Mikayla | KRP Real Senior

What a better day, than senior Sunday, to share with you one of the members of the KRP Real Senior Team from the class of 2019!? Mikayla is a ray of sunshine! Each time we met up, she made me smile. She is truly a great person! Here is a glimpse of her sessions, and a peek into what she’s like!

What high school do you attend?: 
CASH (Conneaut Area Senior High School)

If you've chosen the school or university you're planning to attend, and been accepted, please share! : 
LTI (Laurel Technical Institute)

What are your post-high school plans? If you've chosen a school, what will your major be?: 
I will be going to LTI in September for cosmetology and hopefully working at Aella when I graduate in 2021!

What accomplishments are you most proud of this year?: 
I’m most proud of being the soccer captain this year!

What was your favorite part of being a KRP Real Senior?: 
My favorite part was definitely getting to know Kelly and the locations we picked for our sessions!!

Are you interested in being part of the KRP Senior Team? Stay tuned because applications will be accepted SOON!

Nik | KRP Real Senior

This senior guy came to me in the fall for some more urban senior pictures. We decided to hit the town and got some fun shots! It was a great time!

Maggie | KRP Real Senior

I met with Maggie and her family one beautiful evening late this summer. We couldn’t have asked for a more gorgeous day! She was radiant in every shot and we had a great time. Here are some of my personal favorites from the session!

Allegro Dance Arts | The Nutcracker

This time of year is so beautiful. There is a magic in the air, and it reminds us of certain things. For many people, one of those things is the Nutcracker. Every other year, Allegro Dance Arts presents us with a performance of the Nutcracker, featuring some incredible lovely dancers. This is one of the off years, however, I decided to share some images captured last year. Some of the ballerinas asked me to photograph them in full costume, and it was my absolute pleasure! If you have the opportunity next year, please do yourself a favor and attend!

Maria | KRP Real Senior

I met Maria for her senior session one Saturday morning early this fall. The weather looked like it was going to be hit or miss, but we decided to go for it, anyway. When she arrived, I immediately noticed the tall, beautiful, hard-working, volleyball player! She is SO sweet and I had a great time getting to know her. We managed to get almost the whole way through the session before the rain decided it wasn’t going to hold off any longer. We met one other time to wrap up the shoot, and I am so glad we did, because I love the shot of her in her uniform!

Grandchildren Love | An Extended Family Session

Lauren reached out to me to photograph her sweet grandchildren over the summer. As you can imagine, trying to find a day when everyone is available can be quite a challenge. When some stars aligned and she was able to gather the three boys at the same time, we took full advantage! There were some smiles, some tears, and LOTS of animal crackers! Would we have it any other way?!

Spencer | KRP Real Senior

Meet Spencer! Spencer’s mom reached out to me about doing his senior session just before he graduated. We managed to find a date, very quickly, that worked for everyone! That doesn’t happen often, so we were all pretty excited. Spencer is a great young man who recently started college a Penn State (in case you couldn’t tell by his choice of apparel)! Best of luck in all you do, Spencer! Thanks for trusting me with your senior session!

The R Family | A Newborn Session

As a follow-up to yesterday’s maternity session post, we have that super sweet newborn session! This time, the session took place at the client’s home. While there is always a bit of an adjustment period in welcoming a new little one, I think the older two handled it well! There were a couple brief moments, but that’s to be expected. The important thing is, it ended well, and we got the shots. ;-)

Introducing….Mr. W!!

The R Family | A Maternity Session

Is there a better way to capture the magic of a pregnancy than by a session on the water at sunset?! This amazing family met me, one evening, to capture the last moments as a family of four. Soon after this session, they would welcome a beautiful baby into their loving home. This mother is one of the most radiant I’ve ever seen. Each image with her exudes love and light. She’s incredible!

Miss M | A Headshot Session

This little lady has been rocking the pageant scene and was in need of some headshots, so we met up one beautiful afternoon. Let me tell you…this one has sass and knows how to work a camera! Her sweet baby brother also snuck in for a few shots. He is SO funny…such a character!! What a fun day!

Mr P | A Winter Session

There is something magical about a winter session. The snow can be so beautiful and comforting. This young man did a great job of staying warm during this shoot. He looks like a model, too! We had a great time in the snow!

Hannah & MaKenna

I met with Hannah and MaKenna on a gorgeous late afternoon to capture some moments before their prom night. These friends were SO excited about the night ahead of them. Their energy was contagious! It was so much fun working with them!

Kaleb | KRP Real Senior

Kaleb came to me for his senior pictures, during an exceptionally cold day. He braved the arctic air for the shots, though! What a guy!

Kat + Sarah | A Halloween Session

I find it SO hard to believe that it was ONE YEAR AGO that I met my friends Kat and Sarah at a beautiful cemetery to capture some moody halloween shots. We all arrived in costumes and embraced the cold weather. They are both wonderfully talented photographers, so the three of us took turns shooting. We had a blast and I sure hope we get to do it again!!

The P Family | A Fall Family Session

This beautiful family reached out to me about doing their family session last year, and, to be honest, when you hear there will be four [older] boys, it’s a bit intimidating. The idea of capturing FOUR grown boys sounds a lot like herding cats. Most boys have ZERO interest in being in family pictures. HOWEVER….it is evident that mom and dad have done a pretty amazing job raising these humans. They were funny and engaging. Real troopers! I had a great time with this family!!

Mylena | KRP Real Senior

I’m clearly still trying to play catch-up with my blogging, as evident by this very late posting of, yet another, KRP Real Senior from the class of 2019. Mylena is a sweet, talented, outgoing young lady who represented KRP with grace. Despite the hold-up, here is a little glimpse into the lovely MYLENA!!

What high school do (did) you attend?:

Saegertown High School

If you've chosen the school or university you're planning to attend, and been accepted, please share! :

Clarion University

What are your post-high school plans? If you've chosen a school, what will your major be?:

I will be attending Clarion University's nursing program to obtain my bachelors in science and nursing

What accomplishments are you most proud of this year?:

I am most proud of becoming my high school cheer teams caption, along with being accepted into clarion’s nursing program.

What was your favorite part of being a KRP Real Senior?: 

My favorite part about being a KRP Real Senior definitely had to be shooting with the other Seniors. Each time we’d shoot together we would never not have the biggest smiles on our faces.

Miss G | A Fall Session

I have been photographing this brilliant young lady since she was just 9 months old. Sometimes, when I see her now, I can’t even believe how grown up she is. Miss G exudes happiness and I love every minute of it!

The G Family | A Fall Family Session

I have known this awesome family for about 18 years. When I say that “out loud” it seems hard to believe! I remember when they got married, announced that they were going to be parents, shared the news of baby #2….all of it! It seems unreal that their “littles” are now so grown up! Time sure flies when you’re having fun!!

The M Family | A Fall Session

I met with the amazing M family on a cold, rainy fall day. They were SUCH troopers about the elements! We had a fun time and they all looked so great!!

Davenport Fruit Farm Cidery and Winery

Several years ago, I made my very first stop at Davenport Farms to buy a gallon of their unpasteurized cider. It was a cute place, with original barn and acres of gorgeous apple trees. After that first taste of their cider, I was hooked. I returned year after year for apples and cider. When I first heard that the orchard had been sold, I was concerned. My fear was that someone would get rid of the barn and make it too “new”. I drove past the property fairly regularly, always glancing at the progress they were making. I can now say, with certainty, that the new owners did an AMAZING job of keeping a barn feel, while modernizing enough to make it a charming, functional space!

Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but the hard ciders they have crafted are a treat for the taste buds! Being that my husband and I are huge hard cider fans, we were a bit skeptical as to whether or not it would live up to our expectations. Well, we are not connoisseurs, however, we both agreed they nailed it. With several varieties to choose from, there is something for every cider lover. Sweet, dry, seasonal…so many decisions!

Now, if hard cider isn’t your thing, don’t worry, they’ve got you covered! In addition to having a variety of beers on tap from TimberCreek Brewing, Davenport also carries a selection of wine, which is made right on the premises.

To take advantage of Pennsylvania’s beautiful summers and falls, several outdoor seating areas have been added, with breathtaking views of the orchard.

If fresh apples and unpasteurized cider is what you’re really after, the fruit farm is STILL the right choice! They offer a mouth-watering selection each fall. Many weekends, you can even find live music in the tap room. If you’ve never experienced Davenport’s, please do yourself a favor and check it out!