My Foxy Models are graduating from high school and this was our last photo shoot together. I have had so much fun working with these girls over the past year and I am so proud that all my Foxy Models got into amazing schools! They are all not only beautiful, but super smart. For this photo shoot, I wanted to celebrate that they were graduating and celebrate the fact that they all got into their dream universities. These graduation photos are purely to celebrate all their accomplishments and create beautiful and timeless images with their college t-shirts.
With a bright future ahead of them, so much is unknown and that is truly exciting! 
One of the things that most impresses me about my Foxy Models is that they are all moving out of their homes and traveling either up North or out of state. I was such a wimp when I went away for college. I had the opportunity to study art in New York, but at the tender age of 17, New York seemed a whole world away. I went to UCLA, with no regrets, but probably spent too many weekends going home to do laundry. My Foxy Models are going to be challenged and stretched as they adjust to new climates, cultures and a rhythm of life all while being far from home. Eeek, their futures are so exciting that it makes me want to do it all over again! 
Kelsy has been a joy to work with over the past year. Not only has Kelsy been a Foxy Senior Model, but she also was my photography assistant for a lot of my shoots. Kelsy studied AP Photography at Los Alamitos High School and wanted some more hands on practice with a working professional photographer and I was honored to show her how I photograph my seniors. She was essentially my partner in crime. Kelsy is heading to UC Riverside with dreams of getting into business and I couldon’t be more excited for her. Check out how amazing Kelsy’s senior portrait shoot was and how we trespassed onto someone’s property (eventually got permission) to get the perfect shot. 
Nicole is a graduating senior from Sonora High School and she is heading to Brown University. With big plans to study phychology and dreams of working with special education students and their families, Nicole has a heart of gold. She is truly an outstanding individual and I have been so happy photographing her all year long. Nicole’s family comes from a home where her and her brother put first, and the love her parents ppoured into their kids, really shows with Nicole’s love for others. I love this girl! You have to see Nicole’s senior pics, as her shoot was one of my favorites of the year. 
Next up is one of my girls who is heading to Hofstra University in New York. Kelly has always loved the big city and has dreamed of going to school in New York. Working hard as the Editor in Chief for Troy High School’s yearbook has proven well for Kelly, as she will be studying journalism at Hofstra University. Kelly loves everything fashion, so her ultimate dream career would be to work for 17 Magazine. I can totally see that dream coming true, because Kelly goes above and beyond with everything she does. For her senior portrait shoot, Kelly’s outfits were totally on point, and could of graced the pages of 17 Magazine for sure! 
Alex has been a joy to photograph all year long. I have known the Rubeshaw family for years now, since I photographed her older sister. Alex is leaving the house and moving to Arizona to study at Grand Canyon University. She will be studying finance and economics, with big dreams of entering the corporate world. Maybe one day I will get to do a corporate head shot for Alex?! This talented young lady is gorgeous, smart and so sweet, so I have loved every time I got to photograph Alex. One of the things that I love about photographing high school seniors, and their siblings, is that I get to know the families, particularly the moms. I love everything about the Rubeshaw family and couldn’t be more excited for the future of their sweet Alex. 
Ashley is heading up to Cal Berkeley for the next four years to study Computer Science. With cheer, yearbook, and juggling a bunch of AP classes, this young lady will definitely be ready for college. Ashely is a sweet heart, with a heart of gold. She is so well rounded and that’s what I love about her. She is smart, super social and beautiful. Ashely’s senior portrait shoot totally highlighted her love for fashion, so these graduation photos really bookend her year with me. 
Emily’s smile could light up a room! Every shoot Emily laughed a lot, and I loved it! Her smile and laughter is contagious. Her joyful spirit, is going to make her a perfect nurse, with which she plans on studying at George Fox University. I would love if Emily was my nurse if were ever in hospital. I am so excited for Emily and her bright future as she moves out of the house and takes a leap to study out of state. Emily’s senior portrait shoot is one of my all time favorites, so you should definitely take a look at her senior pictures. 
Next up we have Victoria who has dreams of being an architect, so while up at Berkeley she not only will be checking out some of the amazing buildings up North, but also spending lots of time drawing. I am so excited for Victoria to follow her dreams of studying architecture and being up at Berkeley. Out of all the schools I applied to back in the day, Berkeley was the one school I din’t get into, so that just testifies that this young lady is wicked smart. Troy High School whips students in the butt academically, but seriously prepares them for college. Besides for being a genius, Victoria is adorable and really becomes a model while in front of my camera, so if you haven’t seen her big shoot you can view it here. 
And it’s always fun to get pictures with one of your best friends, so I got some quick pics of Victoria & Ashley, who are both going to Cal Berkeley.
Just as it was about to rain, we got some fun shots of all the girls in their college gear and throwing up their hats as if they were at graduation. This is a time of celebration! This is what I love what I do. These girls have worked so hard and I wanted to celebrate them and their hard work. I love you girls, my Foxy Senior Models. I hope and pray that your future is bright and blessed and that you achieve everything you have dreamed of becoming. 
If you still haven’t booked your senior portrait shoot, there is still time. Do it before you regret it. And if you want to get on the schedule for summer, then please inquire about summer dates.
