Where to do Senior Pictures in Dallas - Deep Ellum & Klyde Warren - Photographer Lisa McNiel

I always ask parents for some of their favorite memories and stories about their child. It helps me prepare for their session and as a mom, the stories are fun to read!

Here is Marianne's account of Anneliese...

Anneliese has always been a thinker, a reader and wonderful child to be around. She has always enjoyed school, and loves to be social. She’s always been great to have an intellectual conversation with. From the time she was in first grade, seemed like no matter where we went near or far, she always saw someone she knew, either kids from school, the parents of kids from school, or teachers. No doubt, she has always been my little social butterfly. At the age of 3 she was using words like “distinguished” to describe her outfits. Strangers were always very impressed by her phonics and the use of language at such a young age. All the way through school, she absolutely hands down LOVED the library, she has always checked 2-3 novels out AND actually read each one. I used to get frustrated with her in elementary school because her backpack always had 3-4 library books in it and I’d say “how can you read all those and keep up with each story, from one to the other?” And she’d say, “I just can mom!!” Lol
She’s passionate about animals, especially dogs. We recently had to put our 12 year old dog down & that was really difficult for her. If I would let her have 12 dogs, she would literally be the happiest girl in the world. But her mom is not a dog person. Lol
She has been in theatre since kindergarten and absolutely loves it. That was her fondest memories with her friends I think all through school.
She is graduating 6 months early and will be traveling abroad soon after to Germany to work and increase her German vocabulary.
She loves to write, read and draw. She Is very headstrong and can debate with the best of them. I’m really very proud of her, she is on her way to doing great things for herself as well as others.

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Anneliese says her favorite personality trait is that she's easy-going. She enjoys theatre, reading and drawing, and her favorite memory is reading a really good book for the first time. Her favorite quote is “Don’t let the hard days win. Only you decide what breaks you.” -Sarah J Maas

Annaliese in Deep Ellum

Where to do Senior Pictures - Studio and Lewisville - Flower Mound Photographer Lisa McNiel

My last senior model of the 2020 team and winner of my cover contest... Allie Barss!

"From a young age I noticed Allie's strong will, strength, and determination. She discovered acrobatic tricks on YouTube when she was about 8. Allie taught herself how to do many tricks that would make me cringe. She would practice over and over until she got it right. Allie was known to do cartwheels and flips all the way down the halls of McAuliffe elementary after school. She would even move the living room furniture around so she could dance and perform tricks.

I enrolled her in gymnastics. After a couple of months her coach, Lucke, pulled me aside and told me she was not a gymnast. He felt she was a dancer. He was starting an acrobatic dance class at a local studio and wanted Allie to come with him. So she did. That year she joined the company dance team. Lucke asked if he could choreograph a solo for her. I will never forget seeing her perform her solo on stage for the very first time. She was amazing! Allie took the overall title that night beating 78 other girls. At that moment I knew she was absolutely a dancer. Over the next 10 years she continued to shine on stage and on the football field with the Marquettes. I have divots and scratches in my hardwood floors from her moving furniture or spinning on her spin board. I was mad at the time, but now I look at them and smile thinking about the story they tell." - Lisa Barss

Allie was involved in Marquettes, Adopt-An-Athlete, and HUB at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas. In her free time, she likes to dance, hang out with friends, listen to music, and dabbles in Art and Photography. 

As a senior model rep, she got to do extra shoots during the year so you'll see her in an American flag pictures for Independence Day, a special prom dress shoot in a super cool location, some Texas flag photos, because... Texas, a Carnival session in Grapevine with her best friend. You can see those images and the other senior model reps in  "Be a Senior Model" and Dallas Senior Model Team

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I remember Allie from when she was little bitty when my older son was in her mama's 3rd grade class and when she was a big first grader when my younger son was in Lisa's class. I feel blessed that two of my three children lucked into getting Ms. Barss!

Allie Barss

Graduation Pictures with a Beautiful Byron Nelson fyuy Cheerleader - Trophy Club Photographer Lisa McNiel

She looks fierce and intimidating in this top picture, and I have no doubt she's qualified and capable of staring down a challenge and making it hers. My experience with her is absolutely delightful. Halle brings such an air of fun and energy to every group, that I was ready to snag her and take her home after our first model shoot!

Not only was she a Byron Nelson High School Varsity Cheerleader and UCA All American, she was a Special Needs Cheer Coach for Super Kids, attended Compass Church, worked at Pelican's Sno-Cones in Old Town Roanoke, was a Diamond Girl for the BNHS Baseball Team, and was the Co-Founder and Group Facilitator for Cattywampus Ministry (a teen girl's Christian Bible study group.)

Halle's favorite quote is Proverbs 31:25 "She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future." Her favorite memory is "cheering under the Friday night lights of the varsity football games!!  I am a Texas girl and Friday nights with my girls are the best part of high school. I also love country dancing at Billy Bob's with all my friends and all of our families."

As a senior model rep, she got to do extra shoots during the year so you'll see her in an American flag pictures for Independence Day, a special prom dress shoot in a super cool location, some Texas flag photos, because... Texas, a Carnival session in Grapevine with her best friend. You can see those images and the other senior model reps in  "Be a Senior Model" and Dallas Senior Model Team

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 Halle Skelton

Baby Bump - Maternity Pictures by Flower Mound Photographer Lisa McNiel

I'm a Senior Photographer, but easily romanced and wooed by those dreamy maternity photos I see on Pinterest and Instagram. I had worked with Jessica to arrange business head shots for a company she worked for a couple of years ago, and when she called me to see if I would do Baby Bump pictures, I said, "Yes, if you'll get a couple of those awesome, dramatic gowns and let me play!"

What I didn't count on was her tall cowboy husband adding a whole other angle to it all.

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Beautiful Guyer Track and Field Senior heads to University of Arkansas

Loyal, lovely Lauren graduated from Guyer High School in Denton, Texas in the Spring and will be leaving for Fayetteville, Arkansas to study and the University of Arkansas! She spent her high school days studying and running and in Track and Field and cheering on her boyfriend on the football team. She spent her Summer on lake days with friends, and trip to Florida, in grad parties and birthdays, and I'm sure she put in some hours working as well.

As a senior model rep, she got to do extra shoots during the year so you'll see her in an American flag pictures for Independence Day, a special prom dress shoot in a super cool location, some Texas flag photos, because... Texas, a Carnival session in Grapevine with her best friend. You can see those images and the other senior model reps in  "Be a Senior Model" and Dallas Senior Model Team

Lauryn's favorite quote is Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." And her favorite memory is swimming with dolphins in Mexico.

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Where to do Senior Pictures - Dallas Arboretum - by Flower Mound Photographer Lisa McNiel

Great options for senior pictures abound in Dallas and Fort Worth... Which ones to choose? Here are examples from the Dallas Arboretum with Flower Mound Marcus grad and future Baylor Bear, Morgan!

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We went in the Fall around Halloween and Thanksgiving so they had all the pumpkins out and Fall colors, and Morgan wore burgundy to coordinate.

This is something you need to know! They don't allow you to change in the rest rooms, so dress in layers, or bring a sheet or something to change behind in a non-crowded area.

You'll find columns, walkways, beautiful leading lines, and gorgeous colors.

A little something from her mom, when I asked her to describe Morgan and give me a look at how she was a child and growing up!

From a young age, we knew Morgan had a big heart to serve others and a big voice to sing! She has always been kindhearted, smart, generous and very outgoing! Even in her kindergarten class, Morgan was the student that her teacher looked to in order to bring unity and togetherness among her friends. She was a born negotiator and could smooth over any conflicts and restore peace. This innate trait will serve her well as she pursues a career in Human Resources.
As a little girl, Morgan loved to watched musicals and was mesmerized by the High School Musical movies. This led her to sing all the time and eventually to join choir in school. Morgan has a strong, beautiful voice and has an amazing stage presence. She enjoys performing in the Marcus Choir, in Marcus Theater productions and for her HS a capella group, Dually Noted. Morgan has been received numerous awards for singing in choir competitions, both as an individual and in a group.
As they say, Morgan is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She has a heart for serving others demonstrated by her caring for 2 year olds at Valley Creek Church every Sunday and teaching VBS in the summers. She was elected President of the National Charity League, a mother/daughter community service organization, and has served 100+ hours while helping many local organizations like Young Lives, CCA, Rosewood Assisted Living, FM Senior Center and Keep Flower Mound Beautiful.
I have no doubt that Morgan will be a huge success as she starts the next chapter of her life; she will major in business at Baylor University and will continue her to serve those around her.

If you are really into nature and flowers, this is a good option. It's more manicured, so not the "wild flowers in the field" look, or the urban look, but the beautiful, manicured garden look, with architectural elements. 

As you can imagine, there is a LOT of walking, so if you want to wear heels, stuff them in your purse and just put them on for the pictures you want. A little black dress - LBD - is a great choice with hot pink shoes!!!

Stone walls, steps, and the backdrop of  White Rock Lake all make for great posing sites. You really have to watch time of day and where the sun is because light is so important!

Some of my favorite spots were where the vegetation was positioned in a way to frame Morgan's face.

Her lovely mom was her clothing assistant, and my lighting person for the day!  This can be a wonderful memory to make together when you schedule senior pictures.

Don't forget your letter jacket, if you have one, props, interests, and future plans, like school T-shirts and banners when deciding what to bring.

Best of luck and blessings to sweet Morgan as she continues her musical and academic path at Baylor in Waco, Texas!