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If you know me, you already know that I don’t often stick to just the same few locations.  I really enjoy having variety and checking out brand new spots to photograph my seniors.  When Chloe’s mom, Suzanne, first told me that she had a few ideas on locations, I couldn’t wait to hear about them!!  First, I got to see all that she envisioned on Pinterest, but then when we met at the location, I was beyond thrilled.  Plus, you cannot help but love Suzanne when you meet her.   One of my sweetest moms ever and so incredibly thoughtful.   But let’s back up for a few…let’s talk about Suzanne’s Pinterest.   She has Pinterest boards that rival the best of the best on Pinterest.  She was like my planning twin!  ;)   Chloe is like most high school seniors these days, super, super busy.  Fortunately though, Suzanne was more than happy to help Chloe plan and prepare for her senior portraits.  It was really nice to see them together too.  Not only do they look like sisters, and not mother and daughter, but you can really see the close bond they share.  Super sweet.

Chloe has been dancing for most of her life and is as graceful as she is beautiful.  I could photograph dancers all day.  She also enjoys playing golf too!  And she’ll be attending Birmingham Southern College in the fall.  I truly cannot wait to see what the future holds for Chloe.  Trust me when I tell you, she will accomplish great things!

Ok, I’ll stop babbling now and get to Chloe’s beautiful images…

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“I was the one who led the search for a senior portrait photographer.  Chloe, was overwhelmed with school work, so I was happy to take charge.  I am extremely particular about how I spend my money.  I want to receive the highest quality for my money and want the very best product, especially when it comes to capturing such an important moment in our daughter’s life.  I found three photographers in the area who I considered to be the top in senior photography, and there are some amazing photographers.  For me, there was something really special about Tricia’s work–the light, the softness, the sparkle in the girls’ eyes that beamed their personalities out of the pictures.  Chloe loved Tricia’s work, so we contacted her.

Tricia and I began talking in mid-April and we shot in late May.  In that period, I madly researched locations and outfit ideas. Tricia has great ideas on her Pinterest page.  We used Pinterest to exchange ideas on everything from location, to outfits, makeup, hair and accessories.  I wanted everything to be just right, so I created boards for each look. Tricia commented on colors and let me know what she thought looked great.  It was so fun planning it and Chloe and I enjoyed all the anticipation up to the photo shoot. It was our little mother/daughter project, putting together cute ideas.  One of the things that pleased me most, during this planning period, was Tricia’s excitement about the chosen location and her willingness to meet me there to check it out and meet with the necessary people. 

My favorite memory from the day of the shoot was seeing how happy Chloe was.  Tricia used makeup artist Laura Briscoe, and she made Chloe’s natural beauty radiate.  I was worried that Chloe would be stiff and uncomfortable, but Tricia made her feel very relaxed and really knew how to connect with her to get some stunning images.  Tricia has a demeanor and personality that make you feel comfortable, both mother and daughter.  

Tricia was a consummate professional, and I had high expectations.  Despite it being a very busy time in her life, being in the middle of closing on a new home and moving into that home, Tricia always made us feel that she was putting us first.  She had also suffered an injury during that move, but she didn’t let it get in the way on the day of the shoot.  I kept forgetting that she was hurt, because she had that “the show must go on” attitude. 

Everything culminated in the Premier Order session.  Chloe, her dad, and I met with Tricia.  Tricia showed us a slide show that included some sweet and sometimes silly video out-takes from the photo shoot.  I didn’t expect it to be as moving an experience as it was; I got teary eyed.  The images were beyond our expectations and took my breath away.

Each step along the way–the planning, the day of the shoot, and the order session–was an entirely first class experience.  I highly recommend Tricia!”

~ Suzanne (Chloe’s Mom) 

It’s true…I am more than a little behind on my blogging, but in honor of my very first Pope High School senior’s birthday tomorrow - Chloe Dunmire, here’s a little behind the scenes for you!!

Happy Birthday Chloe!!!!   I hope that senior year has been treating you right and I really cannot wait to hear about Homecoming!!  I hope it’s still what you mentioned to me earlier…I’m keeping quiet though.   Assuming it’s still secret worthy.  ;)

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All “behind the scenes” images courtesy of Laura Briscoe.

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