Kaitlyn >> 2017 Fort Payne Senior

I love when things come full circle. It’s so fun as a photographer to see your clients grow and change, and to document the new phases in their life. But it’s also fun when clients become friends, and even better when you get to work together! You guys might remember Kendall from her senior session two years ago. Now, she’s one of my amazing hair and makeup artists! Kaitlyn is a beautiful Fort Payne senior, and Kendall did a great job bringing out her natural beauty.

I’m happy any time we get to incorporate my seniors’ activities into their portraits, and I was excited when Kaitlyn’s mom told me she wanted some shots on the tennis courts. The sun was crazy bright and Kaitlyn and I both may have received first degree burns from the hot court, but she looked so cute in her tennis skirt and polo! From there, we headed to the canyon, where Kaitlyn gave me serious Stevie Nicks vibes with her white dress and shawl. (If you don’t know who Stevie Nicks is, your listening assignment of the day is to listen to this IMMEDIATELY.) We also got some beautiful light after we trekked back up to the top of the canyon, before heading back into town.

We finished Kaitlyn’s session playing with some different spots in downtown Fort Payne. It’s easy to get stuck shooting in the same places over and over, so I’m always trying to mix things up so my seniors all have unique images! The awesome 70s vibe continued with Kaitlyn’s tie-front top and wide leg floral pants. I think it’s so cool to watch styles come back around (and especially 70s style when you’re a girl like me who NEEDS bell bottoms in her life.)

I’ll be the first to admit that I was NOT in a good mood the day of Kaitlyn’s session. I didn’t know it yet, but I had popped my hip out of place a couple days before and was in terrible pain. By the time we made it back to the top of the canyon, I couldn’t even stand up straight. Kaitlyn’s mom was so sweet helping me carry my bag and worrying about me as mothers do. But even with the pain, I had a great time getting to know Kaitlyn and Lisa and hope they love these images as much as I do! <3