Clare: Class of 2020

Meet Clare! She is:

  • Vibrant

  • Adventurous

  • Quirky

  • Encouraging

  • Joyful

  • A D1 soccer commit at an ivy league !!!

  • Totally humble

  • Thoughtful

  • Intelligent

  • Innovative

  • Kind

  • & obsessed with sunsets :-)

Was it ever amazing to photograph such a great senior! We spent a very gorgeous Minnesota summer evening exploring the hidden spots of Saint Anthony Main, getting all of our daily steps in, chatting, and taking pictures. Plus, I got to show her the best chai tea ever at Aster Cafe. If you’ve been following my blog posts chronicling my senior sessions, you’ve probably gathered that closing out my Saint Anthony Main photo shoots with some chai at Aster is a key part of the Meghan Swanson Photography experience :)

But anyway… back to CLARE! She sees the beauty in those around her, in her environment, and in opportunities. I’m also not sure I’ve ever met someone who thrives so much outside her comfort zone. From getting to know her briefly I can see that she’s bravely and courageously given her “yes” to exciting opportunities, and it’s led to so much self-growth. I can’t wait to see where your courage, eagerness to learn and grow, and hunger for adventure carry you!

Best of luck with all your endeavors. You are going to go crazy far and I know it!

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Kayla: Class of 2020

Kayla!

It was just so lovely to meet you. Thank you for waking up at the crack of dawn to take your photos! I was driving toward Minneapolis at 5:45am and it started raining on my drive there. I remember thinking…. great!! But I saw the smallest patch of blue sky and I held onto hope… and I’m so glad I did.

I admire so much how you have a goal of going into pediatric oncology! Kindness, intelligence, others-centeredness, empathy… that’s what I see in you. (+ so much more.) It’ll be exciting to see you chase after your goals and shape the communities you enter.

You are also such a strong and resilient human, and an amazing listener and friend. And you have such a gorgeous, photogenic smile. Also, your HAIR. I am obsessed. It is so pretty!

Thank you so much for letting me take your senior pictures! I loved meeting you. You made a cloudy, misty VERY early morning in Minneapolis bright and fun :)

Enjoy your senior year and keep spreading your positivity everywhere you go. Your smile lights up the room!

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Georgia: Class of 2020

Meet Georgia!

She is truly one of the sweetest, hard-working, kindest, most patient humans ever. She is not only a great student, but a very talented musician and flutist! I loved learning about the adventures she’s had in high school with her flute thus far, from band trips to being selected to play at prestigious conferences. Not to mention, Georgia is a future STEM superstar with a natural knack for mathematics, biology, and chemistry. So. Cool!! I can’t wait to see which doors your many talents and strengths unlock for you in the future!

The weather was looking great until one outfit change into her session when we started seeing some ominously dark clouds rolling in. The forecast hadn’t indicated storms or even rain for most of the day….. queue the photographer eye roll. To my disdain it started raining, but Georgia didn’t even bat an eye! She was totally easygoing about the unfortunate weather. Matter of fact, it meant more time to talk as we took refuge from the rain in my car, so it ended up a good thing :) The rain eventually left, and we finished her session just like normal! In fact, I loved that it was overcast. With the cloudy lighting conditions, we got beautiful, timeless deep shades of green which complement her and her outfit choices so well. It’s crazy how things work out the way they do!

Georgia, thank you for choosing me as your senior photographer! It was a pleasure. You are the absolute sweetest and I can tell you have the biggest heart (and brain, let’s be real, you are so gifted!). You are going to go so, so far. I can’t wait to see you continue to touch hearts, make lasting impressions everywhere you go, & change the world someday!

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Ohnica: Class of 2020

Ohnica!

You are a sunshiney ANGEL! You are pure joy and excitement! It was the BEST to meet you and photograph you. I would say your senior shoot could be summed up as two hours of heart-to-hearts with a side of photography, lol. You have a heart of pure gold and it was a blessing to me to get to know you! I left your shoot feeling re-inspired about life in a new way. Thank you for that!

I admire you so much, for how you are driven by your faith, for your ability to take initiative, for how you exude joy and authenticity, and how you walk to the beat of your own drum. You’ve faced every bump in the road with grace and resilience, and you have the ability to find the silver lining very clearly.

You are a total day brightener just by being you! I can’t wait to see you carry your infectious smile and light everywhere you go!

Also, I am VERY honored to have been there for your very first chai tea experience! Finishing up your senior shoot with chai on the patio of Aster Cafe?! It truly does not get better than that!

You are exquisitely beautiful, Ohnica! I am so thankful God brought us together. Thank you for a fun evening of laughter, life talks, and joy. You are a delight! I cannot wait to see the amazing plans the Lord has for your life. It’s gonna be GOOD - keep dreaming BIG.

P.S. Jeremiah 29:11. :)

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Ivey: Class of 2020

Meet Ivey!

THIS GIRL. Let me tell you. She is a STUNNER.

She is:

Edgy,

Confident,

Athletic,

Funny,

& has probably the best style in all of Minneapolis. I looove the black outfits she chose. So sleek! It was a true honor to photograph such an amazing up-and-coming senior!

You’ll never believe the adventure that her shoot took us on! After we finished the field portion of her photos, we made our way to Minneapolis. Long story short, all was going well until my car decided to die in the middle of downtown. Superb timing! But honestly, it worked out and I wouldn’t change at thing. While Ivey and I were waiting for my car to get towed away, we went exploring nearby since we had an hour till the towing people arrived. We found a parking ramp that was perfect for photos! With the overcast lighting, we achieved tones that I dream of as a photographer. We wouldn’t have found that parking ramp without my car dying… needless to say, things have a funny way of working out!

Aside from that major hiccup, it also started misting during the shoot, we had a strange Uber driver, and we lost — and then found — one of Ivey’s tank tops on the sidewalk.

What. A. Time!

Despite the unexpected, Ivey’s shoot continued on like normal and we took hands-down some of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken! Ivey, thank you so much for your amazing attitude and ability to go with the flow!!

From start to finish, it was a pleasure to work with you! I loved chatting with you and getting to know you.

You exude confidence and beauty, from the inside out. Have an incredible senior year and soccer season!

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Calvin: Class of 2020

Meet Calvin!!

A dashing, hilarious, destined-for-greatness, Class of 2020 up-and-coming senior! I’m also lucky enough to call him my cousin!

I got to take another cousin’s senior pictures and let me tell you, it was so much fun! His shoot basically was an hour and a half of laughing and joking around. We definitely re-created some memes too. If you can recognize which photos in this post are our recreation of a meme, congratulations… you are probably a millennial, or just very well-versed in pop culture ;-)

Cal, you are well-spoken, hilarious without even trying, smart, wise beyond your years, and honestly, 17 going on 27. You mean business but you have an amazing sense of humor which makes you not only a blast to spend time with, but also so interesting to talk to. I love how you thought ahead to take your LinkedIn headshot at your senior picture session. With that, you are officially hirable and prepared to secure that bag. I’m trying to envision what I could see you doing in the future, and I can’t think of one specific thing. You could be a politician, a kick-ass business guy, or really anything you want! You’ve got the brains and you definitely have the people skills. The world is your oyster, Cal. I’m so excited for you to take on college and make life your own!

I also have to say, you automatically got promoted to being my favorite cousin after we bonded about Parks and Rec being better than The Office. Sorry to anyone who disagrees…. Parks and Rec will always be better. I don’t make the rules, it’s just the way it is. Also, glad we could agree about the fact that Tik Tok will simply never take Vine’s place. Tik Tok will always be the cringey, awkward cousin of Vine, am I right?

Now that I’ve made more pop culture references in this one blog post than I ever have on this entire website, I think it’s my time to sign off. Cal, thanks again for letting me take your senior pictures! I am glad I got to celebrate you at this exciting time of your life. (Okay that sounds mildly corny but that’s really how it feels for me every time I take senior pictures.)

Thanks for letting me be your paparazzi for the night!!

Meghan

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Robby: Class of 2020

Robby!

Thank you so much for letting me take your senior photos. It was so nice to meet you and I am so grateful that you were willing to wake up early for an 8:00am shoot. Worth it, right?!

I appreciated spending the morning with you! You are so sweet, you have a killer smile, and you have such a calming presence about you. I can tell you have a lot of humility which is such an admirable trait - especially considering you are incredibly hard-working, dedicated, talented, athletic, and smart. I just know it!! Also, when I took a photo of you and your mom, I could see her eyes lighting up with pride as she looked at you! Yup, my heart melted into a puddle. SO. SWEET. Like, I couldn’t deal with it. Just precious.

It gives me a lot of peace knowing there are wonderful young men like you in high school. The world desperately needs more people like you. Even though I just met you, I believe in you a lot and cannot wait to see what your bright future holds!!

Thanks for being the best - especially when I locked my keys in my trunk after taking the glorious portable changing closet out. Recently my shoots have been sprinkled with some honestly comical ‘oops’ moments. But I am so thankful for amazing seniors like you who are so gracious and patient :)

Have an amazing rest of your summer, Robby!! Go crush it on the baseball field like you already are. You are the BEST! ;-) Sorry… I had to say it haha.

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Augie: Class of 2020

Meet the one-and-only AUGIE!

My amazing,

Artistic,

Athletic

(also super photogenic)

COUSIN!

Augie, you are growing up into the coolest person ever! I had so much fun taking your photos. We had the most perfect Minnesota evening and you were the perfect photo subject! I couldn’t have asked for better.

I have to say, I admire the heck out of you. You are a person of such unique passion. You have a creative eye and so much artistic talent! I can’t wait to see you pursue your interests, especially those of fashion and interior design, and whatever else you discover along the way! I know that wherever you choose to go and whatever you choose to do after graduation, you are going to do amazing things. Aside from being talented and smart, you are so kind, chill, fun, and down-to-earth. Any school or place you choose to go to will be so blessed to have you in it. There’s no one quite like you, Augie B. I am so excited for you, and for the adventure that lies ahead of you to unfold. It’s gonna be great!

Best of luck with your senior year! Between the moments on the tennis courts, to the slopes, to the classroom, to hanging with friends and making the most of your last year of high school, I wish you all the best!

Love,

Your Very Proud Cousin,

Meghan :-)

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Ellery: Class of 2020

Let me tell you about ELLERY!

She is a bright, bubbly, spunky, entrepreneurial, and totally down-to-earth senior. She was a DELIGHT to photograph - even at 6am! Our shoot was quite the adventure (partially because I was navigationally challenged at a shoot, once again haha) and it was the best possible start to my day. Can we do it again next week?!

Ellery has goals, ambitions, and a huge heart for serving others and making the world a better place. She is bold and confident, and honestly just fantastic in every way. And she has the greatest laugh and is guaranteed to brighten your day! She definitely brightened mine.

An athlete, soccer star, volunteer, and amazing friend - that’s what Ellery is, and so much more. Let’s just call her “superwoman.”

I think Ellery set a new record for me for variety in backgrounds achieved in one shoot!! We started off her shoot on an elegant note at a gorgeous barn setting, then ventured toward the cities where we had a hay day with all the different urban colors, textures, and hidden gems. We also found many flowers, greens, and a lake all at our second ‘city’ location. It’s safe to say we covered all our bases and got in most likely alllll of our daily steps. And that’s the best way to do your senior shoot in my opinion; to make it a spontaneous adventure!

Thank you so much for spending your morning with me and for letting me capture your amazing essence + beauty, Ellery!! You are amazing and I can’t wait to see you pursue your passions!

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Caroline: Class of 2020

Meet Caroline:

A friendly, fun, smart, accomplished, hard-working, stunningly beautiful, extraordinary up-and-coming Class of 2020 senior! I could go on and on raving about her!

I am so lucky to photograph the last Egan daughter! Caroline, the word I keep getting when I think about you is BLOSSOM! You have truly blossomed into a delightful and distinguishes young lady, even in the past 2 years since I saw you at Maddie’s senior pictures. I’m so amazed and impressed by you! Who you are is deeply beautiful and you have immense potential. You are a hard worker and it shows! Keep pouring your heart and soul into the things that are important to you. You shine from the inside out and when you set your heart and mind to something, you are unstoppable.

You mentioned to me that your mom is your role model, as a strong and kind woman in your life. Well, Caroline, I have to tell you that I see those exact traits in you as well. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree :-) Wow, did someone just start chopping up some onions?…

There’s something remarkably special about photographing someone I’ve known for a few years. It reminds me that each person is on a journey and we are all in a constant state of not only being, but becoming. I know this is only beginning for you.

I hope you have an amazing senior year. Cheering for you & I can’t wait to see where your dreams and goals take you!

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Morgan: Class of 2020

Time to brag about Morgan. Not a tough job.

Morgan is:

Well-traveled,

Adventurous,

Intelligent,

Thoughtful,

A total stunner,

A soccer player,

A listener,

A loyal friend,

& overall a humble & very very sweet gal!

If I were to dial back the clock and go back to high school again, I would choose her as my friend no doubt :-)

Morgan is as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside. She puts in the work and makes her dreams a reality but always is looking out for those around her as well.

It was a JOY to capture her beautify and spend the (very early) morning with her! A natural leader and a loyal listener…. two traits that make a powerful woman!!

Also, Morgan, I teared up reading the heartwarming words written about you by your parents. You are so loved, appreciated, and adored by those who love you. And I can totally see why after spending a few hours with you. You are so fun to be with and I am so excited to see what you choose to do with your future. You’ve got many, many options and I know you are destined for something pretty dang great!!

Side note: I cannot wait to live vicariously through your social media as you embark on your travels!

Thank you again for being a “full-send” senior and agreeing to do a sunrise session! No one can pull off that 5:30am gorgeous glow like you. I am so happy I got to meet you and photograph you. You are one-of-a-kind!

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James: Class of 2020

James!

Thank you so much for letting me take your senior pictures. I’ve been lucky enough to know you since we were both kids, so I am a bit in denial that you are going to be a senior next year! Where does the time go?

I can’t help but reminisce on the privilege it has been to me and my family to know you! Over the years, you have provided endless entertainment, laughter, and friendship to us. I’ll never forget the laughs and conversations our family has shared with you as we’ve reminisced our Costa Rica trip memories or joked about your and Andrew’s ‘unique’ approaches to removing buckthorn and old bush stumps off our property. You make the environment lighter and more enjoyable when you are in it! Also, I’ve always been impressed with your manners, and the way you take the time to ask how our days are going with sincerity. Gestures like this make a real impact on people - you make an impact on people in more ways than you could know.

Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to my brother! You are one of the few people I’ve seen be a true, dedicated, selfless friend for so many years. We are all SO thankful for you — I can’t imagine not having you in our lives! You truly feel like family, and it’s actually weird at this point when there’s a day you don’t make an appearance at our house. Our doors are always open to you, remember that :-)

I’ve watched you pave your own path in a way few 17-year-olds have. God has deposited a strategic and unique set of talents in you and I am so proud of (and impressed by!) how you have developed those into a career already. I believe in you and am rooting for you! I also strongly believe that there are talents and dreams you haven’t even discovered yet, but are yet to be revealed to you. There is so much to come and so much to be excited. This is just the beginning!

Congratulations on almost being done with high school Jamesie! You’re almost there!

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Sophia: Class of 2020

This is Sophia! 

She is a delightful, vivacious, talented young lady + my fourth Class of 2020 senior rep! I feel beyond lucky to have had the opportunity to photograph such a lovely upcoming senior. 

Aside from being my amazing rep Sophia is:

A joyful and smiley ray of sunshine,

A talented alpine skier, 

A team leader, 

An esteemed yearbook editor, 

An avid history + literature lover,

An adventurous soul,

A caring + compassionate friend,

+ so much more! 


She is the SWEETEST and felt like a long-lost sister to me, even back when we first met for coffee months ago to begin discussing what being a senior rep would entail. On the day of her shoot we ended up spending 5 hours together and had so many heart-to-hearts as we commuted to her different photo locations. (Part of the 5 hours long part may or may not be because we got lost trying to find the last location… ooops.) I’m not mad about it because I loved every second with Sophia!

Her session was the diverse + perfect mixture of bold, bright, elegant, and feminine. Her photos feature a wide variety of floral elements, deep greens, both dramatic, high-impact lighting and also soft and elegant lighting, delicate organic details, complementary background elements and more. We maximized the day and shot just until the sun fell beneath the tree line. It was a successful shoot to say the least. Trying to choose my favorite images has been an impossible feat. Sophia’s beautiful soul and personality shine through in each photo in a different way. Some of my favorite photos are the candid black and white ones we took at the tail end of the shoot when the sunlight was pretty much gone for the night — scroll to the bottom of this blog post to see!!

Miss Sophia, thank you thank you thank you. You are a delight to work with and I loved getting to know you so much! I can tell you have a high amount of influence in the spheres you are in. You have the ability to brighten any space you are in and impact people’s lives in deep ways. You are a true inspiration with your big heart and deep sense of care for others.

I know you have a thrilling future ahead of you, no matter where you choose to go or how the cookie crumbles, so to say! Also — you can count on me to be your penpal if you go far from home. I still can’t believe I found someone my age who likes snail mail as much as I do :) 

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Gabby: Class of 2020

Meet Gabby, my third senior rep!

When I met Gabby in March, I immediately realized she is an absolute GEM of a human, someone who is wise well beyond her years. She is incredibly down-to-earth, driven, humble, and genuine. She’s the type of human who is like a breath of fresh air to be around. I knew I wanted her as my senior rep because who she is embodies everything I want to represent with my photography - REAL, genuine, joyful. 

Gabby is ambitious and has a big calling on her life. She has goals to be a doctor or surgeon someday and I have no doubt she is going to achieve her dreams and even more! She has the passion, the work ethic, and definitely the discipline to get her there. Her mom was telling me how Gabby is organized and a good time manager. That might be a strange thing for me to add in a blog post, but I’m going to because WOW - I don’t think there are many young adults of her age who have that aspect of life down. Gabby, I am pumped to see how your gifts, talents, discipline, and hard work carry you throughout the next exciting years of your life. (Also, Gabby, I might be calling you up sometime for all your time management tips because that’s an area of my life I’m not a pro at ;) ) 

Another thing about Gabby is that she is well-rounded and talented in so many areas. She excels in hard classes like calculus, anatomy, and chemistry, crushes it on the soccer field, has artistic talent with drawing, and she is always making those around her laugh. Like WHAT! Talk about a multi-potential lady BOSS!

I’m also giggling to myself because each of my senior reps so far have been exceptional soccer players - Gabby for sure is one! She’s helped carry her varsity soccer team to state two years in a ROW! I’m believing for a third :) 

For Gabby’s shoot, we started out at the Peace Garden and finished her shoot in Saint Anthony Main, where we (literally) chased the last few moments of the perfect, ethereal sunset we were blessed with on the night of her shoot. (We got some awesome golden hour shots that I am LOVING.) Plus, her cute pup made an appearance at her shoot which made everything even better. Seniors, pro tip: bring your dogs!! 

Thank you for being my rep, Gabby! I believe in you and I cannot wait to see what you accomplish. You’ve worked so hard to get to where you are and I know it will pay off big time. But aside from anything you do, you have a heart of gold and you are so easy and fun to be around. Who you are on the inside is remarkable Chase after your dreams and keep pouring into those around you. 

And never forget, you can do ALL things!

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Megan: Class of 2020

Meet Megan: my second Class of 2020 senior rep! When I was reaching out to prospective reps, Megan was recommended to me by one of my past seniors. Before I even got to reach out to Megan, she beat me to it, reached out to me first, and introduced herself! I was so impressed! WE LOVE A CONFIDENT LADY!!!! Needless to say, taking Megan on as one of my reps was an easy decision :)


As I got to know Megan more through meeting for coffee earlier this year and on the day of her shoot, I realized that she is astoundingly confident and it is AMAZING. She believes in herself and isn’t afraid to make moves toward what she wants. To me, it is so inspiring to see a young adult with so much zeal and ambition. Aside from these traits she is kind, funny, and so easy to talk to. 


When I asked Megan for words to describe her ideal senior shoot, she said warm and cheerful. On the day of her session we were blessed with a perfect golden hour in which we took some of the most majestic, picturesque golden-lit field photos I think I’ve ever taken in my 4 years of taking senior pictures. I’m probably going to be posting them on Instagram for the rest of eternity. Sorry not sorry ;)


I had the best time getting to know Megan. She is:


Self-assured,


Athletic,


A soccer superstar,


A smart cookie,


Driven,


Independent,


Goal-oriented,


A Woman to WATCH. For real. Watch out world, she’s undoubtably gonna make waves.


You are destined for greatness, Megan!! As your senior photographer I am proud of who you are. You have an exciting future ahead of you. I hope it contains many more exciting memories on the soccer field, accomplishments in the classroom, memories with friends, and especially lots of John Mayer ;) P.S. In your honor listened to lots of John Mayer as I edited your photos - I just had to :) 

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Julia: Class of 2020

Meet JULES!!!

It is my privilege to have Julia as my first Class of 2020 senior rep. She is vivacious, bubbly, down-to-earth, spontaneous, humble, and so so so kind. I can barely believe that it’s my job to hang out and photograph amazing people like Jules. Even better yet, her amazing older sister Becca (who is also my good friend who I met at the U last semester) hung out with us for the morning of Julia’s shoot! Lucky me!


Within the first five minutes of meeting Julia, it felt like we had been close friends for years. Her energy and light, cheerful personality are totally contagious. We had deep, meaningful conversations about faith and life in between taking candid, spontaneous photos that captured her lighthearted and energetic personality. Some of my favorite moments were when Jules pulled out her inner Beyonce. You know how Beyonce exuberantly struts in her yellow dress in the “Hold Up” music video?! Jules pulled that off flawlessly and it was incredible. Another highlight of the shoot was introducing Becca and Jules to the world’s best chai (I’m actually convinced it is) at one of my favorite spots in Minneapolis, Aster Cafe. 


It was the PERFECT morning. Mornings like that, spent with an amazing senior, soaking in MN’s beautiful weather, and having deep conversations are truly soul food to me. I. Love. My. Job.!


It was so great to get to know Jules and her heart for others, the Lord, and her many unique and awesome dreams she has for her future. I’m very happy to know that this world has Julia’s brilliant presence in it. Something that impressed me a lot about Julia was her astounding sense of confidence yet remarkable humility. She is a humble and gifted leader who is not afraid to take on difficult challenges. She is also a definite people person who has a knack for putting others at ease and inviting them to be their true selves. She is a delight to be around. She is also incredibly motivated and hard working, and excels in so many spaces: the soccer field, in the classroom, playing the piano, and so many other areas. In other words, she is a multi-faceted, multi-potential SUPERWOMAN!

Jules, thank you so much for being one of my senior rep. I am so thankful and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. I had a blast with you and I am so happy to have a new amazing friend :) I cannot wait to see what the Lord has for you and your bright, exciting future. However, I do hope your future holds many coffee dates with me and afternoons spent discussing our recent favorite podcasts and learning modern calligraphy ;) 

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Abby: Class of 2019

Darling Abby!

You are like a sun... not even a ray of sunlight. You are the whole dang sun. Everything about you is bright, cheerful & brilliant in many ways. Your beautiful smile lights up the whole room! I adored every minute I got to spend with you. You may or may not realize it, but you inspire me so much in so many ways! You are a phenomenal friend, sister, daughter, artist, and encourager. Plus, I'm totally in awe of how many unique talents you have - whether its singing, the piano, photography, or leadership, I have full faith that your passions are going to make your life an thrilling adventure as you continue to explore them. I can't wait to cheer you on as you embark on these next exciting and new chapters that are coming up. There are beautiful and great things in store for you - this I know. Keep your dreams big!

I had the best time hanging out with you, your lovely mom, and Derby and Ruby. You are a remarkable young lady: you are thoughtful, sweet, oh-so-bubbly, humble, and genuine. I feel like we could be long-lost sisters since we are practically the same person. I loved talking about music, life, school, and literally everything in between! Also, you are so easy to talk to, I pretty much told you my whole life story and testimony haha. 

Can't wait for coffee dates and photo adventures to come. Stay golden, friend :) 

Jaclyn: Class of 2018

Jaclyn, it was so nice to meet you :) Even though there were practically tornado level winds that were tough to work with, you killed your senior session. Fall senior sessions are my new favorite thing... it's not 90 degrees out and humid, there are beautiful fall tones, and fall fashion is the best fashion in my opinion. Which, now that I mention fashion, you picked out the cutest outfits! 

I am so amazed at how much you've accomplished and how humble you are. I wish you the best with your collegiate basketball career, and have an amazing time out east! Minnesota will miss ya! But, before then, I hope you have an amazing senior year!

ALSO - special shoutout to my girl Julia for making an appearance! I always love when a past senior I've photographed tags along for a friend's shoot! 

Guy: Class of 2018

This senior has quite the inspirational story.

Four years ago, Guy was adopted from Haiti. 

Now, Guy has family both in Haiti and the United States. His Minnesota family started a non-profit to build up families and give children educational opportunities in Haiti. Learn more here: http://www.transformedtwelve.org/

While Guy has always been interested in soccer, he joined the team and now he is captain of the varsity team. When he is not tearing up the soccer field, Guy is an amazing brother, friend, and student.

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, Guy! I wish you the best of luck with your goal of playing soccer in college. You are capable and talented!

Ashley: Class of 2018

Ashley!! You are amazing - talented, driven, intelligent, athletic, kind, and friendly! I am happy that we could bond over student council & our obsession with studying in coffee shops. I still have to send you my list of favorites for you to try out :) Anyway, you are going places in life and I cannot wait to see what exciting things your future holds. Best of luck with sports and school this year!!

I am so happy you found me through Instagram and reached out about senior pictures! It was a joy to meet you and your mom :)