Tara Rochelle Blog

I hate to say it but I may have discovered a new favorite age group to photograph. High School Seniors!! I don’t know if it’s all of the reality shows or the huge following of Gossip Girl, but todays students dress amazing!! Way back in my day it was all about sweats, flannels, torn jeans, Doc Martens, and birkenstocks (but then again that was in Seattle at the height of “grunge” and Nirvana). Anyhow, I am loving their style and love the fact that I don’t have to chase after them, they don’t usually cry at the session and for the most part, they do what they’re told! I for one am planning on changing the market out here in So Cal. All over the country, senior portraits are a huge deal.  A major turning point in their life and something to be celebrated and cheered about!! Most kids can’t wait to be seniors just to do their senior portraits (oh yeah, and no more high school). When I say that I want to do senior portraits here in Cali, people look at me like I’m crazy for wanting to photograph the “elderly”. No, I am not looking for clients that should be in the movie Cocoon (although that’s not a bad idea either)!! I’m talking about the young, cool, hip, HIGH SCHOOL kids of today that are rockin’ todays top fashions, ready to show a little attitude and want to work it like Miss Tyra herself!! There you have it. If you’re a senior, have a senior, know a senior, or think you may have spotted a senior who might be in need of a session, PLEASE send them my way!!

This is a session done for Kim who graduated last summer. Not only was she Miss Saugus, she dances, goes to college, is beautiful, and….she happens to be my assistant and is amazing!! If you call or e-mail don’t be surprised if Miss Kim ends up helping you out from time to time. She’s the best!!