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What actually happens in a studio session?
A chat when you arrive, direction while we take pictures, and time to look through the photos. What to expect during a visit to Jordan Brittley Studio in Bolivar.
Social Media Photoshoot for Happyologie’s Study with Friends
Lily and Elizabeth joined us for a Happyologie shoot about studying with friends. Notebooks, coffee, highlighters, and a shared study space at the Bolivar studio.
Brand Shoot for Jordan Brittley: Casual Entrepreneur | Bolivar MO
Eisley photographed Hannah for Jordan Brittley’s entrepreneur brand at the Bolivar studio. The shoot focused on a cozy, casual work setting.
Must-Have Accessories for Senior Portraits
A necklace, a hat, a bracelet, or the bag you carry to school. Accessory ideas for senior photos, with ways to try pieces together and pack the small things.
Brand Session for Happyologie’s furry friends
Happyologie is our sister brand and when it came time to create content for their furry friends collection, we wanted the photos to feel like the brand actually feels: warm, real, and genuinely happy. We put together two separate sessions with two completely different setups, and Sophie shot both of them.
Brand Session for Happyologie’s Reading Inspo
The thing about Happyologie is finding happy in your everyday.
So when it came time to shoot content for their reading collection, we wanted the photos to actually feel like that. Like someone who genuinely loves books and we knew exactly who to ask!
Ella Senior Sports Session in the 417
As an athlete myself, something that is super important to me when taking sports pictures is being able to capture the strength, focus, and courage that comes with being an athlete. Ella did a perfect job of modeling these attributes with this sports senior session!
Behind the Scenes of the JB Team in March
These March photos show the team at work, from choosing props and moving lights to lint rolling and checking hair ties. I love sharing what goes into a shoot.
Delicious Menu Ideas for Graduation Parties
Sandwiches, pasta, a taco bar, or your graduate’s favorite dessert. Graduation party menu ideas, with choices for serving, drinks, and sharing the work.
Fun things to do your senior year
Pancakes with friends, a day out in the 417, or a game night that gets a little competitive. Senior-year ideas for the big dates and the afternoons at home.
Baby Evie 6 Month Session
In case you were wondering, no there are not enough photos in the world for this sweet girl! Her expressions are endless, she’s constantly on the move and we celebrated all of that with her 6 month session in the studio.
Brand Session for Happyologie’s Self Care
Makenzie shares the idea behind this Happyologie session, from new recipes to a TV rot day, with Eisley helping bring the vision to life.
Brand Photos for Happyologie’s Studying
Happyologie is our sister brand and we recently had a brand shoot to cover some needed content for reels, posts, blog posts and the website.
Ellaina Porter | Senior Photographer Bolivar MO Square Session
Ellaina Porter is a Bolivar High School senior and we jumped out of the studio to get some photos on the square. The Bolivar Square is one of those spots that looks like it was made for golden hour: brick buildings, old storefronts, warm light cutting through at exactly the right angle when the sun starts to drop behind downtown.
Studio Session with Hannah
I love studio sessions because with a blank background, all the focus is on the subject. Sessions like these have so much room for creativity and can be so fun!
Spring Mini with Ivy
Sweet Ivy was the first to try our spring mini set with Makenzie. A favorite dress, buckets of flowers, big twirls, and full-body laughs. No front teeth required!
Heart-Hand Poses to Try at your next session
Heart hands with your bestie, your person, or on your own. Four ways to try them at your next session, including a shared heart and a new camera angle.
Poppi Brand with Ellaina
Sophie photographed Ellaina in the studio for a colorful session. Her pink matching set went so well with the Poppi can that we worked in a quick product feature!
417 Studio Black & White Photo Session
I had so much fun getting to photograph such an amazing person like my sister!
I really wanted to capture her young, free-spirited personality, and I feel like I did just that through these pictures.
What to bring to your BFF senior session
Compare outfits, find the sunglasses, and decide who’s bringing the snacks. A packing guide for your BFF senior session, with room for the things you enjoy together.