Jamie's Senior Session: America's Next Top Model

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined."

-Henry Thoreau

Let me introduce Ms. Jamie to everyone. Sometimes the moment you meet someone, you know they are destined for big things. She is one of those “someones” I am speaking of. She has “it”. Within five minutes of her shoot, I asked her who she models for. To my astonishment, no one. I was like, “Wait....how long have you been modeling?” In between her seasoned veteran modeling poses, she casually said, “three Months.” WOAH WOAH WOAH.......Wait. Hold the shoot. THREE MONTHS!!?!?!? This girl was flawlessly pulling off every pose I threw her way. High Fashion/ Couture/ Print Ad/ Pouty Lips, Big Smile......She did it all. She told me it was her dream to model. I INSISTED that she has to go to New York and follow her dream. Occasionally (yes, okay I admit, most of the time...) I look up our inquiries on facebook to put a face to the email. When I looked up Jamie on Facebook after receiving her email, I immediately speed dialed Alicea, and my exact words were, “This girl could be a Victoria’s Secret Angel.” And what did Ms. Jamie tell me her dream was......to be a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Man, I am psychic sometimes. :)

Jamie- Listen to your heart’s desire. Dream Big. Chase those dreams, and grasp all of those opportunities that are destined to come your way. Stay the sweet, beautiful and grounded girl that you are....and let me know when you are ready for that New York trip. :) If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.

This one is dreamy. Love it.

Your eyes are amazing.
I do not know how I could ever pick a favorite from this session. LOVE THEM ALL!

BEAUTIFUL!

















Watch Jamie's Slideshow of my faves HERE.

Jane: Class of 2011

So I have a little crush on Zac Efron. Well, maybe a medium crush. I get made fun of. People say, but he's like 17. Just to let everyone know, he will be 24 next month. People ask, what is it about him that is so fascinating? Well, he's hot. He has great hair. He is funny. He can sing. And he has the most amazing blue eyes. Ever. I adore blue eyes. When my daughter was a baby, I hoped her eyes would stay blue SOOO bad. Why couldn't they be? Two brown eyed parents... yes true, but we have blue eyes in our family. Matt's dad. My Grandma. It could happen, right?

Which brings me to Jane. We were so lucky to capture her Senior Pictures. I love the wondrous moment in life where you are in-between. You are not a child, not an adult. You are care-free and full of zest for life and filled with excitement on what is yet to be. Jane, you are so beautiful inside and out! Thanks for being a total trooper and having fun with us! (and she has the prettiest blue eyes! Ever.) :)










To see more of Jane's senior pictures, check out her SLIDESHOW.

Holly: Class of 2011

We met Holly down on the Landing on one of those REALLY HOT days to take her senior pictures. I told her to bring a lot of options. I walked up to her and her mothers smiling faces and we went around to the back of her moms SUV and I was shocked when the back opened. This girl was not playing around. The funniest thing was I am usually very opinionated and can pick out clothes like nobodys business, but this time I was speechless and totally drawing a blank. The back of the SUV looked like the dream closet in the movie 'Clueless'!









Fun facts about Holly: She loves Lady Gaga. She was a lifeguard over the summer. She is a cheerleader. She is hoping to go to Mizzou next fall. The girl can ski. And she is completely adorable. :)

To see more of Holly's session, check out the slideshow!

Holly: Senior Sneak Peek!

Just wanted to share a little sneak peek from an awesome senior session with Holly! She completely rocked it out in 100 degree weather! Enjoy :)

Kayla: Sneak Peek!

Kayla was three years old when I met her. See if you can keep up, she is my husband's father's sister's son's daughter. :) Now she is going into her senior year, choosing a college and looking more beautiful than ever. I feel so lucky to have captured this amazing time in her life. Hope you enjoy the sneak peek and thank you for driving four hours to have me take her pictures!


You are SO beautiful!