Senior Pictures

June 13, 2019 By Heidi & Gerry

Paola’s Senior Picture Experience! 🌔

I had the pleasure of meeting Paola’s Mom Rosa about 3 years ago through mutual amigos. We all hit it off and became fast friends, collaborating on relaxing dinner parties and social gatherings over the years! (super pachanga!) Rosa expressed her need of family pictures and senior grad pictures for Paola. (Since Rosa’s family relocated here so quickly from Venezuela, they never had the oppournity to have Paola’s senior pictures taken when she graduated.) They were in need of a positive family experience and that is exactly what we gave them. Vamonos amigas!

Rosa selected our Solstice Collection which highlighted her beautiful daughter Paola’s senior portraits + a warm and wonderful family photo session. We shot over a period of 3 evenings, including 6 unique locations and 7 outfits! …and we had a blast every step of the way! Paola’s was so much fun to work with, she has a great personality – bubbly, positive and giving. Que Parde! Together we explored new off the beaten path locations throughout the Fox Cities. Paola mentioned she had been photographed before but had never experienced anything like this special senior session we created together! Rosa and Paola commented on how easy the senior photo session went with my professional direction, and how comfortable I made them feel. We all really meshed ~ Fabuloso!

Felicidades y Congrats Paola on your breathtaking graduation pictures! You have a warm and caring soul and I am lucky to know you and your amazing family! Enjoy all of your incredible senior photos..disfrútalos!!! It was my honor to whip up these once in a lifetime ~ precious family heirlooms!! Muy impresionante amigas! Best wishes Paola in your endeavors and hope you find your dream job in RTF and journalism. With your sparkling personality you will go far amiga! I purposely structured your senior session with an editorial flair (fashion forward) so you are able to use any of your gorgeous images for job apps, comp cards or where ever you may need headshots! Qué chido!

Gracias Rosa por elegirnos para tus increíbles fotos familiares y las fotos de Paola. ¡Fue un placer! Paola es una persona muy especial. ¡Disfruta de todas tus increíbles imágenes! ¡Realmente fue una experiencia única en la vida! 🌸

April 3, 2018 By Heidi & Gerry

Spring Senior Pictures with Danielle ~ Black Creek

I first met Danielle at a winter trade show and thats when she asked me to photograph her Senior Pictures. Since winters are long and cold in Wisconsin, we planned Danielle’s senior pictures on a clear 48° spring day. We started this amazing senior portrait session at her home in Black Creek. Danielle selected a darling blush lace dress keeping with the”country chic” theme. Her families vintage shed with was the perfect backdrop. As the breeze swept perfectly through Danielle’s hair all I could think of was what amazing senior pictures I was capturing! Danielle changed into a adorable fur camo coat for her 2nd senior portrait look. We roamed the downtown utilizing the quaint buildings, exposed brick and corrugated steel walls. I wanted to give Danielle the best selection for her Senior pictures and this was a nice balance between country and urban. Afterwards we scoped out at neighbors farmette for Danielle’s 3rd look to her senior portrait experience. Danielle was styling a earth tone boho styled poncho and knit hat. There were so many locations within the farm such as a field stone wall, washed barn doors but the charming rope swing was my fav! We shot through the golden hour for the most incredible senior pictures! Danielle wanted to include her horse “Rebel” in her senior pictures so we made her family barn the last stop to this phenomenal day. Danielle was a trooper because by this time the temp had dropped to 30° and my assistant and I had to wear our winter coats. Danielle said she was having so much fun taking senior pictures that the cold didn’t bother her! (unbelievable). She came out to the field wearing a black crushed velvet top and Ralph Lauren suede riding chaps. I knew this last set of senior portraits were going to be spectacular! We shot against the evening sky as Danielle enjoyed a little play time with her furry friend Rebel. After the session we warmed up in the house as I gave Danielle and her mom a sneak peek to the stunning Senior pictures that we had created together! Congrats Danielle, you have a beautiful soul! Thank you for choosing me, it was a pleasure getting to know you and documenting your once in a life time senior pictures!

September 11, 2017 By Heidi & Gerry

Destination Senior Session with Melissa ~ La Havana, Cuba

While touring the island of Cuba we stayed at an Air B & B in La Habana. During the week we met our wonderful neighbor Jenny. She noticed we were taking pictures and asked if we did Senior Graduation portraits. Jenny’s daughter Melissa was in need of having her high school graduation pictures taken. Their family was very curious to know all about us and where we were from in the U.S. (they loved Americans) We were delighted to step in and help. The Cuban people are the most generous and humble individuals I’ve ever met in all of my years of travel. After we met Melissa we were in awe of her natural beauty, fun loving spirit and blonde hair! Most people don’t know that Cuba is a blend of local islanders, black, and European since 1492. There are all walks of life there just as you would experience in any other big city such as Chicago. Melissa was very stylish and selected several modern outfits including her prom dress. We wanted to highlight Melissa’s true personality, her love of classic cars and the natural untouched beauty of La Habana. She selected a 1950’s look including a cropped pink sweater and hot pants to show off her youth and great tan from living in Cuba! We opted to shoot one hour prior to sunset for the best lighting. We covered the Malicon/ oceanside, nearby gorgeous abandon mansions, and the Melia Grad Hotel complete with a pink caddy. The longer we walked the more locations we found. I felt like a kid in a candy store! Any backdrop in Cuba is exquisite ~ overflowing with old world charm and packed with history. The mise-en-scene to Melissa’s senior portraits resemble “Pirates of the Caribbean”! Melissa’s Senior experience was exciting, adventurous, and heartwarming. Thank you for choosing us Melissa for your Senior pictures. It was a pleasure getting to know you and your family. We also look forward to seeing you all on our next trip to La Habana Cuba. Salud!

September 9, 2017 By Heidi & Gerry

Emily’s senior experience at the old barn

When Emily’s mom {LeAnn} called and expressed how Emily wanted her Senior Pictures with {horse} Bono we were excited take pictures at the stables in Neenah. We made a plan to shoot at sunset / golden hour and twilight / purple hour for maximum coverage. Emily had an adventurous spirit riding Bono bareback through the pasture and willow trees. We accented her senior experience by taking some of her images in the hay loft accented with twinkling Italian lights for a cozy feel. Emily embraced having her BFF and mascot on a few of her senior pictures around her Mother’s garden for a personal touch. My favs are by the old truck that presented an warm vintage feel. It was a fabulous Senior Session and we enjoyed our time getting to know Emily and exploring the old barn. Thank you Emily for choosing us for your Senior Experience. It was our pleasure creating unique Senior Portraits for you and your family.