Eva | FCHS | 2017 – Charlottesville Senior Portraits

Tonight on my blog we have Eva, a senior from Fluvanna County High School’s Class of 2017. I photographed Eva’s older sister Mary Garner a few years ago so I was really excited to work with this family again. They are so friendly and outgoing and I knew I’d have a wonderful time during the session! We started out in my studio so I could take Eva’s formal yearbook photo. In no time flat we had a fantastic yearbook photo and then we were ready to move outside. That’s one of the many things I love about outdoor sessions! While Eva looks beautiful in her photo, her lifestyle session really let her personality shine through!

We started in the downtown Palmyra area where Eva and her family many fond memories. During Mary Garner’s session, I took a photo of her sitting in a tree. For Eva’s session she climbed up into the same tree but she put her own spin on it by bringing a book with her! As you can tell by the photos, Eva loves to read and loves books! It’s so awesome that some of the books she brought with her are the same classics that I read when I was younger!  Nancy Drew, Laura Ingalls Wilder…she even brought Heidi and Little Women!

We finished up the session at their family farm. It’s such a gorgeous place, and they have a bunch of horses running around! Thanks so much for a great afternoon! I had the best time spending the afternoon with you guys! Eva, enjoy the rest of your senior year and good luck with your future. I know you have an amazing life ahead of you!

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Apparently the horses didn’t feel like any close up shots but you can see them in the background. There were a ton of them!

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

Tyler | FCHS | 2017 – Senior Portraits Charlottesville

Tonight on my blog we have Tyler, a senior from Fluvanna County High School’s Class of 2017. Nothing makes me happier then when seniors personalize their senior portraits and Tyler sure did that! She wanted to have part of her session in the FCHS weight room where she lifts on the Power Team, part on the a softball field, and part outdoors. I was super happy to accommodate her! While I’ve photographed both softball and baseball players, this was my first time photographing someone lifting weights!

We started out in the weight room…I was blown away by how much equipment there was! I guess that lets you know that I never go to the gym! 🙂 Tyler was right at home though and is in such amazing shape! Seriously, she was holding that 40 lb weight like it was nothing, all the while looking like a super model! The time in the weight room flew by and we headed outdoors to one of my favorite spots in the county. Even though it was mid-September, everything was still green and the light spilling through the trees was so beautiful! While we’re on the subject of beauty,  let me take a minute to gush about Tyler’s eyes…they are so gorgeous! Sometimes they looked blue and sometimes green. I know that happens to a lot of people with blue eyes but you can really notice it in her photos!

Finally we took a quick trip back to FCHS to finish up the softball portion of the session. We timed it so perfectly and were rewarded with the most incredible sunset at the very end! It was the perfect end to a perfect day. Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon Tyler & Michelle! I really enjoyed spending the afternoon with you guys! Enjoy the rest of your senior year!

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Tyler also plays volleyball so this photo was a nod to all three sports! It almost looks like an ad for Nike!

CLASS of 2017 – Have you scheduled your portrait session yet? My Spring calendar is already filling up! For more info click here or contact me! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

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

 Ashli | Monticello High School – 2016

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! I am woefully behind on adding senior portrait sessions to my website so I figured it was high time to get busy! Last fall was my busiest time ever and I am honored that so many people have chosen me to take their senior portraits in the Charlottesville area!

Tonight on my blog we have Ashli, beautiful senior from Monticello High School’s Class of 2016. I first met Ashli and her mother Tammy when I took her yearbook photo over the summer.  They also scheduled an outdoor session for the fall which I encourage. Yearbook photos are great but outdoor senior portraits are where you really let your style shine through!

Ashli wanted to have her session at the Darden School of business in Charlottesville, Va which happens to be one of my favorites. It’s such a fabulous location…tons of columns, brickwork and beautiful landscaping all in one small area!

It was a beautiful fall afternoon and the weather was gorgeous. Speaking of gorgeous, holy cow Ashli, you looked absolutely amazing!

I loved the outfits that she brought with her. They were the perfect mix of dressy and casual…and those boots! I swear I wanted to keep them for myself! 🙂

You never know what’s going to happen when you add the family pet into a few photos but thank goodness Smokey decided to cooperate for this shot!

I almost started drooling when I saw this Burberry shawl. The style and colors went perfectly with the fall leaves! Man Ashli…you have the best smile!

Last shot of the night and hands down my favorite from the session. We must have looked crazy while taking this shot. I was balancing on a bench while Tammy and Savannah (my awesome assistant) dropped leaves on Ashli! It was well worth it though! 🙂

Thank you so much for a fabulous afternoon Ashli and Tammy! I had so much fun with you guys. Ashli, good luck at JMU…I know you’ll have a fabulous time and wish you nothing but the best!

CLASS of 2017 – Though I do have a few winter openings available both in the studio and outdoors, if you’d prefer a spring session it’s never too early to get on my calendar. Contact me today to schedule your session! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

Ali Johnson is a portrait photographer specializing in senior portraits in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Louisa and Fluvanna County VA