This year, I had the opportunity to photograph this gorgeous family for the first time. We met at a beautiful, local Christmas Tree Farm in, what felt like, a blizzard! They were all troopers, though. Smiling and laughing amidst the snowflakes. By the end of the session, everyone was drenched! I am in LOVE with the images, though!!
S + O | A Mother Daughter Session
I have known S for probably 7 years now. Our relationship isn’t a conventional one, but that’s part of what makes it beautiful. We decided to meet up at a local Christmas Tree farm for some pictures. Nothing screams Christmas pictures like a warm, sunny day, right? Haha! It sure is more comfortable, though! Check out the sweet shots of S and her little girl, O!
C + R | A Winter Session
Wow! We had SUCH a snowy day for this session!! The snowflakes were coming down hard and fast. These boys were here for it, though! Catching flakes on their tongues and just enjoying every bit of the impending blizzard. They had me laughing and I loved it!
Mr + Mrs W | A Couples Session
I can not EVEN with this session. These are two of the most wonderful people you will meet. Hands down. They are kind, caring, funny…the whole package. When they approached me about doing their pictures, I was pumped! We had a beautiful day and their love is just the BEST!!!
The M Family | A Fall Family Session
Each year, I look forward to photographing this family. They are such fun, kind people!! For the second year now, their sweet pup joined them, as well. He is too adorable for words! I just HAD to include him in this blog post because the world needs to see him. 😀
The L Family | A Fall Family Session
This was my third year photographing the delightful L family. Watching their precious daughter grow is just amazing. I know I have mentioned this before, but mom is an incredible talented artist. In addition to her own shop, her work has been featured in numerous stores across the country!
Check out some of the images from this year’s session. We had such a great time!!
N + N | A Couples Session
This sweet couple and their adorable pupper came to me for a fall session. It was a gorgeous day! I love how cute these two are together!! Check it out!!
Miss G | A Fall Session
The fabulous Miss G is growing up entirely too quickly. I’ve been photographing her since before she was walking, and now she is quite an amazing young woman! Being able to watch these little ones grow, and capturing these moments, is such a special opportunity that never gets old. Check out the wonderful Miss G!!
Maddie | A Senior Session
Today was such a gloomy day, so I thought, ‘what better to brighten it up than with a shining senior?!’ Miss Maddie was a ray of sunshine for her ahhhhmazing senior session this summer! She just nailed every shot. Choosing which images to share for this post was HARD!!! Check it out!
Julian | A Senior Session
Meet Julian! He’s a talented volleyball player and a hard worker! Although I don’t know him that well, I first met him about 6 years ago when he was working out at the gym. While most boys his age would goof around a bit, he was always very focused and pushed himself to do his best. It was very motivating!! It seems that his work ethic has not dwindled since then. It was a pleasure to do his senior pictures this year, and I know he will succeed at whatever he decides to do!!
Margaret | A College Senior Sesssion
Margaret’s mom reached out to me about doing a “senior” session for her daughter. She had graduated, somewhat recently, from Allegheny College, but the commencement would have taken place at the height of the pandemic, so it was rescheduled. Her mom thought it would be a nice surprise to hire me to capture Margaret in some of her favorite places on campus! We had SUCH a great time, and I really enjoyed learning more about Margaret, her mom, AND the campus!
The H Family | A Summer Family Session
This summer, I had the pleasure of working with this beautiful family from the DC area! They were up visiting family and asked if I would do their session while they were in town. It had been about 7 years since I had last seen them, so I couldn’t believe how grown the kids were!! We had an absolutely gorgeous day!
Greg | Senior Team
Today’s senior interview is from Greg! I first met Greg when he was probably just 9 years old, so when his mom reached out to me about doing his senior pictures, I thought I heard her wrong. Surely that little boy isn’t now a SENIOR!! Alas, I am old, and Greg is most certainly a senior now. I am pleased to share a glimpse into his sessions, and the great things he had to say! Meet…GREG!
What high school do you attend?:
Meadville Area Senior High
If you've chosen the school or university you're planning to attend, and been accepted, please share! :
I have applied to 5 so far, just not sure which one I’m going to choose yet.
What are your post-high school plans? If you've chosen a school, what will your major be?:
I plan on going into Engineering. Specifically Mechanical Engineering.
Which accomplishments are you most proud of this year?:
I am proud of how well I handle holding a part time job and still getting really good grades. I also have been accepted into a number of colleges, so having choices is a nice bonus.
What piece of advice would you give to upcoming seniors?:
My mom always told me that my path is my choice, just make sure you have one. Whether it’s college, military or trade school….always have a plan for growth.
What was your favorite part of being a KRP Real Senior?:
I’ll be the first to admit, I am not the biggest fan of having my picture taken. Over the past year I’ve been able to open up a bit because of Kelly. It was fun being a part of something my older brothers didn’t get to do.
Kasey | Senior Team
Another senior interview! YAY! I met Kasey many years ago when she and her sister were dancers at Allegro Dance Arts. I had the pleasure of capturing her older sister, Lucy, a couple years ago, too! Kasey and I connected, once again, and ended up doing CrossFit together, which was a lot of fun! She was quite the competitor! Now, here we are…wrapping up her senior year. It’s true what they say…time flies.
Meet: KASEY!
What high school do you attend?:
Villa Maria Academy
If you've chosen the school or university you're planning to attend, and been accepted, please share! :
Edinboro University
What are your post-high school plans? If you've chosen a school, what will your major be?:
I plan on attending Edinboro University as a nursing major while also playing volleyball for them
Which accomplishments are you most proud of this year?:
My volleyball team and I went to the district finals this year, it's the first time our school has gone in almost thirty years for volleyball. Another thing I am proud of from this year is the scholarship I received for volleyball from Edinboro.
What piece of advice would you give to upcoming seniors?:
People aren't lying when they say it goes fast
What was your favorite part of being a KRP Real Senior?:
I love the fun filled atmosphere you create when you take pictures, you get real smiles out of people!
Kendall | Senior Team
Oh Kendall…where do I begin. I have known Kendall since she was a TEEENY little dancer. She was just the CUTEST! Time has sure flown by, because now she is a gorgeous young woman who, not only dances, but is also a mean volleyball machine! It’s hard to believe she is already a senior, but I know she is going to excel at whatever she puts her mind to! Meet…KENDALL!
What high school do you attend?:
Meadville Area Senior High
If you've chosen the school or university you're planning to attend, and been accepted, please share!:
Duquesne University
What are your post-high school plans? If you've chosen a school, what will your major be?:
I would like to major in education with a focus on math and science. I want to be a high school teacher.
Which accomplishments are you most proud of this year?:
I am proud of getting into my first choice of college.
What piece of advice would you give to upcoming seniors?:
I would tell the upcoming seniors to enjoy everyone moment of high school. Don’t take a day for granted.
What was your favorite part of being a KRP Real Senior?:
I have always loved working with Kelly. My favorite part about being a rep is how personal all the sessions were.
Avery | KRP Senior Team
Our next rad senior is AVERY! Avery is a talented athlete, great student, and all-around wonderful person. I had such a good time working with her (and her four-legged friend!). Please enjoy her interview!!
What high school do you attend?:
Meadville Area senior high
If you've chosen the school or university you're planning to attend, and been accepted, please share! :
None
What are your post-high school plans? If you've chosen a school, what will your major be?:
Become a radiology technician
Which accomplishments are you most proud of this year?:
Playing basketball again and good grades
What piece of advice would you give to upcoming seniors?:
Take advantage of the time you have and have fun
What was your favorite part of being a KRP Real Senior?:
Being able to work with the other seniors, and the group photo sessions
Jaeda | KRP Senior Team
Today I will begin the Senior Team interviews for the class of 2022! It has been SO great getting to know all these young adults. Each one of them brings a unique personality and excitement to the team. It was really a great year!
Meet JAEDA!!
What high school do you attend?:
I attend Meadville Area Senior High School
If you've chosen the school or university you're planning to attend, and been accepted, please share! :
I am still in the process of deciding where I will be attending.
What are your post-high school plans? If you've chosen a school, what will your major be?:
I plan to attend college after graduation. I would like to major something business related, possibly Health Care Administration or Human Resources.
Which accomplishments are you most proud of this year?:
I am proud of getting into all of the colleges I applied to, keeping my grades up, and making my senior year the best one yet despite the current circumstances!
What piece of advice would you give to upcoming seniors?:
I would say to really cherish your senior year, get involved in lots of things, and have as much fun as possible. High school flys by so make the most out of it!
What was your favorite part of being a KRP Real Senior?:
My favorite part was how fun Kelly made every session, and getting to be around her awesome personality! She is so positive and fun to be around, so she made every session a blast!!
Elyse | A Breakthrough Session
I met Elyse for the first time about 3 years ago. Aside from that first meeting, we rarely encountered one another, but seemed to have a bit of a connection. One day, a couple years later, Elyse reached out to me to see if I would be up for the challenge of capturing her in a unique way. Ummm…YES! I present to you, Persephone:
"Persephone, goddess of spring, is not the helpless maiden you hear of in the common version of her myth.
Her 'fall' into the Underworld was not a kidnapping, but the next step
in her evolution,
in her growth,
in her empowerment.
The maiden who had mastered the light of life, within and without, was ready master the
shadows,
death,
rebirth.
For she had always contained darkness.
She could no longer deny it.
So she decided to master it.
In the Underworld,
she learned how to not only face her shadows,
but own them,
work with them,
love them.
And while others had always preferred she stay innocent and childlike forever,
Hades loved her for her darkness, not despite it.
And for it, he made her Queen of all shadows, Queen of the Underworld.
Without giving up anything that made her goddess of spring.
Her journey is your journey.
To maturity.
To self love.
To sovereignty.
To step out of denial out of shame,
into the light that shines no matter how dark the night,
into acceptance,
into allness,
into self-love."
-Sabrina Lynn, Rewilding for Women
Christmas Mini Sessions!!
This is something we haven’t offered in YEARS, but Christmas Mini Sessions are LIVE!!!
Mini sessions will be held on a Christmas Tree Farm and include the following:
- 20 minute session
- Three (3) digital images + print release
- 50 flat holiday cards*
- Clients will have the option to purchase all digital images after the session
*An alternative will be available to those who don't wish to send cards
All spots are first come, first serve!! I am SO excited about these!!
To book, click here:
S + O | Mommy & Me Session
I have known S for close about 6 years now. We have a rather unique situation…for 4 of those years, she cared for my daughter, always communicating with me and had her best interests at heart. I am so grateful that she put so much love into her time with G. Her daughter, O, is my daughter’s half-sister. S and I have become friends over the last few years and I am so thankful for our friendship!! I did a session with these two lovely ladies over the summer and we made sure to get some of the girl's together, as well. <3
