Senior Portrait Experience '22 | Merritt Portrait Studio

PORTRAIT T H E

E X P E R I E N C E

SENIOR

urban-hybrid sessions:

NAT U R E in the C I T Y ! merritt portrait studio | 2022

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greetings,

GORGEOUS! I’m SO excited to get to know you!

My question for you is this:

You’ll quickly learn that this is about something much deeper than taking a few yearbook pictures.

HOW DO YOU WANT TO TELL YOUR STORY?

Designed to be empowering, spontaneous and fun, this session is an excuse to celebrate YOU, your style, your quirks and your inner awesome. I’ll make you feel like a star while we wander, laugh, and tell YOUR story in photographs.

Together we’ll collaborate and design the perfect photo session to show the world how unique and amazing YOU are!

jennifer

970.708.2065 jennifer@merrittdesignphoto.com

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CONTENTS 5 the INVESTMENT 7 the PROCESS 10 the PRODUCTS 14 the LOCATIONS 16 No1: UNION STATION 36 No2: NATURE & CITY 46 No3: THEATER DISTRICT 58 No4: ARTS & RINO 66 No5: OLD DENVER 80 No6: MUSEUM DISTRICT 90 No7: BOTANIC GARDENS 98 No8&9: SPECIAL & TRAVEL 112 preparation: WEATHER 114 styling: WARDROBE 120 best friends & TWINS 122 client: LOVE & RAVES 126 about JENNIFER j e n n i fe r koski n e n , photo g rap h e r |

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...and so the

ADVENTURE begins...

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the senior portrait:

INVESTMENT

Session Fee ($325) INCLUDES: • • • • •

Design Consultation Photo Session (90) minutes Artistic edit of approx 70+ Proofs Portrait Reveal & Ordering Session (1) Final Yearbook File (printable to 5x7)

$150 RETAINER books your session date & time.

BALANCE is due on the day of your session.

“Twin Session” fee is $425 for two people, (2.5) hour session and includes above items and (1) final yearbook photo for each sibling (or cousin or best friend)

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“

I am just

amazed special gift you

at what a

bring to the whole process. I don’t really know

how to put it into words, but your

dedication & talent & understanding of the power of photographs

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is such a blessing to our family.

-Alex, senior client mom

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the senior portrait experience:

THE PROCESS

1 book 2consult 3prepare 4session 5reveal cherish 6

sessions are booked with a $150 retainer which confirms timing and location, and sets up any necessary location permits we’ll design your custom session details, from timing to style and location, and consider other parts of the story you want to tell prior to your session, I’ll send a list of wardrobe suggestions and tips to help you feel 100% prepared for an incredible photo session we’ll find best light together, expect to laugh, feel relaxed and confident -- it’s my job to make you feel amazing and have fun you’ll see gorgeous, PRINTED proofs from your session, chose favs, hold samples of products and pick out your story-telling order your order will be created with attention to detail, printed on highest quality archival materials, designed to be cherished for generations

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the senior session:

ON LOCATION

You can relax as I’ll direct and show you what we’re getting, we’ll wander, explore, laugh, improvise, and look great for light...

all while making memories and art

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the portrait reveal:

PROOFING & ORDERING

2-3 WEEKS after your portrait session, we’ll get together to review your PRINTED PROOFS. Plan on at least an hour (or so) to enjoy your portrait reveal & ordering session. And don’t worry -- I’ve developed a fun system that helps you arrive painlessly at the perfect final order for you and your budget.

and finally... the finished product!

Be sure to bring all family members who will want to place an order to your premiere portrait reveal and ordering session!

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the senior portrait boutique:

STORY TELLING PRODUCTS

PRINTS

are

FOREVER

All Print, Image Box & Album purchases INCLUDE accompanying high resolution digital files as designed for your product, and a digital & print release.

Digital files should never be considered to be archival.

For your investment to last generations, print your photos!

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“what’s a

”

jpg?

- your grandkids

product profile: archival prints FINE ART MOUNTED PRINTS start at $195

in lustre or deep matte fine art papers, professionally mounted on archival substrate includes digital file via electronic delivery

NEW!

FRAMED PRINTS start at $395

professionally matted and framed with non-glare glass frames are delivered ready to hang

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product profile: custom image boxes CUSTOM IMAGE BOXES

start at $895 hand made with custom cover includes 14 mounted 5x7 prints & 15 digital files via electronic delivery

LARGE IMAGE BOXES

start at $1245 hand made with custom cover includes 23 mounted 5x7 prints & 25 digital files via electronic delivery

“The album

turned out so well!

Thank you for all of your time and effort. It was an absolute dream working with you!”

- Gabby, senior client

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product profile: fine art albums

FINE ART DEEP MATTE ALBUMS start at $1345

hand bound, printed on lucsious FUJI paper in deep matte finish for museum quality feel, includes full set of proofs & accompanying digital files on crystal USB

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“ photography LOVE AFFAIR is a

with

l o c a t i o n l o c a t i o n l o c a t i o n ( i t ’s a bo ut t h e l igh t)

top suggested locations:

1 union station 2hybrid city & nature 3theater district 4rino arts district 5old denver 6arts & museum district 7denver botanic gardens 14 |

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LIFE”

- Burk Uzzle

why work with an

URBAN PHOTOGRAPHER

M

y background as an architect shapes how I see light and composition when I’m creating portraits in the city.

improvisation and therefore it’s less important than you’d imagine to pick the perfect starting spot. If you have a favorite part of town, let’s meet at a coffee shop and wander out from there.

THE streets of Denver are buzzing with culture, vibrant color, texture,

If you love the energy of the city,

bouncing light and opportunity

if you’re comfortable with the buzz

everywhere for unique compositions

and the vibe, an urban session

and gorgeous portraiture.

could be the perfect fit for your personality.

A photo session involves a lot of

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#1 union station neighborhood

Inside Union Station itself requires special permitting and only allows photography during school hours. BUT the entire surrounding neighborhood is a dream for photographing portraits with a hip, urban vibe! Gorgeous historic architecture, great light, urban vistas, cool alleys and beautiful copositional opportunities are found around every corner.

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the colors of

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Sequoiah’s

SUNLIT STORY This woman is a radiant, brilliant voice and a ray of sunshine herself. So a sun and laughter filled photo session before she headed off to Stanford was the perfect way to celebrate and empower her.

Late afternoon / early evening warm light in this neighborhood was perfect to highlight her as the Goddess she is!

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Lily’s

GUITAR STORY It was a cold, grey day and we almost postponed the session.

But we stuck with it and I loved this session almost as much as Lily loves sweater vests and her electric blue “baby” guitar. Quirky, fun, absolutely beautiful inside and out.

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Trinity’s

ART & ALLEY STORY As an aspiring actor with an extraordinary and unique look, we wanted Trinity’s session to have a hint of an artsy, cinematic edge.

The streets around this part of Denver provided the perfect backdrop, texture and urban light for her sense of style, and we experienced serendipitously perfect, ever changing light all day. What an absolute joy it was telling her story in photographs. j e n n i fe r koski n e n , ph oto g rap h e r |

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“OMG

.

These are truly gorgeous Jennifer!

Thank you for taking such phenomenal pics of my girl - you captured her perfectly.”

- Trinity’s mom

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Sophie’s

DANCING in the STREET STORY Working with dancers and capturing movement is such an incredible experience. And don’t worry, this is less about creating “poses” and more about watching you move. Bring a pair of shoes you don’t mind getting a little bit dirty!

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Union Station: a stage for more

DANCE STORIES

Several dancer clients have donned their footwear and used the streets for some wonderful movement photos.

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STREET STYLE STORIES No matter your sense of style, feel free to bring it!

Nothing is off limits: trucker hats and t-shirts to jackets, vintage wear and high fashion. Denver streets are here for the strutting. j e n n i fe r koski n e n , ph oto g rap h e r |

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#2 union hybrid: nature & city

MY NEW FAVORITE... All the perks of a hip, urban session PLUS... we can grab some “nature” photos, check out a vintage bridge and go down by the river along the waters of Cherry Creek. Plan on walking a decent amount for this session -and know that the timing with this one is best in late summer and fall.

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Lauren’s

NATURE in the CITY STORY ART, fresh water, trees, city...

WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T HAVE IT ALL?!.

I’m still in awe of the photos we found, accessible right from Union Station in the Riverfront Park area!

This session requires a bit of planning and a lot of walking, but it is so very worth it!

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Christina’s

NATURE in the CITY STORY Originally we’d planned a session for the Botanic Gardens, but our plans were thwarted by the pandemic. So we had to get resourceful and find nature right in downtown Denver. I’m still in awe of the photos we found, accessible right from Union Station in the Riverfront Park area!

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#3 denver theater district

Lights, Camera, Action! Denver’s theatre district is full of color, potential and scale.

Close to 16th Street Mall, the Denver Center for Performing Arts neighborhood is ideal for portraits with great light, beautiful chromatic backdrops and also offers less traveled areas to get comfortable in the beginning of your session. AND there are lots of easy places to change. A big bonus.

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Jackie’s

STORY theater district

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Jasenia’s

THEATRICAL STORY This stunning woman is also a “tripple threat” as they say in the performing arts. She can sing, dance and act, and so this location made so much sense for her senior photos.

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Juliette’s

CINEMATIC STORY With film-maker aspirations (and awards already collected on her work) I was thrilled to work with Juliette for her portraits. The vibrant colors and depth of the theater district was the perfect backdrop for her session.

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Alana’s

WALKING STORY

DCPA to Union Station

We had a lot of ground to cover but we were prepared.

This walking session took us from DCPA through Larimer Square and ended in the Union Station neighborhood. Alana limited wardrobe changes to focus on more photos and WOW did it work.

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“

the

FUTURE

belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their

DREAMS” - Eleanor Roosevelt

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#4 arts district & rino

The best part about photographing with the street art in Five Points is this: the art is constantly evolving. So the pieces captured for you won’t be seen year after year. If you love color, this is a fan-freaking-tastic place to photograph. Vibrant, creative, always changing and a ton of fun for creative discovery for the colorful personality.

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Abby’s

MORNING STORY We squeezed Abby’s session in after all of my afternoon sessions were booked, but WOW did the morning light work beautifully down in RiNo. I adore the variety we got in a single 5 block area, so much color, the addition of the Denver Central Market, and even a gorgeous, sun-lit nature shot!

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Roz’s

COLORFUL STORY This area is one of my favorites for morning sessions -- light works beautifully down in RiNo when the temperatures are still cool and the crowds are light.

And working with Roz, who brought a perfect wardrobe full of complementary colors and a wonderful, relaxed attitude, ready for anything!

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#5 old denver & 17th street

I first photographed this location when I was searching for more of an “old city” feeling than you can find in most of Denver. The buildings are taller, the details are authentically vintage, and the mix makes for the best kind of bouncing light. Also a bonus: I rarely see other photographers in the area, so your photos will be unlike everyone else’s. See more from this are in Josette’s session (next pages).

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Charlotte’s

SUNNY STORY A beautiful spot of sunshine bounced into the colonade on this particular afternoon - we had to play with that and man did Charlotte shine beautifully in that light.

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Grace’s

VINTAGE CLASSIC CITY STORY Wandering this neighborhood on a slightly more overcast evening can still be an experience which sparkles.

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Jackie’s

URBAN FASHION STORY

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Full disclosure: we walked a bit more on this session than is typical. But this theater major is used to quick changes and we made it work. Her wardrobe was phenomenal to showcase her style and this location could not have been more perfect for this beautiful woman to rock her beautiful self. We had a blast!

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Vanesa’s

GOLD & MARBLE STORY What a wonderful celebration of laughter, dance and color this amazing, talented woman’s session was, perfectly set against the backdrop of gold and marble in the older, more historic parts of Denver. j e n n i fe r koski n e n , ph oto g rap h e r |

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“

My deepest gratitude

to Jennifer for capturing the very essence of my New York vision in the Mile High City.

I am absolutly in love with the outcome of my senior session. The photos are proof that even for a second everything can be perfect.”

- Josette.

Josette’s

“SEX & THE CITY” STORY Josette’s vision for her session was inspired by the character Carrie Bradshaw of “Sex & the City.” She actively prepared every detail, right down to special ordering this head-turning tulle skirt! NYC was a central character of the show, so we decided to use a less recognizable and historic part of Denver as the backdrop for her fashionable urban photo shoot.

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#6 museum & arts district

The neighborhood surrounding the Denver Art Museum, one of Denver’s true architectural gems, seems to inspire its own art in portraiture, with areas of bright yellows, deep blues, gorgeous green glasses and textural, graphic backdrops everywhere. Anna’s session (the next few pages) is a stylish example of a single session in this location.

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Anna’s

ART of FASHION STORY The art museum district in central Denver was the perfect location for Anna’s stunning, grounded confidence and beautiful sense of style.

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if your

dreams

don’t scare you... they’re not

big

enough

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Steven’s

AUTUMN ART STORY

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A brilliant, high achieving aspiring engineer type, the clean lines and bold colors of this area appealed to Steven’s aesthetic and sense of style. We also happened to find the perfect background for each of his wardrobe items and had a wonderful time running around in gorgeous fall light.

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Carter’s

DESIGN DETAIL STORY Carter was drawn to this location for the clean lines and bold design. And I’m always down to celebrate those things! j e n n i fe r koski n e n , ph oto g rap h e r |

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#7 denver botanic gardens*

Not gonna lie: it is a photographer’s dream to get to photograph at this location!

I go a little nuts here. I mean, there are spectacular colors, natural inspiration and gorgeous dappled light everywhere you turn. A premiere Denver location to be sure. Note: there’s an additional permit fee ($100) to photograph at the gardens.

Enjoy more photos from the Denver Botanic Gardens over the next pages.

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(permit required)

adjective physics relating to light as it is perceived by the eye. { of a person’s complexion or eyes } glowing with health, vigor, or an emotion : her eyes were luminous with joy

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Catherine’s

BOTANIC GARDEN STORY The magical light of a late summer day fit this graceful, talented, bright and kind young woman in a way that took my breath away. She moved like a goddess in her two absolutely picture perfect tulle skirts, which she made from scratch for her portrait session.

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“

always be on the lookout for the presence of

wonder - E. B. White

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Zoe’s

BOHEMIAN GARDEN STORY The light was magical for this Botanic Gardens session in the height of summertime. Zoe’s classic, beautiful grace fit like a dream in this luscious, vibrant setting.

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#8 something personal*

(downtown denver)

If there’s a location that means some-

Perhaps you’re a swimmer, or dancer,

thing to you based on your interests,

or performer. Or maybe you love the

hobbies, obsessions or passions, let’s

art of a certain museum, or your el-

talk about photographing you doing

ementary school garden (both ideas

your thing.

from sessions you’ll see in the following pages).

Personally

inspired

sessions

I’ve

done include the area around Civic

Whatever your story, your obses-

Center Park for a few clients with

sion or your favorite ritual, I’d love to

political aspirations; the library for a

photograph you in your element, so

senior who was a creative writer; the

please let me know what makes YOU

Santa Fe Arts district for an artist.

spark.

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Cedric’s MUSIC STORY

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Zoe’s

LIBRARY STORY The public library was the perfect spot for this creative writer with a passion for books.

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“

I have no special talent.

I am only

passionately

CURIOUS - Albert Einstein

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Isa’s

MUSEUM STORY What a fun request from Isa to photograph her session inside Denver’s Clifford Still Museum. Making art inside a museum is truly a treat. And it’s even better with an awesome woman to photograph with these paintings!

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#9 travel destination*

I ditched my car three years ago to lower my carbon footprint. But that doesn’t completely rule out a DESTINATION SESSION! I travel throughout the summer (via TRAIN!) and do offer an extremely limited number of destination sessions.

Destination sessions must be booked in spring prior to graduation year, please contact me to inquire about travel dates.

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(travel fees will apply)

22-23’ Destinations include: Aspen, Colorado Telluride, Colorado Chicago, Illinois Savannah, Georgia Travel fees & permit fees (if applicable) will apply.

Let’s talk about a custom quote if you’ve got something in mind in one of these amazing locations!

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Gabriel’s

CINEMATIC STORY An aspiring actor with a lifelong interest in costume design and character, Gabe had a blast designing the elements of his senior session at the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Cinematic landscapes were the backdrop for his surreal and dramatic senior story. j e n n i fe r koski n e n , ph oto g rap h e r |

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“ good be so

you”

they can’t ignore

- Steve Martin

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# 9 | destination If you haven’t been to the Great Sand Dunes at the base of the San Luis Valley, you owe yourself a visit. With a snowmelt creek and the snow capped Sangre de Christo mountains in spring, and vast dunes full of wind-swept sand year round, this location is truly one of a kind.

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be

FEARLESS

in the pursuit of what sets your

SOUL on FIRE

Sage’s

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WEATHER & TIMING Guys... we live in Colorado. That whole, “if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes” thing seems especially true during my busiest senior season times. So... here’s the deal: I can shoot in light wind and light rain and snow, and honestly, sometimes these conditions make for most interesting session stories. HOWEVER, I realize that you might have vision for beautiful weather to be wandering around for your session. So, I watch the weather every day and if things look uncomfortable for your session, we’ll stay in touch and if you want to reschedule around a storm, as long as we can find another date, I support your decision 100%.

Regarding timing, generally the light is best if we start a session either close to dawn or about 90 minutes prior to sunset. I have a handy app

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CHARACTER INTELLIGENCE

STRENGTH

STYLE

t h a t m a ke s b e a u t y.

- Diane Von Furstenberg

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STYLE

isn’t what you wear: it’s how you wear it

designing your session:

WARDROBE & STYLING The most important thing throughout this process is that you feel like YOU. There’s no need to buy a whole new wardrobe; this should be a celebration of who you are, not how you dress!

That being said, a little bit of preparation goes a long way towards making you FEEL great in whatever you bring.

I’ll remind you of this in your confirmation, but keep in mind as you prepare: you’ll be walking for your session, so be sure to pack your wardrobe items in a rolling suitcase!

More specific wardrobe tips in the next few pages...

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styling & wardrobe:

COLORS & SHAPE

COLORS:

SHAPE:

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bring colors that compliment

items you bring (don’t bring

tones that bring out your eye

only t-shirts or all similar cut

color are WONDERFUL

dresses, for example)

if you love wearing black, feel

•

free to bring some, just bring high contrast with your skin

baggy clothing •

items that fit you through the

neutrals (greys, earth tones, off-

body are easiest to flatter (boxy

white and whites) photograph

tops make you look larger in

nicely and tend to focus attention on you quite well •

so that I can best flatter you in posing, avoid loose or overly

another option in case it is too •

vary necklines and types of

your skin tones and coloring

jewel tones work beautifully!

photos) •

that being said, flowy skirts are super fun to photograph!

GENERALLY AVOID: big bold or high contrast stripes, distracting patterns (even a great big floral print, as lovely as it is in person, will often take attention away from you in a photograph)

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styling & wardrobe:

LAYERS & ACCESSORIES

LAYERS & TEXTURES:

ACCESSORIES:

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jackets with pockets, yes! (espe-

carefully as it can distract, but if

different textured layers, like

you typically wear jewelry and it

flannel shirts, sweaters, even a

is part of an outfit, bring it

hoodie sweatshirt if that’s your

•

thing •

texture in fabric of an overlayer

•

glasses, sunglasses either worn or even held can be nice to give

too distracting try thinking “cozy” for an outfit

scarves and hats are great even if you’re just holding them

adds dimension without being •

jewelry should be considered

cially if you normally wear them)

your hands something to hold •

sunflowers. because: sunflowers

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styling & wardrobe:

SKIN.HAIR.MAKEUP.NAILS

HAIR & MAKEUP:

SKIN & NAILS:

The main objective is that you look

•

like... YOU. That being said, here are

days prior to your session to

some tips to arrive camera ready:

keep your skin clear •

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•

day, please don’t worry about

definition than you usually wear

blemishes -- I can get these in

to bring out your EYES

photoshop! (mis-matched cov-

a bit of cheek contour is lovely LIPS: guys and girls please keep

erup is actually harder to phoEYEBROWS & NAILS: please trim, clean, polish as you like...

color or chapstick for touchups

just know that nails might be

during the session

in photos and chipped polish

I do have makeup artists to refer

doesn’t photograph great!

ing one to add to your session experience and feel extra fine!

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toshop) •

your lips hydrated and bring lip

you to if you’d like to discuss hir-

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if you wake with skin issues that

add a bit more mascara and eye

to define your face shape •

drink plenty of water in the

styling & wardrobe:

RESOURCES

ON-LINE:

ON FOOT:

I have more resources available on

There’s no need to spend a bunch

my website, including full blog posts

of money to get a great piece to

of many of the sessions featured in

complement a styling idea.

this magazine (and more!) if you’d like to see more photos of seniors

Denver is fortunate to have great

you’ve seen here for inspiration.

thrift & vintage shops where you can score great deals on unique

PINTEREST

is

also

a

fantastic

items.

resource for wardrobe and styling ideas, as is Instagram. It’s also fun to

We will discuss all of this at your

look outside of senior photo sites,

consultation, and if you have any

to fashion magazines for inspiration.

further

I have senior inspiration boards @

hesitate to ask!

questions,

please

don’t

merrittphoto on Pinterest.

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book a session with your

BEST FRIEND, COUSIN or SIBLING These sessions are a bit longer, and function as two overlapping sessions with bonus “together time” during each look. We’ll create photos of each of you individually and both of you together.

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“

THANK YOU for such a great experience. My girl walked away feeling confident and beautiful, which as a mama, is a dream come true.”

- Brandi, mom of senior client

“

We are in absolute

love with the photos!!

Thank you so much for everything. You put so much

attention to detail in everything

thought &

and I think everything is

great role model & fierce businesswoman.

perfect. You are a

“

“Thank you so much

for the

beautiful

photos and keepsake. It

we could not be happier. Thank you

really is amazing and

for everything. It was so nice to work with such a talented woman!!!”

- Boni, mom of senior client

You rock and we really appreciate all that you did.”

- Shiloh, mom of senior client

“I am so blown away

by just how beautiful these photos are.

We are so glad to have found you!”

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“It was an

absolute dream

working with you!”

- Gabby, senior client

“

We

loved meeting

and working with you!

Thank you again for taking the extra

planning

time and making my

feel so comfortable & special. daughter

We will forever cherish

wonderful experience. We were the

blown away by the album and all the great pictures that really capture our girl.

- Sharon, mom of senior client

“Jennifer’s work is amazing!

We love her

passion

for drawing out

the best in her clients!”

- Susan, mom of senior client

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Now... how do you want to tell

YOUR STORY? In designing your senior portrait session you have a unique opportunity to share with the world a glimpse of who you are in this moment.

Your style, your colors, things and places that inspire you can be worked together to weave the tale of YOU, now, at the edge of exciting new directions in your life.

My goal is to empower YOU & capture your spark.

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about jennifer:

PHOTOGRAPHER “It’s more

AWARDS:

IMPORTANT

Senior Style Guide HOT 100 Senior Photographer B&W & Urban categories TOP TEN DENVER A-LIST “Best Portrait Photographer” Shoot & Share Contest Senior Portrait FINALIST

to click with

PEOPLE than to click the shutter” - Alfred Eisenstaedt

It’s my love of people -- our stories, our challenges, our stumbles and our triumphs -- that makes me addicted to my work as a portrait photographer.

That... and the fact that I see beauty. Everywhere.

In people. In light. In shadow. I can’t turn it off. My superpower is in seeing YOU and capturing your radiance. Your personality. Your spark.

THIS is why I love what I do... and this is WHY I can’t wait to work with you.

CONTACT jennifer merritt koskinen (970) 708.2065 jennifer@merrittdesignphoto.com merrittportraitstudio.com

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dream big... the best is yet to COME

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PORTRAIT T H E

E X P E R I E N C E

SENIOR

“owning YOUR STORY is the BRAVEST thing you’ll ever do. ”

- Brene Brown

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