Introducing Natalia, actor extradordinaire!

I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with this determined, talented, young woman twice. A few years ago, I photographed her headshots and last year for her senior pictures.  She was confident and poised back then and the years since haven't changed those qualities.

Natalia has been acting for a long time. Her drive and determination have gotten her involved in not only school productions, but local theater companies like OFC Creations Theater Center, JCC Center Stage, Musical Theater Ed, and projects with the RIT Film School and their student run stage productions. She has even attended the prestigious UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television for their summer program.

For her senior session, it was a must to make portraits around her number one love of acting.  The Webster Thomas High School stage made perfect sense as a great location. Her presence, vintage dress and the dramatic lighting resulted in some stunning images! 

We headed to the George Eastman Museum for the second part of her Deluxe Session and had a beautiful day on the grounds of the facility with perfect weather. The variety of locations including gardens and architectural elements made for a some truly beautiful backdrops.

Not only is Natalia a talented actor, but academically she's top notch. She earned Summa Cum Laude at Thomas this year and gets high praise from her teachers. She plans to attend Hofstra University's Department of Drama and Dance in the fall.

If you want to check out more of what Natalia does the best, visit My Big Fat Gay Italian Wedding at the MT Ed theater to get tickets for the end of the month.

I want to wish Natalia the very best for her final few days as a senior (I know the senior trip was crazy fun!) and much happiness and success for her future!

Thanks to her and to her mom for choosing Hayes Photography!!!

 Now, please leave this gorgeous girl some love with the comment section below!

Will is a Class of 2021 graduate of Webster Thomas High School. Yay Will!!!

For his senior session, he and his mom chose the George Eastman Museum property. The museum and grounds offer a beautiful location in downtown Rochester that has cool gardens, awesome architectural interests, making it a perfect spot for portraits. It was easy to find areas that both mom and Will liked the look of and we got some terrific shots. 

Will is attending RIT in the fall for the Applied Honors 2+2 program. I'm always excited for my seniors as they go off into the world to discover all that it has to offer. My very best to Will. I look forward to hearing all about it and thanks to you and your mom for choosing Hayes Photography for your senior portraits!