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Cari’s Sneak Peek – Northern Virginia High School Senior Photographer

ryanzook — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:49:00 +0000

I met with Cari in Ashburn and downtown Leesburg for her senior portraits. She was a natural in front of the camera. I definitely think Cari looks like she could be a country music singer and this could be her album cover!

Her bright, colorful outfit was perfect for photos.

We headed to downtown Leesburg for the rest of our photos. Here are some with the blue scarf outfit.

Punch buggy green! Cari’s VW was a great color contrast to her plaid shirt. They say that you can tell a lot about a person by the car they drive… I think the green bug fits Cari’s happy and fun personality!

A couple Totally Rad! effect photos. This photo, with the filter effect and Cari’s look/style, reminds me of a clothing store advertisement.

Cari, have a wonderful One Two year!

Booking Portrait Sessions & Weddings…

ryanzook — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Are you considering booking a portrait session in 2011? If so, contact me for availability and to lock in my 2010 pricing. The session fee includes all of the digital files & personal use rights to all photos! Portrait sessions include engagement, senior/graduates, maternity, newborn, family, trash the dress, bridal, boudoir, or just because. To lock in 2010 pricing, portrait sessions must be paid for by the end of January 2011, but can be redeemed anytime.

Group sessions are great for high school senior or “just because” portraits. By booking with a couple friends, you can have a great time together while receiving a discount! Ask me about portrait party and multiple session discounts.

Based on demand, my 2010 wedding pricing is good for weddings booked (contract and deposit received) by the end of January 2011, too.

Ali’s Senior Portraits – Northern Virginia High School Seniors Photographer

ryanzook — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:53:00 +0000

Today we drove around Fairfax looking for interesting locations to take senior portraits. Ali is super photogenic and could make any backdrop work… we found a parking lot of school buses, a gravel driveway, a loading dock surrounded by dumpsters, and more! We had a great day of shooting and beat the thunderstorms by only a few minutes. Ali, I hope you enjoy your senior portraits (I had a tough time narrowing it down for your sneak peek) and wish you luck next year in college!

From the football field to the yellow school bus…

This is one of my favorites of Ali’s serious face.

We found a 7-11 convenience store that had an ivy-covered wall on one side and a great brick wall on the other. Here are a few shots!

After the 7-11 adventure, we stepped it up a notch by taking pictures next to a loading dock behind the dumpsters. Who said there isn’t art in smelly places?

One of my all-time favorite pictures… Ali’s eyes are gorgeous and this picture shows true innocence.

Here are some more great pictures of Ali in her colorful shirt outfit in the gardens and sitting on gravel.

An artsy shot…

Lauren’s Senior Portraits – Northern Virginia High School Seniors Photographer

ryanzook — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Lauren is graduating from Robinson High School this Spring. Along with friends and track teammates, Taylor and Cassie, Lauren joined me for a group Senior High School Portraits session. Here are a few portraits of Lauren including one of her getting grease on her jeans… I think it helps give the vintage look!

On the railroad tracks at Burke Lake.

Some shots down by the water.

Modeling poses.

By the bleachers at Robinson High School.

We caught the evening Sun right before it started to set. It gives a perfect golden glow.

Lauren in her track uniform. Go Rams!

Cassie’s Senior Portraits – Northern Virginia High School Seniors Photographer

ryanzook — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Cassie is a Robinson High School senior with a vibrant personality. She is heading off to college next year and is considering Virginia Tech, James Madison, and Elon with hopes of becoming a school counselor or therapist. Cassie’s favorite part of high school has been being part of the Robinson Rams track team. Check out Cassie’s philosophy on life. She is insightful beyond her years.

A few shots on the pier at Burke Lake (until we got kicked out!).

A little known fact about Cassie is she’s afraid of geese… I have a classic “frightened” picture of the geese walking towards her.

A few shots by the train tracks. Cassie is always smiling or giggling. Always.

A few artistic shots on the bleachers.

Cassie is a co-captain of the Rams track team.

Taylor’s Senior Portraits – Northern Virginia High School Seniors Photographer

ryanzook — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Run, Taylor! Run! Taylor looks like the All-American girl, but in reality she is the star and co-captain of the Robinson High School girls track team. We took shots around Burke Lake and Robinson High School where she’s graduating from this Spring. She said she’s going to miss her friends, but is counting down the days to graduation!

We think we know what the old red gears used to be, but will let you use your imagination. I’m curious of your best guess!

A few shots by the lake.

Bleachers made a great background, especially with bright colors like Taylor was wearing. FYI, Taylor also won the Senior Superlative “Best Laugh.” She was always smiling ear to ear . This is one of my favorite pictures of Taylor and would be great for a graduation announcement!

Another awesome shot of Taylor’s eyes.

A few shots in Taylor’s track uniform. Taylor is being heavily recruited to run track in college. She ran a 5:17 mile which is absolutely amazing. The girls on her high school track team call her the “11th member of the boys track team” because she runs as fast as they do! Taylor, I wish you luck in deciding on a college. (You should consider UVA even though you root for the Hokies).

Hokies & Dukes – Slideshow

ryanzook — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:43:00 +0000

Yesterday, I met with three friends, Amy, Dana, and Melissa for a group photo shoot. All three girls went to high school together and are back from Virginia Tech (Hokies) and James Madison University (Dukes) on break. Our photo session focused mainly on individual shots (in posts below), but we had to get a few of everyone together. Check out the slideshow below… music is “Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga!

Enjoy the slideshow.

Dana’s Photo Session – Northern Virginia Portrait Photographer

ryanzook — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Dana is in her freshman year at Virginia Tech and is majoring in public and urban affairs. She is also involved in leadership and the dance company at Tech. Dana is also a huge VT football fan and was sad she forgot her jersey for a few shots. Nonetheless, I think a handful of these would be a perfect holiday gift for her parents!

It was Dana’s idea to get a few shots in the tree… I thought they turned out great!

My wife loves this photo.

Here are a few “magazine” shots of Dana.

This one is my favorite.

Melissa’s Photo Session – Fairfax Portrait Photographer

ryanzook — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Melissa was back for Thanksgiving Break from James Madison University. She is a Tri-Delta and is majoring in Marketing and Anthropology at JMU. She said she was looking forward to home cooked meals and especially Thanksgiving turkey. We had a lot of fun at the photo shoot!

Melissa didn’t need any coaching or suggestions for poses… she’s a natural.

Her green eyes matched her sweater perfectly.

Melissa was always smiling and laughing. She did want a serious, “artistic photo,” so we used the street (and only had a few cars wonder what we were doing)…

This was the final result.

Amy’s Photo Session – Fairfax Portrait Photographer

ryanzook — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Amy attends Virginia Tech (my rival college) where she is studying Environmental Policy and Spanish. Home for Thanksgiving Break, we got together with two of her friends for a photo session in Fairfax. She is excited to see family, friends from high school, and her doggie, but looks forward to heading back to college. Before heading to Blacksburg, she is stopping in Charlottesville to see UVA and VT play each other in football this Saturday. Unfortunately, I think VT is going to win. Here are a few photos from our session.

Doesn’t Amy have a great smile?!

A few shots in downtown Fairfax City.

There weren’t any leaves on the trees so we found some on the ground to add color!