a deer for Jillian

We all have those friends that never take a bad photo (and we secretly hold it against them). Meet Jillian, she is one of them. I have never had such a hard time editing a session before this one! Jillian is a senior at Ankeny, she is a football cheerleader and also plays tennis. She spent 8 weeks living in New York this summer pursuing her passion. She is so cute and beyond her years in how she carries herself, oh and she gets the cutest giggle when she looks at her mom. Jillian also came up with this great idea, if you shoot with me you can use my deer named Seymour, next year we'll have sea lions. (kidding, I don't own a deer)

Nickie from Waukee

Nickie is another one from Waukee and just as darling as can be. Nickie is in show choir. I also discovered she got her dog, Patches, from the Humane Society and I thought that was wonderful. I'm a bit partial to those who rescue since we all know Larry came to me from the ARL. Nickie got the third day of straight heat, I think the temp topped out with humidity at about 106 that day. Regardless of the heat, her photos are amazing.

Kindra

Another hot day for me, Kindra didn't seem to mind since she's a lifeguard and spends her days in the heat, I think I was groaning about it more then she was. Kindra had some absolutely hysterical stories! She is another painter and a singer on top of that. I have met some amazing seniors this year everyone has been so creative. Kindra is spending this year finishing up at SE Polk then is off to Wartburg.

Nick

Meet Nick, he is a senior at Dowling this year and quite the character! It was great, he came with all sorts of ideas. We really wanted to go to the zoo but the day we shot it was 104 degrees so we decided against it. He did bring a cool poster and brought me to this great place to shoot, thanks for the new spot Nick. He is a guitarist/lyricist as well as a painter. He plays guitar and adds a little funk to his high school band called The Peoples Sound of the Republic.

here is is talking about his band

Touchdown Hogan!

Jason and I recently took a quick trip to Maryland to visit Dave and Liz, some of Jasons friends from when he was in school in Maine. While we were there we spent the night on the water on the boat and this beautiful storm rolled in. I took a few photos and thought I would share. It was quite the challenge trying to take some photos of lightening in the pitch-black night, with winds gusting and the boat rocking!