high school seniors

More than an athlete

Brooke Barton is always on the go!  She not only plays soccer and futsol, she also swims.  In addition to all that, she has two little sisters that she spends a lot of time with.  There’s something else.  When she’s not playing sports or spending time with family, you can find her spending her free time at the Valley Park Firehouse where she is training to become a First Responder.  It’s Brooke’s dream to be a firefighter.

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Higher Focus had the privilege of photographing Brooke for her High School Senior Session.  We had so much fun!  Here is a behind the scenes look at our session with Brooke:

Thanks Brooke for allowing us to be your photographer.  A special thank you goes to the Valley Park Firehouse for allowing us to come in with our cameras and photograph Brooke.  We had a blast!  Thanks guys!

If you would like to learn more about having a personalized photo session for your High School Senior, simply click here or you can call us direct at 636-273-6600.  We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Stay Focused,

Tim and Jill

The end of summer is the perfect time for family photos!

It’s “Back to School” time.  Gosh, it seems like the summer just started.  Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here, then Christmas.  If you’re like me, you wonder, “how did it go by so fast?”  The grade school and high school kids have already started fall sports practice.  In just a few weeks, the kids who graduated high school at the beginning of summer will be heading off to college.  They’re growing up so fast!  How do you keep up?  Learn more about us by simply clicking here.

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Don’t you just want to hang on to the last bit of summer before the kids are back in school? What are you going to do to save the wonderful memories from these short weeks of summer?  The kids will never be this young again.  Now is the perfect time to schedule a family photo session before the tan fades away and your family is running in a hundred different directions.   Book your session today by contacting us here.

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At Higher Focus, we believe in making family photography sessions exciting and fun for everyone…

It doesn’t matter if your family has 3 or 30!  We know that one size does not fit all.  Contact us today for a free consultation by clicking here. 

Stay Focused,

Tim and Jill

What will you wear?

What is your style?  Have you ever really thought about it?  Think about the clothes you wear.  Is there anything special about how you dress or do you just think, “I’m average”?  Your clothes say a lot about you.  Here are 3 tips from our “What to Wear Guide” to help you always look your best and have a killer photography session:

Make sure your clothes fit appropriately.  If your clothes are too tight or too baggy, it looks awkward and can be a distraction.  Tight fitting clothes can show bulges.  Loose fitting clothes can actually make you look heavier.  Wearing the right kind of clothes can make you look fabulous!

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Learn more about picking the right fit in our “What to Wear Guide” by clicking here.

Join the Dark Side!  The fall is fast approaching and it’s the perfect time to start wearing darker colors.  Dark clothing is concealing and will make you look thinner.  Avoid wearing clothes with slogans, logos, or other distractions.  Bold stripes and large patterns can stand out and be distracting.  Instead, make it all about you!  Wear colors that go best with your complexion, hair color, and your eyes.  Wearing the right color top can make your eyes “pop” – especially on camera.

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Click here to find out how to choose your best color!

Be unique.  Your clothing selections determine your personal style.  Don’t expect to be unique if you are wearing what everyone else is wearing.  Your clothing should be an extension of who YOU are.  Wearing “popular brand” t-shirts just makes you like everyone else and it’s hard to stand out when you are just one of the crowd.  Make sure your personality shines through!

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Learn how to make your style all your own by clicking here.

Bonus tip:  Don’t be afraid to cover up.  If there is something about your body you don’t like, cover it up!  I am amazed at how many people will wear something sleeveless and talk about how they hate their upper arms.  If you are uncomfortable with the way you look, it will show on the camera.

Before the day of your photo shoot, try on your clothing selections in front of a mirror.  Make sure you’re happy with how they look and fit.  There is nothing worse than showing up to your photography session and discovering the awesome outfit you chose doesn’t fit, is wrinkled, or has a big stain!  A little planning goes a long way!

For more fashion tips, check out our “What to Wear Guide” by clicking here.

Stay Focused,

Tim and Jill

We Love Destination Photo Shoots!

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We have a blast taking our High School Seniors to fun and exciting locations.  Destination photo shoots allow us to capture and create very unique images.  We have found some great locations that will make you feel like you’re in another time or place.  

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When you book a session with us, whether it’s in the studio or on the road, you can expect a model experience.  We focus on making your session all about you.

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Last fall, we took a group of High School Seniors to different locations and spent the day capturing various backgrounds and settings.  Here is just a sample of what we did that day:

We are already booking High School Seniors for the fall.  Contact us today to book your session right away!  636-273-6600

Wings of Hope

We recently had an afternoon photo session with one of our models at Wings of Hope in Chesterfield, MO. Wings of Hope is an emergency medical air transport facility that flies all over the world bringing medical aid to children and families. We were blessed and honored to be allowed to video and photograph many of these planes with our model, Andrew. Mixing video and still images with music is great way to catch people’s attention , create awareness, and entertain. Enjoy!
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