Last year I did a custom basketball session at heritage high school. So when I got asked to do senior basketball and tennis shots I was excited to say the least.  It was one of my favorite shoots to date. This year I got a chance to photograph Kennedy Chesaning class of 2022. Chesaning is where I graduated from 24 years ago. Felt great to be back in my home gym after being gone so long. I even got to see Kennedy's shoes lace themselves with a push of a button. Shoe technology has came a long ways since 1998. I asked Kennedy if she wanted to wear her homecoming dress as a part of what I call athletic formal styling. This is a concept that I saw on Pinterest and try to incorporate it in all my sessions for athletes. The contrast between formal and athletic makes for some amazing images. Plus you get to wear that expensive suit or dress for more than one night. I had an amazing time shooting with Kennedy and her mom, so much so I even forgot about the Michigan Michigan State game. Thank you again to Chesaning High School for letting us use your gym to capture some amazing images and Michelle for choosing Erick Gillham Photo!
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