I spent an amazing Saturday morning with Miss Sami for her senior portraits.  A senior at Lampeter Strasburg, she was ready to work the camera bright and early, which was a good thing because the sun started to get warm towards the end of our session.  Thankfully we were able to hang out in the shade a good part of the time and there was a nice breeze helping to keep us cool, but that fall sunshine can be mighty warm when you’re working as hard as we were.  Sami was a great sport!  I found myself clicking a little more than normal because she was such a natural infront of the camera.  She needed very little instruction, which made my job extra easy!    Here are a few of my many favorites from her session.

I found out I loved the look of a lot of her photos in black and white.  I think the dark hair just helped make her eyes pop when I switched the look.  Remember, we can do almost anything with the look of your photos.  Just because most of my images are displayed in color I can turn your entire session to black and white if that’s what you love!

I always love playing in this doorway!  And check out them boots!

Sometimes a location isn’t about the background but about the proper lighting and the ability to get an overall look.  This could have been shot just about anywhere since it’s such a great close-up, but really brings out Sami’s awesome eyes!

My field of tall grass had shrunk, but there was a small little patch that still worked for us!  Yipee!

Accessories are great!  I was so excited when Sami came out with the scarf!  The right accessories can take a photo to the next level!  I also love them because I typically can’t pull them off!

I love this next shot.  This is actually a spot I’ve never used…  not sure the stump we sat on was there in the past, but it was a great spot!  The wind caught her hair just right!  Love it!

Another awesome black and white shot!  Would you believe she’s sitting in a tree!

This pose was totally Sami’s work.  We started on the steps and, as I love my clients to do, she started to try some new ideas which reflected her personality.  Sometimes they are the best shots – comfortable and natural!

Looking good!  Black and white with a little vintage feel.

One final shot or I’ll be here all day!  Finished up our session by the fence, a little bit of the Lancaster County country feel with some awesome Sami attitude! 

Here’s to Sami and the best senior year possible!  Best of luck with everything and enjoy every moment, I promise it’ll fly by fast!

Okay, time for blog catch-up number two – Sormariel!  Sormariel’s mom gave me a call asking if we could get a few quick shots to balance out the senior portraits she already had done.  They really wanted a few outdoor shots and I was happy to help!  We meet at Willow Valley and walked around and explored the areas around the pond.  It was nice to be back there, it’s a fun place to play!  Here are a few of my favorite shots from her session.

Let’s start with a few classic black and white shots.

Look at those eyes!  Wow-e-wow!

I love the willow trees at Willow Valley!

One more of the beautiful Sormariel.

The lovely lady of the pond!  I now have a new favorite spot and will be sure to use this when I go back.  Be ready to do some rock climbing!

This next shot should be on the cover of a fashion magazine!  We had everything set-up just right, including the wind machine!    Boy do I love this shot!

Another one of my faves!  Again we turned that wind machine just right! 

As we finished our journey around the pond we stopped for a few final shots down in the grass.  Now that we were wrapping up the fear of getting a little dirty wasn’t as important!  As Sormariel will attest, I was down on the ground too – no worries that only she got a little dirty!

There you have it — some of the fun with Sormariel.  Enjoy the last few weeks of your senior year, congrats on the achievement of graduation and good luck at Temple next year!  It was a pleasure meeting you and working with you!  Best wishes Sormariel!