Seniors & Teens

 by Terri

Jordan | WRHS 2014 Senior

Last month I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing Jordan for her senior year! If you live in the Pacific Northwest area, you might recall (most can’t forget!!) the foggy period we had, where the fog hung on for well over a week…nearly all day every day!! My…I know that fall around here can be a bit cool and windy and even wet, but the fog…it was not fun and I believe that everyone was more than ready for it to vanish! Well, Jordan’s session was at 9 am on a Saturday, so I was pretty sure we’d have that “in the mix” of the photos! We arrived at her high school (White River High School)…and there was fog, BUT…the sun was doing it’s best to try and break through it. So, we had the fog, but it was brighter than at other times and the sun might have just been shining a time or two…what a treat! I’d met Jordan’s mom, sister and nephew earlier this year and was looking forward to meeting this beautiful young woman! A huge part of Jordan’s life is fast pitch softball and it has been for many years…so needless to say, we wanted to make sure to include that in her session. This busy and inspired young woman is so down to earth and besides just loving hanging out with friends, she also enjoys watching football…in her free time!! She has great goals for her future and plans are to attend Central Washington University next year and would like to major in sports business and her ideal job would be to work with a (major) sports team in the Seattle area after graduation…you go, Jordan!! I have no doubts she will achieve all her heart desires!!

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LOVE LOVE LOVE her dimple…it just adds to her natural beauty…and she’s just as beautiful inside as out!storyboard004storyboard005storyboard006storyboard007storyboard008storyboard009

Ahh…the “serious” look was a challenge…and she usually followed this (brief) look by lots of laughing…oh, it was such fun to see…a happy and easy going nature!storyboard010storyboard011storyboard012storyboard013storyboard014storyboard015

We made sure to pull mom (aka…Sara) in for a couple of photos…you can see just how much she loves and respects her “baby!”storyboard016storyboard017storyboard018storyboard019

Jordan, it was wonderful to meet you and spend some time hanging out with you on this foggy Saturday morning! You totally rocked the session and I was so impressed at your ease and how relaxed and natural you were through it all! Your future is unlimited and I know you will make the most of whatever comes your way…my best to you and whatever life brings your way!! Here’s to a new chapter in your life!!

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 by Terri

Cameron | {Emerald Ridge HS Senior}

It really is true that you realize how time has passed….when you see kids as high school seniors, who you can clearly recall just being born! Cameron is a senior at Emerald Ridge High School and it really doesn’t seem possible. Just over 18 years ago, our family moved to Puyallup (from Tennessee) and during that first year, I remember visiting Cameron’s parents and meeting their new son…and now, WOW…this handsome and tall young man is about to graduate and start a new chapter in his life. Cameron’s family, although not related to mine, we do consider them family! His grandma is my God mother and she grew up with my mom…and I grew up with Cameron’s aunts…so I pretty partial to this family!!  Let me tell you, Cameron may be quiet and not outspoken, but is he ever a bright and driven young man! Besides being in the band, he plays on the tennis team for ER and also plays (very well, mind you!) the piano…he’s multitalented and well rounded!! Cameron was a great sport on this rather warm afternoon and as with most senior boys…they are doing this for their mom’s…and this was the case here, but he also knew that it was a step, a part of moving forward in his life and he had some great ideas and suggestions for the session! We also managed to bring in his dad and younger brother for some family photos as well…what a great family and Cameron’s parents, Kevin and Dianna, have done an outstanding job in raising Cameron…I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!!

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I loved watching this…Cameron wasn’t thrilled about a kiss from mom, but he knew it meant a lot to him mom…and the connection between them really shines through…so special!storyboard018

Cameron…here’s to your future…the world has endless possibilities and I know that you will go after whatever it is your heart desires…and totally succeed!!

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Senior Sierra… | {Part II}

It’s time for another dose of Sierra…more of this beautiful young woman and some amazing scenes from Montana! As you will see, Sierra LOVES horses and everything about them…she is quite passionate about each and every one of them and they are a huge part of her life. After high school, her plans are to move to Washington and attend Central Washington University (CWU) and join the Equestrian team…which seems like a perfect fit for her! Of course, I’m thrilled she will be in Washington and maybe get a chance to photograph her, possibly while competing with the team!! Along with the equestrian team, Sierra plans on double majoring in business and French in college…and sees travel in her future! As for the French…she’s taken it for several years and is quite fluent in it! I asked Sierra where she’d like to travel if she could go anywhere…her first thought was Norway since she is a quarter Norwegian and she’d love to explore the country and meet some distant relatives. She also would love to go to Spain…she traveled there a couple summers ago and would love to return and see more. I can only imagine what Sierra will do with her future…she’s ambitious and full of energy to explore all that is available to her in her future! Here is “day two” our our time in Montana with Sierra and her mom…it was as wonderful as the first!

I quickly learned that trying to get three horses to stay in the same place is more difficult than working with three toddlers…

For the past year, Sierra has been the Miss BIG SKY Rodeo Queen…and had the pleasure of representing the Rodeo at many functions in the area during the year!

As I said with the first post…there was lots of laughter during these two days!!

Sierra’s cousin, Tawnie, came out the second morning to help her with the horses…what a kind and generous offer and it was really appreciated!!

Lookie what we found in the barn…these little babies were waiting for momma to return with some food!

 ~ Kisses ~

Of course, we had to make sure to grab a shot or two of Sierra with her dad…I’m sure this year will be bittersweet for him…watching her grow up and move away, but proud of what a great person she’s become!

Do you think she likes horses?!! LOL

I had NO idea that you could find pelicans in Montana…and in a small lake (pond) on their property…I learned something new!!

Another adventure…more “off roading” to find some out of the way spots! Thanks to my husband for helping with the gates we had to open to get through!!

A lovely and peaceful river was where we ventured to and it was a delight to see…not a sole around, besides us!!

Another shot for Subaru!!!As I said before, Sierra would do anything…and this time, she got a tad closer to the water than she planned….see below!!! 🙂

Oops…didn’t bother her a bit!

This horse was quite curious about her boots (these are the “good” ones!)…it was funny to see the curiosity!

LOVED this little barn/outhouse…I knew that we’d return when the light was better and wow, it was perfect for this “All American Girl!”

Some clouds in the sky…mix it up with the sun – it equals magic!!

Wheat fields as the sun nears the horizon…such a wonderful scene!

Our final stop of the day for shooting…an old Stage Coach stop from YEARS ago…such great character and if only it could talk and tell us stories…I can only imagine what this was like when it was a working stop…ahh, the thoughts of the people going through here, I’d love to hear their stories!!

As I said before…we were at Birdtale Ranch the first day, well actually most of both days…behind Sierra is the “Birdtale” landmark!!

One last shot for Subaru!!!

The sun is dropping…the end our second day is nearing…sad to see it ending!

A great day with two great women…mom and daughter, such a wonderful couple of days and so many great memories from our time in Montana!

We were heading out from the last stop and saw some amazing color over the hills…

And, guess what, it was a full SUPER moon that last night, what a treat to see and photograph this in a state nicknamed BIG SKY, and you can see why when you see the gorgeous skies!!!

As we crested over a hill, this was what we saw and WOWZA…I must admit, that I might have screamed a bit and of course, we pulled over to soak up (and photograph!!) this amazing scene…it was the most spectacular sunset I’ve ever seen!!!


Such a wonderful visit to Montana, a beautiful young woman beginning her senior year of high school, some incredible weather and great memories! It was a blast…thank you Sue and Sierra! Rick and I really enjoyed our little getaway and loved sharing a couple of days with you two! I wish you a year filled with fun, joy, great memories and good grades (haha, the mom in me couldn’t resist!!), Sierra and I know you have amazing things ahead of you in life…I can’t wait to see what you do in the future!!

 

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