Grand Junction Photographer | Caleb

Caleb is another Graduate coming out of Grand Junction and he will soon earn his diploma from Valley West High School.  Caleb is an incredibly talented dancer and has been a member of the Absolute Dance Studio in GJ for quite some time.  He has been dancing since he was 9 years old and recently received a full tuition scholarship to The Kansas City Ballet summer intensive where he will be heading for 5 weeks this summer!  Caleb plans to take a gap year before heading off to college and soaking in as much dance as he can.

Be on the lookout for Caleb this fall when Absolute Dance hosts the ballet show, Snow White!

Congratulations, Caleb!

I wish you all the best on your new adventures!

xo

Carrie

Palisade HS Class of 2017 | Ivy

Palisade HS Class of 2017 is full of incredible students!  Among those students who will soon flip her tassel and toss her hat in the air is Miss Ivy.  This girl right here has been so much fun to watch and work with over the past year!  She has a heart of gold and a personality that instantly makes you want to be her best friend! Ivy will walk across the stage on May 15th and this fall she is headed to Colorado State University in Fort Collins.  She's got her eye on some pretty outstanding degrees including a Bachelor's in Psychology/Criminal Justice and then she wants to pursue her master's in Forensic Psychology.  You go girl!

Ivy tells me that she will miss her friends and the thousands of adventures!  She will miss the family-like atmosphere of her high school classes and more specifically her IB peers.  Late night football games were some of her favorite times and the late night dinners with besties.  Don't worry, Ivy girl, college life won't disappoint.  I promise!

Ivy has been a wonderful addition to my Class of 2017 Street Team!

I can't wait to see all you do in life!

x0

Carrie

Maddie | Class of 2016 | Palisade Senior Photographer

Here is another Palisade High School Senior (Class of 2016) who has stolen my heart!  Why you ask?  Because this young lady has goals after high school to become a pastry chef!  I'm a huge foodie so I'm hoping she will come back and bring me some macarons!!

Folks, this is Maddie!  She's sweet and sassy all rolled into one!  Her senior portrait session was filled with lots of fun and giggles, just how they should be!  Check out Maddie's gorgeousness and leave her some love!

Makeup by:  Kiss and Makeup by Marielle

Congratulations, Maddie!  Best of luck to you on your final year of high school!

xo - Carrie

Alexys | Class of 2016 | Palisade Senior Photographer

Can you believe that the 2015-16 school year is about to begin in only 2 short days?!  Where oh where has the summer gone?  I have no doubts that the graduating Class of 2016 is excited to get their final days of high school under way.  What better way to kick off the celebration that with a gorgeous Senior from Palisade High School...  Folks, meet Alexys!  This young lady was such a joy to work with and she has such a bright and bubbly personality.  She participates in track, cheerleeding, volunteering and she even tutors other students!  She will definitely have her plate full this year!

Congratulations, Alexys and I wish you all the best on your last year of high school!

Makeup by: Kiss & Makeup by Marielle Michelle Fazzi.

Alexys | Palisade High School Class of 2016!

Alyza | Class of 2015 | DeBeque High School Senior Photographer

All hats off to this young lady who just graduated from DeBeque High School!  Alyza is such a sweetheart and I had the pleasure of photographing her twice during her final year of high school as she was one of my senior model reps.  Alyza is a country girl at heart and has always been active in HS Rodeo as well as a member of the volleyball and basketball teams.  I am so excited to see all that she accomplishes in her bright future!

Congratulations Alyza!

-xo

Carrie

Krista | Class of 2015 | Fruita Colorado Senior Photographer

Folks, meet Krista!  She is a recent high school graduate of Fruita Monument.  I've never met such a sweet young lady with such a playful sense of humor.  I had so much fun photographing Krista and helping her to step outside of her comfort zone.  We giggled and joked around throughout her entire session and let me tell you, this lady can come up with some real knee-slapping wise cracks!  Her awesome work ethic and humorous antics are sure to take her far in life!

Congratulations, Krista!

xo

Carrie

Madison | Class of 2015 | Western Colorado Senior Photographer

Folks, meet Madison!  She is a Senior from Dayton, Texas who has got some serious Style!  I mean serious!  I had the pleasure of taking Madison's Senior Portraits a few weeks ago while her family was visiting Colorado over Christmas break, an annual tradition.  Madison is part of a competitive Cheer Team in her home town and I've checked out some of her Cheer pictures, they are amazing!

We took Madison's pictures on what seemed like the coldest day of the year!  It was snowing off and on and just down right bitter.  We took breaks often to warm up and at one point I even had to take off my boots to let my toes thaw!  When we finished up her session at Powderhorn Resort it was a whopping 4 degrees out!  Brrrrrr!  It was so much fun, we had a blast and the images are stunning!  Take a look and leave her some love in the comments!

MUA (makeup artist):  Kiss & Makeup by Marielle Michelle Fazzi

Congratulations Madison!

xoxo,

Carrie

Austin | Grand Junction Senior Photographer | Fruita Monument High School

Meet Austin, a Senior at Fruita Monument High School and a 2015 Graduate.  I had a blast taking Austin's senior portraits as he is a charming, bright and definitely handsome young man!  Curious to know why Austin chose to use a pistol as a prop for some of his images?  Well here's the story...  Austin has been competitively shooting handguns for about 5 years.  The action shooting sport he competes in is called IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association).  Austin found his passion with handguns and has climbed his way up to the master classification and recently took third place at the national championships competing against ALL ADULTS!  He has also recently picked up a sponsorship from Wilson Combat, the best custom 1911 pistol model manufacturer on the planet.  Austin is planning to attend college locally at CMU but if he happens to land a scholarship for shooting at Texas A&M, then he would love to venture south for his degree.

To learn more about the IDPA or Wilson Combat, please visit these links.

Congratulations Austin!