Best Friends: Salem, Oregon High School Senior Photographer

I had a fabulous time with these two gorgeous young ladies playing around in my favorite field.  I haven’t had a chance to photograph a lot of seniors but that’s something I’m looking to change, it’s just so much FUN!  We met at a local salon (Envy for Dallas locals!) where our make up artist did a fabulous job putting the finishing touches on the girls.  The weather wasn’t as fabulous as I had hoped, but we made due and managed to get some great images despite the clouds.  In preparation for our session I spent some time working on poses in my bathroom mirror which earned me some funny looks from my kids and husband.  I don’t ask a client to do anything I’m not willing to do (or model for them!) and by working the poses in the mirror myself I have a better understanding of what it feels like.  It seems like the more awkward you feel in a pose the better it looks, although I think having a friend along makes things easier because if you don’t believe me that you look awesome your best friend won’t lie!  Mary and Hannah rocked all the awkward and goofy poses I had for them and I’m thankful for their adventurous spirit.  They’ve been friends since they were 8 which ironically enough is the same age I was when I met my best friend through high school.  And yes we’re still in contact, just had a play date with our kids at the park last night!

Photographing two friends together worked really well, and I would highly encourage it.  It’s a lot more fun and the memories we make will be something you’ll treasure.