Beth Forester Photography Senior Portraits WV

It's been a great year! I have been photographing seniors for the class of 2010 since early June and I am still going strong! But, believe it or not, it's time for the class of 2011 to get started booking their appointments! We already have lots of 2011 seniors booked, so you'd better get a move on if you want the prime spots. Here's a taste of what lies in store for you if you choose Beth Forester Photography as your choice in remembering your senior year!

Senior of the Week--Jenna Vance

Name: Jenna Vance
Session: Designer Art
School: Chapmanville Regional High School
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Band: 30H3
Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember
Favorite TV Show: What I Like About You
Hobbies: Basketball, Volleyball, Guitar
Lucky Number: 4
Favorite Website: Myspace
Two words that describe Me energized and outgoing

Seniors 2009

Well, the senior season is about over and the 2009 grads are preparing to send out their announcements. I have been working day and night to finish all of the senior orders and graduation announcements. Whew! I am almost finished!! But now it's time to prepare for the 2010 seniors. I plan to work most of the weekend on all the new things we'll be offering next year for the 2010 grads. (Just a note: We already have most of the summer booked up so if you are interested in getting appointment you'd better call soon.) Here is one of the custom graduation announcements we created for Taylor Miller of Chapmanville High School. I love how they turned out and I especially like the zebra print with the hot pinks and greens. Fun, fun, fun!

Graduation Announcements

Hey Seniors. Just wanted to let you know that it's time to order your Graduation Announcements!! We have all sorts of goodies for you. . . thank you cards, seals, napkins, return address labels, 411 cards and signature boards. So stop in and check out all of our newest designs.

Senior of the Week--Neal Scaggs III

Sorry it's taken me so long to post. . . This week's senior is Neal Scaggs III from Logan High School. Although Neal wasn't looking forward to the long and extensive session, I think that, in the end, it wasn't as bad as he thought it would be. Anyway his portraits turned out awesome and Neal was so easy to work with. Also, I enjoyed catching up with his mom, Kristi who I have been friends with for years. Neal is planning to attend Marshall in the fall and is very excited about his position as a manager for the Marshall men's basketball team. Here are a few pages from Neal's senior album. Enjoy.







Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Band: Coldplay
Favorite Movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Hobbies: golf, basketball, PlayStation, hanging out with friends
Lucky Number: 12
Favorite Website: espn.com
Pets: Sadie Grace--Bichon Frise
How would I describe myself: disciplined

Fall In WV

Well, it's fall here in WV and it's been such a beautiful season!! The fall season is my favorite time of the year. I enjoy the crisp air, the varied colors of the leaves, and the smell in the air. . . . I wanted to share a few images from this season with you. Here are a couple of seniors and two photos from a recent family session. The seniors are Hannah Vinson from Logan High School and Molly Bradshaw from Scott High School. The family is the Hatfield family of Madison: Caroline, Matt and Hope.

Senior of the Week--Anna Butcher

This week's senior of the week in Anna Butcher and I think she has the most beautiful red hair I have ever seen!! I have always loved shooting red heads for some reason. (Maybe I wish I had red hair.) Anyway, we had such a blast and her photos are so awesome!!




School: Chapamanville Regional High School
Favorite Color(s): Turquoise and Purple
Favorite Band: Lifehouse
Favorite Movie: Georgia Rule
Favorite TV Show: Law and Order
Hobbies: Dancing, Running and Movies
Lucky Number: 5
Favorite Website: Myspace
Two Words the describe ME: Sweet and Sassy

Katherine

Yesterday my daughter, Katherine, had surgery to remove her wisdom teeth. So, I thought I'd cheer her up by posting one of her images that I had prepared. I hope you feel better soon!!

Senior of the Week--Jennifer Wimmer

Jennifer travelled all the way from Virginia to have her portraits taken at our studio. I had previously taken her sister Sarah's portraits several years ago when she graduated from high school. We had an awesome time and the pictures turned out great!!

Graham High School
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Band/Artist: John Mayer
Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember
Favorite TV Show: The Hills
Hobbies: Shopping and Spending time with friends
Lucky Number: 2
Favorite Website: Myspace
Pets: Dog-Chloe
Two Words to Describe You: Spontaneous and Random

Senior Gallery

I was working on a senior gallery for Ashley Ross and I thought I would share the end result. Ashley is a senior at Logan High School and I have known her parents, Dean and Cherie, since I was very a small child. When I was young, my parents built a tennis court in in Verdunville and the Ross family lived next door. I spent many hours practicing on that court while growing up.
It was such fun to take part in the memories of a family I had know for so many years. Congrats Ashley and good luck in your senior year!!

Senior of the Week--Cortney Willis

Well, today is the first day of school in our area and I felt it fitting to post a senior of the week. Cortney is a senior at Chapmanville Regional High School and she chose our brand new Storybook Session. We had such a great time during both of her shoots!! And the photos turned out spectacular! Congrats to Cortney and all the other seniors in the Class of 2009. I hope you all have a great year!!





Your Colors: Pink and Green
Favorite Band: Avenged Sevenfold
Favorite Movie: You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Favorite TV Show: Roseanne
Hobbies: Softball, Computer, Friends
Lucky Number: 11
Pets: 2 Dogs, Cat, Ferret, Fish
Website: Myspace

Bohemian

Hey, we are just about finished with the new photoDUDS DVD--Senior V. 4, Bohemian. I just had to upload a sample with some of the things from the new collection because I was so excited about the items included in this set. This image is from a senior session I shot last week of Anna Butcher who has the most beautiful auburn hair I have ever seen. If you want to go check on the new collection, visit our website at www.photoduds.com.

Senior of the Week--Aaron Thompson

Aaron seemed to have a great time at his session!! He attends Scott High School where he plays on the successful Skyhawk football team. Good Luck this season Aaron!!




Your Colors: Black and Gold
Favorite Band: Creed
Favorite Movie: Dazed and Confused
Favorite TV Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Hobbies: Football
Lucky Number: 78
Two words that best describe you: Dedicated and laid back

Senior of the Week

Well, this week instead of posting just one senior I decided to post three. All three girls came from Sherman High School, one right after another. They were all so sweet that I decided to post a couple of images from each of their sessions. All of their images turned out great and it was hard to choose . . .

Sarah Chandler

Your Colors: Blue and Green
Favorite Band: American Eagle
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite TV Show: Reba
Hobbies: Writing
Lucky Number: 5
Pets: 2 Dogs--Peanut and Buttercup
Two words that best describe you: Fun and Neat




Michelle Bollinger

Your Color(s): yellow
Favorite Band: Taylor Swift
Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
Hobbies: Tennis
Lucky Number: 18
Favorite Website: Myspace
Pets: Dogs--Sammi and Sassy (photographed . . . isn't she cute!!)
Two words that best describe you: Outgoing and Funny




Reagan Meadows

Your Color(s): yellow and green
Favorite Band: Coldplay
Favorite Movie: Anchorman
Favorite TV Show: The 70's Show
Hobbies: Softball and Volleyball
Lucky Number: 9
Favorite Website: Myspace
Pets: Cat--Mittens
Two words that best describe you: Happy and Loud

Senior of the Week--Jordyn Reed

School: Winfield High School
Favorite Color(s): Yellow
Favorite Band: Paramore
Favorite Movie: Zoolander
Favorite TV Show: Desperate Housewives
2 words that Best Describe Me: Kind and Unique
Favorite Website: myspace

Senior Video

Here is a new senior video we created last night. If you want you can go to the iTunes store and download it to your video capable iPod. The video podcast is free so go check it out!!

Senior Season

Well, believe it or not, Senior season is already starting . . . We already have over 50 seniors scheduled so far and new seniors are calling everyday. So, if you a senior and you want to be one of the 100 seniors we shoot this year you'd better call right away. We've gathered tons on new props, backgrounds and ideas for the Class of 2009. So, stay tuned for upcoming posts about new things we'll be offering this year. It's going to fun and exciting!!
Here is a spread form our senior guide we'll be publishing this year. It tells about our sessions and what we have to offer this year.

Exciting News!!

I am very excited!! I recently received a gift in the mail and I was so shocked when I opened it. It was the recently published book "Professional Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers" by author and photographer Lou Jacobs Jr.
About a year and a half ago Lou contacted me by phone at the studio requesting an interview for a book he was writing. After spending several minutes assuring him that he had the wrong person, he finally convinced me to participate. So began the process of several question and answer sessions via e-mail. Well, anyway it had all taken place so long ago that I had practically forgotten about the book . . . therefore the surprise when it showed up!!
Anyway, the book covers 10 photographers from all over the country who specialize in portrait photography. I really still am not sure how I was chosen for this project but I am so honored to be a part of the book. Thanks Lou!! Anyway here are a few pages from the chapter in the book in which I am profiled.

Scott Prom

I hope the old saying is true . . ."better late than never." I have been so busy lately trying to meet all of my deadlines that I am delayed in posting photos from the Scott High School Prom. Yeah, I know I am the worst blogger ever . . . but please stay with me as I am trying to improve.












Everyone looked so wonderful and as usual danced the night away. (As I said before when I was in high school we were lame and sat around doing nothing.) Congrats go out to Cindy and Miguel who were voted Prom King and Queen!! Anyway, here are a few candids from the evening's events. Enjoy!!