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Last fall I saw a photo of myself that broke my soul.

I was standing in a beautiful studio seeing shots pop onto the screen. I stared at the images and couldn’t breathe. My stomach flipped. I was looking at a photo of me – and I couldn’t even SEE myself….

The photo of me that changed everything….

model portfolio photographer, senior photographer, rebecca shepard studios

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What happens when every girl on the team loves shades of purple and lavender, and I find a scrap of vintage fabric at a goodwill?

Senior Team Modern Studio Shoot *PURPLE*

dark academia photoshoot

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How do I begin to describe Paige? Normally I ask my seniors what they are involved in and what they do in their free time. With Paige I never got to the second question! Maybe it is the fact that besides being an online Honor Role High School student, Paige is a firefighter (who was […]

Dark Academia Senior Session, Paige

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When Cait showed me her Parsons High School prom dress I swooned hard. Then I saw her in it. Wow. Can you say regal – royal – stunning? Half of her senior session was all about her creative, reading, artistic side. These portraits focus on more elegant, and beautiful outdoor pictures. Cait has faced her […]

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When Cait mentioned she wanted to include her favorite book series – I got really excited…

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When her hair and makeup were done she looked adorable. But I knew there was a little bit of wild child that needed to shine…

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While she is quiet – Brooklyn is sweet, strong, and spunky!

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It is rare that people get as excited about the idea of leaving our small, adorable town for food as I feel…

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I think my favorite thing of all time about my session with Caden was the fact that he actually played the guitar whenever they were in his hands during his session. It was like a personalized soundtrack celebrating his years of musical work and all he has accomplished through high school. He isn’t one to […]

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I love the snow – I do. But after cold and clouds and slush I am always ready to see the sunshine!

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I’m not typically a morning person. My mind comes alive in the late hours of the night, under the spell of moonlight…

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One of Ashleigh’s outfits for her session was a little black dress – and it was a perfect, stylish choice. I love seeing girls get up from hair and makeup in the studio – slip into a favorite look – and see a confident young woman emerge before my eyes!  

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When Addie said the word chalk art in her consultation – I got so excited! She talked about her friend and the ideas they had to make her senior session completely unique. One; creating and conspiring with a talented artist friend like Bianca Hernandez who can create some magic with nothing but a box of […]