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50 Senior Photographers to Follow in 2019 – Contest
SeniorInspire is excited to announce our 50 TO FOLLOW image contest starting right now!
You all worked hard in 2018 and with the year coming to a close, we want to recognize 50 Senior Photographers to Follow in 2019!
This year we’ll be judging two categories: Girl Senior Photos and Guy Senior Photos! There will be 40 winning images chosen in the girls category and 10 in the guys. If someone has a winning image in both categories, they’ll be elevated to ROCKSTAR STATUS which will open up spots for two more images! More spots, more winners!
We’ll be accepting contest entries through February 4th and announcing the winners in an Instagram slow reveal all day on February 23rd and 24th (roughly one per hour)! We’ll also be featuring the winning images on our website with links back to your own website. And any photographers who win in both categories will achieve ROCKSTAR STATUS and be featured on a special page of our website.
Please carefully read through the rules below before submitting.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The contest will run thru Midnight, CST on February 4th. Winners will be featured around the clock on the SeniorInspire Instagram page on February 23rd and 24th.
Fee to Submit:
$5 – 1 image
$10 – 3 images
$15 – 5 images
You may submit as many images as you’d like. If you want to submit more than 5, do it on a second form.
THE RULES
* All image files must be submitted using the form below.
* Images should be sized at 1200px on the long edge.
* There should be no branding on your images
* Images from paying clients only. No workshop images.
* Do not submit group photos. Individuals only please.
* Include your studio name in the filename of each file submitted.
* You must certify that you have a signed release on file for each image submitted.
* You may enter as many images as you’d like.
* All images must be of individual high school seniors who are either 2018 or 2019 graduates.
* There’s no need to designate your entry as a girl or guy submission, unless it ‘s not obvious.
* All images that do not meet the submission criteria are subject to disqualification.
* No refunds will be given for disqualified images.
* All contest decisions made by SeniorInspire will be final.
* As you’d expect we are looking for your best work! We want gorgeous images with impact and beautiful light that show creativity, excellent composition and great posing. Send your very best!
If you have any questions feel free to click here to email.
Good luck!
5 Ways to Grow Your Model Rep Program
Now if you’ve never run a Rep program and you’re looking to start one up, these things aren’t going to help you get 50 reps this year. But don’t be discouraged! Start planning for next season now! Go out and do whatever you can to get 4 or 5 kids this year and create great images and even more importantly, a great experience! Then start working towards next season and you’ll be amazed how fast you can get your program to grow!
Artist on Fire – David Beckham
Something new at SeniorInspire – The Artist on Fire Award!
The Artist on Fire will be awarded from time to time to a senior photographer who has been generating incredible work and posting great content on Instagram. Our first award winner is David Beckham of David Beckham Photography in Pickerington, Ohio.
Not only has David been producing some incredible work, but he’s also been giving back so much to photographers. If you’re not a member of his AskDavid Facebook Group, you really should be. He has been sharing some tremendous content including an in depth panel discussion with his Model Team that is not to be missed!
Here’s some of David’s recent work!
50 Senior Photographers to Follow in 2018 – Contest
SeniorInspire is excited to announce our 50 TO FOLLOW image contest starting right now!
You’ve all worked hard in 2017 and with the year coming to a close, we want to recognize 50 Senior Photographers to Follow in 2018!
This year we’ll be judging two categories: Girl Senior Photos and Guy Senior Photos! There will be 40 winning images chosen in the girls category and 10 in the guys. If someone has a winning image in both categories, they’ll be elevated to ROCKSTAR STATUS which will open up spots for two more images! More spots, more winners!
We’ll be accepting contest entries through January 14th and announcing the winners in an Instagram slow reveal all day on January 27th and 28th (roughly one per hour)! We’ll also be featuring the winning images on our website with links back to your own website. And any photographers who win in both categories will achieve ROCKSTAR STATUS and be featured on a special page of our website.
Please carefully read through the rules below before submitting.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The contest will run thru Midnight, CST on January 14th. Winners will be featured around the clock on the SeniorInspire Instagram page on January 27th and 28th.
Fee to Submit:
$5 – 1 image
$10 – 3 images
$15 – 5 images
You may submit as many images as you’d like. If you want to submit more than 5, do it on a second form.
THE RULES
* All image files must be submitted using the form below.
* Images should be sized at 1200px on the long edge.
* There should be no branding on your images
* Images from paying clients only. No workshop images.
* Do not submit group photos. Individuals only please.
* Include your studio name in the filename of each file submitted.
* You must certify that you have a signed release on file for each image submitted.
* You may enter as many images as you’d like.
* All images must be of individual high school seniors who are either 2017 or 2018 graduates.
* There’s no need to designate your entry as a girl or guy submission, unless it ‘s not obvious.
* All images that do not meet the submission criteria are subject to disqualification.
* No refunds will be given for disqualified images.
* All contest decisions made by SeniorInspire will be final.
* As you’d expect we are looking for your best work! We want gorgeous images with impact and beautiful light that show creativity, excellent composition and great posing. Send your very best!
If you have any questions feel free to click here to email.
Good luck!
30 Senior Photographers to Watch in 2017
Today we’re featuring the winners of our 30 Senior Photographers to Watch in 2017 contest! We had almost a thousand images entered and choosing just 30 photographers was incredibly difficult! There were at least another 15-20 photographers who could have easily made the list! So if you didn’t make it, don’t feel bad. Everyone’s work was incredible!
Be sure to flip through this e-zine filled with images of their work!
30 Senior Photographers to Watch in 2017
Adrienne Pfaffenberger
Adrienne Nicole Photography
Avon, Indiana
www.adriennenicolephotography.com
Amy Clement
Amy Clement Photography
Maumee, Ohio
www.amyclement.com
Angie Blackburn
Angie Blackburn Photography
Anabella, Utah
www.angieblackburnphotography.com
Ashley Livingston
Cullman, Alabama
Wildflower Studios
www.thewildflowerway.com
Carissa Davis
Imagery By Carissa
Wichita Falls, Texas
www.imagerybycarissa.com
Carla Bucala
Carla Bucala Photography
Flat Rock, Michigan
www.carlabucalaphotography.com
David Beckham
David Beckham Photography
Pickerington, Ohio
www.davidbeckhamphotography.com
Elle Bacon
Beck Photo
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
www.beckphotographers.com
Glenn Riegel
Glenn Riegel Photography
Bethel, Pennsylvania
www.griegelphoto.com
Ivy Towler
Towler Photography
Coralville, Iowa
www.towlerphotography.com
Jessica Motley
Jessica Motley
Centerville, Ohio
www.jessicamotleyphotography.com
Jess Roberts
Barefoot Photography
Opelousas, Louisiana
www.barefootphotography.biz
Kelli Taylor
Purple Tree Photography
Northvile, Michigan
www.purpletreephotography.com
Kenda Davies
Kenda Davies Photography
Lubbock, Texas
www.kendadaviesphotography.com
Kristi Pennington
Kristi Pennington Photography
Frisco, Texas
www.kristipennington.com
Linda Hamilton
Photonuvo
Ellensburg, Washington
www.photonuvo.com
Michelle Ivy
Michelle Ivy Photography
Driftwood, Texas
www.michelleivyphotography.com
Monica Dooley
Mon-el Fine Art & Images
Boaz, Alabama
www.mon-el.com
Nicki Hufford
Nicki Hufford Photography
Warren, Ohio
www.nickihuffordphotography.com
Niki Hunt
Niki Hunt Photography
Oregon, Illinois
www.nikihunt.com
Paige Day
Paige Day Photography
Morgan Hill, California
www.paigedayphotography.com
Regina Hairston
Regina Lynn Photography
Columbus, Ohio
www.reginalynnphotography.com
Ross Bothwell
Roka Studios
Denver, Colorado
www.rokastudios.com
Russell Walker
Russell Walker Photography
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
www.russellwalkerphotography.com
Sasha Arnett
Pretty Faces by Sasha
Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
www.prettyfacesbysasha.com
Sawyer Trombley
Sawyer Trombley Photography
Whitehouse, Texas
www.sawyertrombley.com
Selessa Holmberg
SELESSASTUDIO
Woverine Lake, Michigan
www.selessastudio.com
Shelley Jensen
Shelley Jensen Photography
Topeka, Kansas
www.shelleyjensen.com
Susan Gietka
Susan Grace Photography
Hammonton, New Jersey
www.susangracephotography.com
Whitney Keith
Mockingbird Designs
Seymour, Missouri
www.mockingbird2designs.com
Featured Photographer – David Quisenberry
Today we’re featuring the gorgeous work of McKinney, Texas photographer, David Quisenberry! You can find more of David’s senior work at davidquisenberryseniors.com and follow him on Instagram at @dquisenberry.
Here’s what David had to say about this session…
“Elizabeth, who goes by Liz, is a 2016 senior in a small farming community outside of Dallas, TX. She is a student athlete, playing soccer on both club and her high school teams. She hopes to attend college on a soccer scholarship next year.
Liz is one of those “girl next door types” who has no idea how beautiful she is. Her mom told me she has been approached by model agencies twice and in both instances had no interest because she couldn’t fit something like that in with her soccer.“
“Like most student athletes, Liz wardrobe consists entirely of t-shirts, shorts and hair in a ponytail. Make-up consists of a swipe of lip gloss in the morning.
Most seniors use my stylist, but Liz chose to do her own. I have to admit I was a little concerned since she rarely gets glammed up, but I was very pleased when she showed up looking like she had spent the last hour with a professional stylist.“
“Liz and her mom chose my combination senior session which provides an hour indoors and a second hour on location. I have both studio and natural lighting indoors so I work to get 3 distinctive looks for each combination session.
My camera gear consists of Canon 5d MK3, 70-200, 135 and on occasion a 35-70. Probably 99% of my photography is done with the 70-200. In studio, I use Photogenic lighting and various Larson and Cheetah modifiers.
Liz’s session was scheduled the day after a parachute I had purchased had arrived, so we decided to use it. The parachute is actually green, but I changed it to red to match her shirt in post-production. I submitted this image in PPA competition and it did very well this year.“
“As you can see, Liz is very good at posing and needed very little direction once she understood basic posing techniques I shared with her.
The best part of Liz’s session was when her dad came to her sales session and saw a beautiful teen he didn’t recognize. No t-shirts, no shorts, no hair in a ponytail. He might have reached for the Kleenix box, but what happens in my sales room stays in my sales room.“
If you have a session you’d like to have featured on the SeniorInspire blog, follow this link for more info and a submission form…
Featured Photographer – Ashley Wittmer
Today we’re featuring a strong guy session from Indiana photographer, Ashley Wittmer. Most senior guys appreciate fast and efficient and Ashley was able to get this session done in just 20 minutes, while still capturing great images any parent would love!
Be sure to check out Ashley Wittmer Photography on the web and follow her Instagram page @ashleywittmerphotography.
Here’s what Ashley had to say about this session…
“It’s no surprise that Jeremiah is considering a career as a worship pastor. He’s the son of a lead pastor at a prominent church here in Indianapolis. Jeremiah’s an incredibly talented pianist and vocalist and has always loved music. He also loves theater. Brimming with personality and presence, I couldn’t wait to for Jeremiah’s senior portrait session.“
“We captured these images at a beautiful historic park in Indianapolis, nestled in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood. The leaves were peek in color and golden hour couldn’t have been more spectacular.“
“I shot this session with a Nikon D750. My favorite portrait lens is the 85mm 1.8, but I also used a 24-70mm 2.8 for some variety. We shot the entire session in natural light, in under 20 minutes!“
If you have a session you’d like to have featured on the SeniorInspire blog, follow this link for more info and a submission form…
30 Senior Photographers to Watch in 2017 – Contest
You’ve all done great work in 2016 and now, with the year coming to a close, we want to recognize the 30 senior photographers to watch in 2017!
SeniorInspire is excited to announce our first annual contest for Senior Photographers to Watch in the Coming Year!
We’ll be accepting contest entries through January 15th and announcing the winners in an Instagram slow reveal all day on January 22nd! We’ll also be featuring the winning images on our Facebook page as well as our website with links back to your own website.
Please carefully read through the rules below before submitting.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The contest will run thru Midnight, CST on January 15th. Winners will be featured all day on the SeniorInspire page on January 22nd.
Fee to Submit:
$5 – 1 image
$10 – 3 images
$15 – 5 images
You may submit as many images as you’d like. If you want to submit more than 5, do it on a second form.
THE RULES
* All image files must be submitted using the form below.
* Images should be sized at 1200px on the long edge.
* There should be no branding on your images
* Images from paying clients only. No workshop images.
* Include your studio name in the filename of each file submitted.
* You must certify that you have a signed release on file for each image submitted.
* You may enter as many images as you’d like.
* All images must be of high school seniors who are either 2016 or 2017 graduates.
* All images that do not meet the submission criteria will be disqualified.
* No refunds will be given for disqualified images.
* All contest decisions made by SeniorInspire will be final.
* As you’d expect we are looking for your best work! We want gorgeous images with impact and beautiful light that show creativity, excellent composition and great posing. Send your very best!
If you have any questions feel free to click here to email.
Good luck!
The deadline has passed. Thank you to everyone who entered! The winners will be announced in an Instagram slow reveal all day on Sunday, January 22nd. Good luck!
Featured Photographer – Aubry Ramsey
Today we’re featuring a senior session from Texas photographer, Aubry Ramsey! Her work has been featured several times on the Senior Inspire Instagram page as Pass the Sugar Photography, but she recently changed her studio name to Aubry Ramsey Photography. Check out her work – it’s pretty incredible!
Here’s what Aubry had to say about this session…
“Let’s go ahead and get it out of the way……….WOWZERS, what a handsome young man, right? And those outfits are ON POINT!!! Everything from the amazing hair to the outfits and the perfect locations were a huge team effort from myself, Cooper and his amazing Mom. Every Senior session is unique because every Senior is unique and my job is to tell the story of what make them so “them”!“
“This all takes an immense amount of communication and getting to know your Senior. As I always do, the first 10 minutes I just hang out and talk to my Senior to reconnect. The key is for them to be completely relaxed and comfortable, with this big clunky thing we call a camera, in their face for two hours. I usually give them a quick run down of how the day will go and what I expect from them. I wanted to capture Cooper’s edgy, rocker side so Graffiti park was a perfect fit. He literally “rocked” this look. wink wink… After showing Cooper a few of the pictures, he was like “WOW, that looks great” and instant trust was gained and he became totally relaxed. Again, there is that whole communication thing…… 😉“
“Next we took it to an old park with a ball field. I chose this location for many reasons. First, because it was simple and I wanted Cooper to really POP with this outfit since it had great color. Also because baseball was a huge part of his high school career. He didn’t want to do any baseball themed pictures but by having the chain link fence and bleachers in his pictures, it represented that part of his life. He will be going to Texas A&M and pursuing a career in medicine so the very tailored, almost professional looking, outfit matched with the rugged ball field was a must combination for me! Cooper’s images turned out perfectly and they truly tell the story of this monumental time in his life, with a hint of what the future holds for him.“
“I chose this session for two reasons. First, guy sessions are a blast and so easy going. Secondly, because I feel like guys kind of get put on the back burner when it comes to Senior sessions. I find it so refreshing to see Senior sessions of guys that show personality and thought. In a lot of ways guys are easier, but in many ways they are more difficult and, as a photographer, you have to dig deep to get creative. I LOVE that challenge.”
Thank you Aubry, for giving us a behind the scenes look at this fabulous session! Your work is killer!! Be sure to check out more of Aubry’s work and follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
If you’d like to be a future Featured Artist on the SeniorInspire blog, follow this link for more info and to submit you best six images and a session writeup.
