Mercedes Portraits// Boulder, Co

Hello there!

I am so excited to share this shoot with you! It was one of those shoots that came about last minute because I was just itching to photograph something and luckily, my beautiful cousin was available! Also one goal I made for myself when I was in Europe was that every month I was going to try to photograph something for myself whether it be a styled shoot, an editorial shoot, or literally just photos of stuff I find beautiful. I can get lost in the busyness of life and only shoot when hired by clients (which I love so much) but I want to make sure I keep my passion for photography ablaze so, without further adieu, here is a shoot I had in my head that I just had to get out:

Megan's Senior

Today I have a sweet smiley senior named Megan. We had a really fun time shooting her session in the cute town of Golden and then some shots in the nearby mountains. We were freezing our butts off by the end but we had fun venturing around town and dancing to some sweet tunes her mom was blasting from the car. We definitely had some good times!

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1. Tell us about yourself. (Ex. How old are you? How many siblings do you have? What is your favorite type of food? Etc)
I am 17 years old and a Senior at Kearney High School in Kearney, Nebraska. I have three siblings and one foster sister. One older brother, and two older sisters, including the foster sister, and one little brother. I love sunflowers and I love making people smile. I am extremely goofy and always laughing obnoxiously. 

2. What are your plans after high school?
After high school I plan on going to a 4 year college. I am looking at schools in Colorado. 

3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In five years, I will be 22 years old and I hope to be finished with college, have a job, and hopefully in a serious relationship.

4. What is your favorite memory from high school?
My favorite memory from high school is going to State Soccer 2 years in a row. And hopefully this coming Spring we will make it 3 years!!!!

5. Who is your hero and why?
My hero is Jesus Christ because he saves me from my hardships and gives me grace. 

6. If you could have any super power what would it be and why?

I would love to have the power to teleport because I wish to travel around the world and plus teleporting is faster than driving. 

7. Where do you like to go shopping?
I love shopping in general, but I would have to say The Buckle and American Eagle are my favorite places to shop.

8. What is your favorite thing to do on a Friday night?
On Friday nights I love to hangout with my friends and go to sporting events

9. What are you most afraid of when looking forward to the future?

I fear the struggle of college, but I know I will get through it all. 

10. Do you have any hobbies? Tell us about them.
 For my hobbies; I love to play soccer during my seasons, I love to sketch on my own time, and I also love photography and fashion. 

11. If you found a genie and were able to make 3 wishes, what would they be?
 If I had a genie, I would wish to be taller, for college to not be so much money, and to travel with no cost. 

12. What is your most favorite thing to do in all of the world?

My favorite thing in the world would probably be when my family and I go up to the mountains and ski/snowboard for the holidays.