You’re about to see something you’ve NEVER seen on this blog before… are you ready? Here come a bunch of two-leggers!

This past week, I went home to Portland, Oregon (where I grew up) to photograph my little sister! She’ll be a senior in high school this year, and senior portraits are a big deal in the northwest. So I got together with her (and a bunch of her friends), and we had a great time!

I’ll tell you what, seniors were an incredible challenge to photograph – but so much fun at the same time! Since I’m used to my “clients” paying little attention to me and only doing what I want so they can play with a ball or snack on a treat, it was a HUGE change to have my subjects actually do what I tell them to! Every time! Haha… I definitely have more respect for senior photographers now, because they have to have incredible creativity and posing knowledge. I mean, I always figured as much, but things are always eye-opening when you do them yourself for the first time. These girls were not only incredibly patient with me, but they were GORGEOUS models, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to work with!

For the record, I can’t possibly imagine changing the focus of my business – I’ll always love photographing dogs. And my many pet clients certainly keep me busy, I’m lucky to say! So I’m still Allison Shamrell Pet Photography. But every once in a while I don’t mind a change of pace… so check out my first foray into senior photography! :)

Morgan

Keaton

Noelle

Katie

Kristine

Shelby

Noelle

Last but not least, my gorgeous sister Katherine!

THANK YOU so much to all of you ladies for your time! I’ll have your galleries up next week! (hopefully!)

Tags: girls, Portland, senior