John Abbot Smith | Senior | Mississippi Senior Photographer

This guy dragged me all over the Delta for his senior session, and it couldn't have gone any better. From old grain silos, to a bayou, and through the cotton fields, it was a great session.

Happy Senior year!

Earls | Mississippi Family Photographer

“I sustain myself with the love of family.” Maya Angelou

Schiefer | Senior Session | Mississippi Senior Photographer

A few weeks ago I received it a phone call. I don't remember much of the conversation other than "my son wants to put a piano in a cotton field." My heart stopped. I immediately agreed, without really hearing any more of the conversation!

I don't typically shoot seniors. I shoot things that make me happy; kids, families, weddings, but I couldn't resist this opportunity. 

One thing that is prominent in the Delta this time of year is cotton. So my client's mother and I both started calling every single farmer we knew. The bulk of the cotton wouldn't be ready until October, but our calendars wouldn't allow an October shoot. Others had cotton ready, but wouldn't allow us to put a piano in their field; which is completely understandable.

Reassess.

Every Saturday, I ride my boys around (and pray for naps) and scout new locations. I happened upon a gorgeous field of cotton. But didn't know who farmed it. As a photographer, I always try to get permission to shoot in a location, especially if it's someones crops and their livelihood. I put out a desperate plea on Facebook...within minutes, I had a phone call. My friend knew who farmed the cotton and was more than willing to allow us to put a piano in it. I think his exact words were, "They are more than welcome to try. I'd love to see them try to get a piano in a cotton field."

Well, we did it.

Schiefer is the young man you pray your children grow into. He's smart, athletic, a musician, a singer, and so much more. He sets a great example for all those around him. I asked his mama if I could adopt him. She said she was pretty attached and couldn't do it. Well, I tried.

Cotton Sessions

I debated this whole year if I was going to do cotton sessions. With two little ones one and Tay being on call every other week, it just didn't seem feasible. But somehow, it all worked it. It was extremely stressful, sometimes I even had to bring one or both of my littles with me, but again, it all worked. I honestly have no idea how. I met up with some great families, snuggled their babies, and documented this time in their life. This is what I live for. Also, the chance to photograph farm equipment while it does it's thing? Yeah. I love Mississippi. And I love the Delta even more.

Cotton sessions are continuing until the last little bit of cotton is picked. If you are interested in a session, contact me soon, as most of the cotton is being picked this week!