Makayla | Fluvanna County High School – 2016

I’m slowly but surely getting caught up on my blog posts! This has been my busiest fall ever and I am honored that so many seniors in Charlottesville amd the surrounding area have chosen me to document this important time in their lives!

Though the majority of my senior session take place outside, I love it when someone decides to have their senior photography session in my studio! It’s perfect because we can literally have the session anytime of day, in any kind of weather…we have much more flexiblity than with an outdoor session. That’s why I was happy to photograph Makayla, an adorable senior from Fluvanna County High School one evening after school.

First we took her yearbook photo and then we moved onto the fun stuff! Don’t get me wrong, formal yearbook photos are great and Makayla looks absolutely gorgeous (her eyes are SO beautiful!)  but changing up your outfit really allows your own personality shine through!

Makayla brought the best outfits with her, right down to her shoes. If my feet weren’t so big, I might have been tempted “misplace” a few pairs of them behind a backdrop! 🙂 I was so glad that she took my suggestion to wear this sparkly tank top that I have in my style closet. It added the perfect touch of glamour to go along with these photos.

While she quickly changed her outfit, I switched out my backdrop and we continued on with the session. Makayla wasn’t feeling well that day but you’d never know it. She managed to look stunning throughout the entire session!

Another quick outfit change but this time, I used a purple gel to light up the background. This was my first time doing this and I was thrilled with the results! Not only did it perfectly match Mayakla’s dress but it’s so cool to be able to make my grey background, any color that I want!

Thanks for a wonderful session Makayla! I had so much fun with you and your parents. Enjoy the rest of your senior year and good luck with your future plans. Oh and congratulations on passing your CNA exam! I know you’ll make an amazing nurse!

CLASS of 2016 – Though I do have a few winter openings availablebut in the studio and outdoors, it’s never too early to get on my spring calendar, contact me today! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

Ali Johnson is a portrait photographer specializing in senior portrait photography in Charlottesville, Crozet, Keswick, Albemarle and Fluvanna County VA