Senior Pictures with a guitar - Park and Parking Garage Vibe for Musicians - by Photographer Lisa McNiel

I first saw and HEARD Rachel Franks when she was in a middle school production of "Guys and Dolls." My youngest was Sky Masterson, and Rachel was Miss Adelaide. She had a huge voice and convincing acting in this wonderful character role and she was only in the 7th grade!

She continued to develop that wonderful voice and since her purpose in life is to glorify her Creator, I am confident I'll be hearing about her on Christian radio some day, but if not, she will be using her gift to bless and lead worship somewhere! 

These are her favorite songs: You Came (Lazarus) by Bethel Music, Defender by Rita Springer, This is how I fight my battles by Upper Room Music, Take Courage by Kristene DiMarco, Reckless Love by Steffany Gretzinger, and pretty much any music about God, but those are a few of my favs.

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Favorite personality trait:

I'm very confident in who God says that i am and I love empowering other girls within my generation to know how beautiful they are called by God in comparison to this world. There is so much power in uniting with the mission front for your own generation of believers.

Favorite quote:

If your opinion of others speaks louder than your love for others, don't wonder why your voice carries no weight. -Carl Lentz

Favorite memory:

My favorite memories come from the female teachers that have inspired me to keep learning over the years and to keep pressing into my faith. I can't pick one, because so many of the ladies that guided me through the roughest years of my life will forever hold such a special place in my heart. My schooling experience socially and with friends has not always been the easiest, but the teachers who have molded me always pushed me to seek after the truth of my own identity, and to stay rooted in who God called me to be.

What I like to do in my free time:

I enjoy playing guitar, piano, drums, and bass. I come from a very musical family, and my love for music has only grown me into who I am today. I also like drawing, painting, making handmade journals to supports my mission work, and going on photography adventures! I am always down to have a talk about deep theology and love exploring the outdoors!

Activities and/or sports I'm involved in:

I am involved in Marcus Choir as the choir historian, a member of the varsity choir, and a member of the all-female a cappella group Fusion. I am also the historian for Marcus Circle of Friends, and a member of NHS, American Sign Language Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Thespian Society, and last year I founded a girls group called Beautifully United. Outside of school, I am heavily involved in my church, serving on the worship team, in the children's ministry, and as a student leader. I had to quit all of my sports in middle school because of my heart problem, but currently I love to rock climb and am up for any adventure thrown my way!

Senior Pictures for a Creative Girl - Grapevine Faith Senior Photographer Lisa McNiel

Gabi's a creative soul who loves Art, photography, and tennis. She enjoys writing, scrapbooking, and like most of us, Netflixing! Her favorite songs are Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes, Oil on Water by Bastille, and Car Radio by Twenty One Pilots.

Her favorite quote is, "The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive."

This girl's favorite memory is going to the beach with her family as a child every year. As a parent who organized, packed, drove, listened to the same songs over and over again, and washed sand out of everything, this makes me happy!

Gabi has a radiant smile and loves adventure. She enjoys exploring the world -skiing, cliff jumping, scuba diving, zip lining, plays, and concerts are some of her favorite pastimes. Gabi has, also,always had a creative nature ,which she shows through photography,art and reading. She could find the little white mouse in “ goodnight moon” before she could even talk! Some of our great memories are of going to the beach. Gabi and her sister would play with their grandfather for hours boggy boarding, burying him in the sand and giving him seaweed ‘hair” and snorkeling for shells.

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I know Andrew through Marcus High School Ultimate Frisbee and his friendship with my son who graduated last year. I've heard his nickname is "Einstein" because he's super smart; But I'm going to hand the mic to his mom who knows this boy of hers through and through!

Mom's Perspective:

Andrew is an old soul with humble leadership qualities. Growing up Andrew was a kindhearted child with a love for reading, exploring, and collecting. During middle school, around the time Kindle Readers became popular, this kid wasn't interested in a Kindle because as he put it, there's just something about holding a book. 

Andrew is driven, self-motivated, and highly intellectual with many diverse interests including Latin Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Theater, Mu Alpha Theta, artisan coffee techniques, entrepreneurial endeavors, and creating and leading an Independent Honor Society at his high school. All of this while completing AP courses and with a rank of 12 in a class of over 800 students. He has a deep love for and bond with his two younger sisters and he will be greatly missed when he heads off to college. We couldn't be more proud of this amazing young man!

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Denton Texas Senior Pictures for Girls by Dallas Photographer Lisa McNiel

District MVP, 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State, and Academic All-State in basketball and all she tells me is, "I play basketball." Yes, Abby, evidently you do!

Abby is long and strong, and optimistic and artistic. She is a beloved student athlete and friend from Grapevine Faith High School, I enjoyed my time with her mom, Stacey and her for our Model for a Day session.  Her navy and gold dress was great with both the white backdrop and red brick, and looked great with her peachy skin against the green backlight outdoors.

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She wore a gray velvet jacket and sweet gold jewelry for photos on the white couch which looked great against the rose gold sequins.

One of my favorites of Abby is this black on black studio shot because you're able to see her beautiful eyes so well.

We headed up to Denton where she donned a smart turquoise and gray patterned dress that makes her look like she's ready for the corporate world.

This colorful dress and black strappy heels look beautiful against the colorful art.

Her Baylor green cowboy boots look terrific with the bright yellow top and denim shorts she chose.

There are too many of Abby I like, but I think this is such a candid smile while "waiting for traffic."

Anyone else feel like Abby bears a striking resemblance to Genna Davis here?

I love the yellow against the purple wall and the "Be Authentic" wall.

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