I would like to start this out with MAJOR props to TJ for bringing me to some amazing photography spots – he was a better scout than I would have ever been!  Thanks TJ – I think I have new places to bring people now :)  The first place we visited was the Veteran’s Home near Riverside Park where they built a beautiful park – there were probably about seven other photographers there when we were :)

I first met Janet when I worked at Meijer.  Since then, we’ve become the best of friends… I don’t think I could have made it through a day at work without her.  She sat right next to me and we were basically each other’s solace after a long, long day at work.  I can’t tell you how much I miss her smiles and glances – so to meet her for TJ’s senior pictures was such a treat.  TJ is the same kind of person as Janet – so sweet, so nice, and just wonderful overall.

I LOVED these ivy stairs :)  TJ was a good sport and walked through the marshy grasses to get here – I was running towards these stairs with excitement and he probably wondered what my problem was!

Isn’t the setting beautiful?!  I can see why I had to fight so many photographers for it… (okay, not fight, but join)

We headed to Riverside Park for a few basic “head shots,” because TJ’s yearbook wants their photos to have no background – so here we are, against a bathroom wall (seriously – the outside, don’t worry) – and I thought “no way will these turn out” — okay!  Look at TJ!  He looks so handsome!!!  I love these!

Onto the next impromptu stop – and I am sure glad we stopped here – right along the railroad tracks!  Did I mention that I love his boat shoes?

Then, TJ mentioned that he knew of an old abandoned train station, just down the tracks – little did I know that we had to also go over the train BRIDGE – terrified, but thinking this could be worth it, I timidly followed TJ over the scary bridge (apparently I’m not much of a danger junkie, as I kept saying to TJ – “are you sure I’m not going to fall through these?  are you SURE???” :)  He assured me we were fine.  We were, and it was totally worth it.

Why was it worth it?  Because it brought us to one of the coolest locations I’ve EVER been, and also brought us to one of my favorite photos of him.  Look at this one to the bottom right!  He is rockin’ that train station wall!  I love it!!!

So handsome :)

And, our last stop, of all places – was TJ’s grandma’s house, for a few more basic shots.  I really liked the outcome, so I thought I’d post a few :)  He looks so good!  TJ, Janet — thank you SO much!  I had so much fun, and I’ve got a lot more photos to share with you both.  Stay tuned!!!

Last year I did Paige’s senior pics, and we had talked about doing another session with her and her horses.  Once the warm weather came, we were right on it!  I had so much fun hanging out with Paige, her mom Kyle and all the farm animals!  I admit, I do absolutely love horses… even patting one on the nose makes me giddy :).

Paige spends most of her time with Odie (I hope I spelled that right) as she has basically raised him and taught him everything he knows!  He is so gentle and the most beautiful horse!!  Lots of love and kisses :).  She jumped right on him, bareback, and I was quite impressed.  I used to ride bareback and always slid right off (granted, I wasn’t the best in the world)…

Soo pretty…

Although Odie was our main focus, we couldn’t forget Prince… a little more feisty, a lot more height – but just as much love!

And just as many kisses!  Just a little bit higher of a reach :)

Prince and Odie get along quite playfully… Odie kept trying to get to Prince, which made Paige laugh!  The two following might be my favorite of the bunch!

Next up… the cows!  The adorable and wonderful cows!!

They LOVE the brush… in fact, they also loved the camera lens (I think it got a few licks & slobbers during the session)!

Actually, Paige got a few licks and slobbers during the session, too…

More licks… more slobbers… and Paige’s face is priceless in this one.  I couldn’t help posting it :)

And we can’t forget the pigs… they are SO. CUTE.  I love them!  Look at how happy they are, sleeping in their slop… why do I find it so adorable?  I just do…

And last, but not least… the new member of the family – Cooper.  They just rescued him from the shelter only a few days before these photos!  He seemed so happy and right at home with his new family…

Ending with a quick few photos of Paige and her mom, Kyle. :)  I had so much fun coming out – thanks for letting me tromp around in the mud with you guys!  Congratulations, Paige, on your graduation!!!  I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you – I predict great things!!! :)

When Sarah contacted me with her request to do a retro style pin-up shoot, I was super excited!  Sarah and I used to work together, spending a lot of our days playing frisbee and taking walks around our building just to get outside for awhile.  When she told me she had found a Thunderbird for the photo shoot, I was even more excited.  This entire day = perfection!  Sarah honestly looks like she could come straight out of the 50’s glamour magazines… you’ll see what I mean. :)

See what I mean?  Gorgeous.

Of course, pin up models take a little more time looking in the mirror than usual…

Look at this car!!  It was in beautiful condition.  A special thanks to Tom for letting us borrow it for the morning :).

Of course we had to start working on the engine, as all pin up girls do… but had to stop to re-apply the lipstick…

Whew!  Hard work… working on this car…

Next up?  Whipping up something excellent in the kitchen before husband arrives home…

Now that the pot roast is in the oven, we need to stop and find some flowers for the table – but it’s oh so hot outside…

Oh!  It looks as if we had a phone call… better stop to chat…

And of course, what pin up photo shoot isn’t complete without some classic pin-up style poses?  Look at how beautiful her eyes are…

There are many, many more photos that just couldn’t even fit on this blog post – I could hardly choose my favorites!  Thank you Sarah for spending the morning with me!  I had so much fun!