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As a high school senior photographer, I understand how important your portrait session is. Weather can sometimes throw a wrench in our plans, but rest assured, I have a plan in place to handle it smoothly. Constant Weather Monitoring I treat the weather like my second job on the day of your session. Think of […]

What to Expect When Weather Becomes an Issue for Your Senior Portrait Session

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Hey Seniors! As we gear up for your senior portrait session, there’s something important I want to share with you: the Senior Questionnaire. About a month before your session, you’ll receive this quick and easy questionnaire. You might be wondering, why a questionnaire? Well, it’s all about building that connection and making your session uniquely […]

Getting to Know You: The Senior Portrait Session Questionnaire

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Let’s take a look at what products are available with the SMP Client galleries. Not sure where to start, let’s start by watching the quick video where I highlight some of my favorite products from the SMP Gallery store. I will give you a quick snapshot of what the product looks like, a couple of […]

Available Prints Products within Your Galleries

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Don’t Let your Photos Live and Die on Your Phones or Computer I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE PRINTS OF YOUR PORTRAITS! PRINTS ARE A DYING ART. If I had a quarter for everytime a parent told me they didn’t take the time to order prints I’d be retired. PLEASE take […]

Product Showcase – Prints

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Revamp Your Wall Decor with Standout Mounts: The Perfect Alternate to Traditional Framing I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE PRINTS OF YOUR PORTRAITS! PRINTS ARE A DYING ART, SO DON’T LET YOUR PHOTOS LIVE AND DIE ON YOUR PHONE OR COMPUTER. Looking for a creative and easy way to add some […]

Product Showcase – Standouts

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The Retro Instant Style Photo Prints I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE PRINTS OF YOUR PORTRAITS! PRINTS ARE A DYING ART, SO DON’T LET YOUR PHOTOS LIVE AND DIE ON YOUR PHONE OR COMPUTER. Your senior is going to love this fun photo print idea! With a print size of 1.5 […]

Product Showcase – Retro Prints

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Unique and Fun Print Option I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE PRINTS OF YOUR PORTRAITS! PRINTS ARE A DYING ART, SO DON’T LET YOUR PHOTOS LIVE AND DIE ON YOUR PHONE OR COMPUTER. I first saw these and fell in love with them, they are unique and fun. Not your typical […]

Product Showcase – 5×5 (25 pk) Fine Art Prints

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Last night, I had the pleasure of photographing Ian Wacker, a high school senior from River Ridge, Illinois. His session took place at his parents’ stunning 156-acre property, which offered a picturesque setting for his senior portraits. The property featured rolling hills, lush pasture fields, a beautiful fish-stocked pond, and a cozy little cabin with […]

Capturing Senior Memories: Ian’s Portrait Session at River Ridge

Ian Wacker standing on the dock during his senior photo session

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Free Standing Blocks are Perfect to Display Your Cherished Memories on a Desk, Tabletop or Shelf I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE PRINTS OF YOUR PORTRAITS! PRINTS ARE A DYING ART, SO DON’T LET YOUR PHOTOS LIVE AND DIE ON YOUR PHONE OR COMPUTER. Looking for a unique and stunning gift […]

Product Showcase – Acrylic Blocks

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Megan’s senior session was an absolute dream, blending her love for a Western aesthetic with her cherished five horses. We began the evening at Megan’s home, where I joined her and her mom for a location scout. Our first stop was the neighbor’s picturesque backyard, adorned with flowers, peony bushes, and a serene water feature. […]

Capturing the Essence of Megan’s Senior Session

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