Charlottesville Senior Portraits | Madeline – CHS – Class of 2015

Charlottesville senior portraits

I’m always a little sad when this time of year rolls around. It gets dark earlier, the days are getting colder and fall senior portrait season is coming to a close. On the up side, any day I’m taking senior portraits is a good one and Madeline’s session sure fits the bill! She’s my senior rep for Charlottesville High School’s Class of 2015 and is an absolute natural in front of the camera! You should check out the urban session we had earlier this year. Seriously, this girl could be a model!

Since she’d already had an urban session back in June, Madeline wanted a natural feel to her fall senior portraits. Considering how gorgeous the leaves were, I think she made the right decision…the colors were absolutely perfect! Speaking of perfect, how fantastic are Madeline’s outfit choices? She picked three different looks that perfectly complimented the surroundings. I was totally coveting the leather jacket and black leggings that she wore!

We started the session at her home in Charlotteville. This proves you don’t have to go far to find a beautiful location for your senior portraits. It might be your own back yard! We finished up the session at a farm a bit down the road from Madeline’s house. It was such a great location, I could have spent another hour or two there! At the very end of the session, I took advantage of the fading light to take some of my most favorite dramatic photos ever!

Thanks for another wonderful afternoon Madeline & Karen. As always, I enjoyed spending time with you both and can not WAIT until we meet again for Madline’s personalized session! I don’t want to give too much away to everyone else, but think dramatic light and old Hollywood glamor…it’s going to be totally amazing!!! 🙂

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Ali Johnson is a portrait photographer specializing in senior portrait photography in Charlottesville, Crozet, Keswick, Albemarle and Fluvanna County VA

Charlottesville Senior Photography | Macen – FCHS – Class of 2015

One of the things I love most about senior portrait photography is how personalized each session can be. I’ve photographed football players before but I knew Macen’s session was going to be completely fantastic! He’s the wide receiver for Fluvanna County High School, has been playing football since he was 8 years old and is an amazing athlete!

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Charlottesville Senior Photography | Lauren – FCHS – Class of 2015

Charlottesville Senior Photography

I began specializing in senior portrait photography two years ago and I have never been happier! I loved the time I spent photographing families, children and babies but this genre of photography is my passion! Maybe it’s because I have two teens of my own but I feel like this is what I’m supposed to be doing. My senior photography business has grown so much over the past two years and I feel honored that so many of you have chosen me to photograph this time in your children’s lives! Okay, enough mushy stuff…let’s move on to Lauren, a gorgeous senior from Fluvanna County High School’s session!

I’ve known Lauren and her family for  years and our kids were in pre-school together so I was really looking forward to her session! I’d seen her grow up from afar but I was blown away by what an unbelievably stunning woman she’d turned into! She wanted a natural feel to her session to take advantage of the beautiful fall leaves. I was fortunate enough to get permission to to have her session at Camp Friendship an absolutely beautiful camp here in Fluvanna. I knew it existed but I had no idea how huge it is! The have kids come to camp from all over the world and even have an equestrian center with around 75 horses!

Lauren brought the best outfits with her, I joked that I could use them as a “What to Wear” post on my website! She was a total natural in front of the camera too, alternating her poses and expressions without me saying a word! We lucked out and had perfect weather for her session…the leaves were so beautiful but Lauren’s eyes almost put them to shame!! I kid you not, she has about 4 or 5 different colors mixed up in there!

Thanks for a great afternoon Katie and Lauren! I had so much fun with you both and can’t wait until we have your swim session this winter! Good luck with your future plans Lauren adn enjoy the rest of your senior year!

It’s never too early to schedule your spring senior portraits, contact me today! | 434.906.0418| photos@alijohnson.com

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Ali Johnson is a portrait photographer specializing in senior portrait photography in Charlottesville, Crozet, Keswick, Albemarle and Fluvanna County VA

Senior Portraits Charlottesville | Kristen – FCHS – Class of 2015

Charlottesville senior portraits
The days are getting colder, the leaves are in full color and senior portrait season is going strong! Last week I had the pleasure of photographing Kristen, a beautiful senior from Fluvanna County High School. I took Kristen’s yearbook photo over the summer and was super excited to take her lifestyle session too. Yearbook photos are nice but the outdoor senior portraits are where you get to personalize your session through clothing, activities…even a pony!

We spent her session at Four Oaks Farm where Kristen rides in Fluvanna. What a gorgeous farm!! I had a senior portrait session here once in the spring, but in the fall it was even more beautiful…especially since the leaves were at their peak! Kristen brought along the most adorable outfits and I love that she accessorized them with a hat and scarves! Oh and the best accessory for her senior portraits, her pony Jester! We timed it perfectly and were able to get shots of them with the gorgeous sunlight shining over the barn behind them.

I had a wonderful time during the session. Super big thanks to Kristen’s mom for being my assistant for the day!  Thanks again for a fantastic afternoon ladies and good luck with your future Kristen!

It’s never too late to schedule your senior portraits, contact me today! | 434.906.0418| photos@alijohnson.com

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Ali Johnson is a portrait photographer specializing in senior portrait photography in Charlottesville, Crozet, Keswick, Albemarle and Fluvanna County VA

Charlottesville Senior Portraits | Catherine – The Covenant School – 2015

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Next up for the Class of 2015 is Catherine, a beautiful senior from The Covenant School in Charlottesville. We started her senior portraits at my studio with a quick head shot. I knew within the first few frames that this was going to be a fantastic session! Catherine is so expressive and gave me a ton of different looks. She’s an actress and has been in tons of plays at her school…she actually wants to study theater in college and was a total natural in front of the camera!

We then headed out to Pleasant Grove for her outdoor senior portrait photos. Since Catherine loves Shakespeare, I brought along a few of my old books to use as props. It was such a perfect coincidence, I handed her a book that matched her shirt and it turned out to The Tales of Shakespeare! I was already loving the session but when Catherine showed my her mask and lace dress, I got super excited! I’m an absolute fool for drama in my photos!!

Thanks for a wonderful afternoon Catherine! I really enjoyed spending time with you and your mother. Enjoy the rest of your senior year and good luck with your future plans!

It’s never too late to schedule your senior portraits, contact me today! | 434.906.0418 | photos@alijohnson.com

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Ali Johnson is a portrait photographer specializing in senior portrait photography in Charlottesville, Crozet, Keswick, Albemarle and Fluvanna County VA

Charlottesville Senior Portraits |Abbey – FCHS – Class of 2015

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The days are getting colder, the leaves are in full color and senior portrait season is going strong! I always have the best time taking senior portraits and Abbey’s session was no exception!  She attends Fluvanna County High School and is absolutely beautiful both inside and out! I took her yearbook photo back in August and have been looking forward to her lifestyle session ever since!

We spent the first part of the session at a gorgeous farm here in Fluvanna. I’ve taken a few senior portraits here before but this time the leaves were at their peak! This is also the first time we ever used the tire swing, I don’t know how I missed it last time but the photos of Abbey in it (especially the one of her & her mother Mary) are some of my all time favorites! I encourage my senior clients to make a Pinterest senior portrait board so I can get an idea of what they are interested in. When Abbey pinned a few cheer photos, I was more than happy to recreate them. At the end of the session, when I saw the gorgeous sky, I knew I had to get a silhouette shot of her…another one of my favorites!

I had a great time with with Abbey and her mom. They are both so sweet and such fun to be around…I spent the majority of the session laughing! Thanks again for a fantastic afternoon ladies and good luck with your future Abbey!

It’s never too late to schedule your senior portraits, contact me today! | 434.906.0418| photos@alijohnson.com

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Ali Johnson is a portrait photographer specializing in senior portrait photography in Charlottesville, Crozet, Keswick, Albemarle and Fluvanna County VA