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Why senior photos are for future you
The jacket you keep wearing, your dog beside you, a friend who makes you laugh. Ideas for including a little of this year in your senior photos.
Yes, you should absolutely bring your dog to your senior session
A walk together, a photo sitting side by side, and someone to hold the leash between pictures. A few things to plan if you’d like your dog in your senior photos.
What to Know About Neon Light Senior Photos
Pink, blue, green, or a mix you’ve been saving. Ideas for planning neon-style senior photos in Bolivar and the 417, with outfits and colors you’d like to try.
How to Prepare for Senior Pictures
Try on the outfits, find the extra shoes, and pack the things you’d like in your photos. Here’s what to think through before your senior session in Bolivar and the 417.
Dear Senior Moms, here’s how to fully enjoy your senior’s session
Moms, you’ve seen a lot of haircuts and strong outfit opinions. Here are a few ways to join in with senior photos, from choosing outfits together to a stop for food afterward.
Why Your Senior Photos Shouldn't Look Anything Like Your Best Friend's
Save the colors, places, and outfit details you like. Then bring your own ideas into the conversation. Senior picture ideas for planning your session in Bolivar and the 417.
Inside the Jordan Brittley Studio Dressing Room | Bolivar MO
Welcome to the studio dressing room! I hope you will make yourself at home and relax in this space. Let us get you a special drink while you put final touches on your hair and makeup, hang up your clothes and settle in before an amazing session.
What nobody tells you about senior photoshoot day
Choosing the first outfit, talking between pictures, and stopping to fix your hair. A look at the little parts of senior photoshoot day.
How to Enjoy Your Summer in the 417
A lake day, brunch with a friend, an afternoon on the porch. Summer ideas around Bolivar and the 417, with room for whatever your group feels like doing.
Outdoor Senior Photos in the 417
Plan outdoor senior photos in Bolivar and the 417 with ideas for locations, timing, outfits, weather, and the travel time in your booked session.
Spring Photos for the Lakatos in Bolivar, MO
The Lakatos fam came to spring minis with baby news to celebrate. Harvest brought her little expressions along for their time in the studio.
How to Build Your Senior Photo Inspo Board
Build a senior photo inspo board with clothes, colors, places, and details you want in your pictures. Save what you like, then share it as we plan your session.
Senior Picture Ideas for the Summer
A lake setting, a walk around the Square, or the book you’ve carried all summer. Ideas for choosing outfits, places, and details for your senior photos in Bolivar and the 417.
Mariam & Jared Courthouse Wedding | Springfield MO
It’s 7:22 p.m. on a Saturday, and Jordan texts to ask if I’m up for photographing a courthouse wedding that Thursday. Obviously I say YES!
How to Take Better Photos with Your iPhone This Summer
Friends at Dunnegan Park, lunch on the Square, or something funny in the kitchen. iPhone photo tips for the pictures you want from the day.
Taylor Sisters | Spring Photos Mini Session Bolivar MO
The Taylor sisters joined Makenzie for a spring mini in Bolivar, MO. Flowers to hold, a sister to laugh with, and a whole tower of blooms to try.
A Day in Bolivar, MO | Emma's Afternoon Around Our Small Town
My name is Emma. Come along for an afternoon around Bolivar, from Mom’s flowers and Nova Jean to a bowl of ramen at home and a drive to say hi to the cows.
Spring Nature Photography at Dunnegan Park in Bolivar, MO
The walking path at Dunnegan Memorial Park is just over a mile long, and in spring it changes every week. One week the red buckeye is in bloom over the trail.
Senior Sports Session with Owen in Bolivar, MO
Owen is a Bolivar High School senior who has thrown shot put for over six years and gone to state the past two years. Emma shares photos, a little about their friendship, and Owen’s own words about the people who helped him through an injury.
Spring Photos with Harlee | Bolivar MO Photographer
Harlee Neal is six and she walked into the studio already excited about the flower tower setup for the spring photo minis. Eisley got to photograph her spring mini session at the studio this week.

