Darling Denton Guyer senior Ally Sutherland makes Revlon make up and lipstick models look like they need to raise their game. Active and spirited, playing volleyball, hanging out with friends at football games and school events and studying have taken most of her senior year. She excels at math and plans to study at Oklahoma State University - Go Pokes! She picked a blue peasant top, perfect for her eyes, when walking in the lake with a bouquet of flowers, you know, like you do... ;) She wore a cream swingy dress and wedges which went perfectly with a flower crown for the rest of the nature shots. Then in Downtown Grapevine she picked the hot new muted green top, and a smokey plum, which may have been my favorite. Her Letterman Jacket had to make an appearance, and a cute lacy cream dress that got some honks and hollers from the football players at the parade we had to shoot around! You can find me in the Dallas Fort Worth area here: https://www.lisa-marie-photography.com/
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Insta @LisaMcNielPhoto Oh my, what to say about Erika and her wonderful botanical garden and historic old town senior session... First of all, Erika is a delight; happy, encouraging, open to making new friends, confident but humble. I would happily clone her. She is on my Senior Model Team and you can see her in the Runway 7 Boutique Group Shoot in Deep Ellum, Dallas , 7 Tips on How to Take Prom Photos, Santa Paws with Your Dog, and College Shirt Shoots (coming soon). She is part of the Varsity Cross Country Team at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas. You can see the polite and dedicated bunch of girls and guys out in the mornings in packs running in the wee hours of the pre-dawn. Erika's also in National Honors Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta - a mathematics honor society, and is headed to the University of Texas in Austin this Fall. For those of you not in Texas, you have to be in the top 7% of your class for admission there, so suffice to say, Erika has a big brain! All that running gives her mega stamina. In her free time, she likes to play soccer, take hikes with friends, ride bikes, and go adventuring for coffee shops both near and far. As if she has that much free time... when she's not in class, studying, volunteering or getting in her miles for Cross Country, she works for Palio Pizza in Highland Village. Erika would like to major in pre-law so that she can one day become an Immigration Attorney. To see more recent work or book me, click here: Dallas Fort Worth Photographer That top photo was an entire page in Rame' Magazine Senior Portrait edition. Crumpled cowboy hat, shorts and boots for the win! We started Erika's session at the botanical gardens, that were partly under construction, but we moved in and around it. Then she donned this darling black and rose long romper for a city look. Erika's photos made it in to Rame' Magazine - Senior Portrait Edition, and Senior Year Magazine this year! This yellow top popped against the green in the garden. She brought a book and glasses to highlight her love of reading. I wish I had pictures of my mom and me like this. I do have some with my daughter like this at her wedding, but I love the interaction between the two of them. She has so many "looks" and this casual outfit with the Texas ball cap shows just one more side of her warm personality. Don't try to come between a girl and her Daisy covered spare jeep! Best wishes, Erika. And as they say in Pixar land... Adventure Awaits!
Dawson has been in more theatre productions than I can name and I majored in vocal music and minored in drama. He may become a producer or go into politics or acting, directing... who knows? He will be grabbing a cup of coffee from "Re:defined" in Grapevine on his way up though! Mr. Holder just graduated from Grapevine Faith High school in between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. He was looking at some swanky schools and settled on Texas Christian University. I bet his family is grateful he'll be close by and that he received so much scholarship from the TCU Horned Frogs! He enjoys theatre, singing, writing, debate, dancing, reading and politics. His favorite songs are Stars and the Moon by Jason Robert Brown, Evergreen by YEBBA, Still in Love by Thirdstory, and Pretty Funny by Lindsay Mendez. His mom posted a video of his performance as the beast in "Beauty and the Beast" and it was just jaw-dropping! His favorite quote is from A Brave New World by Aldous Huxley- "“But I don't want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin.” Because of his interest in drama and musical theatre, we began his session on stage and in the audience seats as seen in the top photos. He wore a suit, which I always recommend for boys. He chose an olive green button down shirt and charcoal pants for the more casual photos around town. Follow me on Pinterest here: DallasPhotographer To see more photos from senior photographer Lisa McNiel, click Dallas-Photographer or follow DFW-Senior-Photographer on Facebook or Senior Pictures on Instagram. One of my favorite outfits was this maroon zippered sweater over a checkered navy shirt with jeans. We finished up his shoot at his favorite coffee shop where he likes to hang out, study, and visit with friends. PS. Everyone is a potential friend for Dawson! His mom's perspective on Dawson: Dawson has always been beyond his years. He is an avid reader, loves to sing and listen to music and has been acting since he was seven. He enjoys having conservations all day long!
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Photography is all about perspective - the person behind the camera can use their imagination to tell different stories about a subject from a variety of angles. Perspective gives depth to an image and can make a two-dimensional photograph feel like a three-dimensional scene.
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I'm always surprised when seniors are nervous about their photo session, but it makes sense if you don't know how to prepare! 1. Bring more outfits than you think you need, with accessories, shoes, and the right bra. Make sure they are wrinkle-free. Lay this all out the night before so that you have time to remember things in that margin of the next day. If you want to look long and lean, one color all of the way down like Ashley's blue romper (at the end) is ideal. 2. Bring comfortable shoes to walk in between locations. Personally, I walk fast between locations and if you're in heels it might rub a blister. 3. A hydro flask or water bottles to stay hydrated! The process can dehydrate you more quickly than you might think. Also, a small snack will keep your blood sugar up and tie you over until the session is over and you can go enjoy a meal with your mom. 4. Letter jacket, musical instrument, any props that you feel tell your story. 5. A college shirt if you know where you'll be going, but most importantly a genuine smile and a great attitude. If you're booking with me, you're welcome to bring a friend if they make it more fun! Here's Ashley's mom, Kara's perspective on her baby girl... Since a young age, Ashley has always been a leader! Raising a strong-willed daughter has always had it's challenges but I always knew that one day, that unwavering confidence and determination would take her far in life. She is loyal, trustworthy, funny, sarcastic, and she will always speak her mind. I wish everyone could see how big her heart is but she saves that side for only those close to her. My one on one time with her is my favorite! She has the most beautiful voice and we spend many car rides singing along to the Mama Mia or Greatest Showman Soundtrack. She dreams to one day visit Greece (where Mama Mia was filmed). Dancing Queen makes her tear up every time she hears it. She has dreams of being a Physical Therapist and is ready to take on this next chapter. I'm the one that's not! Her favorite songs are anything by Vance Joy, and her favorite personality trait is her sense of humor. Her contribution to Guyer High School Soccer team helped them become bi-district champions and when we were talking at Christmas, she had just been in a soccer product commercial. Her favorite quote is "Work Smarter, not harder" and her favorite memory is with her childhood friend, Loren.
Ileana has a spark and a dramatic beauty that turns heads everywhere she goes. She's a dancer with a cheerful spirit that she gets from her mom. She wanted to do her photo session at the Canal in Las Colinas, near Irving in the DFW metroplex because her mom had done pictures there when she was a girl. For more ideas and locations, or for Senior Pictures for boys or girls, check out my website: Dallas Photographer or follow me on Pinterest Dallas Senior Pictures Ileana chose a black bodysuit with sheer sleeves, high-waisted jeans stylishly ripped, hot pink platforms and hot pink earrings to compliment her warm skin tones and gorgeous hair. This latina ballerina brought all the style! She wore a turquoise halter dress with a criss cross waist and tan heels for one of her outfits. You can see how it makes her eyes pop. This is a dressy location. You'll want to save your casual outfits for another locale. I love the stonework and how this dorm frames her. The Spanish architecture and lights make for a beautiful backdrop. We had fun with this pose near the Horses of Las Colinas! The security guard thought she was a model and we were doing a commercial shoot. This is a special location on my list and a little further, but is available for an extra fee. You can see how magical it is here! Ileana is a dancer and on the dance team at her school. She's so stunning that heads were turning when she donned her soft pink ballet outfit and pointe shoes. She brought this idea to me and I was happy to do what we could to make it happen. It was featured on SeniorInspire on Instagram, so I count that as a win.
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
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Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
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Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Mountains, in my opinion, are the ultimate travel destination for three reasons: the awe-inspiring views, the thrill of adventure, and the tranquility of nature. That’s why Switzerland, especially the Alps, is such a magnet for travelers (like me), despite the high cost. One lesser-known gem in the Swiss Alps is Kandersteg. This town, part of...
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Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
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Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
From knowing your angles to playing with poses, here are six easy tips on how to be more photogenic and look better in every photograph.
Clara Bella Photography | Award-Winning High School Senior Portrait Photography based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
