I’m so excited to share with you Ashley’s Santa Clarita Senior Pictures!! Ashley is a Class of 2017 senior at Saugus High School in SCV. After talking with Ashley about what she was looking for in her senior pictures, we decided to do her senior pictures in Santa Clarita. She wanted  a blend of some urban areas with more nature and organic areas. A few of my favorite nature areas are right here in Santa Clarita! It worked out perfectly! Her dad and brother joined in at the end so we could capture some family portraits as well. Check out what Ashley had to say about her Santa Clarita senior pictures!

• College Plans? If so, where?

  A. Not Yet Decided
• Q. College Major

  A. Nursing
• Q. What extracurricular activities are you involved in?

  A. After school I enjoy to go to the gym, hangout with my friends, and try to advance my knowledge in the career field I am expecting to go into. I am going to be volunteering at the hospital, so that I can begin work in the field of work I would like to pursue in my future.
• Q. What kind of look were you going for in your senior photos?

  A. In my senior photos, I was looking to express my style. I chose looks that I feel comfortable in, and some that are a little outside of my comfort zone. In the end, I am very happy with the outfits I had picked out and how they turned out in my pictures.
• Q. How was your experience during your senior shoot?

  A. I had the best experience during my senior shoot. Tara made me feel as if I were a model, and I had so much fun. It was a great day, and I am so glad I decided to shoot with Tara for my senior pictures.
• Q. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to anyone getting their senior photos taken?

  A. I would tell them to be confident and have fun. Tara is so talented and will help you out with poses, so don’t worry about that, but be sure to express yourself and what you love during your shoot! These are pictures you will keep and cherish forever.
• Q. How many outfits did you take?

  A. I brought five outfits with me along with jewelry, shoes, and accessories.
• Q. Would you have taken more or less, reasons why?

  A. I ended up having just the right amount of outfits for my shoot. I was able to take many photos in each, and I had a wide variety to choose from when ordering my pictures.
• Q. Did you accessorize differently with each outfit?

  A. I did not bring as many accessories as I should have so I would tell them to bring more accessories than they might think they will need. Tara was very helpful in putting accessories I had brought, or that she already had with each of the outfits I brought.
• Q. Did you take any props or try to incorporate any activities that you’re in?

  A. I did not bring any props with me, but I have seen many senior pictures in which people bring things that mean a lot to them to take pictures with.
• Q. Any tips on how to prepare for the session or must have things to bring?

  A. Be sure to prepare in taking your time to choose the outfits and accessories you want because those are the things that really make the pictures you. They express who you are in the picture, so be sure to think about them!
• Q. Any tips on hair/makeup? Where did you get your inspiration for this? Did you bring in pictures or have a plan prior to your styling?

  A. Look online for inspiration! Pinterest is a great way to find some, I found my ideas there. Bring the pictures in with you so you can show your stylist and they can do their best to recreate it!
• Q. Did you find a store that had everything you were looking for?

  A. I found certain pieces of my wardrobe at Brandy Melville, Forever 21, Express and mostly American Eagle.
• Q. What ended up being your favorite outfit and why?

  A. I really like how my white American Eagle dress and my floral skirt with a halter top turned out. The photos were exactly how I had hoped they turned out, and I just loved them!
• Q. Let’s talk about locations. What location(s) did you choose for your session? Why did you choose that location? Do you wish you would have gone some place different or would you suggest where you went?

  A. My location is in the Santa Clarita Valley. We took pictures in the streets and against walls. We also went into a wash and it almost looked as if we were on a beach. I am happy with where I chose my locations at, and they turned out very good in the pictures.
• Q. FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU!!

  A. My favorite kind of food is pasta, my favorite activity is shopping, my favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate chip, my favorite beverage is iced tea and diet coke, my plan in the future is to become a nurse, I plan to get my BSN in college, my least favorite subject in school is history, my favorite restaurant is Chipotle, I love back to school shopping so I can get new pens, I love the bachelor and the bachelorette, and I love candles.
• Q. Is there anything you would have done differently for your shoot?

  A. No, I am very happy with how my shoot went!
• Q. What was your favorite thing about your session or the overall experience?

  A. I love getting pictures taken of myself, so the aspect of that being the whole time was definitely fun.
• Q. Why do you think senior portraits are important?

  A. I think senior portraits are important because you will look back on them your whole life and they are very memorable.
• Q. Why did you choose Tara Rochelle to take your senior pictures?

  A. I have heard many good things about Tara from friends, so I thought she was the best idea. I had also seen her previous work with some of my friends, and I love how they turned out.

Wanna see some more examples of Natural Light Senior Pictures? I am currently booked until January 2017. If you would like to book a senior portrait session, please e-mail me at tararochellephoto@gmail.com