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Ashley: Brookings Senior 2010

Cory Ann — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:06:30 +0000

I’m going to cram this post full of image of A, because I know I don’t post as often these days. A is graduating in just a few short months and here are her images that we created earlier in the school year.
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E is graduating

Cory Ann — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:12:30 +0000

You all may know E from her fabulous modeling with AC Ellis Intimates. I think she’s retiring as she is moving out of town. I was happy to do some images for her graduation announcement. E graduated from SDSU last week with a degree in Early Childhood Education.

I wish you the best!

Jamie: Brookings Senior 2010

Cory Ann — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:29:00 +0000

You don’t see many graduates on the blog because I don’t photograph very many. Just 10 per year. The limit is low to keep the goals high of each graduates personality coming out in their images. No two sessions should be alike. We had fun with Jamie’s session, although I did get eaten by mosquitos like crazy. Here are some of my favorite images. And I did have to play a little with textures and finishes, because I can.

Thanks for choosing us and being so great Jamie.
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I strive to create many different images, but this one is a must. A classic black and white that will stand the test of time. I love her smile and the sparkle in her eye.

And something different for activity/hobby images. These were fun to create with the help of my wonderful assistants Carrie and Sarah who held the lights for me.

Brookings, South Dakota Senior Photography

Amanda: Senior Session

Cory Ann — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:38:00 +0000

I traveled to Huron to create these images for Mandi. Happy Graduation!
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A bit of moody sky and sweet lighting make for an image like this.

Some relaxed portraits. Amanda’s family has a cabin on the lake and we traveled there for the water image. I think it’s important to have your images in places that are important to you.

So much about this young ladies high school days is about her involvement in sports. So we were sure to incorporate that into her images.

I love this image!

Amanda’s dad got us this wonderful prop for this image. It had to be hauled outside by a semi. Now that is something none of her friends will have in their images. And we used it for her grad announcement

Taylor

Cory Ann — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:59:00 +0000

Monday I headed down to Sioux Falls for a Photog get together. We had three models to practice senior shooting on. I didn’t shoot much, but while the others were working with one of the other models, Taylor was trying to keep warm in the perfect light and I took these of her. I also got one inside before she headed out at one point.
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It’s not often that I can’t decided between color or b&w, but this was one of those times… What do you prefer?

South Dakota Graduate / Senior Photographer

Kaylla: Senior Season

Cory Ann — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:31:00 +0000

Senior Season is upon us. Inquiries are coming in, grads and their parents are deciding what to do for pics. Well here is Kaylla from last years Graduates. Which actually means she graduates next month. Kaylla will be coming to SDSU next fall and will be working here in the office. I hope to keep her all four years! Some of you may remember her from when she assisted at weddings a few years ago. And she occasionally ends up on the blog when I shoot her b-ball games.

Some smiling images are always good. Fun and relaxed.

A bit more serious

Love environmental and the different light in these few as well.

And a bit edgier for this sports image.

And Kaylla’s grad cards that we just ordered.

I only photograph 10 seniors for my standard sessions each year. I do still have a few spaces open. If you are looking for something simple, like a classic headshot for yearbook and a few prints my studio offer may be right for you. Those are unlimited in how many I photograph, but they aren’t anything like the standard sessions. I’ve been brainstorming for the ones that I have booked. I pretty much storyboard your session for location and lighting around your desires, activities, outfits and the rest is creative fun!
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Brookings, South Dakota Senior / Graduate Photogrpaher

Kaylla

Cory Ann — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:24:00 +0000

Yes I’m still alive. I’ve been spending the week doing some stuff. Yep stuff. Anyway. I know some of you are missing me and my posts. This is Kaylla, you may remember her, she used to assist for me. Well guess what she’s a senior this year. I cannot believe it! She has grown into a beautiful young woman and yesterday I got to spend some time photographing her senior portraits (which kick arse by the way).

Here she is, this is straight out of the camera. Lovely light and lovely young woman.

I still have a lot to catch you all up on and don’t you worry I will. Stay tuned.
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Laura

Cory Ann — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:14:00 +0000

A late season grad session. Laura rocked this and handled the cold incredibly well and was rewarded with this first image for it. I love the light, the wind blowing her hair, etc.
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Brandon

Cory Ann — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:14:00 +0000

After photographing his sisters grad images last year and his other sisters wedding I of course jumped at the chance to photograph one more family member. Here is Brandon.
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The parents. Love these two.

Jordan’s Studio Session

Cory Ann — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:22:00 +0000

Jordan came back into the studio for some studio images to go with the rest of her images. Gosh she’s fun to photograph.
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