Senior Spokesmodel Styled Shoot: BOHO PARTY IN THE WOODS
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….
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.
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.
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.
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!"
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 12 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.
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!
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 some of my favorites. I will include reasons why I love these spots and which spots are best for families, seniors, pets, newborns, maternity, couples, and children 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.
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!
Ruthie // Senior
I absolutely loved capturing Ruthie’s senior photos! She was super sweet and so mature. She brought her illustrated Harry Potter book with her to her session and it made my day! We talked about how we had both read all of the books, and she showed me some of the illustrations in her gorgeous hardback book. She was like Alice in Wonderland spinning and smiling through the trees, so whimsical and playful.
I absolutely loved capturing Ruthie’s senior photos at Whitetail Tree Farm! She was super sweet and so mature. She brought her illustrated Harry Potter book with her to her session and it made my day! We talked about how we had both read all of the books, and she showed me some of the illustrations in her gorgeous hardback book. She was like Alice in Wonderland spinning and smiling through the trees, so whimsical and playful.
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Faith // Senior
Faith was so much fun to work with, we captured her senior photos at Minnetrista, where she drove over an hour and a half to have me capture them! I love when I get to meet seniors who have such big dreams and ambitions. She plans on going to Butler next fall, and had to include her acceptance letter in her senior shoot!
Faith was so much fun to work with, we captured her senior photos at Minnetrista, where she drove over an hour and a half to have me capture them! I love when I get to meet seniors who have such big dreams and ambitions. She plans on going to Butler next fall, and had to include her acceptance letter in her senior shoot!
Renee Romack // Senior
I have photographed the Romack family for several years now and known them for about 10 years. I coached Renee in cheerleading at church and watched her and her sisters grow up. It is crazy to me that she is a senior now! She is so kind and sweet and easy going and I am so happy that I got to capture her senior photos just as I did her older sister’s.
I have photographed the Romack family for several years now and known them for about 10 years. I coached Renee in cheerleading at church and watched her and her sisters grow up. It is crazy to me that she is a senior now! She is so kind and sweet and easy going and I am so happy that I got to capture her senior photos just as I did her older sister’s.
Hannah McCoin // Senior Session // Preview
I got the pleasure of working with Hannah McCoin a senior at the Indiana Academy. She was so spunky, artsy, and had the cutest style! Here are just a handful of images from our 2 hours together, we are also doing a winter session in the greenhouse on campus, I can not wait to work with her again!
I got the pleasure of working with Hannah McCoin a senior at the Indiana Academy. She was so spunky, artsy, sweet, and had the cutest style! Here are just a handful of images from our 2 hours together, we are also doing a winter session in the greenhouse on campus, I can not wait to work with her again!
“ A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
Check out her spunky jean jacket and gorgeous smile!
& That adorable black hat!
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Jama Tighe // Yorktown Senior
It is so crazy that both my siblings are graduating this spring!
Jama is a senior at Yorktown High school. She is in Drama club, loves to write, sing, and take photographs, she is super artsy and creative and always giggling. Jama is planning on going to college for photo journalism and I can not wait to see what the future holds for her and her creativity!
Senior: Jama Tighe
Highschool: Yorktown
Class of 2019
Jama Tighe
Yorktown High School Class of 2019
Locations:
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Muncie, Indiana White River
Erica McVicker // Senior Session
Erica McVicker is so pretty in her little Lauren James pink dress! Erica just graduated high school and drove quite the ways to have her senior photos taken at Minnetrista in Muncie, Indiana.
Erica McVicker was so pretty in her little Lauren James pink dress! Erica just graduated high school and drove quite the ways to have her senior photos taken at Minnetrista in Muncie, Indiana.
Ball State Graduation "Girls" Session
Allison, Emily, Jessica, and Tangi all graduated from Ball State University this spring! Allison wanted to get a few of her friends together and capture some fun photos before they all left and went their separate ways into adulthood. I am so happy I got the chance to capture some memories on campus that they can hold on to for forever. Congratulations to all four of you on graduating, good luck with job hunting and adulting!
Allison, Emily, Jessica, and Tangi all graduated from Ball State University this spring! Allison wanted to get a few of her friends together and capture some fun photos before they all left and went their separate ways into adulthood. I am so happy I got the chance to capture some memories on campus that they can hold on to for forever. Congratulations to all four of you on graduating, good luck with job hunting and adulting!
Nichole & Steven // 5.20.18
Nichole & Steven had a small and quaint wedding at Whitetail Tree Farms. The couple were so much fun to work with, they traveled all the way from California to be with family on their special day. Thank you both for letting me capture your wedding day, here is a small sneak peek!
Nichole & Steven had a small and quaint wedding at Whitetail Tree Farms. The couple were so much fun to work with, they traveled all the way from California to be with family on their special day. Thank you both for letting me capture your wedding day, here is a small sneak peek!
Mommy & Me Spring Mini // Adrienne & Blake Mansfield
Adrienne & Blake Mansfield were so much fun to work with! We had a spring mommy and me session at Muncie’s Minnetrista Oakhurst Gardens. It was absolutely gorgeous, the flowers and trees were blooming and there was so much green! Adrienne is going to have her hands full when Blake grows up, with those blue eye and freckles!
Adrienne & Blake Mansfield were so much fun to work with! We had a spring mommy and me session at Muncie’s Minnetrista Oakhurst Gardens. It was absolutely gorgeous, the flowers and trees were blooming and there was so much green! Adrienne is going to have her hands full when Blake grows up, with those blue eye and freckles!
