Emily: Minneapolis Senior Portrait Photography

What do you get when you mix a love for nature, music and lots of laughter? PLUS a true, honest passion for life? EMILY!

Last fall, I had the privilege of meeting Emily and her Mom for Emily's senior portrait session. We spent a gorgeous windy day together, playing in the leaves, jumping, striking a pose here and there and just letting Emily be her wonderful fabulous self.

It was such an honor to meet Emily - she has such an abundant passion for life, for people and for Haiti. Emily was a "youth" in my friend Marie's church and was able to travel to Haiti with her last year on a mission trip. When I asked Emily about the black bracelet on her wrist, she clutched it and said with a beaming smile, "I haven't taken it off since I was in Haiti and I don't ever plan on it!" It reminds her of that journey and keeps her mindful of how much more needs to be done to help. There is not a doubt in my mind this girl will change the world and make it a better place for people in Haiti and here at home.

A trip in the leaves, screeching in an alleyway and pretending to conduct a musical masterpiece - here's a glimpse into an afternoon with Miss Emily :)

xoxo,

syd.

sydnee@sydneebickett.com

Becka: Minneapolis Senior Portrait Photography

You know you're getting old(er) when you're photographing the senior photos of a young lady you knew as an 8 year old. Becka and I attended the same elementary/middle school, she went to my high school (long after I had graduated) and now we attend the same church - this world of ours really is pretty small :)

Needless to say, I've had the chance to watch Becka grow from a little girl to a lovely young lady, about to graduate from high school and go off into the world to show everyone else how fabulous we all know she is! YAY! The world literally is at her fingertips and I can't wait to see what she makes of it. And when I say she is talented, I mean shout-from-the-rooftops talented. She sings in about a dozen choirs, she plays that many instruments and oh my word, she hits those high notes in our church choir and makes it look effortless.

I got to know Becka a little more a couple years ago on our church trip to New Orleans - and I was even more impressed. She carries herself so confidently and maturely - To say I am blessed to know her lovely and talented self is an understatement.

Here's Becka :)

xoxo,
syd.
sydnee@sydneebickett.com

Anna, part two: Minneapolis Senior Portrait Photography

September 11th, 2011 found me in New Ulm, Minnesota surrounded by family and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Sure, we reminisced about where we were when our country changed forever, but actually, we spent more time smiling and cherishing the time we spent just being together. And actually, I think that's the best way we could have remembered.

I promised you a part two of this lovely lady's senior photos and here they are! Anna is so fabulous - I know I've said it before and you're probably tired of hearing/reading me say it, but it's true. She's such a bright light in her family and seriously, this girl is going places. I am so honored to document this time in her life and more honored to call her my cousin :)

And the volleyball photos? No photoshop work there, folks. It's all Anna. She IS the captain of her high school team, after all!

xoxo,

syd.

sydnee@sydneebickett.com

Rita: Minneapolis Portrait Photography

Oh Rita Rita Rita... I met this lovely lady about six months ago when we both started a brand new job together and she surprises me every day. Her maturity, her excitement, positivity, and humor have brought such a fresh perspective to not only our job but to my life.

At first I saw her as a little sister-type, a mentee, but it only took a couple weeks for me to realize that despite her beautiful age of 19, she is a marvelous young lady. This girl knows what's up, let me tell you. Whether it's her knack for all things Italian, her family-oriented spirit or her outstanding fashionista sense, Miss Rita is one of a kind and I am so blessed to call her my friend.

So, here she is, in all her hippie, rocker-chick, standing in a field and rocking it out self :)

xoxo,
syd.
sydnee@sydneebickett.com