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June 30, 2018

Alex : Class of 2019

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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). 

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His mom approached me mid-February at a Show Choir Team Dinner and detailed this amazing Joker Suit that Alex has worked to compile over the years. Of all the super heroes and villains, Alex’s favorite is The Joker and he has a great smile impersonation of him to boot! We started our time together in full costume with props and I think it helped start the session at a level of comfortability that is rare. And it was because Alex was wearing his favorite thing. That reinforced a great lesson on what to communicate to future seniors: wear what you love and it will translate into your photos even more! 

After a quick outfit change, Alex was totally ready to and in the groove to take awesome shots along the Des Moines river and we quickly got our posing down to a science. 🙂

Some new development has gone in by the riverwalk area and we commented on how it looks almost like a set out of a movie-so pristine and clean and downright fun, I might add!

Andrew: 
Congratulations!! I know you’re going to have an outstanding time wherever you decide to go (but secretly, I hope you go to the one that gives you the great roommate we talked about!) 😉 I’m also sure that you will do amazing things in the criminal justice system because you had an outstanding example go before you. Keep him in mind and you won’t go wrong!!

Blessings in everything, 

Carrie

PS You can view the rest of our time together HERE. 

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