Senior Portrait Sessions are an Event! | Kathy Weigman - Appleton Portrait Photographer
When someone calls me to ask about scheduling a senior portrait session, I tell them that the session is fun, unique and an event that they will remember. The session, is just as important to me as the final portraits are. It's an experience, an adventure, and hopefully they leave their session feeling good about themselves.
Each of my sessions are different, and done on location. No two sessions are the same just because we never know what might happen. During a session at a park, llamas arrived and Rachael had some of her photos done with the llamas! While photographing 2 boys by a fire department, the fire chief stopped and asked if we would like to go inside and take some photos with the antique fire engines. While photographing down in The Flats, a local resident showed my client and I a "secret" location that was gorgeous! Sessions are fun, spontaneous and uniquely YOU!
If you're still looking for a photographer to take your senior portraits, or if it's been a long time since you've had a family portrait done, give me a call and we can schedule an appointment. 920-733-3425
Senior Portrait Sessions | Kathy Weigman Photography / Appleton Portrait Photographer
Can I just say again, how much I love doing senior portrait sessions? I LOVE photographing high school seniors! The pictures above are some of the reasons why. They are just so much fun to interact with. I love making them feel special, and get to know a little bit about them. I also love the funny moments.
When Austin and Maddie saw the statues at Doty Park, they went and stood next to them, and were commenting on how creepy they looked because they really have no eyeballs. Of course I took a photo and then I had to tell them the story of the first time I went to Doty Park. It was a few years ago just as I started taking senior portraits and I was looking for a few different locations. It was over spring break, and I decided that the next day I would drive to Neenah and look around. Well, I woke up to over a foot of snow, but decided to go anyway. As I drove up to the park, I saw 3 people standing in the snow. I decided that if they could walk through it, so could I. So, I got out of my car and started walking toward them. I wondered why they didn't move and were just standing in one spot. You guessed it! As I got closer I found out that they were statues! I don't tell too many people that story :)
In the second shot, I had asked Austin to make a small splash, so there would be ripples in the water when I took the photo. He was a bit overzealous, and the splash got a bit big. Yes, he was soaked, but we all had a good laugh!
So, with summer over half over, there's still time to schedule a portrait session. Seniors, it's so much easier to have yours done before school starts. Give me a call, and we can set up a time for you! 920-733-3425
Milestone | Kathy Weigman Photography - Appleton Portrait Photographer
8th grade graduation is a milestone for all students, but especially when they attend a Catholic School. I recently had the pleasure of photographing the graduating class at an area school. I LOVE middle school kids! They're enthusiastic about life, and looking forward to beginning high school. It's such an exciting time! I wish all 8th graders luck as they begin their high school years, but I especially wish that these 8th graders do well!
Graduation Night | Appleton Portrait Photographer - Kathy Weigman Photography
Last night, my baby graduated from high school. It was a beautiful and emotional ceremony at Xavier High School. The class salutatorian and valedictorian gave compelling speeches, and the commencement address by Andy Strand, the Phy. Ed. teacher was humorous and to the point. These are the things that I took away from the night....
Not everyone has an easy life, and even though you don't get what you think you want or need, things happen for a reason and you still need to do your best.
Do what you love! If money were no object, what would you do? Then do it!
F-cubed. Faith, Family, and Friends. Know that God is always with you, don't forget your family, and surround yourself with good friends.
I think we can all take something away from those 3 speakers, not just the graduates. I'm a big believer in that things happen for a reason. Looking back on my life in just the last 10 years, I see people who have come into my life just when I needed them. Coincidence? I don't think so. Is life easy? Not always. Is life worth it? Definitely!
Since as long as I can remember, I've wanted to be a photographer. I used to look at Sports Illustrated and LIFE magazine and marvel at the photos. But, being a photographer was never something that I thought I could actually do, so I chose to go to college and become a teacher. Also a passion of mine. I love seeing kids succeed in doing something they struggled with. Fast forward many years, add in a job cut, and with the encouragement of friends, I started my own photography business. So, I do love what I do as a teacher AND photographer!
Faith, family and friends. Where would I be without any of them? As I look back, I can see the times that God has answered my prayers. After my divorce I struggled financially. Luckily I was really good at using coupons and saving money, but there were times when I wondered where I was going to get the $100 to pay for Eric's soccer fees, and the transportation check from Kimberly would come in the mail. Things always have a way of working themselves out, if you only have faith. Family. My parents and siblings have been SO supportive of me, as well as my godmother. They constantly tell me how well I've done as a single mom, and they are always there when I need them. I love being a mom. I think it's what I was really meant to be. I struggle a bit with the fact that my oldest is now living in Indiana and my youngest is going off to college in the fall. I'll have an empty nest and I'm not so sure I'm going to like that, because sometimes I feel as though being a mom is who I am. Friends. I have GREAT friends! Some of my friends have come into my life for just a short time, but have meant the world to me. Others stick with me through my happy times and my bitchy times. They support me, some go on photo adventures with me, and some will meet me to have a Diet Coke or Smirnoff Ice!
So, take the advice of the graduation speakers. Do what you love and be sure to keep God, family and friends in your life. Good luck to all the graduates of 2013. The world is waiting for you. Go out and make a difference!
Graduation is Near! |Kathy Weigman Photography - Appleton Portrait Photographer
2013 Graduates - your graduation is going to happen within the next few weeks. Such an exciting, nervous, happy, and sad moment all at the same time! Believe in yourself and you will be able to accomplish everything you want to.
If you haven't had senior portraits done, there's still time. Just give me a call and we can do your senior session in the next 2 weeks so you'll have portraits ready for graduation.
2014 Graduates - you're just beginning your senior year. It will go by SO quickly! Enjoy it. Participate in school activities. Be sure to book your senior portrait session early to get a time that works for you. I still have openings for most weeks during the summer, so give me a call and we can get your session booked!