Miami County, Indiana | Event Photographer | Miami County 4H Fair Royalty Pageants
The phone call started with a very frantic voice on the other end of the line. The photographer that normally photographs for the Miami County Duchess and Princess pageants had a wedding to cover. I am so thankful to be friends with this photographer, because she gave my name over to the pageant committee. This opportunity left me with a full heart and feeling so blessed to have been able to meet these beautiful ladies and contestants. Thank you to Lindsey at Snappy Giraffe Photography for allowing me the opportunity to photograph this year. To the Miami County Pageant Committee, Thank you for taking a chance on me, and I hope to be involved more next year!
The phone call started with a very frantic voice on the other end of the line. The photographer that normally photographs for the Miami County Duchess and Princess pageants had a wedding to cover. I am so thankful to be friends with this photographer, because she gave my name over to the pageant committee. This opportunity left me with a full heart and feeling so blessed to have been able to meet these beautiful ladies and contestants. Thank you to Lindsey at Snappy Giraffe Photography for allowing me the opportunity to photograph this year. To the Miami County Pageant Committee, Thank you for taking a chance on me, and I hope to be involved more next year!
Outgoing 2018 Miami County Fair Royalty:
Miss Miami County 2018, Eilee Densiton
MIami County Duchess 2018, Elizabeth Pavey
Miami County Princess 2018, Lilah Millian
The stage was decorated with candy decor. The contestants did a phenomenal job in their opening number. As a first time pageant goer, this left my feet tapping to the music choice and a smile on my face.
After a proper introduction, 2018 Princess Lilah Million was escorted in By her father and proudly watched the contestants take the stage.
2018 Duchess Elizabeth Pavey is introduced and takes the stage.
FAVORITE OUTFIT COMPETITION
Princess Pageant
Duchess Pageant
EVENING GOWN COMPETITION
Princess Pageant
Dutchess Pageant
While the judges deliberated This was the time I was given the opportunity to do quick full length portraits of the contestants. Battling the sun and wind during the Princess pageant and fighting the lighting clock during the Dutchess pageant we still had fun. In the end the contestants and the photos were beautiful. These photos were printed by Millers lab and gifted to the girls (this was my favorite part).
Being able to give something to these girls for doing an amazing job was my absolute pleasure!
Princess Lila Does her Final walk as Miami County Princess. The Coronation for the 2019 Princess court begins! Congratulations to this years 2019 Miami County Princess court! Top Sponsor Elisabeth Butt, 3rd runner up: Lauryn Merrit, 2nd Runner up: Farrin Douglass, 1st Runner up: Olivia Kunkle, Miami County Princess 2019: Emilee Isley.
2019 Miami County Princess, Emilee Isley
Duchess Elizabeth says her final goodbyes as Miami County Duchess 2018. The Coronation for the 2019 Duchess court begins! Congratulations to this year’s 2019 Miami County Duchess court! Top Sponsor Alexandria Blackford, Miss Congeniality: Madison Wilson, 3rd runner up Alyssa Ramos, 2nd Runner up: Alexandra Merrit, 1st Runner up: Madison Wilson, Miami County Duchess 2019: Dara Bargerhuff.
2019 Miami County Dutchess: Dara Bargerhuff
Miss Miami County Pageant
I was not the official photographer for the queen pageant that was held a couple days after the Duchess and Princess Pageant, but i did get some shots of the Miss Miami County Pageant. Thank you again to the Pageant committee for asking me to photograph for you!
‘Becca
1 Corinthians 16:14
The 5 senior session mistakes to avoid | Peru Indiana Senior Photographer
Make sure you clothes are somewhat form fitting. Nothing is more awkward then a photographer tucking clothing into your pants or pinning back a shirt so we can see the figure your momma gave you. It is truly more flattering and you don’t look as boxy in your photographs.
Hello Friend!
With school starting and winter just around the corner I know that senior sessions are on your mind right now! For some, you have already booked and photographed your sessions this summer. Now with Fall in the mix you can get some great photographs with the leaves changing!
ANYWAY……(I digress)
For those who have NOT gotten around to getting your senior portraits done I thought I could give you a few pointers on what NOT to do to help you out in planning your best portrait session!
1: GETTING A HAIRCUT RIGHT BEFORE YOUR SESSION
Little story behind this one, a few days before my very own senior portrait session my hairdresser was booked solid! I decided to take a chance on someone else. instead of telling her a trim I wanted to change things up and told her to give me long layers. This girl had no idea how to work with the little hair that I have (my ponytail is the size of my pinky). She cut it to look like a MULLET! Yes, I said it right, A MULLET!!!!!
With my hairdresser booked, I took matters into my own hands and cut it off and used the curls that god gave me to cover up what uneven mess I had made. The pictures turned out great, but my hair looked nothing like the person I was for the past four years of my highschool career.
TO AVOID THIS:
If you do need a cut, you should have it done about 1 week prior to the session if your are a boy. For girls, you should probably plan on 2 weeks prior to your session. You also don’t want to try anything brand new before your session either. You want the portrait to look like you!
2: WEARING THE WRONG CLOTHING
You may love a certain outfit now, but in 10 years it may make you cringe! Your senior portrait is really about seeing you, not your clothes. Really bright colors or busy patterns distract the eye, making it hard to focus on your face. Medium to dark colors photograph best. Solid colors are better than patterns. Teal, medium purple, and periwinkle blue are universally flattering colors that will also photograph well.
Make sure you clothes are somewhat form fitting. Nothing is more awkward then a photographer tucking clothing into your pants or pinning back a shirt so we can see the figure your momma gave you. It is truly more flattering and you don’t look as boxy in your photographs.
3: CHOOSING THE WRONG PHOTOGRAPHER
You need to feel completely comfortable around your photographer, which is why it’s important to take your time and do your research before you decide on someone. Be sure to meet with photographers face to face to make sure that they’re a good fit for your. If you’re going to feel uncomfortable during your shoot, it’s going to show in your photos. Also if your photographer isn’t experienced enough you’re only going to end up being unhappy with your photos and angry that you wasted your money, so make sure that they have experience with senior portraits before you pay.
4: FORCING A POSE OR SMILE
I like to see sessions as a time to hang out and goof around. The more natural you are in front of the camera, the better your photos will look. If your feeling nervous, let your photographer know. If they are experienced enough , they should be able to find ways to make that natural smile and possibly laugh shine through. It’s all about the REAL you, not barbie or ken dolls.
5: TAKE CARE OR YOUR SKIN
I’m not saying to go out and get a facial or add any new pealing face mask to your sleep regimen (NO NEW PRODUCTS). I’m saying to not pick at your face. For some (like me) it is so tempting to mess with that pesky zit that wants to say hi days before your photo session. if a breakout is a bit concern, your photographer should be able to fix that in post processing. Ask them, I know most will say, “no problem!”
I hope I was able to help you a bit, or maybe reassure you what you shouldn’t do before your session. The most important advice I can give you is to have fun! This year will fly by faster then you can say “selfie” (I know I’m corny). I truly hope you have a beautiful senior year!
HELLO FRIEND!
I'm Becca, a home grown western Washington girl, turned Arizonan, now living in Indiana. I am the Middle child of 3 kids and a momma to two pretty amazing kiddos. We are a family who loves pets. With three dogs and one cat, the kids and I are trying to convince my husband to get a bunny. Honestly I would love chickens for those fresh eggs! I have a "slight" obsession with coffee, and I secretly still watch the bachelor/ bachelorette. I talk to my dogs as if they were humans and Family is everything to me.
I'm Becca, a home grown western Washington girl, turned Arizonan, now living in Indiana. I am the Middle child of 3 kids and a momma to two pretty amazing kiddos. We are a family who loves pets. With three dogs and one cat, the kids and I are trying to convince my husband to get a bunny. Honestly I would love chickens for those fresh eggs! I have a "slight" obsession with coffee, and I secretly still watch the bachelor/ bachelorette. I talk to my dogs as if they were humans and Family is everything to me.
As Military Family, we have traveled a “few” times. My husband and I met while we both were serving in the Marine corp. He had just moved to California after 2 years in okinawa and I had just returned from my first tour to Iraq. After getting married I got out and he stayed in. As a family we have actually been fairly lucky. Only having to go through one deployment and staying fairly close to our families was a godsend. As a Photographer I have not only been there for my friends but I was blessed to have been able to photograph from them. Documenting those Homecomings, new babies and milestones for those families that haven’t been so lucky. Living multiple states away from their extended families. This is what I love about my job, becoming that fly on the wall or that crazy aunt that always photographs the good times. I love what I do.
I’m a College Graduate for the Art Institute of California- San Diego with my major in Photography!
We are now here in northern Indiana making new friends and building lifelong relationships. It’s been a bit of a culture shock moving away from the big city of San Diego, but my back woods Washington roots really started kicking in. 2 years since we have moved to the Hoosier state and we plan to stick around and replant those roots. The people are amazing and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us.
I’m A bit of a Disney Fanatic! Here we are on our last trip to Disneyland with Mator before our move East.
Bunker Hill, Indiana | Event Photographer | Bunker Hill Baseball Parade
Today is a day to celebrate. The work these kids put into getting better at this sport always amazes me. I think the most enjoyable part about being involved in a little league is watching the progress they make by the end of each season. Watching these kids hit the ball for the first time makes me burst with joy as you can see the pride on their faces.
With no help from this year’s weather, Bunker Hill Baseball Season has come to a close. due to delayed or rescheduled games, some families with multiple players this year almost lived at the fields. Mother Nature was not much of our friend. When I mention to friends that last year was excruciatingly hot and humid, the only thing they can say is, “welcome to Indiana, you don’t like the weather? Wait ten minutes.” I think that sums it up!
Last week there was a fairly high chance of thunderstorms so they had postponed our parade day to the next weekend. While the normal turn out wasn’t as much as last year, I think it went off without a hitch. With the help of some local farmers, the Pipe Creek fire and Miami county Sheriff’s departments they lead the way for our team floats!
It isn’t a Bunker Hill Parade without our very own Maconaquah Marching band and Guard. They never disappoint and I can’t wait to see them more in the next school year!
One of my favorite creative floats was the Minor League’s Astro team. Coaches were dressed up in coconuts and hula skirts. While the players enjoyed throwing candy to the onlookers.
Today was a day to celebrate. The work these kids put into getting better at this sport always amazes me. I think the most enjoyable part about being involved in a little league is watching the progress they make by the end of each season. Watching these kids hit the ball for the first time makes me burst with joy as you can see the pride on their faces.
Thank you for a wonderful Season Bunker Hill, I can’t wait for next year!
‘Becca
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Rebecca Danielle is a Northern Indiana Senior and Family photographer. Located in Peru Indiana.
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