Over the years of photographing fashion models, I’ve created a signature style of edgy, photography that gets noticed a lot. Some people see my photography and ask me {who shot that photo?} and I respond, thank you for the compliment. I’m kind of a humble person, so I don’t always rave about my own photography, but I do admit that I love what I do, and I’m very confident in my work.

I get calls all the time asking me to photograph seniors for their high school portraits. Up until just the past few years, edgy, artistic portrait photography for senior high students was unheard of. Just the typical cap and gown photos, and maybe a few photographs by a tree in a park setting. Now the trend has shifted 360 degrees to an edgy, urban art style. Color tones, sepias, black and whites are all very in demand with students. I’ve also photographed a lot of musicians and rock bands, that gives my portraits a unique style that students love. When I go on shoot for a professional singer/ songwriter, they are wanting images that sell their brand, and give them compelling art for the album cover. I take a similar approach when photographing students.

I love to scout locations and come up with some fun and different scenes for my senior high portrait shoots. Its usually a spot that you’d never dream of. One of my favorite places in Memphis is near the old train bridge on the Mississippi River. It has become a very popular icon in Memphis, and makes a great contrast from our history of old to the modern traditions that are shaping our world today. If I can find a spot like that for my shoots, then I know when the students look back, they will see the art and history of the photographs that I shoot of them. I still like to shoot in natural settings, but shooting in a garden is not quite my style. But, if you make me shoot in a garden, I will break the rules and shoot images that you would not think of. I love to think out of the box and think creatively.

Here is a session with Claire. She did a great job with coming up with different looks and styles for the shoot. Having several color combinations helps give the shoot more character and appeal. If you see these images and like them, spread the word. I love photographing students, they are so much fun!