I often say “Senior Portraits are pretty much my favorite thing to photograph.“
It sounds cheesy, but it is true!
why?
I love the individuality each senior brings to a session! I love the hope for the future that they carry! I love seeing seniors make those first big choices in life! I love going to the places in Tulsa that mean something to them!
what I gain
the connection
Getting to know these young adults is simply amazing! As we work together to capture “who they are as Seniors” I become invested in the dreams they have. I attend graduations, cheer when the college acceptance letters come, and these seniors are not just a name to me. They are someone! They are amazing and dynamic! And they become a part of my Beyond Ordinary Life Photography family. Each client I have helps to mold my studio to be the very best that it can be.
In my early 20’s I earned my black belt in Aikido, part of this process was teaching. As I taught skills to my fellow class mates I quickly realized that each interaction leaves a mark, a lesson if you will. Every day I try to take stock of what I have learned from today; this could be a skill or technique, this could be a book I must read or could be a new way to look at life.
the best part
The best part about this bond I create with my seniors I photograph is that they keep in touch with me! Often I photograph younger siblings, family portraits, engagement portraits, and weddings! We take a safari all over Oklahoma. I love this! They turn to me to ask who should photograph their maternity and newborn photos (trust me when I say you want someone who specializes in these two and I know the best in the business!).
This is why Senior Portraits are pretty much my favorite thing to photograph!
