Eric is a senior at BA this year. He's all about music, art and shoots a few photos too. He is going to enter college however - Pre Med. Go figure. Actually, I told him a know a lot of doctor/musicians. It seems to be a pretty common combination I think! It was really nice to be able to work with a guy. Don't get me wrong, I love all my girls but I don't tend to have too many guys who want to come play a bit for their senior pics! Eric had some great ideas and knew what he wanted so we just headed downtown and made it so! He got great applause for his drumming from the street popluation in downtown Tulsa, turning several shades of red afterwards. I say afterwards because when he starts playing, he is drawn into it all the way and I don't really think he knows anyone else is even there. A sign of a true artist in my opinion.  His music reminds me of a few old southern rock guitarists I love to listen to. It's a good thing.  Bottom line - I think he's one of those guys that can do it all ... and really well. Like Ferris Bueller. (my favorite exceller) I even got a Bueller sunglasses shot! Ha! Thanks for hanging out with me Eric! It was a blast and I wish you ALL kinds of fun next year!



Catching a little air . . .

I love when a plan comes together. Every portrait session starts with a great plan. Hannah came in for her planning session with a lot of options but as we talked about her life and her senior year, it became clear that a few things were just her favorite, most comfortable things. Things she wore all the time. And same with the things she likes to do - basketball, basketball and . . .basketball. She is THE girl next door. Hannah is the oldest of 8 children. Her parents homeschool and she plays basketball for the Noah Jaguars. She is a competitive, driven athlete and you can see the determination in her face even when we are just practicing a few moves!  After the wind beat on us at the river, we had part of this session at the family home which is a big part of her life and not only does it hold them all, there's a gym and a full size basketball court too!



Siblings - the youngest and the oldest . . .

I think her celebrity doppelganger is Sandra Bullock. Agreed?

Doesn't everyone sit on the roof to do homework and watch your sister have her senior pictures taken?  

is where we went for Emma's senior session. A senior at Edison High School, Emma loves the outdoors and nature. She feels at home with the earth and the elements. Well, we had to brave some of those elements - wind, cold but we did have brief moments of warmth from the sunshine. I love the way Emma is so comfortable in her own skin. You can just see that when you meet her. She is unassuming and has a sparkle quality. Her mom told me she was their free spirit child. I'm pretty sure that is the characteristic on which we connected.  At one point I even told her - "emma, you're such a little tree hugger!"  She just laughed and . . . well, you can see what happened. We had a great time climbing rocks and tip-toeing across the rocks. We do live in a wonderous place. Emma actually graduated a semester early - smarty-pants - so she is off into the world! Good Luck, Emma! Stay true to your roots!

and darling dimples when she smiles. Micah is a 2012 senior at Broken Arrow High School and we had a lot of fun on her Arkansas River and downtown session. It was probably the coldest, windiest session I've ever done and we had to have warm ups in the truck a lot but we managed to rock these out! Micah has a close family. Her mom and sister have been with her to her appointments. I love the way they are together. Strong families create strong women! Brains, beauty and strength. It's a good start for college Micah! It's even better for life. Good Luck in all your adventures!

Madison, a gorgeous senior at Broken Arrow High School, has a calmness in her spirit that belies her years. And a sparkle in her eyes that comes from the fire in her heart. She loves being outdoors and hanging with horses at her aunt's farm. She is part of the Euchee tribe of Native Americans in Oklahoma, and her great-grandmother had some of these very same traits and passions, making children and horses a huge part of her life and ties to her tribe and people. Madison has this same natural instinct with horses as her great-grandmother and when she is with horses, she is at peace and so are they. I could see the bond she had and how she just nestled into Bo as they walked thru the fields with the wind in their hair. BUT, even though she loves this part of life, she is well aware there are other things that demand her attention - like HOT PINK SHOES and a pretty party dress! I just love a multi-faceted girl!  We tried to combine her two loves on this one windy, but sunny day!



This is Madison's great-grandmother's official Euchee dress. Her mother and aunts wanted her to have her picture in it. I think it's awesome!