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Rowan’s Senior Session | From State Park to Studio

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Rowan for his senior session, and it was a great experience capturing both his personality and passions. We started at Chewacla State Park, a beautiful park in Auburn, Alabama. Growing up camping with his family, this location perfectly showcased his love for the outdoors and adventurous spirit. The natural beauty of the park made for a stunning backdrop, and we even incorporated Rowan’s truck, which of course he loves, to add a personal touch to the session!

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Kirby’s Senior Session | Kiesel, GPAC, and AU!

It was an pleasure to work with Kirby for her senior session! I’m so excited to share the story of how we captured some truly stunning moments. From the beauty of Keisel Park to the graceful elegance of her ballet moves at the Gouge Performing Arts Center, and ending on a high note at the rooftop of Horton Hardgrave Hall, Kirby’s session was one for the books!

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Branding session with Life Coach, Charli

As a photographer, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job is working with incredible individuals who are passionate about their missions. Recently, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Charli McConnell for a second personal branding photo session. Charli, a life coach dedicated to empowering women, first worked with me for a brand shoot in April of this year. This latest session, aimed at updating her photos and further capturing her passion, was just as inspiring and meaningful as the first.

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Evan’s Senior Session

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Evan Henderson's senior session! Two years ago I took his older brother Trent’s senior photos, so it was exciting to reconnect with the Henderson family!

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Branding Photoshoot for Jordan English

When it came time to do a branding photoshoot for Jordan, I knew the session had to match her empowering energy. As a photographer, I’ve had the privilege of working with some incredible entrepreneurs, but this session truly stands out. Jordan is a dynamic powerhouse who helps women simplify and scale their businesses through her all-in-one sales and marketing platform.

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Getting Creative for Ella’s Senior Portraits

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Ella Hatley, and let me tell you—her senior session was one of the most creatively ambitious I've seen this year! Ella wanted to showcase her personality and interests, and she did just that!

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On-site Photography for Your Team

I recently had the pleasure of working with Point Broadband, capturing their CEO and executives. I’d like to share some insights from that session and explain how onsite corporate photography can benefit your organization.

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Miss Auburn University Headshots

The Miss Auburn University pageant and crowning is happening this evening! In preparation for the pageant, I had the honor of capturing the headshots for these talented and inspiring contestants of this year’s competition.

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Ansley’s Stunning Senior Session

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Ansley, class of 2025 senior! Her session was so fun and energetic! She is a smart young woman and very mature for her age. It was a joy to capture this exciting time in her life.

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Cox Family Portraits - Botanic Opelika

I recently had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family. The Cox family consists of Abby and Cameron, who recently celebrated their 7-year anniversary, and their two energetic boys, Carter and Luke. Abby and Cameron’s love for the outdoors was evident throughout the session, as they brought that same energy and enthusiasm into their family portraits.

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Hannah’s Senior Session

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Hannah, a talented member of the show choir at Opelika High School. From our first stop to the last, I knew this session was going to be great!

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Celebrating Sara Kate: A Senior Portrait Session

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Sara Kate for her senior portraits, and what a beautiful journey it was! Having previously taken her older brother’s senior pictures a few years back, it felt wonderful to reconnect with the family and create new memories.

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Capturing Adventure with Ashley Harvill!

I had the pleasure of photographing Ashley, a travel agent with Travelmation, whose expertise in creating extraordinary vacations shines through in everything she does. She takes all of the stress out of booking your next vacation!

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Spotlight on Ali Rauch

In the heart of Opelika, one name resonates with community spirit and leadership: Ali Rauch, the dynamic CEO of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. With her passion for the community and unwavering support for the Opelika Bulldogs, Ali embodies what it means to be a true champion for her city.

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Hillary - Valor Women’s Coaching & Massage

I loved this shoot because we were able to transform her gym setup into a relaxing massage room. We incorporated some of her own purple lighting, as well as some extra lights from my toolkit to create a really cool mood and style for this side of her business.

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Addison’s Opelika Senior Session

Thank you, Addison, for allowing me to be a part of your senior year journey. Your enthusiasm and grace made this shoot a memorable experience, and I’m thrilled to have captured these special moments for you and your family. Congratulations on your graduation, and best wishes for the exciting adventures ahead!

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In Tune with Chase

In the studio we highlighted Chase's growing interest in guitar by playing around with traditional and more dramatic and colorful lighting styles to create different moods. I loved how everything came out!

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Project Be-YOU-tiful 2024

In a world where polished images and curated social media feeds often overshadow the genuine beauty of individuality, I embarked on a project that aims to celebrate just that—authentic, unfiltered beauty.

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Capturing Campbell’s Senior Portraits

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Campbell, a senior whose portraits turned out beautifully thanks to a diverse range of locations and settings. Our session took us through several stunning spots in Opelika and Auburn, each adding its own unique touch to Campbell’s senior photos.

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