I had the incredible opportunity to lead a styled senior portrait session when I was in Santa Barbara, California last month. It was fun to show other photographers how I work with high school seniors, from posing them to interacting with them on a photo shoot.

Christy is a high school senior in Santa Barbara, and spent her afternoon with us to be our model.

I love that Christy’s eyelashes match the lavender!

These next two photos remind me of Pocahontas (the Disney movie version). Colors of the Wind, anyone?

I was so excited about being able to photograph at the beach in Santa Barbara. There are no beaches here in Dallas, and no, I don’t think that the “beach” at the lakes count. That’s sand, but it’s no the same as the ocean. So, I tried to make the most of photographing on the beach. It was chilly and overcast, but Christy totally made it work!

Thank you, Christy, for being an awesome model!

Now, who wants senior portraits in Santa Barbara? I’m getting ready to launch Destination Senior Portrait options for those seniors who want to finish off their Senior Year in a BIG way! Locations will include San Francisco, San Diego, Savannah, New York, and Austin.

Makeup: Cassidy Zellman

Flower Crown: 2Js Photography

Dress: Thrifted by Kelly Lynne Fotos