Fox Valley Seniors - Class of 2015 Graduation - M. C. Kinney Photography

Talking with and learning about so many young folks future plans is one of the best parts of my job. I know most seniors and parents think I will just photograph their kid, pump them through the system and say "next." But that is never the case for me. I not only NEED to get to know them so I can incorporate their likes and personality and style into their images, but I also WANT to get to know them so the time we spend creating is more memorable, personal and enriching for all of us. I enjoy laughing with them, entertaining them, crying with them (although to be honest, I don't really like some of the crying but I do realize what an emotional time this is for everyone), creating with them and hopefully sharing some stories with them (did I ever tell you about the time I jumped out of a plane or got lost on a volcano?)... But I digress...

This years Class of 2015 was another great group of kids. So many dreams and plans they have! And for most, those dreams started tonight or last week as they heard their name being called out, walked across a stage, took their diploma and shook hands with their Principal. Hopefully everyone escaped without tripping! But even if anyone did...good on ya! You've done it! This great portion of your young life is finally (!) over and now you can get on with the next, bigger part!  The part you've always been dreaming of; a little smarter, a little older, with great senior pics (see how I snuck that in there?!), a cellphone in your pocket and a smile on your face!

I want to Congratulate the Class of 2015 for this accomplishment (isn't is good to be accomplished?) and wish you all the best in the future!

Your Photographer (and hopefully friend);
Tracy

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Mariah - Neenah Senior Photography - M. C. Kinney Photography - Appleton

Thanks Mariah for the great time!  I hope you enjoy the image! And thanks to Festival Foods for sponsoring!

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Lake Blue Cypress - Florida Vero Beach - Middletons Fish Camp - M. C. Kinney Photography

Almost one month ago I spent three great days enjoying the rustic and natural beauty of the tranquil Lake Blue Cypress in Florida. One of the amazing experiences we had, outside of photographing hundreds of osprey and their young and watching an alligator come up to our porch overhanging the water, was of seeing these three cottages on stilts. Currently unoccupied due to some government tomfoolery, I had the great fortune of meeting three sisters whose childhood was spent visiting with their grandfather that owned one of these great buildings. According to the sisters Erin, Ginger and Michelle, they spent their days swimming with the gators when taking their lake baths. Oh to be young and crazy again!!
Here's a quick image of the homes in their current state. Beautiful, mysterious, eerie and dilapidated. What fun must have been had in these back in the day...

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Vivienne - Appleton Newborn Pictures - M.C. Kinney Photography

A few more of beautiful Vivienne bringing it for her Newborn Portrait Session!

Xavier Food Fair Silent Auction - Appleton Senior Photography - M. C. Kinney Photography

This year my auction item for the Xavier High School Food Fair Silent Auction held the first Sunday of May was a 3 outfit high school senior session and images. My understanding is there were quite a few bidders this year, with a junior male receiving this session, which he's scheduled during the summer. I was absent for this food fair, only the second one I've missed since 1979, but I heard it was another great one!

This is the framed gallery wrap that was on display of my niece Amanda, a Xavier student that was recently on their Prom Court (shameless plug from the proud aunt!!) Currently this image can be viewed in the downtown studio window.

Call the studio to schedule your senior session for the best appointment times. I know it seems early for juniors to be booking already, but yearbook images are due in the fall and the process takes several months to complete. And before you know it, it will be Labor Day and time will be running short!

Cutest Appleton Newborn Ever! - Newborn Photography - M. C. Kinney Photography

Is this not just the cutest baby ever?! Welcome beautiful little Vivienne to the world! She doesn't like car rides and hair washings much but she is a cutie pie and totally rocked her session!

Art In The Park - Appleton Photographers - M. C. Kinney Photography

I am super excited to announce I've been accepted into this years Art in the Park held at City Park in Appleton on Sunday, July 26th. I will be exhibiting many of the images I've taken over the last year of birds, including many from Wisconsin and my recent trip to Florida. Included will be images of a Common Loon family, Snowy Owls, Eagles, Osprey, Egrets, Herons, Ibis, and various others from my collections. Please join me at this wonderful event and perhaps even pick up something for your home or cottage!