Every year my model team splits into groups and plans their own theme. They plan their outfits, hair and makeup, location and theme and I come out and make it happen. This group decided they wanted to do a Pretty little Liars theme and they knocked it out of the park! Check out a few of my favorites below!

Class of 2020 I am almost all booked up for Fall, and spring is filling in quickly! Class of 2021, I am taking names for my VIP model invite list next year! If you'd like to know when applications go live, shoot me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your Name, Email, School and Instagram ID!

Class of 2019, we are rolling right along! If you haven't booked your session yet, you might want to jump on that right now! Call me/ Text me: 317-319-6045 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  If you re class of 2020, I am already taking names of those interested in my model program! If you want the info before it goes public, sign up here!  http://www.shawnamariephotography.com/forms/view.php?id=16
Once you have done that, come back here and check out Madge's session! I am going to do something I don't always do here. I'm going to show you her WHOLE session! Watch the video if you want to see it!


 
And here are a few of my absolute favorites below! We were able to incorporate lots of important things to Madge in this session, like her love of basketball and softball, and also, the lake is a place she hangs with friends, so it has meaning too! I would love to sit and plan your locations with you to come up with something that will commemorate your senior year in a fun and unique way!

Last week I touched on themed sessions. Here is another super fun theme we did with some of my class of 2019 Senior Models at Cammak Station in Yorktown, IN. There are several places in the area to do this type of theme, and 50s are just FUN! So much fun! I am in love with the look. Next time I go back to this place, I will be asking for permission to shoot inside as well! It's so cool inside! They have lots of awesome places to shoot outside as well! Check out some of the pics and our little sneak peek video I put together for the girls! And start thinking about something out of the box for your own senior session! What do you love? Is there an era you feel like you should have been born into? Is there a place you always go that makes you happy, that will remind you of your teen years for years to come? Think about it! Then give me a call! 317-319-6045. You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  !  Class of 2019 spots left are very limited, and class of 2020 are booking now too! Don't miss out!

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So it's your senior year, and you're ready to get those photos and show them off on Instagram right? But who wants to show off the same old stuff everyone else is doing? Step out of the box and let's create something awesome! Stay tuned the next couple of weeks as we visit some different ideas for your photo shoot!

This week :  GO RETRO!

 
We don't have to just go to a park and take some pretty pictures. We can depict who you are, or what you are interested in! We can create amazing things that will have all your followers double-tapping your pics! Is there a time period that you would just love to go back to?  This awesome 50's diner shoot was a blast and the girls had a great time doing their hair and makeup for that era ... There are many other options for going back in time, just think about it! 80's with roller skates on a rooftop somewhere ... 1920s ... the women were beautiful and elegant, 70's ... it's fun to dress up for that era, and the modern boho trend makes it easy to find outfits that reflect that era as well! Pick your decade, pick your place and play the part! I promise you will have a blast! If you don't want that to be your full senior session, we offer a great add on option! After you have done your regular session and ordered from it, for $350 you can do an add on mini AND that is the only kind of session I offer that INCLUDES THE DIGITAL IMAGES, so there is nothing to order after unless you just want more awesome products, like our amazing acrylic albums to show off your mini session!

Keep thinking, and look back next week for more fun, off the wall suggestions! :)



 
 

Meet Payton, A Greenfield Central High School Class of 2017 Senior.  I've known Payton since she was about 8. She used to spend days at a time at my house with my daughter. She was like her sister for several years. They grew apart at some point, and I hadn't seen her in awhile, so I was so excited when Payton asked me to do her senior photos! She has turned into a beautiful young woman :) Had a great time at her session! Isn't she gorgeous?

Class of 2018, I am now booking for your senior year! Give me a call 317-319-6045, or shoot me an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will get you set up!  I am also looking for my class of 2018 senior model team, which will be decided upon in February, so if that interests you, definitely get ahold of me!

 
 

Whew, now that I am slowing down a bit, I can start sharing some of these amazing senior sessions we have had this year! Kaylee, from Greenfield Central High School, came back in Sept for her session. She had her hair and makeup done by my amazing makeup artist, Amy and then we headed to Falls Park for her session, as it was a place she spent a lot of time with her grandma. Great way to keep and make new memories. Grandma came along as well! We had a great time, and I definitely had to make her get wet! It's the best location for playing in the water :)

 

Class of 2017! It is YOUR time! I am so excited about this! I am not sure if it's because my own daughter is a senior, or if it's because of all of the ideas I have. I'm ready to blow all of your friends away with your pics! When we are done with your session, your story is going to be told, and all of your friends are going to be so jealous of your photos! (you know, unless you tell them to come see me too!)

My senior models this year are killing it! We have done 2 group sessions at this point and they have rocked them both! Now let's meet them!

 
This is Ava! Ava is a cheer leader at Greenfield Central High School! I don't know about you, but I'm thinking this girl has a future in modeling. She killed this shoot!



 
This is Brianna! Brianna is a softball player at Noblesville High School! I may be partial since I'm a ginger myself, but the camera LOVES her red hair!



 
This is Casey! Casey is a softball player at Greenfield Central High School. She rocked the grunge look for me at this shoot! Looking HOT HOT HOT you know those bikers in the background were loving it.



 
This is Claire! Claire is a softball player at Franklin Central High School and she's knocking them out of the park at our Victory Field shoot! Claire is committed to play softball for Butler University next year!



This is Isabel! Isabel goes to Nexus Academy of Indianapolis. Isabel isn't just gorgeous in front of the camera, she knows her way around behind it too! She's done some great work!



 
This is Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn plays softball, basketball and runs cross country for Alexandria Monroe High School. She's looking amazing and All-American Girlish for our "take me out to the ballgame" shoot!



 
This is Karoline aka Coco! Coco is a soccer player for Greenfield Central High School! Doesn't she have the most beautiful smile! Looking great at our shoot at Victory Field!



 
This is Katie! Katie and Coco are twins btw! Katie is a star basketball player at Greenfield Central High School! She's committed to play on Ball State's team next year. Love her eyes!



 
This is Madison. Madison is a Cheerleader at Speedway High School. She is also a state champion gymnast! I just LOVED her dress for our downtown shoot! She looked amazing.



 
This is Makayla ... what can I say about this girl? She's MINE! My senior ...aaaahhhh and I am so not ready for this! Makayla plays softball for Greenfield Central High School. She can drive me insane, but she's pretty special and I'm very proud of her! And I might be somewhat biased, but stunning also comes to mind :)



 
This is Morgan! Morgan plays tennis at Shenandoah High School! She is so cute and sweet and I just love this pic of her in downtown Indy!



 
This is Morganne. Morganne plays basketball and softball at Greenfield Central High School. She was named Co-player of the year in softball this past season. I love this look on her and her hair! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

 


Here a few of the girls being the perfect models at our Victory Field shoot! This was SO MUCH FUN! You can do this too ya know! You could even get a few friends together for this one! Ask me about my "add on shoots"  for seniors! I want to tell your story! What is it?





 
 
So, who's ready for this year? (AFTER WE SOAK IN THE REST OF SUMMER)  please please go slow!

Brittaney did her session in October. It was my first (and definitely not last) time at this location and I LOVE LOVE LOVED it! Such a perfect little town for photos! We also had a lot of fun with her softball photos! If you play a sport or are in an activity that is special to you, you definitely want to bring something to represent that! We will find a way to work it in, no matter what it is!

I am now booking for 2016 spring sessions and class of 2017 is already booking up the summer and fall! Don't wait too long! Shoot me an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give me a call! 317-319-6045 to book yours today!

Meet Jayden! She was one of my senior models this year. Such a great girl! We had an awesome time at her shoot and ended up with some amazing stuff! Girls, I can't tell you enough ... bring a fab pair of heels to your session! You don't have to wear them the whole time, but they just really complete the look for some outfits! I LOVE that her shoes match her car! Perfection!

I am currently booking class of 2016 spring senior photos and filling spots on my 2017 model team! If you are interested in either, shoot me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. !

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Meet Marlee from Hamilton South Eastern High School! Marlee's session was late this summer. We had a great time in downtown Pendleton and at Falls Park. There are also photos from a model shoot or two here. My models this year did a Boho themed shoot, a shoot at the Indiana State Fair and a waterfall shoot plus their own senior shoots and some headshots and a fun softball setup we did for some of them.  If you are class of 2017 I am already on the search for next year's team! It's a ton of fun and you get a LOT more photos through out the year all for about the same amount of money, so who wouldn't want to do it? If you're interested, send me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include links to your facebook, twitter and instagram accounts. I send out invites in early February, so talk to me now! 

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Darcie picked some great unique locations that I had never shot at before. Had a great time with her and her mom at her session. Isn't she gorgeous!?  If you're ready to book your senior session, I have a few spots left in November and I am currently booking for spring! Send me a message at shawna@shawnamariephotography or give me a call/text at 317-319-6045

This senior season is so crazy busy! The weather has been AHhhhh mazing though!  Sidney is a class of 2016 senior at Knightstown High School and she has the cutest car! I was so excited when she said she wanted to do some photos with it!  If you love these pictures and you need your own, shoot me an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. !

Class of 2016, Tori had a great diverse session! My largest senior session can cram in a lot of fun and a lot of looks and gorgeous locations! From being a boho princess to a softball stud ... every bit of Tori's personality and spirit was captured in her day. Who are you? Let's show the world! Shoot me an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let's see what we can do for you!

It was a great year for us here at Shawna Marie Photography! I had some really great seniors and fun sessions! Here are a few of my absolute faves, as I am pretty sure I didn't get a chance to blog ANY of them. I am so terrible about keeping up here! I keep much more current work at www.facebook.com/shawnamariephotography  !

Congrats to all of my 2015 seniors!

I am now booking and currently shooting 2016 seniors. If you want a summer session be sure to book ASAP! June is full, July is almost full and August is starting to book!

I just want to say Congrats to each and every one of you! I am honored that you chose me to help you remember YOU as a senior! Each of you is beautiful inside and out and I can't wait to see where your journey takes you! Don't forget me when that journey brings you new babies! ;) haha!  Here is a little video of each of my seniors that signed a model release ... to those of you who didn't, I wish you the best as well, I just can't share your photos :)

If the video won't play for you, you can see it here as well!

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This has been such a great year for seniors. This is Madison. She went with my 2 day session and we had a blast. Love her different looks!

 


 

Just wanted to let everyone know that Shawna Marie Photography has a new senior product! This is so much fun! Picture YOURSELF on a Movie poster! What a great fun thing to hang on the wall in your dorm or apartment after senior year, or even in your bedroom if you're not moving out! These are unique and fun!

You won't seem them on the price list until I get everything updated, but these will sell for $350 a la cart OR you can save a TON and add them to the ELITE Senior package for only $150! That's a $200 savings! I am also considering making it possible to earn these with referrals! Let me know if you're interested and we'll talk!

As usual, I am a bit behind on blogging. This was my last 2012 Senior. It's now time to book your Class of 2013 senior photo session! Make sure you scroll down and check out my new "Ipad for referrals" program so you can earn your own free Ipad! But before that, enjoy LOGAN. Logan asked for a unique Vintage processing on the weight lifting photos. They turned out really great and fun! Loved this session. He had his own ideas and it was very unique :)

 










 

So we all know that word of mouth and referrals are the biggest way small businesses get their business. Shawna Marie Photography is no different! I rely on your referrals to keep my business running! In the past I have used a Senior Rep program to bring more awareness to my senior offerings. This limits the referrals to people my reps know though. So NOW EVERYONE is or can be a rep for Shawna Marie Photography! Right now, I am working on building word of mouth for my NEWBORNS and my HIGHSCHOOL SENIORS so this is how you get your FREE, BRAND NEW 32 GIG IPAD ...  Get 10 Newborn OR High School Seniors booked/paid with me within a 30 day period. I will keep track from the date of your first referral. That is what will start your 30 days. All 10 bookings must be Newborns or High School seniors and ALL 10 of them must choose their date and PAY FOR THEIR SESSION in the same 30 day time frame. Just make sure they give me your name when they book! That's IT! That's all you have to do! This is a limited time offer. I am not sure how long I am going to run this promotion (however, be assured if you start, I will honor your 30 days regardless).  Anyone can win one. You don't have to be a High School Senior to make the referral. Just make sure your referrals have your full name, and if you are sending me referrals, be sure to fill out this short form http://www.shawnamariephotography.com/referforipad so I have your contact information should you reach your goal! :)

 

 
So much fun with these two! My daughter and my cousin's daughter. They have grown up 5 hours away, but have become good friends despite the distance :) Love our family!  Here are a few of my faves ....