U Shine Photography is going into it's 3rd year of specializing in High School Senior Photo Sessions. After the 1st year, Michele heard the same thing over and over again from her Senior clients, that she made them feel confident and that while usually very shy in front of the camera, they felt like they could be 110% themselves with Michele. "There's no better compliment than that. You can have your photo taken by someone and have a great image, but if the client didn't feel anything during their session, what have you really accomplished?"
In wanting to connect on a deeper level with her Senior gals and guys, Michele created a philanthropy part to U Shine Photography to intertwine within her Senior Spokesmodel program. "I call it Kindness Matters -- because, well... it really does. These teens are heading into their young adult lives and surrounded constantly by social media influences. So, why not reach out to this core demographic that us photogs are establishing a connection with and help pass along a positive message. That's how it began at U Shine Photography.
This year, the Class of 2016 Spokesmodels wanted to do something with anti-bullying but wanted it to be fresh and fun and more on the cheerful side. We chose the awesome movement Love Is Louder. Our mission was to bring awareness to the movement and get people talking about it. We set up a time for the U Shine Spokesmodels to meet, wearing jeans and a T and their everyday, natural look... in other words, no pro-hair/makeup or fancy styling -- just their beautiful authentic and natural selves so the message stood out. We grabbed some colorful shots from our afternoon together. And remember LOVE is LOUDER than any self-doubt in your head.
With smiles & confetti
~ Michele
Michele's BioMichele Durham is the face behind the lens of U Shine Photography located in Charlottesville, VA. She's all about NOT looking at the camera, silly faces, Eskimo kisses & laughing out loud {for real}. She brings many years of experience in the fashion industry from styling & planning fashion shows to editorial & fashion commercial shoots & loves passing that experience onto High School Senior girls. Show some social media love ♥♥♥ |