Seniors

Olivia: a Mount Baker High Junior

“Hey, Olivia, can you stand over here now?”

She moved compliantly into place.

“Now a little closer to the wall. Or, yeah, right there. Closer to the door. Wait, it’s propped open a bit. Be careful. I don’t want it to give you a black eye if it swings forward.”

I took two photos, directing her between shots, and then squealed as the door (yes, you guessed it) swung open. And it swung open fast. She jumped. I jumped. The poor man jumped.

Apparently he doesn’t usually find elegantly dressed prom-goers standing outside his workroom door. Oops.

He laughed. We laughed. And no eyes were blackened.

Ah, the adventures of downtown Bellingham. Gotta love it. Right, Olivia? 😛

P.S. Isn’t she stunning? Like, SO stunning!

In a collaboration with Gown & Glove Bridal Consignment and Love Beauty Bellingham, I hung out with and photographed fabulously beautiful Whatcom County high schoolers. This story is part of a series.

Dresses compliments of Gown & Glove. Makeup provided by Love Beauty. Photography by JenniMarie Photography.

If you know Olivia and book a photoshoot (or visit Gown & Glove or hire Love Beauty), Olivia will receive credit toward her discounts and prizes when you mention her name. Plus, you might be eligible for discounts, too!

Seniors

Senior: Lindsay

When I’m taking photos – especially when I’m taking Senior Portraits – my goal is to not just take a picture of a face, but to take an photograph of a person. Not just what they are, but who they are. I’ve always said that anyone can take a snapshot, anyone can click a button…

Seniors

Senior: Abrianna

She drove to the airport. Flew to the Pacific Northwest. Drove to the ocean. Walked to the beach. Made it to the water. The Arizona girl trekked to the Oregon Coast in celebration of Summer, family, vacation, and (oh yes!) graduation! A few sunny days, a few cloudy days, and many happy days. Beach walking,…

Portraits | Seniors

Unboring

I will always remember my senior portrait. But not in a good way. I walked into Wal-Mart’s portrait studio (yes, I did say Wal-Mart. don’t judge.) to sit on a very uncomfortable wooden box with black velvet covering it (was the velvet supposed to make me feel special? or to make the seat more comfortable?…

Seniors

Mychal: a Bellingham High Senior

She was checking out the dresses before settling into the makeup artist’s chair and I was asking random questions. Very random questions. It’s what I do to start conversations and break the awkward ice. “What do you think of the color yellow?” She poked her head around the corner, stared at me like I had…

Seniors

Senior: Morgan

“Hey, Morgan. How adventurous are you feeling?” With only the slightest of pause, her answer was profound. “How adventurous do you need me to be?” An attitude like this will be highly advantageous in all of life. Yes, ALL of life. Life requires at least a little adventurous spirit, in my experience. Doesn’t it? It’s impossible…

Seniors

Senior: Molly

She stopped to pet the lion. No, it wasn’t dangerous. In fact, there was nothing in it to fear (except maybe the strange looks from other pedestrians). This lion was as still and as silent as a sculpture. Yes, really. It was a sculpture. But it was there, standing in her path simply…