Corri | Class of 2015

My senior rep program came together after the initial inquiry and encouragement from Corri’s mom earlier this Spring. Corri was the perfect candidate to help start this program for Leaving A Mark Photography! It’s been so fun getting to know this girl through her Spring and Summer sessions! Her natural beauty, ability to laugh at herself, and infectious personality made her so easy and FUN to photograph! I know she is going to have a great senior year – she will be busy with dance, cheer, and all the many important events that fill your schedule your final year of high school! Best wishes Corri!

Corri's thoughts...

I was…very quiet

I am…happy and friendly

I think…nature is so beautiful

I wonder…how I’m so lucky

I wish…I was more outgoing

I save…pictures of old memories

I always…am busy with a sport or activity

I can’t imagine…a world without my friends and family

I believe…everyone has good in them

I promise…to always keep an open mind

I love…calming music

Corri - Summer 2014

Back to School

Tomorrow...we are BACK to packing lunches, homework, earlier bedtimes, setting our alarms, riding the bus, dance class, and wearing new fall clothes. Hello routine...I am so ready for you!!

So excited for my girls to start 8th grade!

Emma | Class of 2015

I love this girl! There may have been a text or two prior to the session about the potential of "melting hair" due to record high heat, but thankfully we received a little break in the temps and Emma powered through her senior session looking as GORGEOUS as ever! She’s been representing Leaving A Mark Photography as a Senior Model Rep, which means I was lucky enough to photograph her twice! You can see her spring session here. Emma enjoys running, skiing, watching movies, and spending time in the sun. The fun glitter photos were taken with Emma’s best friend, Kelli, who just so happens to be a Leaving A Mark Senior - Class of 2014. I wish Kelli much luck as she starts her freshmen year at the Univ. of Montana and to Emma as she starts her senior year at Mead!!! It's going to be a great year for you both!

Emma's thoughts...

                                        I was…little now I'm almost grown up. 

I am…a girly girl 

I think…about what my future holds

I wonder…anything and everything. 

I wish…I was taller. 

I save…hundreds of pictures

I always…thank Jesus

I can’t imagine…being without my family

I believe…my future is bright

I promise…to be true to myself. 

I love…my friends and family. 

Emma, Summer 2014

Ainsworth Family

Running, climbing trees, jumping off the rocks, and just generally getting a little too close to the edge…Mt. Spokane is heaven when you are an 8 year old boy! These twin brothers are both on the Mt. Spokane Ski team and the parents are part of the Ski Patrol. A session at Vista House on the top of Mt. Spokane was the perfect place for this adventurous family! 

AJ | Class of 2015

AJ's senior shoot was so much fun! I love that we shot most of his football photos at Mead High School (which just so happens to be my old highschool AND where I met his parents!!). He rocked his session even though it was 95 degrees! AJ is so friendly, humble, and incredibly photogenic! Oh and I must add that he is an Ivy League prospect! I have no doubt his future will be filled with many great blessings.

AJ's thoughts....

                                    I was…fat 

I am…growing 

I think…conservatively

I wonder…about a lot of things

I wish…for world peace

I save…money

I always…eat

I can’t imagine…life without my family

I believe…that we will win

I promise…to give 110% 

 I love…my family          

-AJ, Summer 2014

I adore this image of AJ & his mom, Kari! Back in the day, Kari and I cheered for Mead!! :-)

Everyday Life | June

Little by little I am working my way through personal edits which always seem to take a back seat to client images, but still SO important to me to capture bits and pieces of our everyday life! And just when I need a little encouragement to keep moving ahead with this project I find out a friend of mine and amazing photographer in Western Washington, Lisa Jump, is joining me in capturing and posting her Everyday Life as well! Take a moment and check out her blog here! 

A few of my favorite moments from June...first nail polish for Emily, summer evenings in our backyard, band concert, Twins turned 13 (how in the world is that possible?!), playing in the Spokane River, celebrating with my Dad on Father's Day, a Frozen Princess Party (thanks Jill!), and a weekend at the cabin.

I started Everyday Life, a monthly blog post, in January 2014 as a personal commitment to keep shooting, editing, and sharing my family photos. Follow along on Instagram too at @leavingamarkphoto or #oureverydaylife2014.