for our second creative session, we chose to do a gossip girl theme! this popular teen series was on the air for six seasons, just ending last year. fashion is very important on gossip girl so it was the perfect inspiration for a themed session! since the show takes place in new york city it was only fitting that we headed downtown to shoot this gossip girl inspired session.

our model, hannah did an amazing job channeling the upscale modern vibe of the show. she and kaitlin had fun reminiscing about some of their favorite aspects of the show including the characters love of headbands, eating lunch on the steps of the met, and constant checking of their cell phones. we tried to incorporate all these things into the photo shoot and had a great time doing it!

creative sessions are so much fun!  they’re sessions built on a concept or a theme.  over the break, some of the big shots model team members, kaitlin and i headed downtown to shoot this mad men inspired shoot.

this shoot was AWESOME.  as with mad men, the images convey a mysterious, dark mood.  the models were totally in character.  they researched their outfits, makeup, hair, etc. and it shows!

mad men is one of my favorite shows so for many reasons, i LOVED planning and shooting this session.  i’m so excited for you to see how it all came together!

ahhh…that’s what i feel like when i think back to linden’s session.  not only is she obviously gorgeous and the light perfect on the night of her session;  she is uber talented as well.  she played her guitar and sang while i snapped away.  it was a mini concert.  i actually videotaped it on my sophisticated  (lol) iphone but the crickets were too loud in the background when i replayed it so i can’t post it.  take it from me, you will see her on some stage somewhere someday!

we all need to spend more time in places like this.  it’s just such a head clearing view.

voice of an angel!

My first name is: Olivia

My dream job: Editor of a high fashion magazine

My favorite music/artists: Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, and John Mayer

My favorite movie(s): Rock of Ages and Katy Perry

My favorite book(s): Glitter Baby, Water for Elephants, The Other Wes Moore

My favorite website: Twitter

My favorite magazine: Teen Vogue

My favorite place to shop: Forever 21 or TJMaxx

My favorite high school moment: Being able to dance with everyone I love at prom

I have never… taken a bite of seafood.

If I had $1,000 I would… save it but give some portion out to the homeless people in downtown Cincinnati.

I love Big Shots Photography and working with Marla because… Marla is fun! She not only incorporated exactly what I wanted into all of my pictures but made them adorable as well. Rather than having all of my pictures done in a studio that doesn’t necessarily capture my personality, I wanted something that would. I was so pleased to have been able to do my senior pictures at Ault Park, my favorite place ever. The on-location part about Big Shots is what really sold me, and it ended up an amazing choice!

My first name is: Kelsey

My dream job: Broadcast Journalist for either the Today show or Good Morning America.

My favorite music: Rock and Roll for sure!

My favorite movie: Tommy Boy!

My favorite book:  Hunger Games Series

My favorite website: YouTube.com…So many funny videos!

My favorite magazine: People

My favorite place to shop: American Eagle.

My favorite high school moment: Any theater or journalism moments, my friends in my classes have really made my high school experience!

I have never… Drank soda!

If I had $1,000 I would… Probably save it to use for college, I have student loans I’m going to have to pay off!

I love Big Shots Photography and working with Marla because: She makes everything so fun, and she will make sure you leave the photo shoot feeling happy with how everything went. She really makes the shoot feel really personal and she has a wonderful eye! I have never felt like I have had a prettier photo taken of me!