Friday, May 30, 2014

Denver Senior Photographer: 2015 Senior Model Kerrigan Esses Introduction


Happy Friday, friends!!  Today I'd like to introduce you to the incredibly adorable Kerrigan Esses.  Kerrigan is a member of my 2015 Senior Model Team and attends Cherry Creek High School.  She is absolutely as cute and spunky as she looks in her photos.  Kerrigan, I am so happy to have you on the Team this year and I can't wait for your senior session later this summer!!



Q to Kerrigan: Paint me a picture of what your life will be like at age 30.
A: I see myself being a physician's assistant after college with kids!


Q: If you were an animal, which animal would you be and why?
A: I would love to be a panda because they are fun, lovable and cuddly.


Q: Describe your perfect date night.
A: A nice dinner out and then a movie and cuddling. 


 Q: Pretend you wrote a book and you have to write your biography for the back cover.  What would it say?
A: I am a very outgoing person and I love making people smile.  I like to be optimistic even in the met stressful situations.  I really like helping people with their problems and making them feel better. 


Q: What are your three favorite restaurants in the Denver area?
A: La Fogata, Chili's, and The Imperial.


Q: What do you like to spend your free time doing?
A: Varsity cheer.


 Q: If you could give advice to the girls who are going to be freshman in high school next year, what would it be?
A: Stay as calm as possible when you have tons of homework!  Also get involved. 



Model: Kerrigan Esses
MUA: Tasha Green
Hair Stylist: Jennifer Dean
Photo Assistant: Melia Black

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Denver Senior Photographer: 2015 Senior Model Emma Cohen Introduction


Hey hey! It's me again and I'm back today with another incredible young woman to introduce to you!!  Emma Cohen is a member of my 2015 Senior Model Team and she is a soccer player at Lakewood High School.  Reading her interview below will give you such a great taste of her incredible personality, but let me just give you a little additional insight.  She's AWESOME.  Oh my word, we laughed sooooo much and SO hard during her model session.  I was truly blown away by her confidence.  Emma, I so admire your dreams for your future and I can tell you without a doubt, you will accomplish all of them...you just have it in you to do great things.  And, by the way, if you really do have an "adorable rural wedding in British Columbia," I call dibs on photographing that incredible event.  K, thanks. ;)


Q to Emma: Paint me a picture of what your life will be like at age 30.
A: Age 30.  here we go.  After surviving my senior year of high school, I would have graduated from Indian University (GO HOOSIERS!) with a double major in Sociology and Psychology.  Then I would make my way back to a small suburb of Seattle, and eventually open my own practice as a private therapist.  Right around moving back to the west coast, I would ideally meet the love of my life at the Pikes Place Market and we would travel up north to British Columbia to have an adorable rural wedding.  A little ways down the road, we would welcome two beautiful children into the world.  In order to take care of them and coach their soccer teams, I would take on a partner into my practice to have more flexible hours so I could be an awesome mom.  Maybe this all won't happen by age 30, actually probably not... But hey, I guess I'll see what does!


Q: If you were an animal, which animal would you be and why?
A: It might not be the most creative animal, but I would probably be a bull.  I was born stubborn, I swear - it's not my fault.  But, if I was a bull then people wouldn't be able to criticize my personality because my stubbornness would be in my job title!  People would simply say, "oh just let it go, she's just a bull."  And I could snort steam out of my nose.  There are plenty of times when I wish I could do that.


Q: Describe your perfect date night.
A: Something with music, the outdoors, the beach and the stars... So he would pick me up (preferably in an old and classic truck) and we would hike up a long and winding trail to a beautiful vista.  Then, from this vista we would be looking down on an awesome concert of a country lineup like Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban and maybe Tim McGraw.  Then we would hike back down, go to a conveniently close-by beach and lie down on the sand to look at the stars.  Of course we would see a shooting star and make a wish too.  I obviously request every single bit of this, and nothing less. 


Q: Pretend you wrote a book and you have to write your biography for the back cover.  What would it say?
A: Despite all the annoying rapper crap about YOLO - I do have to believe there is some truth to it.  Everyone is granted one life, so I try my best to make the most out of the time that I'm given and just have fun with it!  I'm one of those people who really wants to accomplish everything I have on my bucket list - and I plan to do so. :)


Q: What are your three favorite restaurants in the Denver area?
A: I find food in the strangest places - just a heads up.  But, by far the best place in all of Denver is a teenie little French restaurant called "Le Central" with the absolute BEST mussels I have ever had.  There's also a strange little gas station in Morrison that has a kitchen with pastries that are honestly to die for.  It's so surprising!  And I guess this unknown restaurant called The Cheesecake Factory is pretty good - but I doubt anyone has heard of it because it's really not that big of a deal...


Q: What has been your favorite thing about working with Stacey Kyler thus far?
A: Stacey Kyler! Although I have only done one shoot with her, I can't wait to do my senior session!  We just had so much fun!  And the energetic and enthusiastic vibe truly cannot be described to its justice.  I have to laugh remembering Stacey's outrageous giggle when my skirt came flying up in the middle of a shot from the wind.  And of course, she casually asked me to go slip on some running short underneath my dress.  So classy. ;)


Q: What do you like to spend your free time doing?
A: Soccer pretty much takes up my whole sports life!  Especially with my klutzy tendency to get hurt... But that doesn't keep me from going to any sporting events that I can - whether they be at my school or pro.  My school has a crazy amount of school spirit (ever heard of Katy Perry?) and I love being a part of that as much as I can.  Other than that, I'm busy staying outside as much as I possibly can - hiking, camping, running, boating and anything else I can do!


Q: If you could give advice to the girls who are going to be freshman in high school next year, what would it be?
A: I'll keep it simple - JUST BE NICE.  Go back to kindergarten when your teacher talked about "the golden rule" and make sure that you follow that.  If you're nice to people then you'll learn one of two things - that person will either prove themselves to be just as nice as you and return it; or that person will the exact opposite and reveal their butt-face personality.


Model: Emma Cohen
MUA: Tasha Green
Hair Stylist: Jennifer Dean
Photo Assistant: Melia Black

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Denver Senior Photographer: 2015 Senior Model Sam Starkey Introduction


Good morning!  It's another gorgeous, sunny day and I woke up feeling so excited and blessed to have my job and work with such wonderful people.  I know I've said it before, but I am consistently blown away by the girls who are on my 2015 Model Team.  They are incredible young women with so much talent and heart...it makes me so excited for their futures!

Ms. Sam Starkey is an absolute perfect reflection of those words.  Sam will be a 2015 senior at Golden High School and it is my honor to introduce her as a member of my Model Team this morning!  We had such an incredible time with Sam and her mom at her model shoot.  Sam, your beauty is effortless and your contagious smile is just a glimpse of the kind and genuine person that you are.  Thank you so so much for choosing me to be your senior photographer!!!


Q to Sam: Paint me a picture of what your life will be like at age 30.
A: At age thirty, I will be either married to or dating the love of my life, and I hope children are either in the picture or on the horizon (I will have three, a boy then a girl then another boy). :)  I will have graduated from college and I will have a job that involves working with people, so maybe a teacher?  I don't know what I will do, but I will do something.


Q: If you were an animal, which animal would you be and why?
A: In the words of Jenny from Forrest Gump "I wish I could be a bird so I could fly far far away".  I would like to be a bird so I could fly.


Q: Describe your perfect date night.
A: I honestly would just love to have a night to sit out and watch the stars and talk.  Heart to hearts are my serious favorites.  Oh and maybe we could eat ice cream or drink coffee.  I love ice cream and coffee.


Q: Pretend you wrote a book and you have to write your biography for the back cover.  What would it say?
A: Five feet one inch of wonder.  She may be addicted to coffee and have an insanely busy life, but she's just trying to figure out who she is and what she wants to be.  She loves the people in her life and experiences mean the most to her.  Oh and smiling is necessary for her to live her life.


Q: What are your three favorite restaurants in the Denver area?
A: Cheesecake Factory (my best friends and I have an annual birthday dinner there), Los Marcelos and Starbucks (does that even count?  Haha).


Q: What do you like to spend your free time doing?
A: The s's!  Soccer and Student Council.  Outside of school, my life is just a balancing act around school work, soccer, student council, my friends and family.


Q: If you could give advice to the girls who are going to be freshman in high school next year, what would it be?
A: I know this sounds super cheesy, but...time flies!  Make the most of the present and while the future is important, make sure to live in the moment and enjoy all of your experiences!  Also think about who your friends truly are, good people make high school and life so much better!



Model: Sam Starkey
MUA: Tasha Green
Hair Stylist: Jennifer Dean
Photo Assistant: Melia Black

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Denver Senior Photographer: 2015 Senior Model Allison Marti Introduction


Hello!!  I hope everyone had an amazing Memorial Day weekend!  Today I would like to introduce you to 2015 Senior Model, Allison Marti.  Allison will be a senior at Evergreen H.S. this fall and I can tell you that, yes, she is indeed just as adorable, easy going, and fun as she appears in these photos.

Allison, you have so much beauty and potential wrapped up in that tiny little self of yours.  I am truly honored that you chose to be on my 2015 Model Team.  I can't wait for your senior session in June!  Oh, and just a heads up, I am determined to learn 1 8-count of hip hop dance from you at your session.  You've seen enough of my dance moves to know I'll embarrass myself regardless, so make it a good one! :)


Q to Allison: Paint me a picture of what your life will be like at age 30.
A: In 30 years I will hopefully have graduated from Mizzou, although I'm not sure what in, haha.  I want to be married and have 2 or 3 kids.  I would love to live on a big ranch somewhere with lots of acres and a barn and just a lot of outdoor space.


Q: If you were an animal, which animal would you be and why?
A: I would either be a giraffe because they are tall (unlike me) and they are my favorite animal or I would be a whale because they get to swim all day long and I mean, why not!?


Q: Describe your perfect date night.
A: My perfect date night would be dinner somewhere right on the water, then walk along the beach and watch the sun go down.


Q: Pretend you wrote a book and you have to write your biography for the back cover.  What would it say?
A: I was born in St. Louis, Missouri and I've lived in Connecticut, Oregon, and Colorado.  I love summer time and being able to do outdoor activities.  I've been dancing since I was 4 years old and I still love to do so.  My favorite color is purple and I love my family.


Q: What are your three favorite restaurants in the Denver area?
A: Mellow Mushroom, Bonos, and Pizza Republica.


Q: What has been your favorite thing about working with Stacey Kyler thus far?
A: Definitely the Fashion Friday!  It was like a mini dance party where we just got to be crazy and ourselves and it was so much fun!


Q: What do you like to spend your free time doing?
A: I am a EHS Pom and I love to go to Younglife.


Q: If you could give advice to the girls who are going to be freshman in high school next year, what would it be?
A: Have fun!  Don't stress about taking super hard classes and joining every club and sports team in the school!  Take it easy, try hard in classes because freshman year still does count, but don't over stress yourself.  Enjoy your high school experience, it will be over before you know it!


Model: Allison Marti
MUA: Tasha Green
Hair Stylist: Jennifer Dean
Photo Assistant: Melia Black

Friday, May 23, 2014

Denver Senior Photographer: 2015 Senior Model Becky Tullberg Introduction


I am super excited to introduce you to 2015 Senior Model, Becky Tullberg, today!!!  Becky will be a senior at Evergreen H.S. and is about as adorable as they come. :)  When Becky and her Mom arrived at my house for her model session, they said "sorry we aren't very good at accessorizing".  Haha!  Are you kidding me??  Just look at her amazing jewelry/hat/scarf and how incredible it looks in the photos!!  But don't worry.  If you truly aren't an accessory girl, I have a large selection that you are MORE than welcome to choose from for your photos.  I buy things just for my seniors, and love to help you accessorize.

Becky, you are a precious human being and I just love your sense of humor and go-with-the-flow personality.  I cannot wait for your senior session in June (especially our Stylized Session portion...yippeeeeee!!!).   Oh, and p.s. I think we might be kindred spirits...I am obsessed with Frozen, I loooooove wings, I can't sing to save my life, and bamboo is my favorite snack as well. ;)  


Q to Becky: Paint me a picture of what your life will be like at age 30.
A: I want to graduate college and live in Colorado and then live the life of a Disney princess and live happily ever after.


Q: If you were an animal, which animal would you be and why?
A: A panda for sure because they're my favorite animal and I like to eat bamboo.


Q: Describe your perfect date night.
A: Straight up Disney movie style date (including musical numbers even though I can't sing).


Q: Pretend you wrote a book and you have to write your biography for the back cover.  What would it say?
A: Probably just that I have four wiener dogs.  It's a collection.


Q: What are your three favorite restaurants in the Denver area?
A: Buffalo Wild Wings, any place with buffalo wings, and Buffalo Wild Wings.


Q: What has been your favorite thing about working with Stacey Kyler thus far?
A: I love how fun she is.  She accepts and loves everyone for who they are and truly makes everyone feel special.


Q: If you could give advice to the girls who are going to be freshman in high school next year, what would it be?
A: That weird people are the best kind of people.


Q: What do you like to spend your free time doing?
A: Poms team, Sunday school teacher, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, watching Frozen, and swimming.


Model: Becky Tullberg
MUA: Tasha Green
Hair Stylist: Jennifer Dean
Photo Assistant: Melia Black