Addie, class of 2019

Senior portrait season is well underway, and though I’m absolutely horrible at sharing photos on this blog or social media, I’ll try again and see if this year I can actually share many of the great teens I have been having the pleasure of photographing this summer.

First up is Addie, a senior at St. Dom’s in Auburn. Addie has really impressed me — she’s so well-rounded, she’s who I wish I had been as a teenager. (And I wish I were more like her now!) She’s got brains (the book-smart kind and the practical kind), beauty, compassion, athletic ability, a sense of humor, she’s a go-getter and she’s not afraid to try new things.

Her hobbies include sports (hockey, soccer and lacrosse), robotics, reading, pottery, photography, and I’m sure more that I’m forgetting, or that she’s added since her session. This girl isn’t one to sit around and wait for things to happen.

Scroll on to see more favorites from our session. Hair and makeup is by Allie Roberge of Tagli Salon.

Thanks for a great session and your great attitude, Addie!

Andrew, class of 2018

Sometimes photographing a high school senior boy is really hard. They often don’t want anything to do with photos and are only there because their mother is making them do it. But I’ve had some very willing and photogenic senior guys this year and Andrew is one of them.

Andrew is a senior at Gray-New Gloucester High School, he’s very outdoorsy, and he’s on the track team.
When I talked to Andrew and his mom during our planning consultation, his mom said she just wanted some nice, good-looking senior photos.
Andrew said he wanted some unique photos, and that he was going to bring some of his running stuff,
if I could come up with a way to incorporate that. As soon as he said that a few ideas popped into my head.
The end result was just a little bit different — and better — than I originally imagined.

He told me that one of his favorite things about himself was his determination and his ‘get it done’ attitude.

I just love how these turned out.
Andrew had told me that running and the outdoors was his life.
So we made sure to do plenty of outdoor shots, too. I think we captured a good chunk of his personality.
Andrew really made the session fun and had a terrific attitude. I had a great time and I hope he and his mom did, too.
These are just some of my many favorites…

(for non-track folks, he’s juggling a baton used when running a relay race)

Kaisa, Maine High School Senior class of 2018

One of my favorite senior sessions this year has been with Kaisa, a senior at Oxford Hills. We started at the studio with hair and makeup by Allie Roberge of Tagli Salon.
We did some photos outside as the skies got cloudier, then we headed to a special location near their house.


Shortly after we left the studio, the rain started. We drove through rain the whole half hour to our destination, but as we turned down the narrow country road leading to the photo spot, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The timing couldn’t have been better.

The location for these photos was spectacular — A private property with a field overlooking fantastic mountain views, a barn and wooden fence, gazebo, pond… everything one could ask for.





And of course my favorite part of the session — when Kaisa’s dog, Leo, made a guest appearance. I just love these.


Kaisa’s mom describes her as outgoing with a sarcastic sense of humor, friendly and happy.
She plans on going into the medical field but isn’t sure just what she wants to do yet. She loves to wear dresses, but you’ll most often find her wearing her Birkenstocks with them.

Thanks for a great time, Kaisa and Kathy (and Leo)!
Thanks for bringing me to such a wonderful location, and for being willing to stay out in the light rain at the end.
AND I’m excited that I get to photograph Kaisa’s brother’s wedding next year, at the same great private property!

Danielle, class of 2018

Danielle is a senior at Poland Regional High School. We had a great time, starting with hair and makeup here at the studio (by Allie Roberge of Tagli Salon). Danielle has gorgeous hair, skin and eyes, and she totally rocks her glasses. She loves the outdoors, so we embraced nature and also incorporated what I would call a little ‘country glam’.

We did some family combinations first, then a bunch with her beautiful dog before we concentrated on just her. She brought a lot of personal touches, including some of her artwork since she likes to paint.
These are just a few of my many favorites…

Thanks for a great session, Danielle!

Tamara, Oak Hill class of 2016

Tamara is a senior at Oak Hill High School in Sabattus, Maine. Beautiful, smart, outgoing and athletic,
Tamara has so much going for her as she gets ready to graduate and head into the world.

Tamara has been in the Green Ladle culinary program through school, and plans to continue studying culinary arts after she graduates. I tried to include some not-too-serious details in some photos that gave a nod to her culinary background.

Besides her love of cooking, Tamara considers herself very outdoorsy and enjoys spending time outside
and camping with her family.

Tamara’s makeup and hair were done here at the studio by Audrey Martin of Escada Salon.

I had so many favorites from her session…I’m just going to show a bunch and let the photos do the talking…





One of Tamara’s other loves is soccer, so we made sure to get some in her soccer uniform…


Thanks for letting me capture your senior photos, Tamara!
It was a pleasure working with you and I know great things are in store for your future!

Emma, class of 2016 Edward Little High School

Last summer I asked for nominations for inspiring seniors…seniors who had overcome challenges and/or were making the community a better place.

I had only planned on having one winner, but among many entries two especially stood out, and Emma was one of them.

Emma’s makeup and hair was done here at the studio by the talented Allie Roberge of Tagli Salon.
Emma has a whole lot of gorgeous hair!
Emma was nominated by her mom, Tara. This is Emma’s story, as told by her mom.

“I would like to nominate my daughter, Emma.  Emma has an exceptionally giving spirit in the areas of life where it counts. She started going on mission related travel with me when she was 9-years-old. At that young of an age, she would work with children who were in need of assistance – often befriending them and allowing the team that traveled with her to gain even greater access to them. At age 10, she offered to give up her space and life as she knew it to bring a child home. Emma was already the oldest child of three, and she was aware that adding another child might mean sacrifice on behalf of herself and her siblings.
She made a space in her room, donated away half of her belongings, and worked with social workers to assist with
home studies for an adoption. At the age of 12, Emma traveled with me and her father to Ethiopia to bring home
her new little sister who would live in her space.

“As soon as Emma was able to work at age 14, she began a job filing papers. Her work life evolved from that age. As she heads into her senior year, after keeping a straight A average, Emma balances four jobs. She works at an upscale restaurant running food and has been entrusted to hostess, she lifeguards, and she works for the federal government under-cover in the purchase of tobacco. She purchased her own car, and incorporated her own business driving children to sporting and summer events and  practices at the request of their parents.
With her earnings, she contributes to the physical needs and desires of her siblings, and provides much for herself.

“These skills are often overlooked in today’s world, where exceptional children are rarely given exceptional opportunity. Emma’s accomplishments are quiet, but sacrificial, and require a great deal of character. She is always a winner in the eyes of her mom.”

Emma’s story really blew me away. She is such a DO-er. A doer, a worker, a giver…if only the world had more Emmas.

She doesn’t wait around for things to happen or think the world owes her anything,
she takes initiative and works hard for what’s important to her.

Emma is truly a beauty inside and out. Her smile and attitude can light up a room.

I can’t wait to see where Emma’s life takes her.
Her giving spirit combined with her strong work ethic will no doubt make the world a better place.

Thanks to Emma’s mom for sharing her story during my Inspiring Seniors contest and thanks to Emma for being Emma!

Samantha, Oxford Hills Class of 2016

Samantha is one of a string of beautiful and vibrant young women I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this summer. The camera loves her.
And THOSE EYES. Wow. I did nothing in Photoshop to enhance them, they really are all blue and soulful and expressive like that.
Samantha considers herself outdoorsy and athletic. She enjoys camping and loves playing soccer. She’s truly a natural beauty.
And I haven’t even mentioned that hair. How did one person get all that thick, beautiful hair?  It’s not quite fair, is it.
Her mom says she loves Samantha’s enthusiasm…she puts her all into everything she does.  She wanted her senior photos to look natural and outdoorsy. Thanks to makeup artist Sara for Samantha’s gorgeous look that brings out her eyes while keeping that natural beauty at the forefront.
Samantha says her favorite thing about herself is her work ethic.  She plans to join a college ROTC program and major in nursing. I have no doubt she will succeed in whatever she puts her mind to.
I can tell that she’s just awesome that way.
Samantha is a soccer goalie and like everything she does she puts 100% into it. And apparently looks very good while doing it. : )
Thanks for the great photo session, Samantha, and enjoy your senior year!

Maddie, class of 2016

Maddie is a senior at Leavitt Area High School in Turner. She’s a beauty, that’s for sure.
Her hair and makeup for this session were done here at the studio
by Audrey Martin of Escada Hair Studio in Lewiston.
It poured on her original session date and we rescheduled to what would turn out to be the hottest day of the summer so far. Wow, was it HOT. So we spent a little extra time shooting inside in the air conditioning before we braved the oven outside.
Just gorgeous…
Maddie brought her boyfriend, Carlton, for some photos with her.
Maddie is active in cheering and softball, and she enjoys fishing and hanging out with her friends.
She likes going to the beach, in fact, she’s headed on a trip to the Dominican Republic in a few days.
Partway through the session we headed for McLaughlin Garden in South Paris.
It’s always pretty there and there’s always something in bloom. It also felt a few degrees cooler there…though it was still well into the 90’s.
Maddie has a friendly and warm personality and she’s very easy to talk to. During our pre-session consultation, Maddie’s mom told me she is very proud of how kind-hearted Maddie is.
Maddie was up for anything for her session, and her mom was  hoping for some gorgeous head shots and some scenic outdoor photos with flowers and greenery. I’d say the mission was accomplished.
These were just a few of the many beautiful photos we made that day.
Thanks for a great session, Maddie, you made my job easy!

Whitney, class of 2015

Aaaahhhh, gorgeous.

Whitney is a senior at Oxford Hills. She’s a country girl, easy-going, friendly, outdoorsy and has a great smile.

She enjoys fishing, four-wheeling, field hockey, and has quite a collection of cowboy boots.

We went to the river…love the headband!

How cool is this?

Like I said before, gorgeous.

Thanks to Whitney and her mom for a great session and making my job easy.
Makeup done here at the studio by Allie Roberge of Tagli Salon.