Category Archives: Portraits

Caitrin’s Final Shoot…FINALLY!

April 20, 2015 by admin | Comments Off

Thanks for staying tuned for the saga of Caitrin’s senior year. Our original intent was to get in a senior session once a month throughout the school year. Alas, with Caitrin’s busy schedule, that did not happen. It was a challenge to fit it all in, but I think we got a good representation of who Caitrin is and how she has changed, even in just one year. Caitrin, you are an amazing young woman! I know you will go on to do great and wonderful things in your life. Congratulations on your graduation! Can’t wait to see what the next phase of life brings. We are blessed by you:)

Please enjoy these few photos that I have chosen from Caitrin’s Nisqually Wildlife Preserve session.

~Lynette

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WSU Graduation

April 18, 2015 by admin | Comments Off

This is a special year here at the McKenna household. We have 2 graduates-Joseph and Caitrin!! Woohoo!! This blog is highlighting Joseph and his years as an Engineering student at Washington State University, and his girlfriend Molly, who is also graduating. I know it’s been a long long road to get here, but now, it is within spittin’ distance. In 3 weeks, we will have a college grad. Way to go, Joesph! We are so proud of you. You and Molly must be so excited to complete your degrees. Keep your eyes on the future and enjoy what it has in store for you. God bless you both.

Love, Mom and Dad

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Her Favorite Yellow Umbrella

March 27, 2015 by admin | Comments Off

This is Caitrin’s 5th photo session to commemorate her senior year. What we are trying to achieve with this committed senior is a variety of different seasons, weather and locations, as well as honoring her high school sports career. This afternoon, Caitrin was hoping to get some rain/puddle photos where she could show off her bright yellow umbrella. Fortunately for me we did not get caught in a downpour. I hope you enjoy the few shots we got. Stay tuned for Caitrin’s final session sometime in April.

~Lynette

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Ram Pride

November 3, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

This past weekend, I had the distinct pleasure to photograph Jordan for his senior portraits. Jordan is a wonderful young man who recently earned his Eagle Scout rank in the BSA. Jordan plays the trumpet for Rogers High School, and has clear pride in his Ram roots. Jordan wanted some of his photos to be taken at the high school, and specifically at the band room entrance. I love that Jordan has specific ideas on what types of poses he wants in his senior portfolio. I hope you enjoy what Jordan and I came up with for his portrait session.

Congratulations, Jordan, on your senior year and upcoming graduation. I had a blast with you!

~Lynette

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Rainy Day Session

November 2, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

Today looked like a gloomy, rainy, yukky day. And it was! Today was the day Caitrin and I set aside to head up to Lincoln Park in West Seattle to take advantage of some fall color. We don’t get a lot of fall color here in the Northwest, but today, we found some. Caitrin and I had to slug through the mud to get there, but we found what we were looking for; a grove of colorful trees with a bench to sit on. A wet bench. These are some of my favorite portraits of Caitrin. I hope you enjoy them.

~Lynette

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Caitrin’s Senior Photos

August 8, 2014 by admin | 1 Comment

It was a beautiful afternoon at Owen Beach at Pt Defiance! A beautiful day for a beautiful young woman to have her senior portraits done. Caitrin will be starting her senior year at Franklin Pierce High School this fall. We have decided to try something different with her. Cat and I will be spreadng her senior session out over the course of the school year, shooting a mini session each month, and taking advantage of the many different sports and activities she has as well as all of the seasons throughout the year. This was our first session: Casual day at the beach. Look for some of Cat’s future sessions, as well: soccer, rainy day, snowy winter, Seahawks special and formal Prom. Thanks, Caitrin, for a great time out! You are a terrific model with an afinity for fun:) Here’s to a great senior year!!

~Lynette

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Cogratulations Logan! 2014 Puyallup High School Grad

May 11, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

Logan and I met up a couple of weeks ago for his Senior photo shoot at the Puyallup Library and Pioneer Park, downtown Puyallup. Logan is a terrific young man with a love for creative writing (maybe I should have had him write this:). I had a great time with Logan. He is easy going and fun to shoot. I love Logan’s style! Thanks for the great session, Logan. We wish you much joy and success at Western.

~Lynette

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Jacob’s Senior Photos

May 10, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

This afternoon, I had the distinct pleasure to do a quick photo session for Jacob, an Auburn Riverside Graduate. Jacob stopped in for some headshots, and I am so happy with how they turned out. These last minute shoots are some of my favorites. Thank you, Jacob, for letting me be a small part of this exciting time in your life. Best wishes to you on your future endeavors.

~Lynette

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Brett’s Senior Photo Shoot-part deux

April 26, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

Well, we finally finished Brett’s senior photo shoot. After a 6 month break, schedules finally opened enough to get out on one of our few sunny days this spring, and get some stadium and park shots. As with his last photo session, Brett showed off all of his charisma. We focued on a stadium location to highlight Brett’s love of football and allow him an opportunity to show off his team jersey.

We wish you the best, Brett, on your football and college career at Central Washington University. Go Cardinals…Go Wildcats!

~Chris and Lynette

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Alden-PHS 2014

April 18, 2014 by admin | Comments Off

Recently, I had the distinct honor of photographing Alden for his senior year. What an amazing young man! Alden is gifted in the arts, so it was only fitting that he wanted his shoot at the Puyallup High School Performing Arts Center, where he spends much of his time. This was a unique location for me to shoot a senior, and I was so pleased with the unique backgrounds this location had to offer.

Thank you for the opportunity to honor your career at PHS, Alden. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family. Best wishes to you and your successful future.

Blessings,

~Lynette