night Live Comedian
3 pet peeves:

- The letter Q
- Technology
3 Things I can’t live without?

- My phone
- Legos
- Cardboard
Unusual Talent or hobby I have: Cardboard Creations

Favorite place on Earth: Munchie P’s

Favorite song: September by Earth, Wind, and Fire
Fav class or teacher in HS. Why? Chorale with Mr. Nesseth because he taught me everything I know about music.
Person I most want to meet: John Belushi

Something I always have in my Purse/Pocket: Tide stick
Favorite App on my phone: Snapchat
Something I wish I was better at: Exercising

My friends would describe me as: Angry, funny and outgoing

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.) Indiana State University Double major in Theater and Architectural Engineering Technology

And some of his favorite images!

I did Brysen’s newborn pictures last year and am so glad he came back so I could do his 1 year session. He is such an adorable little man that seriously laughed and smiled in ALL the pictures! His parents are farmers so I though it woule be perfect to use a farm-themed chalkboard with all his one year accomplishments! Couldn’t be any cuter!

Love that his mom brought a framed newborn image that I took to this session!

His big brother plays hockey and Brysen wants to be just like him!

Trevor’s session was held on a beautiful fall day last fall at Muirhead’s Farmhouse in rural Plato Center. I did his sister’s senor pictures a couple of years ago and he was included in her session so it was extra-special that Chloe was home from college and could be in Trevor’s session! Great catching up with Chloe and always an honor to get to work with siblings of former clients!

Here are some of Trevor’s favorites from his session:

Kailee’s session was held at Muirhead’s Farmhouse. Kailee runs cross country and I met her when I photographed the fall sports teams at the high school. So glad she contacted Jan Nohling Photography for a full session. Love all the different looks we got from her session! Some trivia about Kailee: (hint…not just a pretty face! Biomedical Engineering major!)

Favorite Candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite Drink: Black Coffee
3 foods for a year – what would they be?

- Peanut Butter
- Ice Cream
- Apples

Favorite website? Netflix
Dream Job? Biomedical Engineer
Fav class or teacher in HS. Why? any math class

Favorite Brand: American Eagle
Something I always have in my Purse/Pocket: my phone
Favorite App on my phone: Snapchat
What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.) College, Biomedical Engineering

And some of her favorite images:

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

Next up is Jared!  Jared’s session started at his farm in rural Maple Park.  We were able to incorporate his dogs, steer, barns and dirt bike in his senior session.  Then we headed over to Muirhead’s Farmhouse to photograph more rural barns and his gorgeous truck!
Such a fun session!

Kendall’s sessions were held at the studio, at LeRoy Oaks in St. Charles, and Brundige Forest Preserve in Elgin.  Love that were were able to get so many different looks including her artistic love of drawing!  Here’s some trivia about Kendall!

Favorite Candy: Kit-Kat Bars

Favorite Drink: A French Vanilla Cappuccino

3 foods for a year – what would they be? Mashed potatoes, guacamole, and chocolate chip cookies

Favorite website? Pinterest

3 pet peeves: When people make me late, reckless drivers, and when people forget what they were going to tell me

3 Things I can’t live without? Family, my phone, and ice

Unusual Talent or hobby I have: Drawing

Favorite place on Earth: Palmetto Bluff, SC

Favorite song: Any throwback Beyoncé song

Favorite Brand: Lulu Lemon

Favorite App on my phone: Instagram

Something I wish I was better at: Not procrastinating

3 things no one knows about me: I sing all the time, I love sushi, and I foster dogs

My friends would describe me as: The mom of the group

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.) Attend a 4 year university and major in Integrated Strategic Communications

And some of her favorite images!

Elise’s session was held on a gorgeous day at Mount St. Mary park in St. Charles. Loved meeting her and her mom and just getting to know them as we walked around the park and the area around the the river for her senior session.

A little bit about Elise:

Favorite Candy: Take Five
Favorite Drink: Sweet tea or coffee

3 foods for a year – what would they be? Tacos Chinese and fruit snacks

Favorite website?

Free Rice.You play games to raise funds to feed the poor.

Dream Job? Write music for Disney

3 pet peeves: Bad grammar and being ignored

Unusual Talent or hobby I have: I can whistle harmony

Favorite place on Earth: My bed

Favorite song: Come on Eileen by Dexy and the Midnight Riders

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why? Mrs Betcher. Choir. Loves music and she is easy to talk with

Something I always have in my Purse/Pocket: Starbucks card!

Favorite App on my phone: Twitter

Something I wish I was better at: Math

My friends would describe me as: Loyal, fun, creative

When I grow up I want to be: A great music instructor that can help kids to love music.

What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.) College to study music education for high school level – Not decided on school yet

And some of her favorite images!

With summer almost over and school starting back soon (if it hasn’t already for you) its time to share my first ’17 senior. Leah’s family is a returning client – I did extended family pictures back when she was about 8 and did her sister’s senior session 2 years ago. So it was good to catch up with her and her parents. Leah’s session was held at LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve in St. Charles. Gorgeous setting for senior pictures and Leah was a beautiful model! LOVE that she brought her cello and included it in her images! Here is a little bit about Leah:

Favorite Candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite Drink: Chai Tea Latte
3 foods for a year – what would they be?

- Water
- Chocolate
- Sushi
Favorite website? Archive of our Own
Dream Job? Ecologist

3 Pet Peeves:

-Slow hallway walkers

- People not using their turn signals
- Hypocrisy
3 Things I can’t live without?

- Hairbrush
- Pretzels
- Family
Unusual Talent or hobby I have: Writing
Favorite place on Earth: Home

Favorite song: Somewhere over the Rainbow
Fav class or teacher in HS. Why? ICB 2 with Mr. Conboy because it made me know what I want to do with my future. Mr. Conboy had the perfect balance between teaching and guiding.

Person I most want to meet: Jane Goodall

Favorite Brand: Marvel

Something I always have in my Purse/Pocket: Chapstick

Favorite App on my phone: Snapchat

Something I wish I was better at: Hula Hooping

3 things no one knows about me: I’m an open book.

My friends would describe me as: responsible

When I grow up I want to be: An ecologist
What are your after graduation plans? (college & major, work etc.) 4 years of undergraduate school with a major on environmental science with a biology minor

And some of her favorite images: