Sweet Senior Girl, Class of '16

I realized I hadn't shared this beauty yet -- where has the time gone? She was recently in a car accident that could have, easily, killed her (she is going to be OK) and that really hits home the value of capturing these memories for a life-time and beyond. She was one of the few girl Seniors I had this past season, so a lot of fun. She was pretty adventurous and had a very distinctive sense of style. She's a bit reserved, however, so I was happy to help her relax and capture some spirited shots.

Some of our favorites . . .

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I like your work, Kristen....and these are no exception. Very nice.

The tree hugging one......mmm......that one not so much, but that's just me.

saea501 wrote in post #17979476
I like your work, Kristen....and these are no exception. Very nice.

The tree hugging one......mmm......that one not so much, but that's just me.

This completely.

Great photos!

Really nice photos but I agree about the tree hugging.

I like the tree hugging one.

For me #2 looks over posed for a girl who isn't a natural and the center frame doesn't help it. If you have #7 with a slightly different expression I would like to see it.

Overall, very well done.

135L magic-well done!!

saea501 wrote in post #17979476
I like your work, Kristen....and these are no exception. Very nice.

The tree hugging one......mmm......that one not so much, but that's just me.

Thanks! That was all her, but I understand why people might not cotton to it.

windpig wrote in post #17979507
This completely.

jmarsz wrote in post #17979646
Great photos!

Thanks!

BlackBull wrote in post #17979695
Really nice photos but I agree about the tree hugging.

Thanks so much.

wallstreetoneil wrote in post #17979705
I like the tree hugging one.

For me #2 looks over posed for a girl who isn't a natural and the center frame doesn't help it. If you have #7 with a slightly different expression I would like to see it.

Overall, very well done.

Thanks, wallstreetoneil. I think this is where her dance background came in. ;} I will have to see about #7.

canon rookie wrote in post #17979717
135L magic-well done!!

Yes, it's challenging to use, but worth it when it hits target.

wanted to also say, I like the lens and aperture choices of each picture

in picture #3, do you have the lens profile turned ON? - there seems to be quit a bit of green fringing in the high contrast background white bokeh (not that normal people would see this) - but you might be able to remove some of it, even if it is, by using the additional Lens Correction Color controls

As always, very nice work, Kristen! Stunning young woman. I do hope she'll recover fine from the accident.

wallstreetoneil wrote in post #17979785
wanted to also say, I like the lens and aperture choices of each picture

in picture #3, do you have the lens profile turned ON? - there seems to be quit a bit of green fringing in the high contrast background white bokeh (not that normal people would see this) - but you might be able to remove some of it, even if it is, by using the additional Lens Correction Color controls

Thanks, wallstreetoneil. I didn't notice that! I'll see if I can remove that.

mathogre wrote in post #17980302
As always, very nice work, Kristen! Stunning young woman. I do hope she'll recover fine from the accident.

Thank you! She has been in a neck brace, but I think she will fully recover. Maybe not dance too much for awhile, though.

YankeeMom wrote in post #17980643
Thanks, wallstreetoneil. I didn't notice that! I'll see if I can remove that.

Thank you! She has been in a neck brace, but I think she will fully recover. Maybe not dance too much for awhile, though.

Wonderful series!

1,5,6,8 are very good. But 8, that one, excellent composition, and there she appears the most comfortable. Perfect.

Thanks so much, Sam -- she probably was the most comfortable there as she has been a dancer all her life. It wasn't MY comfort-zone, though -- indoors, flash, and studio with mirrors and clutter all around.

Number 8 is my favorite. Just that your sig (watermark) is distracting where it is.