The Eyes are the Path to the Soul ~ Albany, NY High School Senior Photographer

That’s the first thought that came to my mind when I took at look at her pictures on my montior…something very powerful and determined in her eyes.  Our session was one of the very, windy nights — and we did get that “wind in your hair”  look!!    She was so much fun, and I loved hearing about her college plan for next year!  You’re looking at a D-1 Lax Goalie!!!!

Like many High School Seniors in the Albany, NY area – she needed to have the formal black drape and gray background for the yearbook.  Took a bit of manuvering, but think we came up with something that worked!  I guess I can kind of understand the simple look of everyone in the same thing…but when I think of what a Senior’s last year of High School is —- uniformed totally goes against the grain for me! 

That’s such a pivital time for teens – you’re coming into your own – developing your confidence in who you are, what your style is etc.  I truely believe that is something that should be embraced and celebrated! 

So, for all you HS Seniors out there – or families of one   I strongly urge you to at least consider having custom photos taken.  And if your yearbook committee is that “rigid”  then I revert back to my favorite saying…

“LET YOUR YEARBOOK PICTURE BE A YEARBOOK PICTURE – LET YOUR SENIOR PORTRAITS BE YOU…”

There’s no reason why parents have to hang such a commercial shot up, and no reason these teens need to share those with their friends.  Give me a call — I’d love to shoot your portraits, and I can guarantee you’ll feel more like yourself, love your photos, and be able to look back in 20 years and remember who you were during this time of your life!