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The much anticipated application is here! We are currently recruiting High School sophomores and juniors for our Senior Model Program! This includes anyone from the Class of 2013 and 2014. We will be accepting applications from every school in Erie County. Applications will be reviewed on a daily basis and you will be contacted for an interview so we can discuss the program to you and your parents in it’s entirety. Please keep in mind that we select a limited number of students from each class and each school. If you are interested in applying for this unique opportunity do it NOW! You don’t want to miss out on the fun and prizes in store for out MODELS!
You can apply by following this link over to Facebook!
I wanted to take a few moments to let you know about two of my very special clients I had the pleasure of working with this summer. I first met Katie and Shanon when they came together to Jennifer Dworek Photography in Girard, PA for Shannon’s session. By the way, I love it when you bring your friends to your session! The more, the merrier! Shannon is one of our senior models from Mercyhurst Prep. Anyways, Katie came to help cheer on Shannon. This duo was incredibly fun to work with. We started in studio with some images. They even helped by letting me do some promo shots of a new background that I purchased that day from a local rep. Real models in action! We then ventured out into the wild to capture some field shots for Shannon. Katie was my lighting assistant for the day! She’s just a little firecracker of fun!
Katie ended up booking her own senior portraits with me. I just couldn’t wait for her session. Once again I had this dynamic duo in my studio! This time it was Katie’s turn in front of the camera. We started in studio and then ventured out to one of my favorite places…THE WAREHOUSE! We were able to get some fantastic images! Last stop was the creek. Shannon helped out with lighting and wardrobe for Katie. She made sure Katie was all smiles too. We laughed so much and had a really great time.
I miss you two! I hope you go on spreading your incredible energy to everyone! We all need a duo like this to come into our lives once in awhile to remind us that life is about fun and friendships like this are golden! Thanks again Katie and Shannon for the wonderful experience of getting to know you! Good luck as you venture on to the next chapter.
This girlie can really ROCK a photo shoot! We covered everything from hockey to John Deere in this shoot. Jordan had out ROCKSTAR session which includes professional makeup done by Jackie! Jordan plays hockey so why not include that in her senior pictures! We started in studio with the hockey gear and animal print photos. Then we headed out in a more formal attire to my favorite place…the WAREHOUSE! I couldn’t have planned it better. Jordan loves John Deere stuff so when we pulled into the warehouse there was a truck there with the John Deere logo on it. Of course, this was not planned but Jordan did a quick change of clothes and we were able to get some fun shots with the truck. I’ve never seen that truck again. Total flute that it was there that day. Jordan also brought a killer cool outfit (the black dress) that we shot against the green doors. LOVE THESE! After we were doing playing at the warehouse we headed back tot he studio for a different look. The laid back Jordan showcased a relaxed country girl look and that’s a wrap.
When planning your senior session make sure you combine a variety of outfits like Jordan did. Here’s some examples of “Looks” you can think about:
Urban
Country
Formal
Fashion
Hobbies/Interests
Nature
Oh, and we love accessories….bring hats, scarfs, sunglasses, purses, shoes, jewelry, and any other prop that you love!
This is how ya do Senior Pictures! Allie is a student at McDowell High School in Erie, PA and this year was a member of Homecoming Court. She is also a dancer at Dance Vibe Studio. Allie came prepared with some really cute outfits! As you can see, we decided to do some fun pics at a fire escape. I like to get lots of different views at a location so why not get one upside down? Allie was a great sport about hangin upside down. I’m sure it wasn’t very comfortable but she pulled it off! We also did some fun stuff in studio and I was able to create a cool art image of her in her dance gear with just one light! I love to bring different chairs to my shoots as well. We loaded up the great green chair and off to the warehouse we went. Another, super fun session at Jennifer Dworek Photography!
Haley and her mother came to the studio this summer to experience it all! She selected our Super Star session which is our 2.5hr session and she also added a Trash the Dress mini session. With the Super Star session we make you feel like the star you are. Haley had her makeup done by our makeup artist and off we went. We also have some fun jewelry I keep in the dressing room just in case you forget to bring yours. We made sure Haley was jeweled up!
We started with our signature ring light photos. This light is used in many fashion magazine photos to cast shadows behind the subject. It is known as a “beauty” type of lighting. Haley’s pics under the ring light really bring out her awesome eyes! Next we ventured out my secret fire escape just a few blocks from my studio! I love it here. You can get so many different looks here.
After that we loaded up the red chair and off we went with the makeshift tulle skirt to the field. I remember how sunny it was that day. Thanks mom for being such a fantastic assistant. Oh, I forgot to mention to all of you who haven’t been here but I love putting whomever you bring to your shoot to work! Everyone loves to learn a little about photography, right?We used some off camera flash to brighten up the shadows on the images of Haley on the chair in the field. We also did some natural light images by blocking some of the sun shining on Haley.
Off to the beach next! I have a place not far from the studio that is great for doing beach pictures. It works not only because it’s 10 mins away but because there are usually no people in bikinis or man suits there in your way! After we created some images with the beach in the scene I asked Haley if she would like to lay down on the rocks with the dead fish! Well, really there were no dead fish but still. I may ask you to do things that might require you to get a little dirty or do something unexpected. Just remember that you want creative senior pictures! Like no one else, right? So sometimes we have to do things that not everyone does…Allise if you are reading this you know what I’m talking about. All natural light photos done on the rocks. Love them!
After the beach it was time for our Trash the Dress mini session. We headed over to my secret place where it was time to get wet! Haley didn’t look like she was too sure about this but it was super fun and the images totally ROCKED! I even entered one in competition and won a red ribbon!
Point is we had fun. We learned a little but most of all we create beautiful, memorable images that Haley and her family will be able to enjoy for a lifetime.
I had a great summer! I was blessed with really awesome seniors who were not only model material but also so much fun to work with! I want to take this opportunity to thank them and their parents for a truly wonderful summer! Over the next couple weeks I am going to be showcasing each of them because they are all truly special in their own right.
I also want to remind those of you with Juniors and Sophomores that we will be recruiting again this winter for our Senior Model Program. It’s a chance for your son or daughter to be one of our models and represent Jennifer Dworek Photography. We have interviews in February and model shoots in March. They can also earn money and prizes towards their senior pictures! They may even earn FREE senior pictures! Follow us here and on Facebook or Twitter for upcoming details about how to be a model for Jennifer Dworek Photography.
We have some of the best Senior Models this year! They come from Harbor Creek H.S., McDowell H.S., Mercyhurst Prep, and Fairview H.S.! If you see them at school tell them how awesome they look in their pictures.
Our models help us show you how awesome it is to get your Senior Pictures done at Jennifer Dworek Photography. We showcase their pictures right here on our blogsite, over on our Facebook Page and in our marketing materials in and around the Erie, PA area! Our models will also be helping us out with different events around the Erie, PA area. First up is the Lake City Fireman’s Carnival June 16th-18th. Come and meet me and some of my models first hand! We will be under the ‘Big Top’ at our booth all 3 nights. Stop by for fun and prizes!
If you have been thinking about calling us to take your Senior Pictures now’s your chance to SAVE big! Today starts our once-a-year session sale for High School Seniors in the Erie, PA and surrounding areas. Just give us a call and book today to reserve your spot!
With the hussle and bussle of trying to prepare for the new season of Senior Pictures and summer fun, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank our seniors from last year for making it so much fun! I am sure they are getting ready to embark on a new journey in life! Going to college, tech school, traveling Europe! Whatever and wherever you end up, be safe, have fun and most of all enjoy it all! Thanks again for sharing your stories with me and letting me capture some memories for you and your loved ones.
I finally made it home from an amazing event. It was the Senior Portrait Artists (SPA) national convention held at the Riviera Palm Springs hotel and resort. SPA consists of over 700 members all of which are professional photographers that specialize in High School Senior portraits. It is held every year in a different location in the USA! Jennifer Dworek Photography was honored to be among the cream of the crop!
Approximately 400 photographers gathered to hear the best of the best professional photographers speak, shoot, and network! Joel Grimes, Scott Crosby, Chris Routt , Ken Kneringer, Joy Vertz and many more shared their stories and knowledge with us. They covered topics including fashion, marketing, sales, posing, lighting and more. This event is truly the WHAT’s HOT in 2011 for Senior PIctures.
High School Seniors from around the country get to partcipate as models for the event. SPA holds a model competition every year and participating studios submit high school senior pictures for the competition. If you are selected as a model you get to go with a parent to the SPA event. Out of the models that attend, a winner is chosen and receives a modeling contract with AGI models in Los Angeles! This year two senior models won! Here are some of the pictures I snapped during the on location shoots…
I just can’t wait until next year! We are going to be participating in the model search!
We were so lucky to have the chance to photograph Jessica for her senior pictures. Jessica is an avid hockey player as you can see in one of her pictures below! She is probably the only girl I know who would go out on one of the coldest days in Erie to get pictures done! I think it was 10 degrees the day we took these! She didn’t complain and kept her amazing smile the whole time. I have to say her mom and dad are pretty cool too! I had such a great time photographing her and helping her choose her favorites!
We love having fun and making you feel like a star!
Man, I have been slacking on posting here! As some of you know, I attended PPA’s Imaging USA convention a few weeks ago in San Antonio, TX. This was my first trip to the convention that hosted over 10,000 photographers from all over the place. Imaging USA was jam packed with classes, workshops, award ceremonies and parties. It also hosted the biggest EXPO trade show for professional photographers in the USA. I took me 3 days to make sure I got to just about every booth to visit vendors and see the new products available. I actually had to check a bag just so I could bring home the vendor information packets and samples! I also got involved with their print mentoring program. This allowed me to sit down with some Master Photographers one on one and have them judge my pictures and provide their feedback. It was amazing! Thanks to PPA and all the sponsors that made this event happen! I can’t wait for next year…..New Orleans is the hosting city for Imaging 2012!
So now the fun part starts! I need to try and implement so of the new stuff I learned. I had the opportunity to attend the preconvention class, Shooting with the Pros. We worked with the McKays, the guys and gal from Tricoast Photography, as well as Kibbie, Bry Cox, Wendy Newman, and Mike Ridinger! I was able to attend Scott Robert Lim’s class on the use of manual flash, Travis Guglemans class on marketing and sales, Doug Gordon’s class on posing, Clay Blackmores class on posing and many many more! So many amazing speakers, teachers and friends! I still need to weed through the various new product informations packets to find the lastest and greatest products to bring to my customers.
The best news is right before I left for this trip I found out I won a trip to Palm Spring, CA to attend yet another photography convention in just a few short weeks. Senior Portrait Artists otherwise known as SPA is a close knit group of photographers that focus mainly on Seniors (as in High School Seniors). This is being held at the Riveria Resort Feb. 14-17th. This is truly amazing to be selected to go to this convention! I am so excited to be fortunate enough to go to 2 conventions this year! Jennifer Dworek Photography is definitely going to be rockin’ the portraits this year!
So I’m gonna keep on keeping on and I’ll keep ya posted on how it goes in CA!
It’s about that time again to search for the best Senior Area Models to represent our studio. Are you fun? Exciting? Do you love our pictures? Want to get involved with us and work towards some free stuff? We are looking for Models that are outgoing, smart, kind and fun! Check out the link below and fill it out if you are interested!
Hey there! Thanks for stopping by! So you want to know a little bit about me? Well I could bore you to death talking about where I went to school and what I have been doing for the past 30+ years of my life but instead, here's some quick facts about me:
I like to laugh. Everyone should laugh at least once a day
Chocolate is yummie on just about anything!
My favorite kinda of car is a Mustang. Classic yet stylish!
When I was a little girl I was obsessed with SHOES! I don't think that has worn off yet!
I love to travel.
Oh, and one more thing, I LOVE taking pictures. It's kinda like reading a book without words. There is always a story in a good picture.
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We used some off camera flash to brighten up the shadows on the images of Haley on the chair in the field. We also did some natural light images by blocking some of the sun shining on Haley. 
