Va Va Voom | Cincinnati Model Photographer

Erica came to Lori's friend session and I thought, "I'd love to photograph her". I can't explain it, but, as a photographer, there are some people I just want to photograph. Like, I'd almost do it for free (almost...a girl's got to make a living!). But, she was already a senior and had a friend shoot her senior photos the year before. Oh well... Then I got a message that Erica was going into modeling and needed some shots. Yay! I got to photograph her after all! Here are some sneak peeks. I think she's going to do VERY well!

Model Mania!

Now that Senior Season is in full swing, I thought I would reintroduce you to my fantastic Big Shots Senior Models by having them all in one post with NEW never before blogged images!You've probably seen them out and about, handing out their model cards with a special deal on the back and wearing their Big Shots t's. Many of you have signed up because of them! YAY! It's nice to know people who have the right connections-LOL!
I'm so lucky to have them on board this year. They are a wonderful part of the Big Shots family. Here are some more images of them for you to enjoy. As you can see, each model chose their own location and has their own feel to their session.
I'm all about keepin' it real! Nothing fake or phony. I'm booking quickly for the Summer and even into the Fall. If you want an amazing senior photo experience with images that look like these, contact me asap :)

Sariah

Austin

Caitlin

Alex

Rebecca

Shivani

Danielle

Lori

Jen & Shivani (bff's and Big Shots models!!!)

Jen

Lauren

Lynne

Olivia

Austin

Senior Spotlight-SARIAH | Cincinnati High School Senior Photographer

I'm excited to be posting Sariah's Model Session for many reasons. First and most importantly because she is awesome and beautiful! Second, I haven't posted in almost a week! I can't believe it but I was so intent on launching my new site, I neglected this one. And then I didn't even get to launch the new site (some tech stuff...it's coming soon!!!). Lastly, this is my last model session.
Now we're on to the Class of 2011 and my models are out there spreading the word about Big Shots. It's so exciting! I've loved every minute of getting to know this year's models. I've got such a wonderful, diverse bunch! We had a few glitches getting Sariah all set in her Big Shots model role but we figured everything out and here she is in pictures, words and her image video embedded at the bottom of this post!

My first name is: Sariah

I go to school at: Sycamore High School

My graduation date is: 2011

The last thing I ate was: a fruit crepe…yumm!

My dream job: being a doctor or veterinarian

My favorite music/artist: I don’t have a favorite artist, but I love Justin Bieber, Paramore, The Fray, One Republic…

My favorite thing in my closet: My dresses, or So You Think You Can Dance tour t-shirt

My favorite pastime: Playing sand volleyball

My favorite word: Bahaha!

My favorite website: youtube.com

My favorite magazine: teen vogue or reader’s digest

My favorite place to shop: forever21 or charlotte russe

My favorite high school moment: playing volleyball each year with my amazing team-mates :]

I have never…. ever been in a tanning bed

If I had $1,000 I would… definitely donate half to Unifat (a school in Uganda) and save the other for college

I love Big Shots Photography and working with Marla because: she is super amazing and fun to work with. She takes amazing photos and definitely has an eye for making a picture stand out.

Meet Class of 2011 Big Shots Model Sariah | Cincinnati High School Senior Photographer

Sariah is the last of the Big Shots models I have to introduce to you! She was worth waiting for! She is beautiful, as you can see, but also very easy and calm. We enjoyed our morning together for her warm, sun filled session.

So intense...

So not...
Love that she isn't afraid to show her true personality in these shots. More to come with her full blog post :)

Senior Spotlight-CAITLIN| Cincinnati High School Senior Photographer

I remember back to last year when Caitlin contacted me about being a Big Shots model. She is only a sophomore so I was very hesitant about "signing" her. She was VERY persuasive so I figured I should meet this girl. Well...SOLD! We had a great get-to-gether and I knew we'd make a great team. This is now my second time working with Caitlin. I first shot her on a cold day in February for a snow session. She was such a trooper in her dress covered in snow. I knew if she could look good and keep a smile on her face in 30 degrees, we couldn't really go wrong.
We left the snow and the suburbs behind and headed down to a very grungy part of town where I had my promo pictures taken (I'm posting those soon!). After my photographer took me there, I HAD to go back. It was like the perfect urban grungy spot. I just mentioned it to Caitlin and she was all over it! She was bringing a bunch of amazingly fun friends too. You can see how close they are. And up for anything too-dancing, jumping, hangin'! I so want to go back...any takers? And, now, I'm so excited to present Caitlin's full blog post. I previewed a few images back in this post but now you can see them all here and in the video embedded below.

My first name is: Caitlin

I go to school at: Sycamore High School

My graduation date is: 2012

The last thing I ate was: An Everything Bagel

My dream job: To be an Art Professor

My favorite music/artist: Janice Joplin

My favorite thing in my closet: My tall brown cowgirl boots

My favorite pastime: Making art

My favorite word: Fudge Monkeys

My favorite website: Lookbook.nu

My favorite magazine: NYLON

My favorite high school moment: U4U idance! Sooooo funn!

I have never… given blood, I’m deathly afraid of needles!!

If I had $1,000 I would… fund a program that brings art into children’s lives. Many schools are cutting incredibly important programs designed to help kids express their creative ability purely because their levies are not being passed thus not providing them with enough money for the arts.

I love Big Shots Photography and working with Marla because: She’s soooo sweet and amazing! She has awesome ideas and is pretty much fearless! Haha, Marla has a great ability to make everything fun including jumping on dumpy mattresses :) inside joke ;) She has a great personality and is generally AWESOME! I can’t think of any reasons why anyone wouldn’t love Big Shots and working with Marla!

Senior Spotlight-JEN| Cincinnati High School Senior Photographer

Jen really had her heart set on going to Ault Park for her session and you can see why. I mean, to me, there is NO other Cincinnati park with grounds as beautiful. If you're looking for flowers, look no further. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy so many of the wonderful parks this city has to offer but when someone calls wanting flowers and a very "parky" setting, it's my go to spot!

So, we planned our adventure! When she walked out of the salon after getting her hair and makeup done, I was speechless. She is a naturally pretty girl but the makeup and hair just added to the WOW factor! I couldn't wait to get my lens on her and when I did, it and she didn't disappoint :) And neither did her friends. How does someone have so many beautiful friends? As you can see in the video, there are a lot of cute images of Jen and her gal pals! This first image is my favorite and it was the last of the day. So laid back and the sun flare-to die for!

My first name is: Jen

I go to school at: Sycamore High School

My graduation date is: June 2011

The last thing I ate was: Carrot Cake

My dream job: Psychologist or Counselor

My favorite music/artist: My all time favorite is the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but also Incubus and Jack Johnson

My favorite thing in my closet: sundresses! and anything from Nordstrom pretty much!

My favorite pastime: hanging out with friends or relaxing

My favorite word: I can’t really think of one

My favorite website: Facebook

My favorite magazine: People or Cosmo

My favorite place to shop: Nordstrom or Urban Outfitters

My favorite high school moment: Going to Europe with my history class last year on spring break with a bunch of my close friends :)

I have never… seen the Pacific Ocean

If I had $1,000 I would… maybe shop a little bit but save most of it… or go on a trip

I love Big Shots Photography and working with Marla because: You aren’t confined to taking cheesy posed pictures and you are free to just pretty much be yourself. Also you aren’t stuck in a studio taking pictures that look exactly like everyone elses!