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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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  If you know Emily – you probably know she loves to sing. She has performed countless times throughout her high school years-  and she wanted to incorporate her talent and passion into her senior session. She even brought all the different musical pieces she has performed to her session! I love the way our […]

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Who else loves the ornamental pear blossoms? I love incorporating them into my senior sessions – even though there is only one chance every year. There is something so soft and pretty about the big white clouds of flowers – before the rest of spring has come that gives me hope that warmer days are […]

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Meet Parsons High School Senior and 2020 Senior Team member Alexis!  Alexis plays volleyball, loves working out, is a member of the Spanish club.  She loves spending time with Mya- her Yorkie who I am hoping to include in Alexis senior photo session later this year!  Alexis has a gorgeous smile – but I am […]

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  Meet Parsons High School Senior and 2020 Senior Team member Ashley!  I had a lot of fun picking her feature image above. Because I feel like it is a gorgeous serious side and a departure from the brilliant smile that is always lighting up her face and the room she is in. Ashley is […]

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When I talked to Brannin about what he envisioned for his senior pictures – quickly apparent that he is anything but conventional. And I LOVE shooting with kids who think outside the box.  One of the first things I learned about Brannin is that he is a musician  – drummer in the school band who […]

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This spring To the Nines brand new owner Tamara offered my Senior Team the chance to come in and select a dress from her store for a Downtown Prom Photoshoot! Lauren picked this fun and flirty red dress – and very much channeled old school Hollywood elegance! I love that she picked something different than […]

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L.A. Rooftop impromptu photoshoot – chasing the light and magic of the city sunset.

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Parsons High School Senior Photos

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Parsons High School Senior Photoshoot

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Parsons High School Senior Photography Session for Chloe at Rebecca Shepard Studios