Jessica: Seniors: Oregon Everyday

I was the first non-family member to visit her in the hospital.
Her mom reminded me of that while I was there to take her senior pictures.
It made me feel old.
And sad.
And happy.
And proud.
All at once.

I haven't done a lot of senior sessions, in fact, I've turned them down to focus on weddings. But I agreed to do Jessica's because she is a very special girl to me. But after shooting this session, I've decided I love them! I will be offering senior sessions this year, so if you are part of the class of 2011 (or the parent of a senior) and you are interested in a senior session, make sure you shoot me an email (diandra@diandraann.com).

Jessica is an avid horse rider. She has raised a few horses of her own, and rides and takes care of them. It was so much fun to shoot these at the stable where she spends the majority of her time, as well as in her backyard where her own horses live. These don't take a lot of words... I just adore these images. And have I mentioned how gorgeous Oregon is?? I know I used to live there, but after being gone for almost 10 years, I had forgotten just how amazing it is!





































































































I know I posted more photos than I usually do... but seriously? I couldn't get enough! It was hard enough just to narrow these down!

Teaser: Jessica: Oregon Senior Portraits

Lately I've been focusing primarily on Engagements and Weddings.
In fact, I've turned down families, babies, seniors, etc because I wanted to focus on one thing.

Then one day I got an email from a family friend. I've known them since I was 4. Their oldest daughter, Jessica, is a senior this year, and they wanted me to fly up to Oregon where they live and take her senior pictures. I couldn't say no. I've known this girl since the day she was born. Literally. I baby-sat her and her sister since they were tiny. And now she is graduating from high school. Am I seriously that old?

I had such an AMAZING time, that I have decided to add senior portraits to what I do. So if you are a senior this year (yeah class of 2011) or the parent of a senior this year... please contact me for pricing. And we will have a blast :) Seriously... I had SO MUCH FUN that I cannot wait to shoot more of these sessions!

Here is a little preview.


Jessica is an avid horse rider. And she is soooo good with them!


This may be one of my all time favorite photos. Ever.



Wait until you see the rest of this session.
I'm kind of in love with it!