Coming up with a theme for your senior rep shoot is always a great way to incorporate a concept.  Think of a theme that the girls can live by that year such as Sparkle in Your Senior Year (I did it for my 2014 models).  Having that in my head helped me create the ‘set’ for the model shoot with all things that sparkled.

In the session below photographer Melinda Brookshire of Melinda Brookshire Photography in Hinton, Oklahoma decided that this was the year she was going to start a new chapter in her business and specialize in seniors.  So she thought the theme “Onwards and Upwards” was perfect for both the models since they would be going into a new chapter in their lives as well as for her and her business.  From there she created a session that illustrated her theme perfectly.

Check out this fun session below and read what Melinda had to say about it!  Thanks for sharing your work with Seniorologie Melinda!

Website:  www.melindabrookshirephotography.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MelindaBrookshirePhotography

Wardrobe for this shoot provided by It’s All About Moi! in Weatherford, Oklahoma – www.itsallaboutmoi.com

Hair and airbrushed makeup by Megan Ferrell of Shear Beauty by Megan – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shear-Beauty-By-Megan/163824520479803

What was your inspiration for this photo shoot?
This session was a labor of love and passion. Just recently I’ve decided to specialize in senior photography and I really wanted to start this new chapter of my business off with a bang. The whole “Onwards and Upwards” theme was my inspiration. Not only did I want to convey the idea of my senior models moving on to bigger and better things after high school; but I also wanted to illustrate the new adventure I’m embarking on in my own business.

Where did this photo shoot take place?
This session took place at the Hinton Municipal Airport in Hinton, Oklahoma. Dougherty Forestry Mfg (http://www.turbo-saw.com/) was gracious enough to loan us their plane and hangar for the day.

Did you collaborate with this senior to come up with the clothing and/or concept for this shoot?
Yes and no. I had the theme and a style board that I emailed to each of them. We then met up for coffee one day and headed over to the boutique that was supplying the wardrobe for this session. I let them try on different outfits that we all thought fit the theme and then we decided together what we felt not only looked best but what they felt most comfortable in as well.

What camera, lens or other equipment was used for this shoot?
Nikon d700, 70-200 2.8, and 50 1.8

What time of day were these taken?
Afternoon to evening

What is your favorite thing about this session?
Choosing one favorite thing about this session is next to impossible. I loved getting to know these girls on a more personal level – ensuring that their actual senior sessions will be completely laid back. I loved getting to use my creativity in a fun and new way. I love working with my community and surrounding communities to make this session successful.

What do you want this session to convey about this senior and about your senior photography style?
This session was a labor of love and passion. Just recently I’ve decided to specialize in senior photography and I really wanted to start this new chapter of my business off with a bang. The whole “Onwards and Upwards” theme was not only about my senior models moving on to bigger and better things after high school; but the theme also was to illustrate the new adventure I’m embarking on in my own business.

What is one tip you can share with other photographers regarding photographing seniors?
Make them feel special. Build up their confidence. Become their friend.

Senior Rep Inspiration – {Melinda Brookshire Photography}

  1. Melinda says:

    Thank you so much for the feature! This was such a fun session for me and the girls!

heck, yes i do!

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