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{Brooke – Class of 2020 | Crosby Ironton Senior}

By Kelley Asbury | April 4, 2020

This is another fun session of Crosby Ironton senior, Brooke, that just screams of summer. And Crosby is one of my favorite towns in the area, so it was fun to wander around town with this cutie! Brooke was super easy going in front of the camera, and she has so many cute facial expressions, that it made it really fun to shoot! (Also, why do high schoolers have SO much cuter clothes now then when I graduated. Seriously, they all look so good and then I look at pictures of me in highschool. Ooofta.) Brooke, thanks SO much for letting me do your senior photos, and for a fun session! Here’s hoping that you’re surviving this weird senior year, and that this next stage of life goes smoothly! Kelley P.S. See previous Class of 2020 Senior Showcase posts here! Class of 2020 – Crosby Ironton Senior!!

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{Izzy – Class of 2020 | Nisswa Mn Senior Photos}

By Kelley Asbury | April 3, 2020

Ahhh, Izzy’s Nisswa MN senior photos session was SO much fun. It was warm and perfectly golden sunny, Izzy is a joy to be with (and to take photos of!), ANDDD we finished the session with ice cream from the Chocolate Ox. Can it get any better?! Izzy also had such adorable outfits, so be fully warned that there are LOTS of cute photos below! Izzy, I can’t wait to see where your creative mind takes you in these next few years! Thank you for letting me get to know you and shoot your senior photos. Good luck with this crazy year, and starting a new phase of life! Kelley P.S. See the rest of the 2020 senior showcase by clicking here! Class of 2020 – Nisswa Mn Senior Photos!!

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{Issac – Class of 2020 | Staples Motley Multi-Sport Senior}

By Kelley Asbury | March 31, 2020

Happy Tuesday! Today, in the “Class of 2020 Showcase” is Staples Motley multi-sport senior, Issac! Issac plays football, basketball and track, and we incorporated all of those into his session. This guy was super easy to work with, and ya’ll… he was SO organized! He had all his outfits planned out, matching shoes for each outfit, all his uniforms plus his sports equipment. It made my job so easy! I know I’ve said this about every session I’ve posted… but it’s been true for all of them.. this was such a fun session! Issac, you’re a great kid, and I know that you’re going to go on to some great things! Wishing you a great rest of your senior year, no matter what it looks like, and the best of luck in your next life chapter! Kelley P.S. To see the rest of the Class of 2020 senior showcase click here! There’s so many great kids! Multi-sport senior – Class of 2020!

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{Sarah | Cuyuna Lakes Senior Session}

By Kelley Asbury | March 30, 2020

So. Sarah’s not technically part of the Class of 2020. But when your sister is the photographer, you don’t schedule your session until the very last minute, so we shot her Cuyuna lakes senior session this past summer instead 😂 She was supposed to be… but she had all her credits done so she decided to graduate early so that she could go on to play softball at Central Lakes College. Unfortunately, their season got cancelled after one week of playing. So that being said, I thought I would include her in the Class of 2020 showcase! Sarah… I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become. And I’m so thankful you’re one of my very best friends! I know you’re gonna rock the rest of your semester full of science classes, even though they’re online… and I can’t wait to see move into the dental hygiene program! I love you! To see previous posts in the Class of 2020 showcase click here! P.S. Sorry Rose… I just had to end with that adorable image ;) Cuyuna Lakes Senior – Class of 2020 (2019! haha)

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{Mackenna – Class of 2020 | Volleyball Senior Pictures}

By Kelley Asbury | March 28, 2020

Next up in the Class of 2020 “showcase” is Mackenna and some volleyball senior pictures! Kenna is a friend of one of my sisters, and it’s always fun to work with someone I know :) We had an absolutely perfect day, and also had some great luck with a train coming by while we were shooting! It’s also been a while since I’ve gotten to work with a volleyball player, so that was a fun change!! Kenna, you’re such a cutie, and I’m so glad you had me do your senior photos! Good luck with finishing the rest of both your senior year, and your college classes! Looking forward to seeing where this next stage of life takes you! Kelley To see the previous senior showcase posts click here! Volleyball Senior Pictures – Class of 2020!

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{Katie – Class of 2020 | Staples Motley Cardinals Senior}

By Kelley Asbury | March 27, 2020

Holy cow, this Staples Motley Cardinals senior was SO much fun to work with! Not only does Katie have an adorable style, but she was really chill in front of the camera. Keep scrolling to see how cute she looks in her straw hat! And yet again (see a theme here! haha), I got to do some sports photos, as Katie is a basketball player. Fun fact, the newspaper I started my photography career at was the Staples World, so I spent mannnny hours in this same gym shooting for them. So even extra fun that I got to go back there so many times this senior season! Katie, thank you for being such a joy to shoot with! Good luck with the rest of this senior year despite the challenges it’s been bringing, and wishing you so much joy and ease as you go into the next chapter of your life! Kelley P.S. Class of 2021! I’m booking YOUR year! Shoot me a message HERE and we’ll start chatting about all your options!! Staples Motley Cardinals Senior – Class of 2020!

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{Peyton – Class of 2020 | Brainerd High School Senior Photos}

By Kelley Asbury | March 26, 2020

This Brainerd High School senior photos session was as much fun as these pictures show! Peyton has a smile that literally lights up her face, and despite her saying at the beginning of her session that she was awkward in front of the camera this girl ROCKED it. Peyton is the type of girl that’s super involved with extra curricular, so I’m excited to see where this next year takes her. Peyton, I wish you the best as you navigate this strange looking senior year, and continue your next chapter of life this fall! I know without a doubt you’re going to great things!! Class of 2021! It’s never to early to start thinking about YOUR senior session. Let’s get you on the schedule for this summer or fall! Click this link to send me a message and we’ll get chatting! P.S. I bet you’ll never guess where this first photo, and the last seven were taken…. Ok, I’ll spill. Home Depot’s garden department! :D So much fun! Brainerd High School Senior Photos – Class of 2020!

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{Tucker – Class of 2020 | Pillager High School Football Senior}

By Kelley Asbury | March 25, 2020

Life is crazy right now. There are so many things happening that we would have never imagined or predicted. There are a lot of people that have worked really hard for something, or planned for a long time, that are having those dreams cancelled. For the Class of 2020, there are so many things that have gotten cancelled and taken away, and it makes me sad for them. So I thought now is a good time to start showcasing all these awesome kids that I got the privilege to shoot for last year. First up is a Pillager High School grad. I think you all know this, but some of my favorite sessions are the athletes, and Tucker’s football senior photos were no different! He’s a fun easy going kid, that recently signed with Bemidji State. Go Beavers!! Thanks for a great session, Tucker! I’m wishing you all the best for the rest of your “online” senior year, and am excited to see you move on to BSU and continue both your academics and athletics! If you’re part of the Class of 2021, I know things seem crazy and uncertain right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get you on the schedule for later this summer or fall! Shoot me an email and we can chat: www.kelleyjoimaging.com/contact Football…

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{Cally – Class of 2019 | Brainerd MN Senior Photographer}

By Kelley Asbury | March 21, 2019

You guys! The last few years I’ve done a whole lot more families than I had seniors… but this year changed that, and this post will show you one reason why I’m loving being a Brainerd MN senior photographer! I’m literally obsessed with this session, at the beautiful The Oliver Acreage. Cally was so easy to work with (can’t you tell she’s a dancer by her graceful posture?!), and had some of the most adorable outfits! So thankful that the Dick and Gerri let us use their place, as we had so many perfect backgrounds for this pretty lady. If you’re a part of the Class of 2020, it’s almost time to get your senior session done! Let’s get you on the calendar, and start planning a session that is all about you! Send me an email for more information. P.S. The Oliver Acreage is now for sale! If you’ve always wanted to own a bed and breakfast, and small wedding venue… or just want an absolutely perfect large estate, you might want to peek at it! -Kelley

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{Dylin – Class of 2019 | Pequot Lakes High School Senior}

By Kelley Asbury | March 15, 2019

Dylin’s Pequot Lakes High School senior session was one a fun one! He’s on the football team, so you guessed it… we had to do some pictures on the football field! Dylin was such an easy going subject, and he made it easy to get a whole lot of great pictures! Class of 2020… your turn to graduate is coming up fast! Let’s get your senior year started with a fun session that incorporates your favorite things! Shoot me an email and we’ll get the ball rolling (pun intended! ha). -Kelley

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Hi, I'm Kelley, a MN portrait and wedding photographer located in the greater Brainerd Lakes Area. Welcome to my photography blog!