Robyn | Charlottesville High School – 2016

Things have been so busy around here, I’ve fallen way behind on my blog posts! I have so many amazing senior portrait sessions to share so to start the ball rolling, let me introduce Robyn, my Charlottesville High School 2016 rep.

For her first session, Robyn was interested in an urban location (I love all kinds of sessions but urban senior portraits are my favorite!) so we met at one of my favorite urban spots in Charlottesville, the IX Art Park! I’ve been here many times before and I love the fact that it’s always changing!  This dome isn’t new but the plants almost have it completely covered now…it’s really beautiful!

Speaking of beautiful, check out Robyn’s eyes!! They are amazing on their own but I am in love with the way she did her eye make-up! That coupled with her outfits really make her photos pop! I’m a fool for stripes (and own a ridiculous amount of striped shirts myself) but I especially loved the striped shirt paired with the black circle skirt and tights…such a great combination!

Another great thing about this location is there are some natural elements to it. I don’t usually recommend wearing black for natural settings shots but Robyn totally rocked it! The black really helps keep the focus on her lovely face and the yellow flowers are an amazing background!

Robyn was an absolute natural in front of the camera, I barely had to give her any direction at all! Seriously, modeling through your hair being blown in your face? I sure couldn’t pull it off but she stayed one hundred percent gorgeous!

One of the things I love about photography is how a few simple changes really switch up the feel of a session! The photos below were taken in the exact same location. I just changed where I was standing when I took the shot and I was able to get three totally different perspectives!

Thanks for a wonderful afternoon Robyn! I had such a great time with you and look forward to your other sessions throughout the year!

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