Meet Linsey | GHS Grad

S3 Artistic Photography

Linsey certainly made my job easy! She was comfortable in front of the camera and a hoot to photograph. The hard part is narrowing down her proofs... so hard! Mother Nature's wind machine made things interesting, but nothing was gonna ruin our fun. We ventured around G'ville and I obtained permission to shoot in new favorite location... oooh, yes! We may or may not have stepped into poison ivy... haha: totally. worth. it.

Random Linsey Facts: 

What is your favorite memory from your high school years? I don't think I have a favorite memory but some of the better ones would be prom, mission trip to Arizona, and classes with friends.

Are you in any extra curricular activities? I cheered all 4 years of high school, played softball 2 years, Student council 1 year, Helping Out New Kids 2 years, color guard 1 year, played clarinet in band 2 years, and I play the bass guitar.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I would like to be an orthodontist. And happy.

Store you could easily spend $1k? Macy's, easily!

Meet Kyle | GHS 2012

Kyle's a Greenville senior and excited for his final year of high school. When Kyle's not on the football field, you'll most likely find him with his girlfriend or working on his truck. Both of them [the truck and his girlfriend, not to be confused with two girlfriends] even tagged along for his photo session! I was warned Kyle never smiles, but there were many times he couldn't stop smiling. I choose to showcase these non-smile photos for now, but I have some great smile images, too. Kyle hopes to attend MSU with his girlfriend, of course. He's retiring the baseball and football cleats to devote more time to his academics while in college. Best wishes, Kyle!

random kyle facts:

what makes you smile?

girlfriend

pet peeve?

people complaining

what do you want to be when you grow up?

lawyer

dream car?

lifted diesel truck

Nick | GHS 2012

I photographed Nick's big brother a couple years ago and was delighted when they again contacted me for their photography needs. He didn't want any of the same things his brother had in his photos, so we opted for a road trip up to his grandparents' place near Weidman. Nick and his family spend much of their down time there camping, running the trails [on quads, not legs] and catching up with cousins. It looked like such a fun place to explore; Grandpa sure built some cool forts and unique play areas! We stopped along our route and found some old buildings and eye candy to make his photos unlike his brother, or anyone else in G'ville for that matter...
Thanks for a fun day!


random nick facts:

favorite way to spend a saturday?
hanging out with family and friends, especially camping, riding quads, going to the beach, watching the RedWings, hanging out with my girlfriend

pet peeve?
people that stink at driving

funniest high school memory thus far?
(Can't think of a funniest... but one of the most fun memories was last year's prom. My girlfriend, Casey, asked me to go and we've been seeing each other ever since.)

what do you want to be when you grow up?
I wish I knew! When I graduated from kindergarten, I said I wanted to be a fireman. Now, I just want to do something that I enjoy that makes a lot of money. Haven't figured out yet what that might be!

if you won a million dollars, what's the first thing that comes to mind that you'd purchase?
I'd buy a new car and give my mom some money

Meet Meghan | BHS 2012

No need to call 911, but Megan is on fire. Not only is she a smartypants, she's absolutely gorgeous! She's entered her final year at Belding High School and is ready to hit the "real word" in a blaze. She warned me ahead of time she was nervous about having her photos taken, but after ten minutes, she was over it and laughing. She told me during the session she knows she's already gonna love her photos. Not sure if that confidence comes from herself or her confidence in me; I like to think it's both :) We stumbled upon a vintage fire truck and I felt as if I had won the lottery! We also stumbled upon a medium size toy truck hidden in the tall grass, but wait.... that wasn't a truck, was it? Haha. Thanks for catching that, Meghan! What a laugh that was ...

Best wishes for your bright future, Meghan.
Random facts about Meghan:

What type of music is on your iPod? I basically like anything but country. My favorite artist is Adele, especially her song “Someone Like You.”

Are you in any extra curricular activities? I’m involved in my church and my faith means a lot to me. I am a member of the National Honor Society (academics and community service). I used to be a dancer; I’m in marching band (I play the clarinet); I am in drama, and I play golf.

What are you passionate about? I love to sing. I am also passionate about working with children and science. I want to work with both in my career, hopefully as a pediatrician.

Meet Allie | BHS 2012

Allie will soon be entering her final year at Belding High School. This girl has a lot to proud of and a future that's exciting. As you can see, she rocked her senior session. And that's not all she's rockin' these days. Allie can sing! She sang a Miranda Lambert song while I photographed her and I was fortunate enough to have a front row seat. She's involved with many extra curricular activities and student council president. She plans to attend college at either Saginaw State or MSU with her older sister; all in hopes of becoming a pediatric nurse, but her real passion is performing at any level. I'm certain she's driven enough to do something spectacular with her life and whatever paths she crosses will positively affect others along the way. For now, Allie, make the most of your senior year and keep on rockin'.

Random Allie facts:

what makes you smile?

music, my friends, dancing, comedy.

favorite way to spend a saturday?

sleeping, hanging out with my friends, playing music or going to an amusement park.

store you could easily spend 1k?

maurices, jc penny or khols.

2012 GHS Grad | Mitchell

Mitchell is a soon to be graduate of Greenville High School. He was a trooper for his photo session, even if it was the last thing he'd rather be doing. His mood lightened once we hit the soccer stadium. Yes, being a mom to three young children I knew to save the best for last. Mitchell loves soccer: from the competitive games to horsing around with friends on the field. He started playing young and I have a feeling he's gonna finish his final year strong. He's determined to do just that.
You may notice there are no soccer photos included in his sneak peek. As I previously stated, I like to save the best for last. Best wishes, Mitchell, for a successful year both on and off the field.

2011 Grad | Ashley

I've known Ashley for years and when she choose me to document this exciting time in her life it indeed made me smile. This girl is going places and wants to save the world "one crazy person at a time". Her words. I don't lie. She's full of life and youthfulness and I'm curious to follow her many adventures. Her first expedition is following her heart, but also playing smart. She's soon moving to Washington DC to be with the one she loves. Should it matter that he's a studly Marine who's climbing the military ladder? While there, she'll take online classes at Central Michigan University. I have zero doubt that she'll find success and happiness.

Enjoy some other random Ashley knowings:

what makes you smile? my boyfriend, friends, & my sisters and brothers

who is your hero and why? Gandi, because of all the struggles he went through to fight for his rights and for everything he did for humanity.

favorite restaurant? ihop

store you could easily spend $1k? rue 21

dream job? psychologist

2011 Grad | Abbey

Abbey is a soon to be graduate of Greenville High School. Her eyes are alluring, her smile warm, and her beauty is abundant. Her mom told me the word that best describes her is energy. She picked Eastown for the location of her session for that reason alone. Eastown is full of color, unique shops and restaurants. My husband took one look at her [yes, he's usually supportive and will look at my work per request] and said she resembles Ellen Pompeo. For someone who never watches Grey's Anatomy, he's right! Ok, now back on track.... Abby was a thrill to photograph, until I stepped on that dead [really, really dead] bird, but let's not talk about that. It was really gross and I felt awful. Ok, seriously moving on now... Abbey is a bright spot in the future. She's passionate about helping people and I can tell she has a heart of gold. I wish you the very best, Abbey, in your senior year, college life at CMU and beyond.

Random Abbey facts:

favorite restaurant?
ooh, toughie. food is my life.
gotta go with Yesterdog

what is your greatest accomplishment?
while its not the most glamorous answer, i would have to say my greatest accomplishment is figuring out who i am. i know 40 year olds who have absolutely no idea who they are or what they stand for, so i'd have to say "go me" on that one :]

what would you do with a million dollars?
donate as much as possible, and use the rest to:
-pay off mine and my sister's student loans
-buy my parents their dream house
-build a house in Vancouver
-open an animal rescue with my mom

favorite musical artist/song?
John Mayer!!!
we're getting married,
he just doesn't know it yet.

2011 Grad | Brooke

Brooke is a senior at Belding High School, so we stayed in her hometown for senior photos. It's always fun to find an old building and put it to good use! This night was no exception. Brooke was a pleasure to photograph; I swear she laughs at everything :) It was the serious shots that took a bit more effort for her, so she would tell herself that she was trying to look into my soul through my camera. Well, let me show you who won that battle. [Look above; no additional words needed]. Her gorgeous eyes can draw anyone in and what I saw that night was beautiful, warm and striking. Don't you agree?

Brooke is also involved with volleyball and track. Did you catch the article in yesterday's GR Press? Yeah, that's her team receiving some well deserved recognition! I had to include a couple volleyball shots in her sneak peek, just for being a good sport. Pun intended, even though it's lame.




Here are a few random facts about Brooke:

what makes you smile?
my best friends (2 who just happen to live in different states)
but pretty much anything can make me smile because anything can make me laugh!

favorite restaurant?
quiznos!

store you could easily spend $1k?
any store, haha. probably forever 21
or pacsun

dream job?
for awhile i wanted to be a book editor/publisher but i'm not sure anymore. hopefully i'll figure it out soon!

I wish you the very best, Brooke, in your senior year and beyond!

2010 Grad | Steven

I was delighted when Steven's mom contacted me about photographing her son's senior photos. Steven is a soon to be graduate of GHS and plans to continue his education following his passion for computers. Maybe someday he can teach me a thing or two? I am a technology dummy and sadly it won't be long until my own children surpass my tecno knowledge [or lack thereof] :) I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Steven and the opportunity to photograph this special milestone. Enjoy your sneak peek; I can't wait to show you more!