Makenzie Lynn Photography

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Laura & Steven–Coaching Session Models

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These two lovelies just recently graced my blog with their amazing New Year’s Eve Wedding! Now you get to see them again because they modeled for my latest Coaching Session!

Laura and Steven were totally ok with only night shots for their wedding portraits, but because it was so cold, their guests were waiting, and we were moving around downtown with multiple flash stands…I just wasn’t able to move as quick as I normally would with my couples. I was afraid Laura & Steven wouldn’t get as many bride and groom portraits as most clients do. But actually, they did! Because they braved the cold and they rocked it! But just in case they didn’t, I asked if they would be up for modeling for me in their wedding attire for some day time photos. It was a win-win for both of us! Laura jumped at the opportunity! What bride wouldn’t want to get back into her dress and be a bride again?!?

Check out a few of my faves from the hands on posing/shooting portion of the coaching session! Laura & Steven…thanks for braving the cold again and being so gorgeous!

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Carolina & Ethan

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My favorite part of my coaching sessions is the last part of the day when we meet with up a couple to go over posing and shooting techniques. I always choose a past or current MLP couple to model for us and it’s so much fun! They have already been in front of my camera and they’re use to the way I pose so they’re pretty comfortable! Plus, they get more engagement or wedding style photos, which they’re always up for!

When it was time to plan for my coaching session with Megg, I emailed Carolina. Her engagement session with Ethan was adorable last fall. They were relaxed and so fun! I knew they’d be up for posing for Megg and I. And like I already knew…they were rockstars!

Carolina & Ethan are getting married in April and I’m SO looking forward to their big day! Be sure to look out for their early spring wedding!

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Matt & Brooke

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You may remember these two from their gorgeous wedding last May! I have thoroughly enjoyed photographing them for their wedding journey, so when I needed a couple to model for my recent coaching session, I immediately thought of Brooke and Matt. To no surprise, she jumped at the opportunity to have more pictures taken of her and her Matty. They are CRAZY about one another and completely naturals in front of the camera. The best part is, they enjoy doing it and most of the time they know what I’m about to tell them to do before I even say it!

During the coaching session with Jennifer (see yesterday’s post), I explained the 4 core poses I use and how I expand on that as the shoot progresses. As I shot, I gave tips and tricks for getting them comfortable and relaxed and how I move from one thing to another. Then it was finally Jennifer’s turn! She got the chance to pose them and shoot as well! I don’t know about coaching session attendees, but this is my favorite part of the day! I love watching all the things we’ve discussed throughout the day finally get put to action! Hands on learning is the best!

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Brooke

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Doing things out of your comfort zone is always a good idea. It stretches you and gets you outside of your box of normal. That’s just what Brooke and I decided to do. She is quickly growing in her modeling career and wanted to add something totally different to her portfolio! So, we decided on an urban grunge shoot.

Not only was posing difficult because it was something neither of us were use to, but editing these was tough! If you follow my work, you know it’s anything but grunge. I shoot clean and natural and do very little editing… just maybe a little brightening here or contrast there. I don’t use filters because I want my work to reflect real life. But when it came time to edit these, I decided my cheerful, bright images needed to be “grunged” up a bit. Although I would never do it to wedding photos, I like the way these turned out. Plus, isn’t Brooke amazing?!

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Pursuit Ladies

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Something near and dear to my heart is Pursuit. It is a very large, nation wide group of female Christian creatives. I went to their annual conference back in 2013 and it was life changing. Pursuit really encourages small groups in our communities since the nation wide group is so big. In January my dear friend, Rachael of Rachael Houser Photography, started up a group for the Paducah area! We started inviting women we knew who we thought would be interested and our little group took off! It’s full of photographers, fashion bloggers, a magazine owner, a make-up artist, and even a green house owner! The diversity is so fun and interesting! These ladies have become my friends and I’m very thankful for their presence in my life.

At our May Gathering, the theme was head shots! So, Rachael and I packed our cameras and had fun with the ladies in nice, golden light! I made Rachael take charge and shot as she did. You can see what she took here. It was a fun evening photographing such beautiful women and seeing them smile! Enjoy some of my faves!

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Makeup and Frames!

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Growing up I knew this guy guy named Canaan. We went to church together as kids and he was a few years behind me in school. We lost touch as life happened but I heard from him this past summer. He and his wife were opening a brand new eye care office in Paducah and needed some photos of the two of them and their new office! I did those photos back in the fall and it was so great getting to catch up with him and meet his adorable wife, Rebecca!

In the mean time, I met Erin with F.A.C.E. Makeup Artistry. She did make up for one of my past brides and I thought she was the coolest, but never had contact with her again until this year. We’ve become friends through our Pursuit Community group (a group of lovely creatives). She is CRAZY talented!

Erin met Canaan and Rebecca and together they decided to get creative and do a blog for women on how to do their makeup depending on the frames they wear. They realized they both knew me so they called me asking if I’d do photos and of course I was in! I love doing things outside of the norm and I don’t get to do it often!

Erin and Rebecca brought in 4 models and we had a blast in the office that day. It was a relaxing way to spend the day and I love the tips Erin blogged about. You can check them out here. Now, enjoy some of our behind the scenes shots and the models showing off some of West End Eye Care’s best frames!

Erin doing her thing!

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Anna Duncan did hair for our models! She is great and she just started working at Revolution H in Paducah! Look her up!

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Amanda with White Lili Boutique in Metropolis, IL not only modeled a pair of Tori Burch glasses, but she also provided awesome clothing from her store!

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Kortney, a new friend of mine also from Pursuit, is a fashion blogger! She runs Miss Kortney Lane. Check her out! She is showing off an awesome turquoise pair of Lily Pulitzer’s.

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Sally is so fun! She is wearing a pair of Burberry specs and they’re the perfect pair for her! Don’t they look awesome with that pop of red?!

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Another awesome fashion blogger is Kathryn! She runs Chic + Shimmer and just got her own column with Paducah Life. Go Kathryn! She wore an adorable pair of polka dot Kate Spade glasses.

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We also did a few shots of them in some awesome shades just for West End’s site.

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Work it Sally!

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Last but not least, you need to see West End Eye Care’s office. Isn’t it just gorgeous?! I would love to do more shoots there just for the light and the colors! Thanks for letting me a part of something so fun and different!

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