Janelle :: Missoula Senior Photos in the Spring

Senior photos are some of my favorite images to make. And Janelle’s Missoula senior photos in the spring were no exception. I was so excited to meet her and her mom and accompany them to one Janelle’s most favorite places up Deep Creek. (Janelle’s mom hadn’t even been there before, and neither had I!)

It’s a rocky beach area right along the river, with beautiful view of the mountains. Janelle told me that she loves to go there to hang out with her friends as they run their dogs. And she especially loves it because it’s got amazing sunsets.

Driving to this location was a long, bumpy journey, and I’ve got to admit, I was a little worried my tiny car was going to get stuck. (Janelle informed me during our session that stuck cars apparently happen fairly frequently up there! Luckily we hit a dry day and my minuscule little car was not swallowed up into the mud. 😅)

But, enough about the drive! Janelle’s a busy, busy bee. She told me that she has already graduated, but is walking this spring with her Class of 2021. In the meantime, she packs her schedule with shifts at Burger King.

I’m glad she squeezed in some time for some senior photos though, because she is just an absolute natural in front of the camera. If Janelle had a superpower (or superpowers), I’d say they must be her easygoing nature, and her ability to radiate such a natural, happy smile with a few fun giggles thrown in for good measure. (Janelle’s mom in the background definitely helped elicit some of those giggles, too!)

Somehow during Janelle’s session we managed to be treated to beautiful light, while the rest of Missoula experienced a little spring snow squall. It literally hit everywhere else except our particular spot, which we were all totally happy with! The wind was just starting to pick up during our session, but it seemed to just perfectly follow Janelle in the best way — because who doesn’t want gorgeous wind in the hair? (People pay big bucks for that — Mother Nature gave us a deal!)

Janelle – thank you again for such a delightful session! It was a treat to get to meet you and your mom and make these photos for you! Here’s to you and your future, and congratulations on your graduation! You did it! Woot woot!