Haley’s session was held at Fabyan Forest Preserve in Batavia.  She picked this gorgeous location because she went there a LOT to take pictures when she was in AP Photography and loved the place.  It has beautiful grounds for a photo session!

And some interesting facts about Haley-

3 things people wouold be surprised to learn about you

- I’m an only child

- I sing

- I love to read

3 things you couldn’t live without:

-my phone

- my computer

- my calendar

Fav movie or book

The Fault in Our Stars

I have NEVER…

skydived

3 pet peeves:

- hearing people chew

- when people make noises with their mouths

- people that talk while I’m reading

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- quessadillas

- grilled cheese

- orange chicken

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

lots of CATS!

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

Niklas Hjalmarsson – will you marry me?

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

spend it with my family

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Chemistry, the people in the class made it fun

What are your after graduation plans?

I’m going to the University of Kentucky and my major is pre-pharmacy

And then a couple “would you rather” just because they are fun!

Would you rather

never use the internet again

X never watch TV again

Would you rather

- never play

X always lose

Would you rather

X get caught singing in the car

- get caught with your fly unzipped

Would you rather

be able to read everyone’s mind

X always know the future

And some of her favorite images!

Haley’s session was held at Muirhead Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in rural Plato Center.  It was a blustry, windy day that ending up pouring rain by the end of her session!  But you would never guess from her images that the conditions were less than ideal!  Some trivia about Haley:

3 things you couldn’t live without:

-Mac’n cheese

- my best friend

- softball

Fav movie or book

My favorite movie is Cinderella Man

I have NEVER…

- gone skydiving, but I plan on it

- met anyone famous

- gone to Europe, but its another thing I plan on doing

3 pet peeves:

-people who bully

-being on time

- people who don’t know directions while driving

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- Mac n cheese

- grilled cheese

- apples

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

a new car

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

My grandpa who I never met, I’d ask him everything and anything, since he passed before I was born

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

Be with my friends and family

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Mrs. Zagorski.  I had her for 3 different English classes and she has done the most to help me develop my skills as a writer and has done the best job preparing me for college.

What are your after graduation plans?

I will be going to Indiana State University and I ‘ll be playing softball there and studying elementary and special education.

And then a couple “would you rather” just because they are fun!

Would you rather

never use the internet again

X never watch TV again

Would you rather

- never play

X always lose

Would you rather

X get caught singing in the car

- get caught with your fly unzipped

Would you rather

be able to read everyone’s mind

X always know the future

And some of her favorite images!

Best of luck next year at Indiana State!

Sarah’s session was held at Runde’s Landscapping on Route 47 in rural Plato Center.  It is a gorgous location for senior pictures – the grounds are beautifully landscaped and so many different areas to shoot at!  It was a windy day but Sarah managed to look beautiful despite the blowing wind.  Her eyes are an amazing blue color and her freckles are to die for!  Don’t you agree?

Here’s some interesting trivia about Sarah:

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you:

- I have a fear of needles

- I sing in the shower ALL the time

- I will never get a tattoo

3 things you couldn’t live without:

= my family

- my friends

- my phone

Fav movie or book

Mean Girls

I have NEVER…

gotten a tattoo

3 pet peeves:

-people that are fake

- chomping on gum

- people that say they are going to do something and don’t do it.

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

-cereal

- oreos

- steak

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

a full tank of gas….

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

Elliot Stabler from Law & Order SVU – I’d ask him out of course!

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

Spend it with all my friends and family

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Sports officiating.  It was a really fun class with all my friends!

What are your after graduation plans?.

I plan on attending University of Dayton in Ohio, and my major is undecided.

And then a couple “would you rather” just because they are fun!

Would you rather

never use the internet again

X never watch TV again

Would you rather

- never play

X always lose

Would you rather

X get caught singing in the car

- get caught with your fly unzipped

Would you rather

X be able to read everyone’s mind

always know the future

And some of her favorite images!

Emily’s session was held at Sun City in Huntley.  Emily brought along several great outfits and it was a fun session as we wandered about the beautiful grounds with her mom just talking and laughing and getting to know each other!  She has such a natural smile and GORGEOUS hair (I’ve got serious hair envy Emily!)  Here’s some interesting trivia about Emily:

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you:

- I have traveled to the United Kingdom

- On June 6th of 2011 I had a spinal fusion surgery

- I I’ve had a passion for art since I was 6 years old and it all my mom’s fault (in a good way!)

3 things you couldn’t live without:

- I can’t live without my family & friends

- the ability for individuals to have a strong education

- a great imagination

Fav movie or book

I’ve just read “The Hunger Games” I’m addicted.  It was THAT good!

I have NEVER…

seen the Titanic from start to finish

3 pet peeves:

- I get “peeved” when people chew with their mouth open

- interrupt conversations to talk about themselves

- waiting in lines

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- Candy Canes, Candy Corn & Syrup!  No, I’m just kidding.  They’d have to be:

- Garlic Hummus

- my mom’s chicken avgolemono soup

- Oreo truffles i.e. the heavenly Oreo “balls”

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

I’d buy myself a hedgehog.  I have an “unhealthy” obsession with the little cute creatures!

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

I’d spend every hour with my friends and family.  I wouldn’t waste a single moment.

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Mr. Semmen, from Burlington Central High School.  He’s very inspiring and has a lasting teaching method that actually keeps me interested in class.

What are your after graduation plans?

I got into UW-Madison, and will be going there this fall.  I want to take the pre-med route, most likely majoring in bio/genetics or psychology.  This said, I’d love to be a pediatric psychiatrist when I “grow up”

And then a couple “would you rather” just because they are fun!

Would you rather

never use the internet again

X never watch TV again

Would you rather

- never play

X always lose

Would you rather

X get caught singing in the car

- get caught with your fly unzipped

Would you rather

X be able to read everyone’s mind

always know the future

And some of her favorite images!

Best of luck with the rest of your senior year Emily – it’s winding down FAST!

Don’t you just LOVE her PEACE earings & necklace.  Just makes me want to smile.  I’ve known Megan for quite a few years having served along side of her in the nursery at church.  She has a true servants heart and it was an honor when her mom asked me to take her senior pictures.  We started at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles and then moved to their beautiful back yard in South Elgin (her mom is a professional landscape designer).  Here is some trivia about Megan:

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you:

- I am a violinist

- I have four cats & a one-eyed goldfish

3 things you couldn’t live without:

- iTouch

- God

- family

Fav movie or book

Little Mermaid

I have NEVER…

skydived

3 pet peeves:

- brights on cars – that all!

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

-shrimp

- mac-and-cheese

- milk

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

a huge college fund

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

If my Grandma loves me (she died before I was born)

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

be with my family

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

Myth, because it is neat stories to read

What are your after graduation plans?

ECC and a University for Science

And then a couple “would you rather” just because they are fun!

Would you rather

never use the internet again

X never watch TV again

Would you rather

X never play

-  always lose

Would you rather

X get caught singing in the car

- get caught with your fly unzipped

Would you rather

X be able to read everyone’s mind

always know the future

And some of her favorite images!

Thanks Megan for choosing Jan Nohling Photography for your senior portraits!

Meet Kailey – she is a track/cross country runner at Burlington Central High School.  I am in such awe of anyone that runs cross-country – I wish I was a runner!  Kailey’s session was held at Muirhead’s Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast and then we went out back to the forest preserve land.  It was gorgeous as you can see from her pictures!  Here is some info to get to know Kailey better:
3 things people would be surprised to learn about you:

- I’m deaf

- I can talk well

- I am taking a hard class (medical)

3 things you couldn’t live without:

- my boyfriend

- my cell phone

- my music – iPod

Fav movie or book

Twilight

I have NEVER…

swam with sharks

3 pet peeves:

- my dog Bear

- my sister

- homework

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- mexican food

- fruit

- corn

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

A house or a car – or maybe BOTH!

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

Taylor Launter – why are you so picky about girls?

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

try to travel everywhere around the world

Fav class or teacher in HS. Why?

None

What are your after graduation plans?

a deaf college in NY

And then a couple “would you rather” just because they are fun!

Would you rather

never use the internet again

X never watch TV again

Would you rather

X never play

-  always lose

Would you rather

X get caught singing in the car

- get caught with your fly unzipped

Would you rather

X be able to read everyone’s mind

always know the future

And some of her favorite images!

Thank you Kailey for a wonderful session!  Best of luck at college in the fall!

Emily’s session was held on a chilly fall morning at Runde’s Landscaping.  A gorgeous location for a gorgeous girl!  You would never know from the images that there was frost on the ground and we could see our breaths.  But Emily was a trooper and enjoyed the entire session.  Here are some interesting tidbits of information from Emily

Meet Lauren – she is a ’12 senior at South Elgin High School.  Doesn’t she have the sweetest smile???  Her session was held at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles. Some interesting trivia about her:

3 things people would be surprised to learn about you:

- I pierced my own ear

- I want to get a tattoo

- I watch a ton of reality TV

3 things you couldn’t live without:

- my cell phone

- my friends

- Coke Zero

Fav movie or book

my favorite movie is 27 Dresses

I have NEVER…

been to a Chicago Bears game

3 pet peeves:

- when people eat with their mouth open

- when people put their shoes on the table

- burping

3 foods for a year, what would they be?

- chocolate brownie ice cream

- french fries

- apples

If you won the lottery, what would you buy first?

If I won the lottery, I would pay for my college tution first and then I would buy everyone in my house a new car.

If you could ask one person (dead or alive) 1 question – who would you ask and what would you ask them?

I would ask Robert Pattinson if he would marry me!

If I had 24 hours to live, I would…

The first thing I would do is get a tattoo.  After that, I think I would just enjoy my day hanging out with my friends and family

Fav class or teacher in HS.  Why?

My favorite class in high school is probably my 2 biology classes.  I am taking one now and I took one freshman year.  Both of those teachers mad the class enjoyable and I never dread going there.

What are your after graduation plans?

I plan to go to a four year university and major in physical therapy.  After that I will go to a graduate school to get my masters.

And then a couple “would you rather” just because they are fun!

Would you rather

X never use the internet again

- never watch TV again

Would you rather

- never play

X always lose

Would you rather

X get caught singing in the car

- get caught with your fly unzipped

Would you rather

- be able to read everyone’s mind

X always know the future

And some of her favorite images!

Enjoy your senior year and best of luck next year at college!