THE SENIOR SCOOP
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December 2021
February 2022
January 2022
- Watch me compare the Canon 5D mark lll to the new Canon R6
- See me photograph my little sister in real time as I navigate a busy downtown Charleston
- Hear my real-time thoughts as I use the mirrorless camera for the first time + adjust my post-processing workflow
- Learn how to make your clients comfortable at the beginning of every shoot, how to navigate client requests AND how to handle unexpected roadblocks during a session.
- Watch me pose a guy (since that’s always trickier than posing a girl!)
- See me shoot on crowded Rainbow Row
- See how I incorporate sports equipment into the session
- PLUS learn about my unique “mini session” experience I offer to my male clients!!!
ABBY'S SENIOR SESSION
TAYLOR'S SENIOR SESSION
DYLAN'S SENIOR SESSION
March 2022
May 2022
April 2022
- Watch me scout locations in real time
- See how I shoot in a glowy light situation
- Learn how I end the session
- PLUS watch a bonus editing session of Taylor’s session after it’s done!!
- Watch me shoot in a VERY crowded location!
- See how I dodge people, cars and ALL the hustle & bustle of downtown Charleston!
- Watch me pose Mary and her sisters AND see how we use the Pink Figgy!!
- PLUS watch a bonus class on how I use Photoshop & edit Mary’s session!
- Watch me shoot my VERY FIRST session in Savannah!!
- How I scout locations in a new place for the first time
- My thoughts on inclement weather
- Finding the BEST lighting
- And how I capture blooming florals
TAYLOR'S SENIOR SESSION
MARY'S SENIOR SESSION
EMILY'S SENIOR SESSION
June 2022
August 2022
July 2022
- How I decide on locations based on the early morning light
- Using multiple outfits during the session
- Posing with a car (the Pink Figgy is back!!)
- Why I consider this to be my new favorite Senior session!!!
- Emma's session is SO good there’s a part one AND a part two!!!
- Watch me shoot in Downtown Charleston and navigate family dynamics between Emma’s sister and her mom.
- Follow me as I navigate severe storms, the crowds of downtown, multiple outfits AND the family dynamics of the shoot!!
BROOKE'S SENIOR SESSION
EMMA'S SENIOR SESSION PT.1
EMMA'S SENIOR SESSION PT.2
September 2022
November 2022
October 2022
- Watch my very own little sister's EPIC destination shoot in Arizona
- Watch us get kicked out of one of our shooting locations + end up photographing on the side of the highway
- Watch my second shoot ever in downtown Savannah
- Watch me photograph mom + daughter
- Bonus: See my entire client experience walk through + booking process in Honeybook
- Watch me photograph at multiple BRAND NEW locations in Charleston
- See me shoot INSIDE a hotel
- Bonus video: my entire BLOGGING workflow (and why blogging is STILL worth it!)
Abby's senior session
ella's senior session
Kora's senior session
December 2022
February 2023
January 2023
- Watch Mia's beautiful shoot at a private home on Sullivan's Island
- Photographing more high-fashion outfits and styles
- Photographing on the beach after sunset
- Graceyn's senior session in downtown Charleston + Isle of Palms
- Watch me photograph on a crowded beach
- Navigating sunset light on the water
- Mylie's senior session in Hampton Park
- Watch me photograph in the middle of the day and how I navigate shooting during harsh sunlight
- Editing for mid-day sun
Mia's senior session
Graceyn's senior session
Mylie's Senior Session
March 2023
May 2023
April 2023
- Watch me location scout (both in downtown & in a nearby field)
- See how I use composition & foreground to create BEAUTIFUL images (in dreary winter fields!)
- Learn how to work with influencers/create content for a brand where the goal is to create more variety than a typical shoot
- Watch me shoot through downtown Savannah (in locations I haven’t photographed before)
- How we found a location last second and literally just pulled off the side of the road
- What we did when it got a little chillier outside to handle those cooler temps
- And all my posing tips throughout the entire session!
LIZZIE's senior session
MISS SAVANNAH'S CONTENT CREATION
KATy's Senior Session
June 2023
August 2023
July 2023
- How I make senior guys feel comfortable for their entire session.
- The ways I add in variety so that their final gallery feels as full as it does for the senior girls.
- Watch me navigate a challenging location and a mid-day shoot which is rare for me because I love shooting at golden hour.
- Part one of Kora's destination senior session in California (Beach)
- learn the 4 main concerns for photographers at the beach and I also share all my best tips on how to tackle those tricky beach-specific challenges
- Part two of Kora's destination senior session in California (Flower Fields)
- I had a vision for the type of images I was looking for in these flower fields and you’ll see my process of capturing the images I was envisioning… and how this bucket list location ended up being one of my absolute favorite sessions ever!
CHAD's senior session
KORA'S CALIFORNIA SESSION - PT. 1
KORA'S CALIFORNIA SESSION - PT. 2
September 2023
November 2023
October 2023
- How to navigate a tight timeline with both The Pink Figgy and the Flower Truck
- Unique ways I tackle posing to achieve incredible images using vehicles and props
- And how to manage multiple vendors while giving my client the experience that they’re looking for!
- Watch me photograph Tia's California Senior Session
- Why I chose the locations I chose
- Why I framed the images the way I did
- And what my thought process was as I figured it all out on the spot!
- How to make decisions on the spot while photographing in multiple new locations
- How to navigate TONS of outfits in a short time period
- What to do when it gets dark really early as far as camera settings and editing
VICTORIa's senior session
TIA'S CALIFORNIA PORTRAITS
Mary caroline's Senior Session
December 2023
February 2024
January 2024
- Lighting & location during a rainy day session
- How to keep your client calm even when it isn’t exactly the most ideal weather
- All of the camera settings I used to still capture my signature style
- How to ask permission to shoot on private property
- What it’s really like to get a shy senior out of their shell to capture the images both you and your senior will LOVE
- Featuring old school VW vans
- Navigating winter weather
- How to photograph dancers and athletes
- Create flattering posing for petite clients and learn what to do when posting just isn’t working
BELLA'S RAINY DAY SENIOR SESSION
EMMA JO'S SENIOR SESSION
MEGAN'S CALIFORNIA BALLET PORTRAITS
March 2024
May 2024
April 2024
- The difference in photographing sunrise light vs. sunset
- How we handled the freezing cold temps and why I placed Himalay where I did
- And my process for navigating new locations with my clients
- Balancing timing for the shoot so that we can space out each outfit and pace the session correctly
- Posing and composition in crowded locations
- And incorporating a senior’s inspiration from Pinterest
- My game-time decisions on lighting and location for this new-to-me spot in Downtown Savannah
- How I got incredible posing variety that’s fun & exciting for Gen Z
- What to do if a senior brings too many outfits… and more!!
Himalay’s Sunrise Winter Session
Ali's Senior Portraits
Kayden’s Senior Session
June 2024
August 2024
July 2024
- This session is in Savannah with the Yellow Figgy--at sunset in the WINTER!
- This month’s BONUS video is a treat! Gavin Wade of CloudSpot is taking us behind the scenes to see how CloudSpot Studio Manager will help you to create an amazing client experience.
- I planned this shoot just for fun to reignite my creativity behind the lens
- This month’s BONUS video is all about coordinating styled shoots for spokesmodel teams including a MAJOR question I get asked often: how do you partner with vendors?
- How I prepare for college grad shoots…because it’s a little different than with my high schoolers!
- See me navigate a brand new-to-me location with tricky lighting.
- This month’s BONUS video is a tutorial on how to up-sell digital files in CloudSpot!
Mary Caroline’s Senior Session
GROUP Senior Styled Shoot
Peyton's college Grad Portraits
September 2024
November 2024
October 2024
- You'll not only see me navigate shooting in wide open spaces with NO shade, you’ll also see exactly how I handled the less than ideal color cast!
- This session is a great example of how you can make your client feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera
- Downtown Savannah and the beach
- I actually experienced a lot of firsts during this session: photographing a surfer, trashing a dress in the ocean, and, highlighting fashion for a senior who loves to find vintage thrift finds.
- This session required some real-time location and lighting scouting at the shoot. So you’ll get very real-time footage of me making decisions while I was there!
- We’ll also talk about when to break the rules for locations,
- And you’ll see how we ended her session… on the beach where there were very high winds!
Sofia's fripp island session
Adaline's Senior Session
MADI'S HILTON HEAD SENIOR SESSION
December 2024
February 2025
January 2025
- You’ll get to see how I maintained control of this large group of guests in real time and kept the session moving.
- You’ll see a beautiful floral installation that I didn’t know was happening!
- You’ll also see me work through multiple outfits quickly and manage my time, especially when posing with The Pink Figgy.
- This Charleston senior session was actually during the summer, and we were storm chasing the entire time.
- I’m sharing 5 areas of your business that you should audit during your slow season as we move into 2025. I’ll be showing you the exact areas of my business, website and workflows that I plan to audit - and why you should be doing the same!
- Ava’s portraits in Charleston were absolutely gorgeous…but the wind chill made it BELOW 40 degrees! 🥶 Despite the freezing cold temps, I’d bet you’d look at the photos and think it was the middle of May.
- This month's bonus is with Heather Leicy, talking us through a topic that can feel SUPER overwhelming…TAXES!
ALLIE'S CHARLESTON SENIOR session
MEREDITH'S SENIOR PORTRAITS
AVA'S SENIOR PORTRAITS
March 2025
May 2025
April 2025
- This month, you will be coming along with me to watch Bryant’s senior session in downtown Charleston!
- She is a fashion icon, and had 6 (!!!) of the most gorgeous outfits for her session!
- Additionally, she wanted to cover a lot of ground in one shoot.