.liam. senior shoot

I've known Liam and his wonderful family for about 10 years (give or take). I started "babysitting" Liam and his younger sister Riley when he was 10 years old, and from that point on I refused to babysit anyone else. They were my favorite, and I just didn't have time for other kids who didn't share our affinity for Harry Potter and mexican food. :)

Liam has been an artist from the beginning. One of my favorite memories of him was when he would lay on his parents bed and dictate short stories (that he had written) while I would type them out on the computer because he was too young to know how to type. Now, years later, he writes film reviews for our local newspaper. I like to think that I had a part in his early stages of authorship.

I feel so honored to have taken these senior photographs of my (not so) little Liam.

Here's what I saw while wandering around a local park with this cool kid:

Congratulations, Liam, on making it this far! I can't wait to see where life takes you in the coming years. Just be sure to remember your favorite babysitter when you become a big-time film maker and/or critic. :)

Have a wonderful Thursday, friends!

Carolyn

P.S. for other Senior Photographs check out my PEOPLE page, located in the top right corner of the screen.

.sam. senior shoot

Lately, I've been struggling with a lack of inspiration and great lack of confidence. 

I'm shooting a wedding in two weeks. Did I tell y'all that? Real talk: I. Am. Nervous.

Much of my time lately has been spent in preparations for this upcoming wedding. I've been reading, practicing, preparing. 

Preparation is good, but it can also become very scientific, very methodical, very UN-fun. Thus the lack of inspiration and confidence.. 

Yesterday, I set out around sunset to take some senior photos for a good family friend of mine who is graduating high school this week. 10 minutes into the shoot I felt instantly rejuvenated. Beautiful scenery, a willing subject, and I was immediately reminded of why I love photography.

Here's what I saw:

Sam, thank you for being so patient and cooperative with me! Congratulations, on graduating. Alabama is lucky to have you.

Roll Tide Roll,
-C.

.brenna. senior shoot

This past month has been one of the most taxing months of school I have had in my three years at Florida State.

Lucky for me, it has also been one of the most exciting months of photography that I have had yet.

I've had the privilege of photographing three beautiful ladies, two of which I have shared with you already (Amy & Samantha), and it has been an absolute blast! 

The photos I have for you today are of my sweet not-so-little-anymore cousin Brenna. Like Sam, she is also graduating high school in about a month. I am so excited for her, and can't wait to see what's in store for her over the coming years!

The fun part of this shoot was that it was completely spontaneous. I was home for Easter, and on Sunday my Aunt told Brenna (her daughter) to bring something cute to wear to Easter dinner (held at my other Aunt's house) because she wanted me to take some senior pictures of her. I had no time to plan ahead, but just had to fly by the seat of my  pants dress. It was so casual. No pressure- just fun.

Here's what I saw:

PS Some people say that Brenna looks like me. If that's true, I will absolutely take that as a compliment!


Happy Thursday y'all,
-C.

.samantha. senior shoot

I have another special set of photos to share with y'all today.

Like Amy from my last post, this girl holds a dear place in my heart. I have known her for a very long time. In high school, we played sports together (she took my position on the basketball team after I graduated!), and I have so many fun memories of tournaments and away games that would not be complete without Sammy's smiling face. She is passionate, smart, silly!, thoughtful, and I know she is going to be very successful in college.

I was thrilled when she asked me to take her senior photos!

PS Did I mention she always wears the coolest shoes?! In high school, I remember being very jealous of her rad sneaker collection.

Happy Thursday!
-C.