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Trash the Dress

OK, so I have been wanting to do a trash the dress session for some time.  Now, before I start I want to let everyone know that I respect the dress.  But the purpose of the TTD session though is to represent the post wedding stress release and fun that can be had in the dress.  Myth #1 my daughter will wear it....no probably not.  Do you wear your mom's dress; no you wanted your own.  Myth #2 the dress represents the beauty of my wedding day.  Well yes in a way, but you have a wonderful husband to show for the day and by the way...the dress can be cleaned.  What is represented by this piece of clothing immortalized in plastic?  Have some fun and enjoy a little craziness!

Kerry is former client of mine and we have been trying to schedule this for some time and we finally got it on the calendar.  You know what is funny; I was so pumped to do this and trust me I had a great time, but I still found myself wanting to hold back and respect the dress.  Well, time, Kerry and my assistant Amanda helped me get down and dirty...literally.  Enjoy the images and let me know what you think!!  By the way, if you are one of my brides or not, I will not charge a session fee for a TTD session...I want to do more and the sky is the limit, so start thinking about it!!

 

Kelly Sneak Peek!!

Kelly has that unique combination of looks that I am sure is a reflection of her personality.  She is a dedicated and accomplished athlete...which is why I had to put the sliding shot in!  But on the flip side she really did great with a more "fashiony" model type looks too.  That versatile, easy going style is a photographers dream.  Thanks for a GREAT shoot!

Most are familier with my sneak peeks, but leave a comment and for each, I give her .50 credit.

JOHN

Erin's Sneak Peek

I have known Erin for years!  She and her sister used to babysit my kids.  This is where I insert the "I'm old comment".  Seriously though it is always an honor to work with a senior and family you know well because you are aware of the trust they have had in you with all their kid's senior pics.

Erin is the kind of senior I like to work with, sweet, happy and easy to work with.  Smiles were never a problem, but I always like to show the serious thoughtful side of seniors also.  She has tons of great smiles too.  Help Erin out by leaving a comment.  For every unique individual comment she gets .50 cent towards her pics.....enjoy her Sneak Peek!!

JOHN

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Mud and then some....Melinda & Jamison

I drove out to Jamison's farm on a kind of gray Sat. morning.  Love clouds:)  Great for pics!!  Well nobody around here will deny we have had some moisture this summer and you add "wet and farm" and you get mud.  Did not dampen our spirits at all.  We had a great time running around the farmyard getting some very original images.....and getting our feet a little dirty in the process.  For a little contrast we can into town and get some "city" images too.  Either way I love these guys, a very down to earth and fun couple.

As I like to do with my engaged couples, I am going to give them $1.00 credit for every unique individual comment left on the blog.  So stop by and leave a comment for them or about the images.

Thanks, JOHN

Megan's Sneak Peek

Megan had a lot of great variety in her senior session.  Some fun studio shots, the warehouse space, softball fields and finally on to Mariposa Park.  I enjoyed Megan's relaxed attitude and desire for a lot of different looks..........as you can tell from the images, mission accomplished!

This is a "sneak peek" so for every unique viewer comment left for Megan or about the images gets her .50 cents per comment towards her pics!

Kali's Sneak Peek

Kali, what can I say.  I don't think I have had a senior who truly had as much fun as Kali did.  She is a fun-loving, light-hearted person who wanted a lot of variety in her senior pics to match the involvement she has in a lot of different activities.

That is part of the reason I put a few more serious looks in her sneak peek.  I wanted to show all side of Kali.  I still just couldn't help but smile driving home from her session!!

Enjoy!!  For sneak peeks every individual, unique comments that are left for Kali on the blog get her .50 credit towards her images.  so help her out and leave a comment about the images or for Kali!!

To book a senior session call 641-787-0267

Thanks, JOHN

Katie's Sneak Peek

I was really looking forward to Katie's senior session.  Having photographed her sister's pics last year I knew the Walker girls from PCM were attractive and fun.  Katie did not disappoint, she was awesome!  Despite a heat index of 100+ she kept a positive attitude and did everything I asked!  Even though I love the farm images, she had some really cool "urban" shots too.

Help Katie out by giving her some Sneak Peek credits.  For every unique visitor's comment she will get .50 cents credit towards her images!

Thanks for visiting.  To book a session call 641-787-0267! 

Abby's Sneak Peek

Abby showed up at the studio ready to get down to business!  She had a variety of outfits, great ideas and was set to go.  As we started shooting I soon realized how fun this was going to be.  She had trouble being serious for too long and there is one I am showing and many more where she is cracking up....love it!!

She gets one extra than I normally do because it has her brother and sister; I know what fun is that.  I love the shot though.  I also want everyone to know you can have siblings, cats, a dog, boyfriend or girlfriend in your senior pics...no problem and no extra cost.

As you know with the Sneak Peek Abby gets .50 cents credit for each "unique" individual comment left about the images or for her.

Enjoy!!  JOHN

 

Paige's Sneak Peek

It was awesome photographing Paige!!  She is attractive, easygoing and wanted to go to a salvage yard!!  Together we came up with some great ideas and her bright smile just made it really hard to choose just a few to sneak peek.  She has a few great serious shots too though.  Let me know what you think of the B/W where she is looking away.  I like the shot but not sure I see Paige as the brooding type? 

As you may know with the Sneak Peek's, for every unique visitor who leaves a comment about the images or for Paige gets her a .50 per comment credit.  Help her out, tell a friend, visit many times, leave a comment.

Thanks, JOHN

To book a senior session call!

641-787-0267

  

I don't often sneak peek studio shots, but this just gorgeous!

 

Let me know what you think?

 

Sara's Sneak Peek

The other night I photographed Sara Maxwell, a senior from Newton.  Sara was very laid back and easy to work with.  She had these blue grey eyes that were so powerful I found backgrounds that would highlight her eyes.  We got some awesome looks!!

Sara was great; she put up with climbing in a bunch of grasses and weeds as well as getting in the back of a semi trailer....thank you Sara!

As many of you know I have a new Sneak Peek program where for every unique visitor to the blog that leaves a comment for Sara or about her images gives her credit towards her images.  So tell a friend, come visit and help her out!!