The E Family {Family Session}

Hello everyone! I'm Annie E, a senior at Centennial High School. This year I've started mentoring with Vanessa, and as one of my fun tasks I get to take over blogging from now on! As our first family portrait ever, we definitely hope to have plenty more down the road. Here are a few of our absolute favorites.

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September Special {Class of 2010}

Kelly {Class of 2010}

Kelly is our first Marriotts Ridge High School Class of 2010 senior model. I love when we photograph dancers - they're so organized with their wardrobe and quick at changing outfits. Because of this - and with the help of her mom, Cheryl - we got through something like 8 looks with her Model Student package! Wowsers! Go, Kelly!

Ellie's Family

A little less than a year ago, Ellie and Drew had some photos done with our studio. Well, their family is about to double as Ellie is marrying Steve and getting a step-son to boot! At their celebration, they want to display a portrait of their combined family so we all braved the near 100 degree temperatures for a quick session on site of the venue.

Marissa {Class of 2010}

Based on what I hear from other Centennial Yearbook Staff, Marissa has quite the eye when it comes to photography. So when her mom suggested incorporating photography equipment into her session, I was excited for the opportunity! I was also excited that we were able to photograph Marissa with her horse! Talk about bringing the personality through a session!

Patrick - Outside {Class of 2010}

I'm loving Patrick's new haircut! Back in February when we did his studio senior portraits, his hair was longer. Both look great on him but I'm a sucker for changing hair styles! As a bonus, we got to include his cute doggy!

Annie - Outside {Class of 2010}

Annie-Roo! That's what Angela affectionately calls the studio's high school intern, Annie. You may remember some of the images from Annie's studio session back in February. Well this time, her freckles have seen the sun and are out in full force! We're not done yet, either! We're taking advantage of Annie's allegiance to the studio to try some new things... More to come in a few weeks!

Kelly + Jeremy {Married}

Here they are again - just married now instead of engaged... Kelly and Jeremy are a gorgeous couple with fabulous friends and family who helped them celebrate their vows to each other!

So, just outside of the reception, for the first time ever in Vanessa's Photography history, we set up what we're going to call the "More Better Booth"! The name of our fun booth was a collaboration between Jeremy and me during Kelly and Jeremy's initial wedding consultation. Since they trusted us to pull this off, we're keeping the name! There are a bunch of these goofy pics but way too many to post here. Either add us as a friend on Facebook to see more or buddy up with the bride and groom to get on the e-mail list when their images are ready. Here's a quick sneak peak of me taking advantage of the More Better Booth while I was getting detail shots...

Welcome TJ! {Newborn Session}

It seems like just a few weeks ago Quanteer, her family, and her TJ-holding-tummy were in our studio for their maternity session. Well, TJ finally made his appearance and he was an absolute prince in the studio!