Photography can be a trendy thing, especially high school senior photography. Most seniors come in wanting to out "glam" their friends and strike the latest vogue poses with hair, makeup and a wind machine.
Senior Photography has become big in every way imaginable. Mostly with girls, who have been pouring over episodes of America's Next Top Model. They enjoy the fun of the glamorized version of themselves along with props and special locations. Most walk into the studio with bags of shoes, and outfits for every "look" imaginable. Admittedly, I enjoy the sessions too, each outfit can guide the feel of a series of images, like changing costumes enhances the scenes of a play.
... However every once in a while something sublimely simple can feel like a spring walk through the woods.
Recently, Annie showed up in the studio wearing a simple black shirt and jeans, no bags of shoes or clothes, no jewelry, just a hint of make up and a quiet voice which politely dismissed the optional use of a hat, props, or even a strand of pearls. She just wanted a simple black and white session...something classic.
Okay, we can do that. I switched my camera over to a monochromatic capture so I could truly embrace the beautiful black & white tones.
I have to thank Annie for her vision. She is a beautiful girl who knew she didn't need the fluff, to express herself. She also helped me see that I didn't need the fluff to capture simple beauty when it walks softly in front of me lens.
As an added benefit to Annie. Her images will stand the test of time, I am certain that she won't regret her hair, makeup or posing choices 20 years from now.
In a world where loud and bold is the norm, it is nice to witness a simple whisper.
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