Urban and Athletic Aesthetic Senior Pictures | Makenzi | Jefferson High School
I’m so excited to be blogging Makenzi’s senior session today. Makenzi is a senior at Jefferson High School, but she was actually a junior when I first met her. Her mom signed her up for a model call I was doing to capture a soon-to-be senior girl with the blooming trees this past spring. They were both SO fun and we had a blast in our short time together. They decided to sign up for a full senior photoshoot experience with me and the rest is history! So Makenzi got to do TWO senior sessions with 2 seasons, which is definitely a little “extra” but after the year we have had, they definitely deserve it! Isn’t she gorgeous in these spring flowers?!
We planned Makenzi’s “real” senior session for the fall. She wanted to incorporate her volleyball uniform, but other than that, she didn’t have any special requests. We decided to reserve a spot for part of her session to use the gorgeous sunflowers at Colony Pumpkin Patch, but the night before her session we had some crazy wind come through and the sunflowers didn’t make it. I replanned our session that morning and it all worked out SO perfectly! Makenzi’s session started with professional hair and makeup with the amazing Krysta at Make Me Up. Having your hair and makeup professionally done takes your photos to a whole new level, and the difference it made in Makenzi’s confidence was obvious! She was BEAMING and SO excited when we met for her photoshoot! We met and walked around the Newbo Market for a while, and found some awesome spots that worked perfectly with her outfits! (And see what I mean about that professional hair and makeup?! AMAZING!!!!)
I love sharing some behind-the-scenes photos or “What you see vs. What I see.” These ones crack me up!
She’s a straight-up super model!!! My goodness, we had SO much fun!!
YESSS!! Always bring your puppy!!
Makenzi was especially excited to use her volleyball uniform because she got the spot she wanted on her varsity volleyball team!! I’m so proud of you, girl!
Doesn’t this blue graphic wall in Newbo match her school colors perfectly!?
Since the sunflower portion of her session was no longer happening, I decided to bring Makenzi allll the way to Center Point. After the derecho that hit Cedar Rapids, it’s hard to find areas that look nice for photos so I’ve been bringing a lot of clients to my hometown this year. I love the natural trail and other natural areas! And this bridge is especially popular and looked amazing with Makenzi’s adorable outfit!!
Although time was running out and the sun was setting fast, we convinced Makenzi to take a few fun photos in an outfit that was 100% HER. Comfy, casual and cute!
The sun was setting fast, so we hopped on out into the field of wildflowers until the sunset and it was so beautiful. (Side note: I’m so sad to see these beautiful weather go!!)
Makenzi - you are GORGEOUS inside and out! I hope you have the BEST senior year and volleyball season!! You will do amazing things!
Your calendar likely fills up as fast as mine does and it’s SO easy to forget to schedule photos! If you are graduating in 2021 or 2022, or a parent of a 2021/2022 graduate - reach out with any questions or to start planning!! Check out my Senior Gallery or contact me for more info!