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September 10, 2014

Senior Portraits – Alexis I CHS – Class of 2015 (Charlottesville VA Portrait Photographer)

Fall is my favorite time for photo sessions and I am so happy to be specializing in senior portraits! Maybe it’s because I have two teenage sons of my own but I love photographing this group! Last week I met up with Alexis, a senior from Charlottesville High School. She wanted to have some of portraits taken down by the river and I was more than happy to accommodate her. The river is becoming one of my favorite places to shoot. I love, love, love the shot of her tossing water towards the camera!

Due to the heat wave we’ve been having, it was ridiculously hot but it was a still a lovely day…tons of sunshine and golden light. Despite the heat, Alexis looked amazing in her photos, how could she not with that dazzling smile and beautiful eyes! After high school, Alexis plans on studying nursing. Her mom works in that field and and I think it’s awesome that she is continuing on with that tradition!

I really enjoyed photographing you Alexis! Good luck with your future and enjoy the rest of your senior year!

It’s never too late to schedule your senior portraits, contact me today! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

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September 9, 2014January 28, 2017

Senior Portraits – Courtney | OCHS – Class of 2015 (Charlottesville VA Portrait Photographer)

Last week I had the pleasure of working with Courtney, a senior from Orange County High School. One of the best things about being a photographer is all the new people I get to meet! Most of my clients are from the Charlottesville VA area but I’ve photographed seniors from Fredericksburg and Richmond…I’ve even photographed a senior from Kansas!

After a pretty mild summer, we really got slammed with the heat towards the end of August. No worries for Courtney though, I may have been a sweaty mess but she looked gorgeous throughout her entire session! I can’t get over how beautiful her eyes are!! We started out in downtown Palmyra and then moved onto Pleasant Grove here in Fluvanna County. Towards the end of the session, it started raining but we stuck it out and were rewarded with a rainbow! It’s the first time I’ve ever captured one in a portrait!

Thanks for a great afternoon Courtney. You were a natural in front of the camera and I absolutely loved photographing you! Enjoy the rest of your senior year and good luck with your future!

It’s never too late to schedule your senior portraits, contact me today! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

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September 7, 2014September 9, 2014

Senior Portraits – Olivia | WMHS – Class of 2015 (Charlottesville VA Portrait Photographer)

Fall senior portrait season is in full swing! Last Sunday I photographed Olivia, a senior from William Monroe High School. We met up in Charlottesville for her senior portraits. I’ve used this location may times before but this was the first time I’d seen these flowers, they were so gorgeous! Oh and speaking of gorgeous, check out Olivia’s eyes…she should always wear blue!

Even though it was hot and humid it was a great afternoon, full of beautiful golden sunshine. Right now everything is so green and lush, it’s hard to realize that in a few weeks it will get colder and the leaves will start to change. I for one am totally looking forward to it!

I had a great time photographing you Olivia and enjoyed spending the afternoon with you and your mother! Enjoy the rest of your senior year and good luck with your future!

It’s never too late to schedule your senior portraits, contact me today! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

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August 29, 2014September 7, 2014

Senior Portraits – Kiana | FCHS – Class of 2015 (Charlottesville VA Portrait Photographer)

School is back in session and it’s finally time for fall senior portraits! I’ve loved all of the yearbook photos I’ve been taking, but must admit I am happy to finally be taking portraits outdoors again! Last Sunday I photographed Kiana, a senior from Fluvanna County High School. I really enjoyed working with Kiana…she is so sweet and has the most beautiful smile!

We met up at Pleasant Grove in Palmyra for her senior portraits. The weather was kind of gloomy but I actually love shooting on days like that…it provides the most dramatic sky! Since Kiana plays basketball for FCHS, she brought along her jersey and ball. I’m so glad she did! The ones of her with the ball are some of my all time favorites! She’ll also be attending Lynchburg College in the fall and will be playing ball for them too!

I had a great time photographing you Kiana! Enjoy the rest of your senior year and good luck with your future!

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August 22, 2014August 29, 2014

Senior Portraits – Emily | PHHS – Class of 2015 (Charlottesville VA Portrait Photographer)

Last week I had the pleasure of working with Emily, a senior from Patrick Henry High School located in Ashland, Virginia. I’m so glad that she contacted me for her senior portraits, one of the best things about being a photographer is all the new people I get to meet! First we took her formal yearbook photo in my studio and then we moved outside for her lifestyle photos. That’s the great thing about lifestyle sessions, while the formal yearbook photos look nice, they lifestyle sessions really let your personality shine through and Emily’s is absolutely adorable!

We headed down to the river for the first part of her outdoor session. We hadn’t had a lot of rain in July but that worked in our favor. Because the river was so low it ended up looking totally different than I’m used to…I’ve never seen all those giant rocks exposed before! I could have photographed Emily by the river all day but we eventually moved on to the downtown Palmyra area to add a little variety to her senior portraits.

I want to give a special thanks to Emily’s mother who actually stood in the water and held my reflector for a few of the photos! Thanks for a wonderful time Emily…enjoy the rest of your senior year!

It’s never too late to schedule your senior portrait, contact me today! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

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August 22, 2014August 22, 2014

Senior Portraits – Erica | LCHS – Class of 2015 (Charlottesville VA Portrait Photographer)

I am so excited it’s finally time for senior portraits! I had my first session of the fall with Erica, a member of Louisa County High School’s Class of 2015. I’ve known Erica and her family for years and have photographed them several time before…I even took her brother Ross’ senior portrait two years ago. It make me so happy that I’ve been able to document a little part of their lives!

I can’t believe how wonderful the weather has been this summer! Usually portraits in August are pretty hot & humid but we were fortunate enough to have an absolutely gorgeous day. I love it when seniors add something personal to their sessions so I was super excited to see that Erica brought a hat & button from where she works. How adorable is that photo? It should be an ad for Cane’s! 🙂 She also plays volleyball and is the editor of her yearbook. All of that plus some of the family photos that she brought along really captured a small glimpse into her life!

I had so much fun with you Erica! You are absolutely beautiful both inside and out and I wish you the best of luck with all that your future brings you!

It’s never too late to schedule your senior portrait, contact me today! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

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July 18, 2014March 6, 2015

Senior Portraits – Erin | FCHS – Class of 2015 (Charlottesville VA Portrait Photographer)

I have been looking forward to the dance portion of Erin’s senior portraits since she became my assistant when she was a Sophomore ! She’s been dancing since she was three so there was no question about it being a part of her session. I couldn’t wait until the fall, so I had her come to my studio last week. I really wanted to capture some dramatic photos of her so I tried out a new lighting technique…I am in LOVE with the results!

As soon as I started editing the photos, I knew they had to be black & white! The lighting and Erin’s dance costumes just called out for it! I also think by making them black and white, it really adds some mystery to the photos. I also love how Erin’s eyes just pop out of the photos!

We’ll be taking dance photos again outside when it cools down and I plan on using the Ballerina Project for some inspiration. If you haven’t heard of it, definitely have a look. The photos and dancers are totally amazing! Thanks for a fantastic afternoon Erin, I’m already looking forward to next time!! Also big thanks to Tyler for her amazing make-up job!!

============ So exciting! Erin’s session was featured on the Senior Style Guide blog! ============

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