Bailee >> 2017 Plainview Senior

I got to photograph another beautiful Plainview High School senior a few weeks ago, and just like Aubrey incorporated her hometown of Collinsville into her senior session, Bailee did the same with Rainsville. I was a little apprehensive when she told me she wanted to shoot under Chavies Bridge. If you’re from the area, you know that big, blocky bridge doesn’t have a lot of aesthetic appeal. But once we hiked down to the creek, I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful greenery and clear water. It was also while we were shooting at this first spot that I found out that Bailee and I are actually distant cousins! It’s seriously a small world, especially when you live in a small town 😉

Next we headed to Plainview High School, my old stomping grounds, for some photos with Bailee’s basketball gear. I thought it was so cute that she brought three basketballs to represent her number, 3! I love the shots we got with her basketballs and her jerseys, as well as the more simple shots of Bailee sporting her school colors in front of some classic PHS “landmarks.”

When we finished shooting at the school, we traveled just down the road to Bailee’s grandfather’s place, which had the most beautiful willow tree by a picturesque pond and a perfect old wooden shed. Bailee’s embroidered navy top complimented the vibrant greenery and the rustic barn wood so perfectly and I love how it made her eyes pop!

We wrapped up our session at another spot Bailee and her mom picked out– an open field just at sunset. I LOVE the flower crown they had made for these shots and the sweetness it added to Bailee’s last look. We almost ran out of daylight, but managed to use that to our advantage and get every last bit of that sunset-y, golden goodness just before the sky got dark enough for some cool silhouette shots. I love the diversity of Bailee’s images and how each location was special to her– exactly the way your senior portraits should be!