Lexi Wapahani Senior - Senior Spokesmodel Team

Lexi Morrow

2021 Senior

Lexi is one of my senior spokesmodel girls! I have loved capturing her senior photos through out her entire senior year. After getting to know her at the meet and greet session, then shooting our styled shoot together all day, I got to shoot her 2 hour senior session at several locations.

Being on the senior spokesmodel team, each girl gets 3-4 times the amount of normal senior photos for the same price! The senior spokesmodel team is for seniors in Indiana, who love to have fun and want lots of photos of their senior year.

Each senior gets:

1. Headshots at the Meet And Greet

2. Photos at the styled shoot

3. Their own 2 hour Senior Session

4. Cap and Gown photos

Senior Spokesmodel Team Applications will be opening in the next couple of months! Keep an eye on my social media for dates and information.

Mallory's Senior Session - Senior Spokesmodel Team

Mallory Summers

Wapahani 2021 Senior

Mallory is one of my senior spokesmodel girls and I loved being able to spend a little extra time with her during her senior year. From our first meet and greet headshot session, her 2 hour senior session, and then our styled shoot together last fall. We only have one more shoot together for her cap and gown shoot, I really am going to miss my senior spokesmodel girls after this spring.

Cameron's Senior Photos With His Dad's '69 SS Camaro

Cameron Cox said he liked classic cars on his senior form that I have all of my senior clients fill out. Little did I know that this ‘69 SS Camaro would be this COOL! Cameron got quite the variety of locations for his senior photos. We started at his home and captured a few photos with his two beagles, headed to a bridge near his family’s home with his dad’s Camaro, drove into downtown Muncie and walked a couple blocks, and then ended along the river in Muncie. He got all the fall colors and had such great weather for his session. Just a month earlier I captured his older sister’s wedding, it was so much fun getting to know this sweet family and capture such important moments for them.

Abigail's Senior Photos - Graffiti Style

Abigail was such a sweet senior to work with. We started in nature in the woods and then headed to the river in downtown muncie. While we were shooting we both saw this SWEET looking graffiti wall. She had told me she was interested in art and it was absolutely perfect for her and her style. I have 30 minutes left to shoot with her in a couple of weeks and then I have family photos booked with her and her family in December. I can’t wait to shoot with her again!

Lexi's Fall Senior Session with Her Jeep Wrangler

Lexi, one of my senior spokesmodel girls had her senior session this fall and she brought her Jeep Wrangler along. I love when seniors incorporate something special and unique to them such as a vehicle, sport they play, pet, or hobby. We started at the nature area near the reservoir, headed to the river in downtown for photos along the water and ended at the Craddock Nature Preserve in her gorgeous pink dress. Her mom and bff Sierra (another senior spokesmodel girl I photographed just a day later) tagged along and assisted in carrying her outfits and making us both laugh.

Leah's Senior Session - At the Nature Reserve, River, and Minnetrista

Leah had 2 senior sessions this fall, the first with her horse and in downtown Muncie and the second session at Minnetrista, the Nature Reserve, and along the river. I absolutely loved getting to know Leah and her family over 3+ hours of shooting together. I am so excited to be sharing a peek at her second senior session, YAY!

Mallory Summers Senior Session - Spokesmodel Team Representative

Mallory Summers is one of my 2021 senior spokesmodel girls, and I have LOVED getting to know her. I have worked with her now three times this year, first at our welcome session, then her senior shoot, and lastly our styled shoot with all the girls.

Each senior spokesmodel gets their own 2 hour senior session as well as several other team shoots all for the same price as a senior session. My team of 6 senior girls are stinking amazing and I have loved working with them all and capturing their sweet personalities.

We started Mallory’s senior session in Farmland, Indiana and then headed to Bailey’s Place where she works on the weekend setting up and tearing down weddings and events. We ended on her family’s property with the gorgeous weeds and yellow flowers.

If you are a junior in highschool, interested in joining the 2022 senior spokesmodel team check out the link below and message me with any questions. (Applications will open the winter/spring of your junior year.)

https://kylajophotography.com/spokesmodel-welcome-page

Senior Spokesmodel Styled Shoot: BOHO PARTY IN THE WOODS

Last Sunday was such a blast! I photographed my 6 beautiful 2021 senior spokesmodels for their Senior Styled Shoot: BOHO PARTY IN THE WOODS. As a Senior Spokesmodel each girl receives: 1. A Welcome Session, 2. A Senior Spokesmodel Styled Shoot with Hair & Makeup, 3. Their very own 2 hour customized senior session, and 4. Cap and gown minis in the spring and so many more perks! These girls are not only beautiful, they are smart, kind, funny, talented, hardworking, outgoing, bubbly and involved in their communities. I am so happy to have each and every girl as a part of my senior spokesmodel team!

We spent the entire day at the studio for hair and makeup. Kayla Butler styled their hair with their favorite Boho styles (lots of braids and fun curls). Andrea Connelly did their makeup, with natural colors to showcase their true beauty. MY VENDORS WERE AMAZING to work with! While the girls got all dolled up, I captured behind the scene photos of each of them and we jammed out to music. It couldn’t have went better! After showing up at 8:45 that morning finishing my set up from the day before, the girls started showing up at 10 am and hair and makeup started! We finished getting ready in the studio at 4:30 and headed out to the woods on golf carts. The girls faces lit up when they saw the styled shoot set up for the very first time! The shoot included a Belle tent, tall colorful candles, vintage crystal colorful glasses, tons of colorful blankets and pillows, handmade bouquets recycled from a wedding, my fave Target egg chair, an old ladder, and lots of other accessories to make up a boho vibe. While organizing and putting together the styled shoot, I had sent the girls dream boards with inspiration for dresses, hair, makeup, and to give the girls an idea of what the shoot and theme would look like (but never showed them the tent until the day of, it was such a great surprise for them!)

I also had a videographer and photographer there to capture behind the scenes photos for me to share on my website and social media to show future seniors what they have to look forward to from the Kyla Jo Photography Senior Spokesmodel Team. Our videographer, Mikayla Fields with Vivid Visions Videography (who is super sweet and talented!) and our photographer: Bella Roark Photography (who second shoots with me at weddings, and I absolutely appreciate and adore!) both did an amazing job capturing the girls and I working together to create MAGICAL PHOTOS and all the fun behind the scenes shots!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY VENDORS! You are all so appreciated and did an amazing job, I loved working with ALL of you AMAZING & TALENTED WOMEN!

Kyla Jo Tighe: (Planner/Designer/Photographer)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylajophotography/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kylajophotography

Website: www.kylajophotography.com

Kayla Butler: (Hair Stylist)

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayyy_buttt/

Andrea Connelly: (Makeup Artist)

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flairmakeupartistry/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlairMakeupArtistry

Bella Roark: (Behind the Scenes Photographer)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellaroarkphotography/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellaroarkphotography 

Mikayla Fields: (Behind the Scenes Videographer)

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vividvisionsvideography/

Sierra Wulff

Lexi Morrow

Mallory Summers

Blair Phillips

Mauriah Racer

Sophia Ireland

Want to know more about my senior spokesmodel team, and how you can become a Kyla Jo Photography Senior Spokesmodel? Check out my website under the about tab, my instagram highlights for more info, or email me at kylajotighe@gmail.com with any questions.

BFF Photo Shoot with Berkley & Courtney at Minnetrista

Scroll to that last photo to see Berkley & Courtney waving goodbye to their "B" balloon. It got a little bit windy, and as we were walking to the car the midwest derecho started. You would never know when looking through their session. 
This BFF session was full of laughs, dog kisses, best friend cuddles and IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! I offered Best Friend Sessions back before Covid started, and we finally got it scheduled. They brought their bikes, adorable dogs, men (to carry all the props around haha), a picnic, BFF Balloons, super cute hats, a letter-board and of course matching jump suits!

Magical Flower Field Shoot with Blair

GUYS! I can't tell you how many times during this shoot I giggled and said, "OH MY WORD BLAIR!" Can you believe this location is a spot I have driven by 10,000+ times in my life. I never thought about it being such a magical location until about a month ago. As a photographer I am always scouting out new locations and exploring new spots for my clients. Blair is one of my senior spokesmodels and did ABSOLUTELY amazing throughout the entire shoot. These are just some highlights, there are soooo many more just as magical as these!

I may be 26 but you never are too old to ask for your mommas help! I had my momma, Jennifer come along and shoot some behind the scenes shots for me to share on social media with everyone. As a photographer I don't get many photos of me behind the camera, so these photos and videos mean the absolute world to me. (Thanks mom!)

If anyone is wondering where all of her cute outfits are from, Blair is a brand ambassador for The Wispy Pine Boutique! Feel free to follow their page and check out all of their adorable outfits and accessories.

Model: Blair Phillips

Boutique: The Wispy Pine Boutique

Location: Muncie, Indiana

Photographer: Kyla Jo Photography

2021 Senior Spokesmodel Team

I'M SO EXCITED TO INTRODUCE my 2021 Senior Spokesmodel Team!
I am beyond excited to be working with these amazing senior girls. My Senior Spokesmodel Team each get their own custom 2 hour senior session, Meet & Greet Headshots, A Styled Shoot, and Cap and Gown photos in the spring. We had our Meet & Greet this past Sunday. All of the girls received headshots, we had food, played with the photo booth, jammed out to music, and tie-dyed shoes. I had so much fun getting to know the girls a little better and hang out with them all in the studio.

Here is a little bio that they each wrote about themselves for me to share:

Sophia Ireland: "I go to Wapahani High School and Amber's Beauty School. I am very passionate about hair, makeup, and fashion. I love this field of work because I love making others feel beautiful in their own skin. After graduation I plan on going to ball state and majoring in psychology, and then hopefully attending medical school for psychiatry. I'm very excited about joining the senior spokesmodel team and becoming closer with all of the other wonderful ladies on the team as well!

Mauriah Racer: "I'm a CNA at a nursing home and my job is what keeps me busy. After I graduate I plan to attend Ivy Tech and then transfer to Ball State University to get my masters in speech pathology. I love helping/taking care of people."

Blair Phillips: "Hi, my name is Blair Phillips! I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I'm a varsity cheerleader at Madison-Grant and show animals in 4-H. I look forward to being on the spokesmodel team so that I can be a good representation of Kyla Jo Photography!"

Lexi Morrow: "My favorite hobbies are reading and painting, and I love playing basketball for my school. After high school I want to go to college to be a Nurse Anesthetist. I'm super excited to be a part of the Kyla Jo Photography Spokesmodel Team and be around such a great group of girls and our awesome photographer!"

Mallory Summers: "I am excited to be on the Kyla Jo Photography Spokesmodel Team because I get to work with some of the sweetest people and have fun the whole time while doing it. I enjoy playing volleyball, spending lots of time with my friends, and traveling with my family."

Sierra Wulff: "My favorite things to do in my free time are hanging out with my friends and going camping, I also play soccer. After high school I want to go to college to enter the dental field. I love being a part of the Kyla Jo Photography Senior Spokesmodel Team and hanging out with the girls and Kyla!"

Senior Spokesmodel Team Applications ARE LIVE!

It’s that time of year and I am SO excited to announce the opening of 2021 senior spokesmodel applications-YAY! The Kyla Jo Photography spokesmodel team is a group of local high school seniors that represent the face of Kyla Jo Photography for the duration of their senior year. Spokesmodels are chosen through an application process and receive countless perks including participation in additional photoshoots, digital images to share on social media, of course their very own senior session, group activities and events, referral print credit bonuses, swag bags, styled shoots and more!

If you are a class of 2021 senior and live within one hour of Muncie, Indiana …I would love to have you apply!

So, what am I looking for in my senior spokesmodel applicants?

+Unique Junior/Senior Girls who love to laugh and have fun!

+Girls who are passionate about their family/friends/pets/school/sports/clubs/volunteering/their hobbies/being 100% themselves

+Community Involvement

+Appropriate Social Media Account

+Someone who will be excited to participate and have fun!

+Previous modeling IS NOT required! I want to capture your senior photos throughout your entire senior year, and that does not require knowing how to model or pose before working with me! I’ve got you!

What all do you get?

+Complimentary welcome session (to announce you as a spokesmodel)

+Digital high resolution images to share online with friends and family

+Participation in a fully styled shoot

+Your very own 2 hour senior session that you can schedule anytime throughout the year

+FREE print credit for every booked referral you make

+Online gallery with the option to order prints, canvases, and custom photo albums from

+Group activities/get togethers/giveaways/gifts and more fun events!

(All of this is included for the same price of a normal 2 hour senior session with Kyla Jo Photography. As a spokesmodel you get so many more perks as well as a way to earn FREE print credit based off of the amount of referrals you bring in!)

What are the requirements?

+Attend a meet & greet event

+Participate in mini sessions with the full team

+Use Kyla Jo Photography as your sole photographer during their senior year

+Post on social media twice a month about Kyla Jo Photography

+Book your senior session with Kyla Jo Photography for a total of $400 (this is the only payment or fee ever associated with the spokesmodel program)

+Notify parents of their application. Your parent will be contacted first if you are chosen as a spokesmodel, so please be sure they are aware that you are applying!

Now, how do you apply? 

You will click the link below and fill out the application, remember to read all of the details and take your time answering all of the questions. I will be going through each application and looking for qualities that will represent my brand and business in a positive way!

Tips on Booking Your Senior Session and a Look into Hanna Padget's Session

Going back through my past sessions during quarantine 2020 and sharing some sessions that may not have gotten shared during busy seasons. This one is Hanna, she graduated from Delta High School. We did a 2 location session together with 3 outfits. We started at Tuhey park in Muncie, Indiana and then headed to Maplewood Golf Course. I brought my drone out at the end and got a handful of shots of her laying in the woods in tall grass. It was such a fun session together!

Some tips for scheduling your senior session:

1. When booking your session with me, evening times are best for lighting and coloring of your skin! The closer to sunset the more gorgeous tones we will get in your images.

2. Bring multiple outfits, bring a fun dress that is flowy, a dressy shirt and jeans, and then something that is your go to outfits such as a jean jacket and boots or your favorite band tee.

3. Locations are always changing throughout the seasons, so the same location may look different in the fall than it does in the spring. I will ask you if you have a specific location in mind but if you don’t then I ask you your style and what look you are going for and then I will list off a variation of locations depending on you and what you are looking for.

4. If you are wanting a session in the fall, BOOK EARLY! Fall time weekends book up super fast and super early. Spring time is usually more open as well as winter months of course. Summer depends on how many weddings I have. Just shoot me a message and we can decide how early you should book depending on when you are wanting your session.

5. How too book? Once we talk, I will shoot you a link to fill out about yourself and your tastes. I will then shoot you a link to book your session, this will be a 50% booking deposit to save your date and book your session. The remainder of the session price will be due the day of your session.

6. Delivery: You will receive a sneak peek within a week of your session and then the remainder of your session within a month on an online gallery with a download code to download all of your photos.

7. Printing: You are welcome to download all of your photos and print where you choose, but I do offer PROFESSIONAL prints that you can order directly from your online gallery. I offer high quality photo albums, prints, and super durable canvases in lots of sizes.

8. Flash drives: You have the option to add a flash drive to your package. Flash drives are $50 and come in a wooden box with a fancy crystal and wooden flash drive inside with all of your high resolution images to keep forever!

Decker Turns 1!

Decker turns 1!
His parents are in for a lot of adventures, bruised knees, ripped pants, and bandaids raising this little boy.
He loved climbing on all of the props, standing on the rocking chair, and getting cake all over himself. He is such an adorable and sweet little boy and I loved working with him and his family to capture his 1 year photos in the studio.

Caroline Senior Photos

Caroline was such a blast to work with, we had the most perfect weather, so many laughs, and captured the most gorgeous photos of her! She was so adventurous as she climbed through all the prickly weeds! I loved working with Caroline and capturing her senior photos. I also found some new spots here in Muncie, if you are looking to schedule your senior photos and like any of these gorgeous locations let me know!

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Email: kylajotighe@gmail.com 
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Hannah McCoin - Senior Session #2 - Greenhouse

This was the second time that I got the pleasure of capturing Hannah McCoin's Senior photos! 
I absolutely love working with her and her spunk! Her outfits never disappoint and I end up saying "YES, perfect!" way too much during our sessions.

Senior: Hannah McCoin

School: Indiana Academy

Location: Rinard Orchid Greenhouse - Ball State University.

Riley With Her Dog Gypsy

I got the opportunity to capture Riley, who is a senior at Yorktown high School graduating this Sunday. Her momma wanted a session with her 17 year old dog Gypsy, so that is what we did! I absolutely love being able to capture pets in photo sessions. When I was a senior in high school, I lost my childhood dog, Biscuit to old age. That previous summer I had had photos taken in my backyard with him and those photos mean the world to me. Being able to look back at those images, after he was gone is so special to me, and I will hold on to those for the rest of my life.

1 Year Photos With Hadley SNEAK PEEK

Hadley and Charlotte were the sweetest little blue eyed blonde sisters to work with! We captured Hadley’s 1 year photos in the studio along with some photos of her and her big sister Charlotte. While Hadley was getting changed, Charlotte helped take photos of her dollies on my props and it was adorable. Happy 1 year to little Hadley, thanks for visiting me in the studio!

Her mom had mentioned that she looked so much like her in her little pink dress, so I asked if she would send me a photo so that I could share it next to her daughter. How cute is this?

Locations For Sessions

This blog post is for those of you who have scheduled a session with Kyla Jo Photography and now you are wondering, “Where should we have our session?”

These are some of the locations in Indiana and around Muncie that are my favorites or that I have shot at before. I will include reasons why I love these spots and which spots are best for families, seniors, pets, newborns, maternity, couples, and children sessions.

Whitetail Tree Farms

Whitetail Tree Farms is perfect for any winter session, when all of the trees are dead and there is not much color, the pine trees always make a gorgeous backdrop. During the fall, there are even more places to shoot with bright yellow trees, fence lines, and a cute pathway surrounded by trees.

Minnetrista Gardens

Minnetrista requires photographers to have a yearly pass to be able to shoot on their grounds, and I have one! YAY! Minnetrista is gorgeous in the spring with bright flowers and greenery everywhere. Minnetrista is great for families, with a simplistic nature feel, there are surrounding buildings that can be used as backdrops as well.

Reservoir

The reservoir has tons of locations, but I have found one that is gorgeous in the evening just before sunset! The trees are surrounding you, the water in the background, and the road is close by for some fun dipping and dancing shots! I would suggest this location in the evening just before sunset for the best lighting. If you are a little adventurous we can jump in the reservoir and capture some playful shots.

White River Water Fall & Park

If you are wanting to stick close to downtown Muncie, but want a little nature included in your session, this is the perfect classic spot. With a path lined with green shrubbery and an old building with steps for the family. Just across the road is Whiteriver, where shooting in the evening or on an overcast day is perfect. I have shot in the sun, pouring rain, cold and hot weather here at the park and I just love all of the outcomes!

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

This botanical garden is everything you could ever want for a senior session. Even though it is a little bit of a drive from Muncie Indiana, it is totally worth it! It is located in Fort Wayne, and has the most beautiful lighting and backdrops. I could spend hourssss here capturing your photos! If you are interested in a session here, there is a small travel fee, but like I said it is SO WORTH IT! Check out the website and all of the different gardens they offer.

http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/

Maplewood Golf Course (Location of Studio)

Maplewood is near and dear to my heart, as my studio is located just upstairs above the pro shop! Maplewood is perfect in the fall, with colors everywhere. Currently there is a huge tree that fell last year, we were all so sad, butttttt it makes for a really fun photo prop. There is also a tall grassy area for spring and summer shoots in the back of the course, your kids will love riding in the golf carts to get there! Of you are interested in getting a mixture of studio photos and outdoor photos, this is the perfect location for you.

Ball State University Quad

Ball State is pretty year round, with the old buildings and huge doorways. I usually meet at the art museum and go from there. The stair case is huge and is perfect for that large family photo, you have been wanting for years. Just around the building is a line of pine trees, that make for a great background in your family groupings or senior photos. I am very comfortable with campus (as a BSU Alumni) and know of other spots, such as the green house, fountain, village and a few others!

Emersyn Newborn Photos

Emersyn Mae Pittenger was born on December 15, 2018 at 1:50pm weighing 7lbs 11oz and measuring 21 1/2in long. I am so happy that I got to capture her mom and dad’s maternity photos before she was born, and then 2 weeks after she was born I got to capture sweet little Emersyn in my studio. She was wide awake for about an hour and a half, then fell asleep for about 30 minutes. She was absolutely adorable and so sweet during her session.

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