Will >> 2017 Fort Payne Senior

Look, everybody! I FINALLY got to photograph a senior guy! I was so excited about Will’s session, because I haven’t photographed any class of 2017 guys yet. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my girls, but boys are always a fun challenge since I have to think outside the box, and also try to ease the suffering of smiling for an hour straight 😉 I’ve taken several trips to the Fort Payne football stadium this year, but Will was my first football player. We shot on the field, in the stands, and at the field house, and then moved over to the baseball field for more shots there. Will’s mom couldn’t make it to his shoot, so Will and his dad came to me with plenty of strict instructions, I’m sure! The guys were totally in their element for our sports photos, even though their photographer was clueless when it came to baseball.

When we finished up at the school, we headed into town. I started at one of my favorite spots, an awesome set of white metal stairs that I’m sure you’ve seen before if you’re familiar with my work. After that we ventured to a nearby park, which I had never shot at before, but wanted to try out. It totally paid off and the images of Will in his pink shirt are some of my favorites! A couple of the poses we came upon accidentally. Will would make a move, or stand a certain way and I’d just say “Wait! Do that again– that looks great!” I love when my seniors act natural in front of the camera, and allow me to capture who they are and what they do, without having to be too posed or feel uncomfortable.


We wrapped up our session at another cool spot I hadn’t visited in a while– Big Mill. The building itself is great, but I love using the open area where part of the building used to stand. It was the perfect spot for a few photos of Will with his truck, which we of course HAD to have. I had so much fun with Will and his dad, and I hope all their images lived up to mom’s expectations!