The challenge is always: how to make a location I’ve already used look different for each senior. Addie has been in SO.Many.Plays with both the Des Moines Playhouse and within her school career that we had to feature where she’s spent countless hours: both her high school auditorium and the Des Moines Playhouse itself. I’m so thankful she was flexible and trusting of a few ideas I had and I love the results of making the auditorium look different than any other student I’ve photographed. I wanted to make it look like “this is Addie’s house” and she owned it! Just look at all those playbills and programs that aren’t even the entire collection!
After a quick jaunt to the Des Moines Playhouse where we used its exterior, we headed to Valley Junction and chased down different pockets of light and backgrounds that worked with whichever outfit(s) she had:
Addie (& Amy) : Thank you so much for your help carrying lighting equipment and for going along with what may have sounded like crazy ideas! Addie-you rocked this photo shoot as if you’ve been a model for years, not a mere few minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed our time together and watching the stage presence you have perfected translate to being in front of a camera. Thank you for your support and your trust-it means more than words can portray.
All the best in your senior year! (I’m sure you’ll hear Laidy’s laughter in the crowd at least once!) 🙂
Carrie
PS You can view Addie’s favorites HERE.
