it’s no secret that i love to shoot senior portraits. it’s not just the clothes and the hair and the makeup…of course that part is fun, but what i really love is the anticipation of what’s to come for them. i love meeting these young women who are about to head out into the world to discover who they are and what they want to do with their lives. mary is such a beautiful young lady and i can’t wait to see what the future has in store for her. this series in front of the kansas city skyline is one of my favorites. mary, i wish you all the best as you finish up your senior year and head off to college. you’re a strong, wise, lovely young woman and i know you’ll do great things! mary’s hair and makeup by the super talented gina ciaccio-holmberg until next time, H
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i’m sneaking in a late night blog post in honor of this lovely young lady who will celebrate a birthday tomorrow. i’ve had the honor of having her and her amazing family in front of my camera more than once and it’s been so wonderful to watch her grow up these last few years. she’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside and i simply love spending time and working with her. i knew we would love these before we even started shooting! that dress…so perfect for this great urban location. emma is such a natural in front of the camera and her eyes are just incredible! i love photographing horses and this session was no exception. gotta love that beautiful sunset light and the love this girl has for her horse. i wish you all the best on your birthday and in the future, emma. i have no doubt that life has great things in store for you! emma’s hair and makeup by the talented gina holmberg. we are still booking senior portraits for the class of 2015 and we’ve already started booking the class of 2016. for information or to book a session shoot us […]
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i don’t always photograph senior boys but when i do they’re ridiculously photogenic. like noah. boys, THIS is how you dress for senior portraits. i always suggest wearing something casual, something on trend and most definitely something timeless. you don’t want to look back on your senior portraits and say, “what was i thinking?’ with noah’s great style i know that won’t be happening to him. or his little brother myles. talk about a future heartbreaker! did you know that for senior portrait sessions we offer a complimentary mini family or sibling session on the same day? while you’re camera ready why not have your siblings or even the whole family hop in for a few shots. this can be done at the beginning or the end of your session which makes it super quick and painless. noah, thanks for trusting me to create unique senior portraits that tell your story. you’re a bright young man with a wonderful personality (and killer style) and i can’t wait to see what the future hold for you. it’s been an incredible year for us at hocus focus. we’ve got some really exciting things happening in the year ahead and so many more […]
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so much to blog…so little time so i’ll just leave you with the beautiful senior portrait session i did with this lovely young lady. annie’s hair and makeup by the uber talented gina ciaccio-holmberg.
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posting a quick sunday sneak peek for a beautiful senior portrait client. i had such an incredible afternoon with abby and her sister paige, who is just happens to be a super talented makeup artist. stay tuned for more from this shoot and if you’re interested in booking your own senior portrait session email us or give us a call at 913.787.2527. our fall calendar is filling up fast.
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it’s no secret that i love doing senior portraits. getting to know these amazing young ladies and hearing about their hopes and dreams for the future is so exciting. i met katie a few years ago when i photographed her family during a day of mini sessions and i knew then that i wanted her to be one of my senior spokesmodels. she’s got such a fresh, natural look about her and a super sweet personality to match. gina ciaccio-holmberg did an amazing job on katie’s hair and makeup and together we had a really fun afternoon shooting. katie, you were a dream to work with and i wish you all the best as you graduate and head off to college. i have no doubt wherever life takes you, you will find success. believe it or not, we’ve already begun booking senior portrait sessions for the class of 2015. call 913.787.2527 or email us for more information on booking a senior session.
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i shot some really incredible senior portrait sessions this fall and this one is definite favorite. lauren is the perfect example of what to wear for senior portraits. she works at addie rose boutique so i knew she would have an amazing wardrobe but it’s her personal style that i really love. she’s the perfect mix of edgy and feminine and fun. i fell in love with this first outfit – the dress and necklace are both from addie rose. another addie rose necklace. if you’ve ever shot with me you know that i tend to get a little excited when i’m shooting. the top left shot in this next series was one that made me squeal. i knew the second i clicked the shutter that it would be the one. really, this whole series is on my list of favorites. and that bottom right close up…seriously, lauren! it was this series that made me realize what a natural lauren is in front of the camera. so much so that i recently referred her to one of the modeling agencies i work with. my fingers are crossed that she gets signed! another great addie rose outfit in this series. lauren and […]
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busy season is in full effect! so much new work…so little time to share. let’s kick off this week’s massive blogging spree with emily, a beautiful senior portrait client who’s sister i photographed a couple of years ago. i loved working with emily. as you can see, she’s a gorgeous girl with impeccable style but emily is one of those seniors who i just know is destined for great things. she’s smart, she’s independent and she’s driven. emily and her older sister alex are a dynamic duo. they’re the founders of photos4good, a no-cost professional photography service for non-profit organizations. combining two of their passions, community service and photography, alex and emily work together photographing the activities of local charity and fundraising events. they edit the photos and provide them to the non-profits for use at no cost. they’ve worked with ronald mcdonald house charities, win for kc, jewish family services of greater kansas city, the children’s place, safe home and more. like i said – smart, independent and driven. emily, i can’t wait to see what your future holds. for you, i am certain the sky is the limit. hair and makeup by the fabulous gina ciaccio-holmberg it’s not too late for the class of 2014 […]
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i’ve been photographing ryley since she was 10 years old and i always knew that when the time came she would be one of my senior spokesmodels. for hair, makeup and wardrobe styling we worked with the amazing gina ciaccio-holmberg. after a few studio shots we headed out to some of my favorite urban locations. ryley has impeccable taste – she always has. this black and white striped shirt and show-stopping necklace was one of my favorite looks she brought. i loved this session so much i used one of the images below in my october 2013 her life magazine ad! grab a copy on stands or view this issue online. ryley, i’ve watched you grow into an amazing young lady and i can’t wait to see where life takes you. enjoy the rest of your senior year! lots of love, H friends of ryley can save $200 on their own senior portrait session. call us at 913.787.2527 or email us for details. our fall calendar is almost full so don’t delay!
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i have so many senior sessions to blog. this is one from last fall that i realized i never posted and it’s definitely a favorite of mine. if there was a poster child for what to wear for senior portraits, it would be caty. her wardrobe was amazing! she brought such a great mix of classic, trendy, casual and dressy and her choices were full of color and texture, which always photographs so well. if i could raid caty’s closet i totally would. caty has flawless skin so makeup artist and hair stylist melissa evans used warm tones to create a perfect sun-kissed glow that was fresh and youthful. after we left the studio we hit lots of great locations to create a variety of looks for caty. i loved this outfit – the mix of color, pattern and texture were perfect with these incredible green doors. one of my strengths as a photographer is posing but because caty is such a natural in front of the camera she really didn’t need much direction. i could have shot her all day! there really isn’t a color caty can’t pull of. and those shoes! i’m such a sucker for shoes. this series was […]
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