SENIOR CLASS MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL! {Senior Photography, Mia Bella Photography, Louisville KY}

CALLING ALL BRAND NEW SENIORS!!!!!!!!!!

 

Kick off your summer with scheduling your own Mia Bella Senior Fashion Photoshoot!

 

Email Jilli@MiaBPhotography.com to reserve your spot and don't forget to mention this ad!

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

 

 

Summer is coming! Class of 2014 book your session with Mia Bella! {Senior Photography, Louisville KY}

I have a love for all things photography - but high school seniors... I have a special love for this group! The fashion, the modeling, the artful drama behind those serious shots... I adore it!!

 

Summer is the most popular time for senior pictures and class of 2014 this is your time!!! We have just a couple spots left at the end of June so we are now booking for July and August. And for a limited time if you book for the summer you'll receive 24 free wallets!!

 

Email Jilli@MiaBPhotography.com to reserve your spot today!!!

Mia Bella Photography & DIY Louisville

I was given the opportunity a year ago at the beginning of my business journey to photograph two beautiful ladies from the local Louisville crafting group D.I.Y. Louisville. With their ecclectic style and contagious laughs, it was by far still one of my favorite shoots.

Now, a whole year later, I have collaborated again with these lovely ladies for a fashion inspired shoot in preparation for their daytime television debut!! D.I.Y. Louisville has developed quite the following and one of their post popular weekly posts is their "What We Wore" Wednesdays.

These girls have a beautiful, fun and interesting style. Focusing more on the look than the price. And in my opinion {and pocketbook} that is a definite plus! Finding hidden treasures of vintage pieces at thrift stores, handmade jewlery and accessories from friends, heirloom pieces from family and shopping the sales racks at our beloved bulleye store Tar-jay {Target}. ;)

So for the next few weeks you need to check into www.DIYLouisville.blogspot.com and see what styles Julee has put together!! The first one was this past week and with beloved artsy Bardstown Road as her backdrop, her first outfit looks straight out of Urban Outfitters, but in the list of where she purchased her pieces - you will not see one high dollar store!!

Here is the post from last Wednesday: http://diylouisville.blogspot.com/2012/10/what-we-wore-with-mia-bella-photography.html#comment-form

And as a sneak peek, here are the pics - but you'll have to check out the site to see that great list!!!

Meet Becca! Mia Bella Photography's Senior Rep for the Homeschooling Division

On the senior representative questionaire, I told my entrants to "describe their style." I had not yet met Becca in person, but knew her answer to this question was, "Relaxed, casual, sporty and country-chic." When Becca stepped around from her mother's car, I laid my eyes on this beauty in her lace asymmetical dress in one of the most gorgeous colors of coral, paired with her jean jacket and super cute little ankle boots... country-chic for SURE!!! And that bright beautiful color matches this sweet girl's disposition!! An absolute doll!

Becca is representing all those kids who are brave enough to not only have their parents as well, parents, but to have them as TEACHERS as well!! ;) And she absolutely loves it. Can you imagine having your favorite teacher be your DAD?! How cool is that?! And a special thank you to Mr. Turner for letting Becca out of class yesterday morning for a photoshoot! What other teacher would allow that?!

 

I was delighted to find out that Becca is best friends with Ally, my rep from North Oldham! Small world! And just like Ally, I managed to choose another beautiful young girl who has values and compassion beyond most adults. Becca's insight on pet peeves, "when people, in general, think they are better than others by how they look, how much money they have, where they live and their personalities. God created us to all be equal." Dang. When was the last time I took advice from an 18 year old?! I should. Beautiful.

 

Becca is the setter for her volleyball team. Now, I played volleyball for one year in middle school. I was on junior varsity, sat most of the time on the bench and at the rare treat of getting to play, I usually ran in the other direction of the ball. Volleyball is hard!! And it HURTS!! And how they serve that ball overhanded with such force amazes me. Way to go Becca!!!

 

One of Becca's favorite places to hang out is Norton Commons and I'm sure with her love of photography she brings it along to capture all the fabulous achitecture which abounds in that neighborhood! And both my reps so far love photography! Gotta love those artsy girls!! But instead of Norton Commons, Becca, her Mom Lisa and I took a little trip to the quaint town of LaGrange. The main street of this little town is lined with little boutiques, bistros, and antique stores, but all this is certainly not to be outdone by the active railroad tracks that run right through smack dab in the middle of the street.

 

And with those railroad tracks and a cool, hazy morning, what else is there to do than sit right down on them? And with a vintage suitcase, that's exactly what we did.

 

 

 

We chitty chatted about her fabulous little black and pearl necklace and how she absolutely adores her sister. Becca and I were lost in girly picture land when Mama from the sidelines called out that she heard a train whistle. Sure enough! There in the distance was the light and I knew we only had a few more minutes left available on the tracks!! I decided to use one of said minutes to ponder if I had enough time to safely finish my poses on the tracks before getting run over... and spent the next couple minutes actually shooting those poses as Mama kept a watchful eye on the approaching train! We could FEEL the rumbling in the tracks!

 

Now, now, I never once had this sweet thing in any danger. We hopped off the train tracks and had time to set up for this super cool shot as the train whizzed past behind her. What a perfect photo opportunity.

 

 

I had a wonderful time spending my morning with Becca. She is just a doll and has the most beautiful skin and dark hair! Not to mention I wanted to pocket her necklace... but I refrained. ;)

 

Thank you Becca for representing Mia Bella Photography!! And if you know sweet Becca, make sure you ask her for one of her REP CARDS!!! She will have them in just a couple weeks ready to share and that little card when turned in to me at the time of your senior shoot, will get you 15% off your session fee!

 

All the best to you Becca!!

 

Meet Ally! Mia Bella Photography Senior Rep for North Oldham!

It was an absolute JOY working with Ally! Her attitude and personality are just as beautiful as what you see on the outside!

Not only is she a trend setter, she has brains behind that beautiful smile! Her favorite class last year was AP Government. She exudes confidence as she loves to debate and assert her opintions while debating important governmental issues.

While my biggest pet peeve right now is the beeping of my dryer, Ally's is people who aren't accepting. Wow. Acceptance of others... at high school age... THAT is an incredible quality to possess!

Bubbly and fun, Ally brought along her camera... an aspiring photographer... a girl after my own heart!

When I asked Ally where she thought she'd be in 10 years... teaching an elementary school class. And as my daughter just began her elementary education journey, to have a teacher with the bright personality and sweetness that Ally has, she will make an incredible teacher!!

Ally is the triple threat. Beauty, Smarts and Athletic!! She is varsity captain of not one, but TWO athletic teams - cross country and track. And she's also the Present of North Oldham's "Women's Leadership Board." And if that wasn't a busy schedule enough, in her spare time Ally is involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters and Northeast Christian's Kidville.

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I am super honored that Ally is one of our girls representing Mia Bella Photography!

So if you know Ally, check out her other photos on Mia Bella's Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/MiaBPhotography and be sure to ask her for one of her REP CARDS!! When you have that little card at the time of YOUR senior photo session, you will receive 15% off your session fee!

Good luck Ally this year!! You're going to do GREAT!!!!

Senior Portraits 1997 vs 2013 {Louisivlle, KY Senior Photographer}

Senior portraits have come a looooooooooooong way, wouldn't you say? Take my senior portrait for example...

Which color backdrop would you like? Black? White? Or marble blue, purple and grey swirls? Yes. THAT'S the one I shall choose! Following senior portraits for this '97 grad (eek! quick math people know my real age!) included this same pose with my 5 pound poodle and my flute. Oh and then there was the standing next to the LIFESIZE 9 and 7. Not to be outdone by the "outdoor portraiture" of me standing in front of my white Mustang rocking my jean bib overalls. I thought I was HOT STUFF. Now there's nothing wrong with studio photography! And senior portraits were a must "back then", but today... well, photography has just come a long way in general. Today... we have...

THIS!

So Class of 2013, what is your style? What is your personality? What makes you, YOU? Mia Bella Photography is now taking appointments for your class. Visit us on Facebook, the site or send us an email at Jilli@MiaBPhotography.com. I'd love to hear from you - as long as you promise not to poke fun at MY senior portrait. ;)