The first time I met this 2025 senior, Alyssa, was during her family portraits three years ago. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. So much has changed since then as she gracefully aged towards adulthood. Gone are the braces. But the kindness and joy I saw then still radiates from her.
The first thing I noticed when I saw Alyssa again was how GORGEOUS her hair is. I asked her if she had gotten highlights because I saw beautiful thin strips of a lighter blonde and darker large areas of an almost lilac color. It was a nice surprise when she said it was all natural. I told her that was just one more thing she could thank God for. We did a few photos to really show off her hair as she walked to the next location.
Don’t you just love how her hair floats as she turns to look over her shoulder? Next we changed outfits to an absolutely beautiful full-length orange dress. To say she looked stunning in it is an understatement. But one of the many things I love about this 2025 senior is that she is so much more than a pretty face. She not only had perfect attendance all through school but she got straight As and received outstanding senior in 4-H. All of this was while she also worked, danced and started her own photography business.
Doesn’t she absolutely radiate joy? She braved the heat and the mosquitoes like a champ. And want to know why she chose this orange dress? She wanted photos with her Bible because her relationship with God is very important to her. So she needed a dress to match the Bible. What do you think? Don’t they match perfectly?
This Bible was hand-painted for her by a friend. Isn’t it beautiful? But the best part is that it isn’t just something that sits on a shelf for her. She has been reading and studying it chapter by chapter, taking notes of everything she wants to remember.
Just so you know, the last several photos are among my favorite we have ever taken. I am going to keep coming back to these images and thinking “we took these?!!!” I hope Alyssa likes these as much as we do! Next we did a few walking photos before it was time for the next outfit.
Next we went down by the water at Barren River Lake State Park. This 2025 senior changed into a playful blue and purple paisley dress which matched the scenery perfectly.
This was the perfect dress to swish, so we tried a few photos like that. And then her personality really came out. It was so nice to see the genuine smiles. I mean, if you have a party dress, you my as well have fun, right?
One thing I know, I’m glad I don’t have to be the one to choose what hangs on her wall. Alyssa definitely nailed her session. I’ve had the privilege of watching her photography business blossom over the last year. Many photographers would rather be behind the camera instead of in front of it. But she is comfortable on either side, and the camera loves her for sure!
We are about ready to wrap up her session. Just one more outfit to go. This was more of a fun professional look. And she got to wear one of her favorite colors: hot pink.
This year she is hoping to co-op at an elementary school so she can get some teaching experience. I think she will be amazing at it! She will balance patience and kindness with being the “fun” teacher every kid is drawn to.
And with that comes the end of this Monroe County 2025 senior session. Thank you, Alyssa, for choosing us! We wish you so many amazing things, both with the senior year to come and your photography business. We can’t wait to watch you thrive!
Love, Kevin and Renee
Alyssa is a beautiful girl. Love all of these amazing pictures, glad I would not have to make decisions on which are best