Every year, I try to come up with an interesting photography concept for my senior spokesmodels. Last year we had color inspired sessions and I was thrilled with the way they turned out! This year I decided to do something different with my 2017 senior models. Each one of them chose a different icon and through out the year, we’ve had sessions based on their icon. We picked photos of that icon and used them as inspiration for our photoshoots. With outfit choices, accessories and hair and make-up we hope to capture the essence of the icon!
I’ve already photographed Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and James Dean and am in love with the results! I had to take a break from the icon sessions because my fall was so busy with outdoor senior sessions. Today though, I’m happy to share the fourth one from the series…a Taylor Swift icon session!
Megan, one of my senior models from Fluvanna County High School, decided on Taylor Swift…she even had a pink guitar to use! She also has beautiful blue eyes and blonde hair like Taylor Swift. It was the perfect match!
We made a Pinterest board with the Taylor Swift photos that we liked and then we selected outfits and poses based on that. Here are some of the photos we used for inspiration:
It’s so much fun copying the look of the icons we’ve chosen. Especially with someone that’s had a ton of different looks over the years like Taylor Swift! With clothing, props, and the help of Mary & Sydney (the incredible hair & makeup artists I work with), we were able to transform Megan into a few of the many Taylor Swift looks!
The red heart glasses were an absolute must. Megan you look absolutely adorable!!
When Megan showed me her new bunny shoes, I about died! They are the cutest thing ever!!
We didn’t find any shots of Taylor wearing this exact hat but with the red lips Megan had, I had to take a few shots with it. She has the best smile ever!
For the last photos of the session, we utilized Megan’s pink guitar and added a little glamor with a sequined tank and a black tutu. It was perfect!
My gosh Megan, you look so beautiful in these. Your eyes are over the top gorgeous!!!
Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon Megan. You absolutely captured the essence of Taylor Swift! Another gigantic thanks to Mary & Sydney, I couldn’t have done it with out you guys! Stay tuned for the more icon sessions through out the school year. I have John Mayer, Katy Perry & Beyonce coming up in the next few weeks!
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Ali Johnson is a portrait photographer specializing in senior portrait photography in Charlottesville, Crozet, Keswick, Albemarle and Fluvanna County VA