Like I said in my Sneak Peek of Brittany’s session I’ve known her for years.  I was able to joke with her about her siblings, moving out of her house (I think her mom needs a craft room!) and her boyfriend.  Brittany relaxed and had a great session which felt like us catching up versus what it really was–a HOT afternoon in the park!

I love the classic look of Brittany in the white dress against the old building in black and white.

We would walk, stop and shoot, pretty much anywhere in the park.

I was excited that the shot below turned out.  I envisioned it when I saw the position of the sun–but sometimes capturing an image the way I want is tricky.  5 shots and me covered with grass from head to toe later–I got it!

I think this is my favorite picture from her session!  The colors are great.  Her hair looks amazing and that pose!!! She’s ready for the Runway!

It was hot! I can only imagine how hot Brittany was in her letter jacket.  Props always add personality and style to your photo session.

I am currently booking 2011 Seniors for their sessions!  Contact me today about reserving your time for an awesome session with Robinwood Photography.  Don’t settle for the boring photographs that the school puts in the yearbook or pay WAY too much with the big studios.

If you are a Georgetown Senior see Brittany–she’ll give you a card and you both will receive some free SWAG!

Rachel is my Senior Rep for Anderson High School.  She will be armed with Rep cards soon for all of you Trojans!  Go talk to her and ask her about her session.

Continuing Education is important to me.  I believe that by being mentored by leaders in my industry I can grow into the best photographer I can be.  I came home from the workshop fired up, inspired and ready to capture your family’s special moments.

When I was a Senior in High School (way back in 1993) my grandmother offered to pay for my Senior Portraits.  She found a little studio in the mall that would shoot your session and have proofs to you in one hour.  We showed up, no appointment needed, snapped off about 12 shots and were done.  After a quick lunch in the food court we headed back and picked up my proofs.

There was the traditional cap and gown photo.  I hated this photo.  The “diploma” was a rolled up piece of paper showing the photographer’s specials for the day. Also note that I was wearing my boyfriend’s class ring.  That didn’t make Mimmie too happy.  Now looking back she was right, I broke up with that boyfriend in college, but his ring lives on forever in my picture.

Cheesy props galore at this studio.  Somehow a column in the middle of a white backdrop is good how??  We won’t even start with that horrid dress or the white Swatch watch.

Yet another column–this time add denim.  Classy!

Finally,  my letter jacket!  Something that reflects my personality as a Senior.  But I was leaning against a ladder, doing the hand shelf?  This is good how??  We won’t even start with the horrible glare that is on my glasses.  (Thank God for Lasik!)

I embarrass myself by posting these retched pictures to help you or anyone you know who is a Senior. Don’t let them become a statistic like me.  Spare your Senior from years of embarrassment with photos that are cliche’ and not cool.  Prevent the memories of your Senior year from being forever preserved as images that look overly posed or nerdy.

Robinwood Photography is now booking the Class of 2011 for Senior Pictures.  Senior sessions  personalized for your Senior’s personality.  There are no cheesy ladders or columns.  Instead we search for graffiti walls, historical landmarks or secluded piers on a country lake.  Seniors are encouraged to bring props that reflect their personality:  instruments, cell phones, computers, sports gear, letter jackets, dance costumes, etc.  Senior sessions can be at multiple locations to further reflect the Senior’s personality.

Now is the perfect time to schedule a Senior Session.  The longer days of summer allows for sessions during the week.  Contact me today to schedule a session.  My mission is help Seniors have great portraits that they won’t cringe when they see 17 years later.