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Ellie Portrait Session in the 417
When it comes to a portrait session, it's all about bringing out your personality. Ellie did a fantastic job showing off her fun, funny, confident personality with these photos.
What actually happens in a studio session?
If the words "professional photo session" make you break into a cold sweat, you are not alone. Most people feel nervous about their session and it ends up being half-excited, half-convinced they're going to somehow mess up standing still and smiling.
Social Media Photoshoot for Happyologie’s Study with Friends
Before this shoot week, Isaac and my mother-in-law drove out to pick up flowers from a local grocer in Bolivar so I could put together bouquets before we started.
Brand Shoot for Jordan Brittley: Casual Entrepreneur | Bolivar MO
This brand shoot was for JB and the vibe was cozy for a casual entrepreneur vibe but we wanted to show her being a working queen for the Jordan Brittley brand.
Senior Picture Outfit Ideas
Choosing what to wear for senior pictures is one of the decisions that gets the most attention during session planning, and it deserves that attention. Here are some more outfit ideas for your senior pics!
Must-Have Accessories for Senior Portraits
Outfits for senior portraits get a lot of attention during the planning process, and rightfully so. But accessories are often the detail that takes a good outfit and makes it feel complete. The right piece of jewelry, a hat that's yours, or a bag you carry everywhere can add a layer of personality to senior photos that no amount of outfit planning alone will get you.
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!
Graduation Party Ideas
Graduation parties tend to feel like a lot of pressure before they come together and then surprisingly easy once you have a direction. The hardest part is usually deciding what kind of party actually fits your grad, your guest list, and your space. Once that's settled, everything else follows from it.
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
If you know our team, you know we absolutely love capturing all the things when it comes to shoots. We work with the most amazing models, & products in some really beautiful spaces. Capturing the behind the scenes is a way for us to show the entire process rather than just the final gallery.
Delicious Menu Ideas for Graduation Parties
Food is one of the things guests remember most about a graduation party. Speaking from experience, Ha! It's also one of the areas where a little planning goes a long way and makes your life so much easier.
Fun things to do your senior year
Senior year is a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. It's the grand finale of your high school journey.
From prom to graduation, every moment is fun and special. It's a time to celebrate achievements and look forward to the future. But it's also about having fun and enjoying the ride.
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
No matter what self care looks like to you, there is nothing more important than spending intentional time taking care of yourself and your mind.
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
Picture this: it’s the first day of spring, you get to pick out your favorite dresses, its 80 degrees out, and you get the spend the afternoon with Makenzie capturing the joys of the season.
Heart-Hand Poses to Try at your next session
Now stick with me, we’re gonna channel our inner Taylor Swift for this one.
There’s something about a fun heart-hand pose that just brings out the happiest in our clients.