Ashley Manypenny - Class of 2014

From the Class of 2014 - Ashley Manypenny!  I’ve said this multiple times, but I truly love my senior sessions.  The seniors I’ve shot so far have been ones that I’ve known as students - and it’s nice to be able to catch their personalities outside of the classroom.  Ashley brought an element of spunk and sassiness with her!  

One thing I like most about a senior session is that I can drive around with the senior (and mother, sister, brother, girlfriend) and find random places to shoot.   There are a few places that I like to use consistently, but I also like to find new places.  As we were driving I thought the way the sun was hitting St. Michael’s Church was beautiful.  I also know that Ashley’s grandmother will appreciate this picture.  

Ashley was able to show me a hidden treasure that brought out the beautiful Fall colors.  The time of day was just right for the sun coming through the trees.  

BUT…all was not beautiful in this location.  As we were in the middle of the road taking pictures a gentleman pulled onto the road.  I had my chair out and set it on the side of the road as we got in the van to move it out of the way (the road was very narrow and there was nowhere to park).  The man sped up on my bumper and got out, yelling at me that his road was not a dumping ground for my furniture.  He then proceeded to write down my license plate number as I promised I was not leaving my chair there.  As he sped away I gave him a friendly wave, finished the pictures, took my chair and left.  

There are certain places that I feel give a certain depth because of the lines that my lens can capture in those locations.  The catwalk and railroad tracks are two of those places.  I like the complexity that they bring to a picture - without taking the focus off of my subject.  

This was a great shoot!  The day itself was beautiful.  Ashley looked stunning in everything she put on.  And Ashley gave me another location to add to my repertoire….If only I can keep that pesky old man away!  

Until next time…