

Cam P. {Class of 2020}
Sometimes, by this point in the season, I catch myself overwhelmed with editing, photo sessions, and balancing work and home. But it's sessions like these that recharge me, and remind me why I love senior portraits. From shooting with Cam, to editing these great shots, I've really enjoyed working with Cam and his mom. Usually, throughout a photoshoot, I have to prompt and pose guys because they aren't super hip on getting their photos taken. It takes a few for guys to warm up


Ryan M. {Class of 2020}
Ryan is the third of his siblings to come to me for senior pics, which is super cool. I'm so thankful for his mom's continued support of my business and loyalty to me as photographer. Seeing her and her boys, year after year just feels like seeing an old friend now at this point! She is the sweetest! Ryan was such a polite, and smiley guy, too. I promised him that his session could be as short and sweet as he wanted. Mom was cool with short and sweet as well, so Ryan got to s


The Christensen Family
This entire family was so sweet. I drove away from this session thinking, "Man, I hope I get to shoot for this bunch again soon." They were all so photogenic, so loving, giggly and good looking too! As the family started to show up, I started with Mom and Dad. How cute are they?! Sometimes shooting for people this age can be challenging because traditionally, photography has been posed and framed for their generation, not candid and giggly like it has transformed into. But th


Lucas L. {Class of 2019}
Most of the time, when shooting for guy seniors, we only need an hour and we can get a great variety of "looks" in a short amount of time. However, that limits us for travel and changing locations. Lucas' mom booked a two hour session with me which was so awesome because it allowed us to change locations and get SO much variety with our scenery. We started out at my parent's property where we took advantage of the pond, the golden grass, and my indoor setup for a quick yearbo


Our VanderVelde Pack
Friends, I want you to meet my family. My husband's family by birth, and fortunately, mine by marriage. This is the quirkiest, most fun, uni


Mr. & Mrs. Steele
Sent this gallery off to the bride and groom last weekend, but I have been just as excited to get this posted to share with others, too. Kaitlyn and Shawn had a GORGEOUS day for an August wedding. Whenever I book a wedding that time of year, I know the weather is a gamble. Especially temperature. This year though, August 24th was the most perfect late summer/early fall day you could ask for. The sun was shining and it was the perfect temperature. Like that comfy in a dress, n