Framed portraits are my absolute favorite of all the products I offer. My clients always oohh and ahhh over their wall art.
I love the finished and timelessly class look and feel of a framed photograph. Even more? In 5, 10, or 20 years, the portraits become an heirloom. Large wall portraits are something that stand the test of time.
My first college visit was awful. AWFUL. I didn't plan ahead of time or make any appointments to tour the departments that I wanted to see.
I drove 3 hours each way for nothing. I totally wasted my time and lost the chance to really learn about a school that could have potentially been the right school for me.
When choosing what college you will attend, you aren't just choosing which school's dorm room is the most livable or which dining hall has the best salad bar (ahem, pizza, anyone??). You aren't just deciding if you want to live on the beach or the mountains for 4 years.
You are essentially deciding what you want to do for the next 40 years of your life.
Deciding where you want to live coupled with determining what you are going to do every single day for the next 4 decades? No wonder so many high school juniors and seniors struggle with the decision.
I truly believe that every high school junior or senior should do two things before starting their college search:
When you visit a prospective college, it isn't just to see if you like the cafeteria food or if the dorm rooms are habitable- although those are good things to determine! Visiting a college campus is a big step and you should do a little research and prepare to ask some hard questions. The college has to be a good fit for you as well as you fitting within their structure. Don't be afraid to find out the answers to any and all questions you may have. Ask not only the admissions staff but also interview a few students that you see on campus.
We walked through an underground tunnel and turned down a hallway. As the floor sloped up we walked through the dugout and stepped onto the dirt track around the field. I felt over 100 years of American baseball tradition (MLB was founded in 1869), the joy of the long summer days with families and friends, and the excitement and anticipation that little kids feel when seeing their favorite players take the field.
This feeling? That's the same feeling seniors have when they graduate. The excitement of being a part of something greater, the joy of experiencing this momentous achievement with family and friends, and the anticipation of what's next.
We drove through downtown Dallas and pulled up to the locked gates. The landlord clicked the button and waved us through to the parking garage. With a feeling of electricity in the air, the girls climbed the stairs and quickly changed into their outfits. Outside on the patio, Lauryn set the table for our picnic. Allison made a few final touchups to everyone's hair and makeup.
For months I worked with others to plan and style this epic rooftop session. We were all SO excited for it to come together and the day to finally arrive.
With music playing and the crew looking on, Peyton sat on the circular couch. I directed a few adjustments to her pose and smiled. She looked perfect.
Maybe you get a heavy feeling in your chest when you pull up to your high school in the mornings. You don't want to have to deal with others relentlessly saying horrible things about and to you. They threaten to stuff you in a locker (yes, I've had that one) or a trash can (I know a girl that was threatened with this). You are so stressed from what others say and do that you just don't know how to handle school anymore. You don't want to go.
