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June 29, 2016

Natalie : Class of 2017

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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

A few days prior to Natalie’s senior session, her mom, Jennifer, emailed me that if I could find a vintage truck to incorporate into her photos, it’d make Natalie’s dream come true. Happy to say that a Facebook shout out started the search, a couple phone calls later, and BOOM. Here is Bill McDonald’s 1957 GMC that Natalie was giddy over while we used every square inch of Bill’s awesome vehicle. 

Natalie started the session in the perfect Americana outfit that was complimented by the GMC beautifully. 

We moved quickly to the Art Center as storm clouds were rolling in just as fast as we were.  🙂

One last outfit change as the clouds covered our main light source and the winds picked up. It gave Natalie’s photos a different look and feel that, I think, helps diversify her images! 

Natalie & Jennifer: Thank you so much for a lovely evening and for the truck request that pushed me to be better as a photographer too. Best of luck with culinary school, Natalie! You can bring us a salisbury steak anytime! 😉 

Blessings on your senior year, 

Carrie

PS You can view the rest of our time together HERE

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