Ka-POWELL!

Aspiring model, Jasmine was in house late last week. I don't know if I did her justice, but I told her that when she's on the cover of Vogue someday to not forget the little guy with the studio in Montour! :-)

I've been photographing Jazzy Jaz for a long time, whether it be youth league softball or high school cheerleading, and I know she was looking forward to her senior session for, well.... forever. So, I was definitely feeling the pressure of living up to expectations... not only HER expectations... but MY OWN for her. In the end, I think we both busted out with some awesome stuff. This is just a sampling below... but I don't think she took a bad image in her 100+ poses.... that's what a "pro" she is.

When you get to California, Jasmine, just let them know when you want your "personal" shooter to fly in for your mag covers! :-)

Runnin around with Ryan

Ryan was the classic unassuming senior guy on Friday afternoon. As I like to say... he was traveling light..... no props, no "stuff"..... just his outfits and his smile. I ask him if there's anything in particular he wants..... and also in classic fashion... I get the shrug that says, "I dunno, just make me look good."

So we were off an runnin' trying to avoid the rain that was just enough to annoy us... but not enough to stop us. The Ryan and Bryan show was highly mobile and lightning quick. This senior even insisted that mom have a seat on the couch so he felt like he could bang out a more natural smile! For the record... I doubt it would make that much of a difference, cause Brenda was as cool as moms come! ;-)

The fall colors were awesome again... but I have a sad feeling that it will be short lived as the hard freeze is a comin'!

Mellow Fellow

The year was 1995.

I'm out in my garage tinkering around and up my driveway on Drury Lane in LeGrand comes a four year old boy with snow white hair on his bicycle. I recognized him as the little rug-rat from 3 houses down. I'd never said two words to him before. Undaunted and not intimidated in the least... this little guy just fires up the conversation like I was his new best friend.

"how's it goin?"

Fast forward 13 years, and Jason still has that mop of blonde hair, and evidently I still seemed like a guy he wanted to hang out with for awhile. And hang out we did. Lots of reminiscing, lots of discussion about all things East Marshall, and lots of cool images.

A special thank you to J's mom, Marsha, for doing her homework and ultimately putting her trust in her old neighbor. Even though we don't live three houses down from each other anymore, I appreciate your decision. It means a lot.

Rebel with a cat-cause

From the first moment I answered the phone and talked with Mama Julie about Jamie's senior session, it became clear that the images of the highest priority were going to be the ones with her beloved cat.

Chloe is the 15-year old feline that, as any pet lover knows, is like another family member. In this case, it's Jamie's baby. :-)

So, like most kittys... Chloe wasn't a big fan of being photographed (or made to hang around a stranger, more accurately). That being said..... we got some good stuff.

Jamie, a Gladbrook-Reinbeck senior, was also wanting a heavy emphasis on outdoor images...... and on a crisp and overcast afternoon, that played right into our hands.

Four sport Fred

Austin passed us a visit on Tuesday morning and I'm beginning to wonder if our studio wouldn't be better served with a satellite location in Conrad because of the Comet-vapor trail that seniors from BCLUW have consistently left all summer and fall. Thank you Comets!! Your loyalty has not gone unnoticed!

So... you're asking. Fred? What? I thought it was 'Austin'?

My understanding is that older sis, who I remember as one in a long line of Coach Lee's fireballer pitchers, is nicknamed "Red" in honor of all her curly red hair. So, with that name established... Austin's father determined that his son could be none other than "Fred."

Red and Fred, as the story goes.

You can call him whatever you like..... I call him versatile as this out of the blocks State sprinter gives Coach Penick and QB Blake Zacharias a nice target this fall.... followed by some time on the hardwood this winter.... followed by more dominance on the track...... followed by some pitchin' and catchin' for what should be a very solid baseball team again next summer.

Whew!

There's two sports images here and two more on our core website at http://www.stewarphotography.net/ ... so check those out. Austin.... errrr Fred, was mostly concerned about the sports thing... and I think we delivered ten-fold. In addition, we hit the jackpot with some awesome fall color... which will be sure to make mom happy. (she was getting REAL nervous that the fact that we had to wait until mid-October for Austin's braces to come off, might end up HAUNTING!.... it didn't) :-) Deep breaths, Suzanne! Deep breaths!

Flapjackin' Pauley

Paul's reputation preceded his arrival Monday morning as I had been privy to his comedic "act" every time I visit East Marshall for football, wrestling or track pictures.

Never one to do just the "regular" poses even for memory mate images... I figured that Pauley would have some wild idea for me for his senior session.

I was not disappointed.

Oh... we did some regular images.... stuff that mom would be not ashamed to hang on the wall for the next 50 years.

And then... I get this quote.

"I brought along a skillet and I want to have an image where I'm flippin' flapjacks or something."

HAHAHAHA.

This guy has made me double over with laughter more than any client in 15 years... and hopefully the "skillet" image below does the same for all of you. It's priceless. (or if you ask his mom... maybe "worthless") :-)