Meet Kylee. She’s in the class of 2016–in case you hadn’t figured that out just yet.
On the day of her session I was pleasantly surprised when we met up downtown and were joined by an entourage of four of her dearest friends. Including this pretty face you might remember from last year. To say that this was a session like no other is totally true. It was loads of fun having extra eyes on hand to make sure things looked just right, and extra personalities around to generate genuine grins.
Oh…and I should mention that it was during Kylee’s session that we encountered the most awkward moment I’ve ever experienced on a shoot. More on that later. Right now, sit back and enjoy these summery senior photos.
Is it just me, or have the 2016 seniors been impeccably dressed? They’ve all looked fabulous in a classic kind of way. I am head over heels for this leather and lace look Kylee brought to the table. Just stunning.
Okay. Just look at those eyes! They are so. pretty. Seriously. No enhancement required. They are just that blue. That sparkly. It’s really out-of-this-world beautiful.
This one right here. Below this text. This one might just be my very favorite of the whole session. Again, it has a lot to do with the eyes. {This time I’ll use the word dazzling to describe them.} But the fading light, her relaxed face, and that green Practically Canadian grass also have a lot to do with it. What do you think?
Okay. So here’s where the awkward moment comes up. Kylee brought balloons to use during her session…which I thought was an awesome idea. Balloons are totally fun–remember Jenna’s photos? Anyway. It was the perfect night for balloons because there wasn’t a lick of breeze–so instead of fighting the wind, they just floated beautifully vertical. Lovely.
After we were done and heading out to get some countryside photos we loaded up the cars. We were parked close to each other. Four teenage girls, one mom and one photographer who seems a magnet for awkward moments. The car doors were open and the girls were shoving balloons back in the van. The parking lot was now like a maze of girls, women, doors and props. Okay, now you have the scene.
Up walks two women. Middle aged. Well meaning. They approach the girls, “Congratulations!” one exclaims to Kylee. There’s a weird pause–none of us know where this is going.
Kylee: Thaaanks….?
Walker: This is so exciting…that it’s a girl. Is it your first?
Okay. Hold the phone. WHAT?! They think this is a maternity shoot?! Are you crazy? This does not look like a maternity shoot. Not. one. bit. There is no bump. There is no daddy. Why would we be toting around an entourage for maternity photos? There are so many questions in my mind. And for once, I was stunned into silence. Kylee’s friend Gen spoke up, “Umm…these are senior photos.”
Walker: Oh my gosh! I’m so sorry. We just–saw the balloons–pink–I’ve never seen that done for senior photos–sorry–geeze–okay, well–congratulations on your senior year–ha–haha-ha…
So. Weird. Then as they tried to walk away we were all caught up in the maze of car doors and people and props that I mentioned earlier. There were a lot of “excuse me’s” as the ladies tried to walk away. I’m sure they were totally embarrassed. But honestly…The take away from all of this is: pink balloons don’t always mean baby. Actually there are a lot of take aways…but we don’t have time for that. I’ve got more photos to show you. Needless to say, this session is not one I’ll quickly forget. But we all had a good laugh about it. I’m just glad Kylee is such a good sport.
Is there anything prettier than this golden haired girl in golden fields of wheat during golden hour? I think not. I’m a huge fan. And a huge fan of the soft, pretty colors in this outfit. And I guess that brings us to the end…or does it?
No. It does not. Because I couldn’t leave without a collage of the entourage.
Don’t forget to vote in Kylee’s B&W vs Color contest. Help her win a free print. Visit the Facebook page {and like it while you’re there} to cast your vote.
