Meet Olivia P., Class of 2023!

Friends, Family and Fans of JNP....Meet Liv P. Hoover HS Class of 2023!

Liv comes to me as a referral from a previous senior client, and again, I can't be more thankful for my clients that continue sending new referrals my way! I have been blessed with an amazing referral program that introduces me to amazing seniors and families year after year!

Liv's family has ties to the Zoar area, so Zoar Gardens was a natural choice for this session. To my surprise, when we arrived, there was a wedding scheduled for the gardens, so we were limited to the areas around the central garden area. This was one session where I had to think on my feet and pivot from how I originally envisioned the shoot going.

But....no sweat for this beautiful girl! We found so many locations around Zoar with buildings, walkways, steps, and flowers.

Did I mention the light? Yes, the setting sun gave us some glow that was unimagineable golden and ethereal.

We finished the session at the iron truss bridge in Zoar. I love, Love, LOVE the bridge with all its photographic elements- leading lines, symmetry, framing- you name it, this location delivers!

I had a lovely time photographing Liv and spending the evening with Liv and her mom in Zoar. Our quick change in plans on location made me think quick, but Liv was calm, cool and collected and had no qualms about how amazing her pictures would turn out! She's a beautiful representative of everything I love about our young people!

Liv, thank you for the amazing senior session! Congrats on your senior year! Go live your life and do amazing things! "One day, you'll look back and see that all along, you were blooming!" - Morgan Harper Nichols

Meet Casey L., Class of 2023!

Friends, Family, Countrymen, lend me your ears (and your eyes!). Meet Casey L., Jackson High School Class of 2023!

I know, I know....that opening is a little exuberant and regal. But they say "Your hair is like your crown. Wear it like a king." and what could be more fitting for a senior with this great crown of hair than a senior session at a castle?

Casey and his mom, Jenny, spent a lovely afternoon with me at Glamorgan Castle and University of Mount Union for Casey's senior session. Who knew a castle could provide such versatility in terms of lighting, scene, angles, and shots?!

I've known Casey for quite some time growing up. Casey has been involved in various activities including scouts and soccer. Casey and I have an agreement- I buy his popcorn for scouts, and he smiles for my camera. It's win-win.

The castle is a beautiful backdrop, but the grounds proved just as lovely. There is a lake and trees that create some unique shots as well.

After exploring Glamorgan Castle, we ventured over to University of Mount Union and Casey changed into some business / dressy clothes. Guys.....doesn't he look fetching?!

Mount Union has great spots for photos- there's bridges, columns, steps, buildings, walkways, railings, and beautiful patches of trees, leaves, and light.

We ended our night with great light and a beautiful session full of pictures that I would have a hard time choosing a favorite from.

An interesting tidbit about this senior.....

I have seniors fill out a questionnaire when they book their session so I have some conversation topics or icebreakers when we meet on the day of our session. One of the questions on my "Get to Know You" senior questionnaire is "If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?" Casey answered that he would like to have dinner with early hominid, a caveman. Honestly, I've always known he's been interested in anthropology, but this was one of the more interesting answers I've received on the questionnaire.

Casey- here's hoping you get to meet and have dinner with a caveman someday (that would be quite a story to tell!!), but until then, best of luck in your future, refining the use of tools in your own small business, and living long enough that you'll be someone that a senior from the future will want to have dinner and conversation with!! I really enjoyed working with you and look forward to the bright future ahead!

Meet Tyler B., Class of 2023!

I have a super special senior to introduce to you today....Friends, family, followers- Meet Tyler B., Jackson High School, Class of 2023!

You might be wondering what makes Tyler so special. You might also say a picture is worth a thousand words. Look at these babies!!!

Yep. That's my little senior on the right, with his elementary school best bud, TYLER (!!!), on the left! Wow, how they've grown! Still friends, and still reppin' the class of 2023!

Well, one of the boys has a drastically different hairstyle than the picture above, and I was lucky to get to work Tyler (and his drastically different hair) downtown a few weeks ago. Tyler comes to me as a childhood friend of my own senior, a sibling of TWO seniors I previously photographed, and a friend of our family.

I'm absolutely vibing with this color combo downtown. The pink shirt just brings all the great light, bright, airy natural look that I swoon over and tames down the rich contrast-y tones of downtown buildings.

Don't the pinks and mint-y greens just look great together?!?!? I'm in love with the tones.

Enough of my photographic analysis of this session! The second location we went to was the downtown parking garage. Now, the initial reaction when a photographer suggests the parking garage might be a little bit of disbelief and a bunch of doubt, but I have found this parking garage to be full of fun locations and some of my favorite shots during several sessions.

There is also a lot of street art around downtown Canton that liven up the alleys and buildings. This spot is (was) one of my favorites because I think the colors are absolutely vibrant and catchy. Unfortunately, this is the last time I got to photograph these murals because shortly after they were painted over.

After our downtown tour of streets, alleys, and parking decks, Tyler, his mom, Jen, and I went to Monument Park.

Monument Park has some great qualities that make it a primo location. There is a wooden bridge, a cobbled rock wall, some floral areas, and a beautiful open area above the tree canopy that funnels light into this otherwise dark area tucked back into the woods.

Tyler was more than happy to showcase his favorite soccer player's jersey for some pictures in the park.

Our last stop was the backyard practice goal for Tyler. Something tells me this location was special because many hours were spent kicking and retrieving balls into and out of this net. Tyler showed off some phenomenal foot skills and did a few poses in his soccer team jerseys.

I had a great time working with Tyler and his family for senior pictures. This is the third time Jen and Kevin have trusted me with their family's senior picture needs, and every senior has been just as wonderful as the last! I'm 100% looking forward to everything the future has in store for you Tyler- I'm certain it's full of excitement, wonderful success, and wild adventure! Best of luck as you chase your dreams in the classroom, on the field, and in the great big world!