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December 2, 2022

Lydia : A Saylorville Lake + Horse Session

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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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I love it when I get to meet friends of friends! Lydia’s mom and Emi’s parents went to college together and I get to meet new people as a result. Lydia was such a sweetheart, knew what she wanted and let me know in the gentlest of ways. We started near their home with a lovely countryside feel, gorgeous glory light and then moved to the barn & stables where she rides Whiskey. Her pixie haircut was absolutely darling and I had so much fun working with her.

The barn where Whiskey lives had the most perfect of perfect fall trees right next to the ring and Whiskey behaved so nicely – it couldn’t have gone more smoothly!

Lydia’s mom, Deanne, had a great idea to finish our time together at Saylorville Lake which was about a 15min drive from Whiskey. Watching our sunlight, we wrapped up our time at the barn and headed over to the beach where they often dock their boat to go out on the water. The sunshine was gorgeous and Lydia was so trusting to take a few steps into the chilly water for a few too!

Lydia & Deanne : Thank you so much for having me play a small part of your senior year! It’s an honor to help you document this season in your life and I hope you have a great time wrapping up your high school experience.

All the best!

Carrie

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