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A couple of weeks ago, we get a phone call at the studio…it’s Tracy (Cody’s Mom) and she is a little upset…not with us…but with her son’s New Waverly HS senior picture that he brought home. She was very displeased with how they turned out…and unfortunately I’m not surprised. I have had this conversation with so many parents and graduates recently it’s crazy. Sadly senior pictures from school have certainly not progressed much with the times since I was a graduate, and because of this exact reason is why we offer the option to have a Lifestyle Senior Portrait session done. I mean really who wears those fury shoulder bits and what graduating senior guy do you see wearing a suit?…come on, those are not who these young adults are.

Well, last week Cody came in and met with us to talk a little about what he wanted out of his session, and I have to say very happily…I think we nailed it on the head with his session! This young man is graduating in June, he loves football, and has some pretty good skills with the rope…take a look below and you’ll see what I mean.

Saturday we headed out to some friends property in the country (thank you to the Riley’s for allowing us to tromp through your landscape, and for the fun ride in the mule! ;). We were so lucky to have amazing weather, even if we had to battle the mosquito’s, but all in all I think it was worth it (I’m still itching from those little buggers!)The light was perfect and warm, the temps nice and fall like…just perfect for shooting.

Cody, we had a great time with you and your Mom, and we hope you love your photos as much as we loved taking them! We wish you tons of success in your future!

Much appreciation
~D & K

Now here are a few of our favorites…Enjoy and don’t forget to leave us some comments!

My POV is on the left and Ken’s POV is on the right