Senior Boy Photoshoot: Class of 2022

Why should you have senior pictures taken?

1. You deserve it!

2. It’s fun!

3. You will use these pictures more than you think. Announcements, grad slideshows, social media, applications, resumes, even LinkedIn. Calotype will make sure to cover all the requirements so you get the most use from these senior photos.

4. You are interesting- whether you think it or not. Getting your face, your bone structure, your eyes, etc. into the right lighting can make a world of difference in how you see yourself.

Look over these senior pictures in Springfield. (I can shoot in any location, not everything needs to be in our studio). These were taken on a fall afternoon, just walking around downtown. What would you like to do for your senior photoshoot?

Happy 13th Birthday to Jack

Jack is my firstborn. The tiny tot I used to call “The Calotype Poster Child” is now a tall teenager.

I didn’t realize how enjoyable life can be with an older child! Instead of throwing food on the floor and singing “The Wheels on the Bus,” we now have such good conversations together.  (AND… some boring ones… because my interest in Star Wars is about a level three, and he’s a solid ten.  But he’s not as interested in writing essays as I am, so we’re even). 

We’re learning to compromise (an essay on Star Wars!) and he’s great at unloading the dishwasher, so he can talk all he wants about SW composer John Williams “He also did Jaws, Mom! Isn’t that cool?” and other things I never knew I needed to know. Thirteen is a lucky number!

Family of Six: Outdoor

Family of Three/First Birthday Portrait Session

Celebrate your first year of surviving motherhood with a Portrait Session! Feel free to schedule it in the afternoon if you’ve been up all night. 🥰🥱😁

One Year Birthday Portraits

…but it didn’t take him long to warm up for the camera

Warm up complete!

Timeless black and white

Somebody just saw his Mommy looking through the window :)

This little guy’s face may look familiar on my journal. His parents are in our First Year Baby Club, and they have graciously allowed us to share many of his images. Their favorites from all six of his Sessions- newborn, six weeks, three, six, nine and twelve months will be collected onto one piece of canvas wall art for their wall. Keeping a heritage like this for your child is a precious gift to yourself and them. Call me and I’m happy to discuss our exclusive Baby Club options!

Brother/Sister Photographed In Studio: Bright Spring Colors

What’s more colorful than this new spring backdrop? Their personalities. :)

Big sister had some pose ideas of her own. I had some folded canvas backgrounds draped over this chair I wasn’t using. She crawled inside to make a little nest. :)

Little brother, who was very curious, came over to investigate. I love the look on his face!

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Four Boys Photographed In Studio: Fall/Winter/Seasonless

You call it chaos, we call it art. Enjoy these meaningful, real portraits of four brothers that share a special bond.

Group hug!

My favorite- if you don’t have ninja kicks in your family photos, you might be missing out. :)

Nine-Month-Old Baby Boy/Christmas Portraits

DON’T MISS baby’s first Christmas!

These images provide solid support to the theory that the six/nine month range is a WONDERFUL stage for professional portraits. This age looks great in all the outfits- and they can’t go anywhere yet so they HAVE to stay there and grin at you. Merry Christmas!

Senior Guy Pictures With Motorcycle + Studio Portraits

Here’s a question- are senior pictures for the senior, or for the mom?

What do you think? Email me and let me know.

In the meantime, here’s a senior boy, class of 2021.

First Birthday/Family Portraits In Studio

This mom combined a first birthday Portrait Session with family portraits. We were initially scheduled for outdoor fall portraits, but an unexpected all-day rain and 33° temperature changed our minds. In the warm studio, this little guy’s eyes were full large and full of light. Which one is your favorite?

Family of Five Photographed in the Studio- Three Boys/Muted Colors

If you’re looking for ideas on how to dress three boys for fall portraits, glance through these portraits. Their mom chose simple neutrals- cream sweaters and jeans. It keeps the focus on the eyes- keep scrolling until you see their closeups.

Note: I don’t recommend cream/white/ivory or anything light colored for grownups because it’s much larger splash of white- proclaiming “Look at this!” Most adults don’t want their chest or belly to be the first thing you see when you look at their family portrait!

But for small children, little highlights of cream/white/light colors can be pleasing.

What do you think about these colors? Send me an email with comments or questions!

First Birthday Fall Outdoor Portraits

These were taken at Morse Park here in Neosho. The first baseball images are inside the dugout, and the second set is down by the creek. For future reference (if you’re eyeing leaf color and wondering when they change) these were taken the second week of October. Fall color is slightly different every year and varies by location, but I keep my eye out for patches of good light and good color during the whole fall season. Do you like the baseball or creek portraits better? Feel free to comment by emailing me!

Props provided by the client.