Steven | Class of 2015

In the 24 hours leading up to his session, Steven flew home from a family trip to Hawaii, went to a concert, spent a full day of school, and then somehow made it back downtown for his senior photos! His two requests were brick and graffiti...I think we accomplished both. We were shooting in a downtown alley when a woman walked passed us and asked if we noticed "the Shepard Fairey?"  Steven's mom, Kim, and I looked at one another with blank stares as neither of us had any idea of what she was talking about. Turns out, Shepard Fairey is a famous street artist and Steven knew exactly who he was. Cool coincidence...Steven is hoping to become a 3D illustrator and was quite familiar with Shepard Fairey's work for OBEY. I learned later that Fairey is the artist behind the HOPE poster, an iconic piece representing the 2008 Obama campaign. Scroll down to image #10 and #11 - you will see the original Shepard Fairey artwork right near Steven's left knee.

This was a great session. Perfect location, cool story, and one pretty awesome Mead senior! Thanks Steven!

More from Steven...

I was…8lbs 7ounces.

I am …happy with where I am in life.

I think…I have a lot to learn.

I wonder…what my future will hold.

I wish…I could stay young.

I save…things that matter to me.

I always…go to McDonald’s.

I can’t imagine…life without my friends.

I believe…in equality for all people.

I promise…to always work towards what I want.

I love…being with family and friends. 

Joe | Class of 2015

Joe is easy going and up for anything! We had a lot of fun exploring downtown for his senior session. Joe plays the electric bass and is starting to write his own music. I heard he even reads poetry! He also enjoys movies, Xbox, and fishing. I hope your senior year is the best yet!

More from Joe....

I was…withdrawn

I am…confident

I think…methodically

I wonder…what will come

I wish…I was batman

I save…my money

I always…procrastinate

I can’t imagine…taken everything seriously

I believe…in Santa

I promise…to protect my family

I love…food

Joe, Summer 2014

Keegan | Class of 2015

Keegan is quite the character! He had a little too much fun with his senior questionnaire (see answers below!). He says he was “raised by a pack of wolves” – but I met his parents (and brother) during the session and I would have to disagree! You will most likely find him on his snowboard up at Mt. Spokane this winter and he is hoping to attend WSU after he graduates. I am not taking his less-than-enthusiastic answers to heart, because under that cool exterior is a big sweetheart! Have a fabulous senior year!

Keegan's thoughts...

I was…raised by a pack of wolves.

I am…2 cul 4 skul.

I think…this whole thing is stupid.

I wish…I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller, I wish I had a girl and if I did I would call her.

I (can’t) save…my brother from his stupidity.

I always…clean behind my ears.

I can’t imagine…wasting another minute of my life writing this.

I believe…I can fly.

I promise…to never do this again.

I love…long walks on the beach.

Keegan, Summer 2014

AJ | Class of 2015

AJ's senior shoot was so much fun! I love that we shot most of his football photos at Mead High School (which just so happens to be my old highschool AND where I met his parents!!). He rocked his session even though it was 95 degrees! AJ is so friendly, humble, and incredibly photogenic! Oh and I must add that he is an Ivy League prospect! I have no doubt his future will be filled with many great blessings.

AJ's thoughts....

                                    I was…fat 

I am…growing 

I think…conservatively

I wonder…about a lot of things

I wish…for world peace

I save…money

I always…eat

I can’t imagine…life without my family

I believe…that we will win

I promise…to give 110% 

 I love…my family          

-AJ, Summer 2014

I adore this image of AJ & his mom, Kari! Back in the day, Kari and I cheered for Mead!! :-)