Something that is common in America (so I'm learning) is for school leavers to have a selection of photographs taken as a reminder of a certain moment in time. These are known as senior pictures. This was all new to me but having discussed with Taylor (her friends call her Stixx) I was confident i could put my own twist onto what was expected.
We started out in the Louisiana State capital (Baton Rouge) and used a little coffee shop I'd stopped in when we came down for Mardi Gras at the start of the year. I remember thinking what a cool little place it would be for a shoot so when we decided on Baton Rouge I new where I wanted to start.
I also new where there was an old bank vault very close to the coffee shop that I had seen that was just screaming out to be used in a shoot. As you can see from the images on the blog and the video below we had some real fun.
The next location was next to the river where I'd scouted underneath a bridge which gave a really cool unusual overhead background. Close by there was some nice long grass and some logs all making excellent photography props and backgrounds.
We visited a few other places in Baton rouge but then unfortunately it began to rain. However we we decided that if we were going to get wet we might as well go for it so Stixx had fun splashing around in the water fountains outside the museum.
Because the rain had cut us short the day before we had arranged to meet up again the next day this time in old Denham Springs an areas rich with antiques and old styled shop fronts full of colour (British spelling) and excitement.
We were so lucky that Hollyn of the Pin-Up Parlour hairdressers allowed us to take some pictures in her shop and use it as a base so Stixx could get changed. We spent another three + hours finding fun places to shoot.
I've been sitting on this slideshow for a while now. The photographs were actually taken back in February but were part of a gift for Jobeth and George. The whole family recently went on a cruise which where the pictures were shown publically for the first time so it's now safe for it to be added to the blog.
I had an incredible fun time meeting everybody and it's amazing how many points of interest are within just a short 45 minute drive ..... ;0)
OK so it's kinda warm over here in Louisiana, especially if you used to the the English summers of grey skies and rain. So when the suns shining and it's hot where else would anyone rather be than on the beach.
I photographed young baby Presley when she was just 14 days old ( click here to see the newborn baby slideshow). Now she's grown a little it was time for a few more pics with mum + dad, grandparents and great grand parents.
You can see a few of the images above in the slideshow and if you wish download the slideshow via i-tunes by clicking this link. You will then be able to add it to any video i-pod, i-phone or i-pad, so you'll always have it with you.
As you can see from the images we all had a great time and even managed to go for a paddle in the sea. Great times
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