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October 29, 2015

Chris + Beth

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My time as a high school teacher taught me how to instantly connect with teens and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. I love photographing high school seniors all over the Greater Des Moines Metro and Midwest (yes, I’m willing to travel). 

Hi, I'm Carrie

I think it’s safe to say that Twitter gave me the gift of this family session. I started calling out the @NHS_Section every time I did a Norwalk High School senior and eventually, the moderator sent me a message asking if I did family sessions. Not knowing who the moderator was, I said yes, and I have a hunch now that it was Mr. Basinger, NHS Principal. He and his wife, Beth, are English teachers by trade, though now Chris is an administrator, so I asked Beth to gather what they were all currently reading for some fun props. We met, appropriately, in front of Drake University’s library, Cowle’s Library and played with the architecture of the building, the books and their awesome-ly fun 4 kids.

It’s so nice to see someone from work outside of the workplace. It makes them more human, because God knows, I still shake in my boots when called to the principal’s office! 😉 

A few last ones of the whole family to wrap up our time while the sun set on some gorgeous fall colors: 

Chris + Beth, Thank you so much for having me & giving me the pleasure of seeing your whole family together! I love getting to widen my circle of clients/friends because I know I will always learn something new (there’s a triology to WICKED?!) and have a whole lotta fun along the way. 

Blessings on your school year!!

Carrie

PS You can view the rest of our session together HERE

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