Alexa | Dumas, Arkansas Senior Photographer

Different. One of Alexa’s first words at her planning session was ‘different’. She wanted to stand out. Yes, she still wanted to capture her roots of her hometown (which is coming this fall!), but she wanted something outside of the box. She wanted something outside of this area that was different.

Her mom had an idea.

Nestled outside of Hot Springs, right on beautiful Lake Hamilton, is a beautiful home that belongs to a friend of theirs. He graciously welcomed us to use his home however we wanted, using both anywhere inside or outside that we wanted. This house was a perfect compliment to Alexa and what she had planned for that day.

I’m pretty sure we hit the nail on the head with this session, and being different. Here are Alexa’s favorites!

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Savanah | Dumas, Arkansas Dance Photographer

Savanah introduced me to the world of dance and dance competitions. Before her session, I never knew the depths and many layers that dance has.

She and her mom and grandma told me of the hours and hours spent in practice and about the amazing instructors that she’s had along the way. I listened to all the places that dance has allowed Savanah to travel, and about the scholarships won for future classes. I think my jaw was on the ground when we finished the session- just from being in awe of the dedication this child has put into this sport at such a young age.

I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to do this session for Savanah and her family. I can’t wait to see the HUGE metal wall art that she and her mom selected for their home, and the heirloom album that will be passed down for generations to come of Savanah at this moment in her life.

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Lennon | Dumas, Arkansas Child Photographer

This precious little angel just celebrated her ‘berry first birthday’!

Mama knew she also wanted to incorporate wisteria into the session somehow- it’s her favorite flower and she even had some worked into her maternity pictures. I just happened to drive by a patch on my way to work and thought the day before she told me this that I needed to photograph someone there. That someone was little Lennon!

This is one of the absolute cutest themes I’ve come across in awhile! Lennon is such a beautiful baby girl, and it was an honor to create these special memories for her mama, daddy and entire family.

Picture overload ahead- sorry, not sorry LOL

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Lane | Dumas, Arkansas Senior Photographer

Lane gave me the opportunity to shoot in a way that I haven’t done before. If you follow me on Tiktok (taradickson05) or Instagram (tdickson05) then you probably know what I’m talking about. If not, go add me and look. It’s probably one of the most exhilarating (and a little scary LOL) set-ups I’ve done! Definitely well worth it for the shot though!

Lane only had a few requests, which is the pose I spoke of earlier, and some shots out at the farm. Throw his cousin and girlfriend (who’s also my niece ❤ ) in, and it makes for a pretty perfect senior session!

Here are some favorites:

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Carson | McGehee, Arkansas Senior Photographer

I’ve known Carson and his family for awhile now. His youngest brother is in the same class as my oldest son, and they’ve played baseball and soccer together.

To say this family is just a GOOD family is an understatement! Carson always has his ‘fans’ in the stands because they wouldn’t miss a minute of it. Carson is a leader on the field, always encouraging his teammates to do better, and always practicing what he preaches. He also loves to duck hunt, so what better location to do his senior session at than a hunting lodge?!

Cara and Justin, you’ve raised a great young man who’s going to know how to ‘do life’, because you’ve poured yourselves into him to teach him.

Here’s Carson:

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Emily | McGehee, Arkansas Senior Photographer

If a season could ever be described as ‘yummy’, then fall would be it.  Between the warm tones of red, orange and yellow on the trees, the crisp air, nighttime bonfires and football season, you can pretty much find something to love.  OH, I apologize to the hunters….we can’t forget hunting season!!

Anyway, Emily took full advantage of all things fall, and picked out literally the perfect outfits to accompany the settings.  BRB- currently dying at how gorgeous she is in these…

Emily, McGehee High School Class of ’20

 

Abbie | McGehee, Arkansas Senior Photographer

If there ever was a contagious smile, this girl has it.  Abbie can light up a room when she walks in.  She can also pull off a perfect ‘serious’ look- which is harder than you think!  She chose the perfect location just outside of Dermott for her session.  Gorgeous barns, pecan trees, and a front porch full of southern charm….a photographers dream!

I photographed Abbies older brother, Griffin, a few years back when he was a senior, and (although guys don’t like to hear this lol!) he’s just as photogenic as she is.  To me, it is the highest honor to have a family come back to you time after time for portraits.   That tells and shows you that you’ve done something right ❤

SO without making you wait any longer, here are some of Abbie’s favorites from her session:

Arshaan | Dumas, Arkansas Senior Photographer

Here’s a little sunshine for your rainy day 🙂

Arshaan is so clever and witty.  He’s crazy talented and can play the drums like no other! He was blessed to get his dream car last year, and she even has her own instagram page!  She likes taking selfies 😉

I had the pleasure of taking his sisters senior portraits several years back, so it’s always an honor when parent’s come back as a repeat client!  I’m thankful I get the opportunity to serve them again!

Here are their favorites of Arshaan!

McGehee High School Class of 2019

Emily | Dumas, Arkansas Senior Photographer

This young lady has a heart the size of Texas.  She’s on on UP’s Senior Model Team, so we met at a meeting back in the spring.  I knew then she was something special.  Meekness and humbleness is hard to come by in teenagers, and she exhibited both from the start.

Fast forward to the summertime, and we were raising money by selling raffle tickets for my little boy’s all-star team to attend their state tournament.  Do you know that Emily was one of the first to inbox me, letting me know she wanted to buy $20 in tickets?  This hard working teenager wanted to donate $20 of HER money to a little ball team.  That spoke to my heart SO much, and showed me just what kind of parents she had (for instilling such morals in their daughter), along with backing up those initial thoughts I had when meeting her this past spring.  She has such a sweet spirit.

I think we captured the sparkle that Emily radiates (along with gorgeous fall colors and a the killer wardrobe she put together!), and I’m so glad I get to work with her again this spring.  Here are her favorites:

Mallory | Dumas, Arkansas Senior Photographer

This girl.  She has that ‘model’ look, and that southern hometown girl charm.  I told her she’s my little Kendall Jenner- to me she favors her a lot!  We had so much fun trekking all around Desha county for Mallory’s senior session.  Although everyone agrees that we love them ALL, these are her best of the best!

This, my friends, is what perfection looks like!