Janet Wolbarst Photography

It’s that time of year when I try to clear out my hard drives. I was working on the class of 2011 and came across Megan’s images from her senior session. The light was lovely, so was she… and I decided to re-work some of her images. During senior season, time is tight and it’s a chase between scheduling and the weather. It’s New England and we never know. But, I do remember this day very well. She wore white. If you’ve had a session with me, you will clearly know that white is not my favorite color to shoot, especially if you have dark hair or complexion. It’s not as much of a challenge if you have blonde hair, but then it depends on the light. Lately, I’ve been enjoying working with the snow, since we’ve had so much of it this winter. And, on occasion, I’ll work with you if you wear white. You’ll have to check with me first and it must not be your only choice.

Going through Megan’s images I saw something very special. She’s adorable to begin with but there’s a playfulness with her that starts as the session begins and continues through the end. She relaxes and becomes totally at ease in front of the camera. It’s what I hope to achieve during every session. It’s magical when it happens.

Shooting senior portraits is special. This isn’t just another day in the life of a rising senior. It’s a huge day, one that will capture who you are at this incredible time in your life. You have much to look forward to, places to explore and decisions to make that will ultimately determine your path. I am honored that my clients choose me to document this time of their life. The resulting prints  purchased are heirloom quality.

I’ve edited Megan’s images with Lightroom and Photoshop. I’ve explored crops that enhance the images. Thank you Megan for allowing me to post these images post graduation. I hope you are well!