WPPI Senior Model Shoot

So a few weeks ago, I attended the WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) conference in Las Vegas. This was my second time and last year I noticed a lot of people going on a lot of photo shoots. I went to none! Well this year I looked into attending a few shoots and either they were already sold out OR way too expensive. So I decided to roll my own! I’ve been doing a lot high school senior portrait sessions lately so to get my practice and creativity on, I searched for some brave and willing models to come along. I also invited my fellow photographer friends Jason Zalameda, Thomas Frank Pelicar and Jeff Almquist to come and shoot too. Icing on the cake was my make up artist friend Rose Towers to come and do the models’ makeup. Having a makeup artist just makes for better photos!

So I’m not going to lie. I was freezing my butt off. But I didn’t tell anyone else that! I was the only one without a jacket. I realized by stateline that I didn’t bring a jacket for the entire trip! Anyways, we were literally at the edge of civilization. Desert on one side and sea of houses across the street. It was pretty windy which made using our flashes with umbrellas next to impossible, but thanks to Jeff, he became our light stand holder.

Despite loosing light fast, and freezing cold winds. I think the shoot was pretty successful! I just wish I had a jacket….

Special thank you goes out to: (Link goes to their Model Mayhem page.)

Rose Towers – MUA
Annika Reyes – Model (Also helped with the location scouting)
Serriah Toste – Model
Alyssa – Model

If you’re a high school junior or senior, come check out my Seniors website to learn more about my seniors portrait sessions. I’m also still accepting applications for class of 2011 Senior Reps! Earn some cash or print products just by referring me. Thanks!

Here’s Jeff as my test subject. Love it when a test shot turns out near perfect!

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