Pianoforte Studio and I are so excited to have booths at tomorrow’s A Homeschool Fair in the Square! I’ve been working on my Lydia Seniors booth design for days, and the entrance is free, so if you’re in the area, be sure to stop by and say hi! Help make sure I don’t end up being the most unpopular booth at the fair, and I might have a sweet treat to share! ;-)

I love the look of an eclectic collection of pictures and memorabilia! Maybe it has to do with my pack rat tendencies rejoicing that there’s a way to make random things look pretty together! I wanted to achieve this same kind of look with my senior galleries around town. Collecting frames from various old painting, mirrors, and thrift stores, I spray painted them all the same color. Tada! Instant gallery! If you want to incorporate other kinds of items into the look, check out this tutorial from Kate Spade!

The gallery has now moved and grown, but here’s what it looked like at the Roots Reclaimed Studio!

I’ve resisted adding to the collection, but somehow I always find myself in the stationary aisle at Target or walking through the Papyrus store when I pass it in the mall. I just love paperie: tags, notecards, sticky notes, journals, and even office supplies! So I’m super excited to finally 1) have an excuse to add to my collection and 2) have a few personalized things just for Lydia Photography! Now I’m just looking for an excuse to write a few notes!

And just because I could, a personalized case for my iPhone! :-D

Graduating from Forest Lake Christian School last year, Kristen knows what it feels like to be finishing high school. She’s also a fan of photography and wanting to look great in pictures while still being yourself, so she was the perfect model when I needed a senior for a styled portrait shoot!

Naturally Glowing

Props always add the perfect touch!

Um, Kristen, you were amazing!

Nails: Mint Sorbet by Sally Hansen
Lace top: Target
Jeans: JCPenney
Shoes: Aldo
Necklace: Nordstrom

Fresh & Fun

Go ahead and bring your favorite chips or the chocolate you’re always known for having on hand!

Blouse: Target
Jeans: JCPenney
Sandals: Target
Earrings: Betsey Johnson from Nordstrom
Bracelets: Thrifted and Forever 21

Glam It Up

Not sure if Kristen could play or not as I borrowed this from a friend, but she sure knew how to rock the case! ;-)

Dress: Target
Cardigan: Ross
Earrings: Betsey Johnson from Nordstrom
Necklaces: Macy’s and Forever 21
Boots: Target

Some of you may have already guessed it, but we have a new addition to the Lydia Photography family: editorial styled senior portraits! There are going to be exciting updates throughout the day, so follow along at the first reveal of the day – Lydia Seniors on Facebook – and like our page to see the next reveal when it goes live!

Update: It’s Here!!