Marin's session was something special. In her questionnaire, she mentioned some unique images she wanted, and we went for it. Keep reading to the end to see what they were. You won't be disappointed.


Most of my senior clients get two locations for their session, but we decided that Bubolz Nature Preserve was going to give us everything that Marin wanted in her photos: flowers, woods, grass, water and beautiful light.


We started with one of my favorite outfits she had that evening. This pink tulle skirt and hat are available for all of my clients from my Client Closet, and she added the best Fleetwood Mac shirt. I swear she looks like she belongs on an album cover. Marin's makeup was done by the amazing Jillian Dawson!


A playful portrait in a pink tulle skirt and graphic tee with black hat in a wildflower garden.
A casual portrait on concrete steps featuring a pink tulle skirt paired with a graphic tee and sneakers.
A stylish outdoor portrait combining a pink tulle skirt with casual graphic tee and wide-brim hat.
A dreamy garden portrait featuring a pink tulle skirt and graphic tee among wildflowers.

Next, we headed to the cabin and tall pines area of the preserve. I love this spot for the warm brown and gorgeous light. Her white dress was perfect for this location. This was also where we did our surprise shots, so keep reading!



A romantic portrait in a white dress against a rustic log cabin with pink wildflowers in foreground.
A summer fashion portrait in a white two-piece outfit with billowing sleeves on a forest path.
A romantic portrait in white against rustic stone wall with countryside views.
A whimsical pose in a white dress on a dirt path with pine forest backdrop.

Turtle Pond was our next stop! I love this little dock and the AMAZING light that comes through the trees this time of day. It shines and reflects on the water adding such a magical touch. We also stopped on the trail right next to the pond to get a few shots. The trails add some nice depth to her photos.


A casual outdoor portrait in a white crop top and cargo pants standing on a dirt path with greenery in background.
Portrait of person in white top and cargo pants standing on nature trail during golden hour.
Outdoor portrait on wooden bridge at sunset with water reflection in background.
Portrait on rustic wooden deck wearing white top and silver bracelets.

Ok...this DRESS! I just adore this dress so much. I love the color Marin picked out and it worked perfectly in this field of grass and purple clover. I added a wonderful wooden chair this year for my clients and it worked so well in the field. And, look at this light!


Portrait in lavender dress standing in field during sunset.
Portrait in purple dress sitting outdoors with natural lighting.
Dreamy portrait in lavender dress against sunset and tall grass.
Fashion portrait in cut-out lavender dress standing in field at golden hour.

The Big Reveal...


And now, the moment you have been waiting for! Marin requested some photos with her amazing light sabers, and I was all for it! She absolutely nailed this series of images and had the perfect outft for it. That white dress and those boots were the best and the location fit the theme perfectly.

Star Wars inspired portrait with blue lightsaber in white dress and boots among pine trees.
Fantasy cosplay portrait with glowing blue lightsaber in white dress and brown boots in forest setting.
A person in a white dress holds a lightsaber prop while posing in a forest setting.
A person wearing a white dress and boots poses with crossed lightsaber props in a wooded setting.

This was such an amazing session from start to finish. Marin was so fun to work with and she is just beautiful inside and out. I loved spending the time with her and her mom. This is what makes this job so special. I get to meet some incredible people.


Thank you for checking out this amazing session! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Dallas is a natural light photographer located in Appleton, Wisconsin that specializes in senior photography. She has been published nationally in senior magazines and has a macro image in a tabletop book. She is also a Click Pro Elite, a Click Pro Ambassador and a Lensbaby Ambassador.