Charlottesville Senior Portraits | Leslie – FCHS – Class of 2015

I can’t believe how quickly this year has flown by! It seems like I had my first senior portrait with Leslie, one of my Fluvanna County High School reps a few monthss ago but really it was back in July! Since she’d already had a natural session over the summer and her personalized volleyball session in the winter, we decided to round things out with an urban spring session. We started the session at a location in Charlottesville that I hadn’t used in awhile, there were so many great spots, I’m going to have to start using it again!

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It was an unbelievably windy day so I actually shot part of her session using natural light. That may not seem like a big deal to some of you but I use my lights during every single session so it was really something different for me! 🙂 One of the benefits about using natural light is the incredible catchlights you can get in your subjects eyes. Leslie’s eyes are beautiful on their own but with natural light and a reflector? They looked over to top gorgeous! Oh and how fabulous is her cheetah print maxi dress?!

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We then moved over to the IX Art park to take advantage of all of the amazing art work. Leslie’s green jacket was the perfect choice with the incredible graffiti! I literally could have photographed her in it all day long. I had to force myself to stop taking photos so she could change into her next outfit!

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We ended the session with a shot I’ve been wanted to try for years! I’d always noticed how beautiful the Charlottesville city lights looked up on Pantops Mountain and I finally got a chance to photograph it! You can really tell how windy it was but Leslie is a natural model…even her hair was cooperating! I can’t believe how perfectly the wind caught it!

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Thanks for another wonderful afternoon Julie & Leslie! I always enjoyed spending time with you both and have really enjoyed photographing you over the school year Leslie. Good luck at the University of Mary Washington and enjoy the rest of your senior year!

I’ve already begin scheduling fall portraits! To book yours, 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

March 30, 2015April 15, 2015

Charlottesville Senior Photography | Kara – FCHS – Class of 2015

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I am so excited that winter is over and this season of senior portrait photography is beginning! I always have so much fun and Kara, a senior from Fluvanna County High School’s session was no exception. She is the first spring session for the class of 2015 and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the season!

She was interested in an urban session (I love all kinds of sessions all but urban senior portraits are my favorite!) so of course I headed to my go-to urban location in Charlottesville, the IX Art Park! I’ve talked about how every portrait session I have here is different and this proves it! I fell in LOVE with this new addition! It reminded me of a rickshaw…they even had a few bicycles there that could pull the thing around!

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Kara loves going to concerts, especially at The Jefferson so we had to include a few shots by their well known green door. She even met Julian Casablancas from the Strokes there one night before the show! How freaking cool is that?! I also have to mention that I was really happy that she brought her Killers shirt and her Doc Martens! Your senior portraits should represent you and your style and Kara totally did that!

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She’s also a member of the FCHS speech team and has been in tons of school plays. It really showed…she was incredible in front of the camera. Don’t even get started on how gorgeous her eyes are…the photo below on the left takes my breath away!

I had such a great time Kara and and her Mom during the session. Thanks for a fantastic afternoon ladies! Enjoy the rest of your senior year Kara and good luck with your future plans!!!

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CLASS of 2016 – It’s never too early to get on my fall 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

March 17, 2015March 25, 2015

Charlottesville Senior Photography – Ballerina Snow Session

The weather here near Charlottesville, Va has been crazy over the past month. Today it’s almost 80 degrees but a few weeks ago, we were bombarded with snow and ice! During one of the milder days, I decided to take advantage of the snow on the ground and have an impromptu senior photography session with Erin & her sister Sarah. They are both so beautiful!! I’ve photographed Erin many, many times before but this was my first time having Sarah in front of my camera. I have to say, she’s an absolute natural!

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I’d never had a session in the snow before and there were definitely some differences…the snow reflected the colors of the sky and gave everything a slightly blueish tint! This worked in our favor though when the sun started to set. They sky was amazing and all of the colors reflecting back into the snow gave everything a gorgeous pink glow! Unfortunately, we had to stay on the road because the snow was so deep but I love the way it turned out!

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I loved working with these girls!You should check out her Erin’s studio ballerina session we had back in July. One of the great perks about being an AJP senior rep is all of the extra session you receive! I can’t wait to until we have your personalized session Sarah!

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

March 12, 2015March 17, 2015

Charlottesville Senior Portraits – AJP 2016 Senior Rep Team

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After a long winter, I am beyond excited to get back to what I love…taking Senior portraits! I’m even more excited than usual because last week I was able to photograph my senior reps for the Class of 2016! We had to postpone our session THREE times due to the weather but we finally got together and I had SO much fun! I’ll be photographing this awesome bunch through out the school year (including some seriously cool editorial studio sessions). Be on the look out! Unfortunately, my Charlottesville High School rep Robyn wasn’t able to make it so I’ll be posting her session in a few weeks.

First we have the up and coming seniors representing Fluvanna County High School in Palmyra, Va. I’ve known most of these kids and their families for years and it’s wonderful to be working with them!

Brianna – FCHS | Class of 2016

Brianna is super involved in her school. Not only does she play basketball, softball and volleyball, she’s also a member of the SGA and was Miss Fluvanna 2015! She is a natural in front of the camera and I’m really excited to have her as one of my reps!