Alexandra arrived with an entourage - her BFF & little siste. The three of them made me laugh throughout the session. Since I photographed Alexandra before, the session was off to a great start. Enjoy your beautiful portraits, A! Thanks

How fun was that umbrella? Totally awesome.

Rachel was up for anything at her session and sure was fun!  Jumping and more. Thanks so much for being so great!
Enjoy your beautiful portraits.

Last week before school sure was busy and I got to meet a super fun and sweet senior Sarah. She’s not only beautiful on the outside but also a very good and special person. She volunteers and helps out others and has many talents.

It was very nice meeting you and finding out more about you, Sarah!

Last week before school sure was busy for senior portraits! Meet beautiful Amber from Deerfield High. Every portrait of her was gorgeous. She is very photogenic, can you tell?
Thanks for being such a great model!

Taylor and I have had a chance to meet a few times so our last session was most relaxed and I love all the portraits we created! I was glad to hear Taylor and her parents felt the same. Of course she makes it easy being so beautiful and fun. Thanks!

Another rockin’ senior session in Madison.

Thanks so much, C, it was a pleasure hanging out with you and creating your senior year memories. You’re beautiful!

I had a very fun session with Shelby! We went to many cool spots and she was such a great model, up for anything! Even getting wet in a lake. Thanks for the fun time!

And look who accompanied us to the session:

What a cutie, isn’t he?

Tess is another beautiful, talented and hard working senior. She’s atraight A students who excels at sports at the Lodi High. She rocks in cheer leading, dance, and even paints. She has 2 jobs as well! And not easy mall jobs either. She’s very photogenic and fun to be around as well. Thanks for the fun time, Tess and Julie.

When trying to get to a beach on Mendota Lake, we took a turn too early and had to turn around. In the little cul de dac, there was a tree stomp and a beatiful green patch with tall weeds and gorgeous light. Sometimes in the search of something else, we find the true gems. I love this location! Doesn’s she look radiant here?

We finally got to the beach and had about 15 minutes before it started to rain. The water was gray and provided a perfect background here.

And at other times, we find random objects near by our studio, like the  yellow chain.

My day was long and full of sessions today but I had lots of fun! It is so nice to meet young women on the brink of staring their new lives as adults in just a few short months. I am truly amazed at how wonderful the seniors I meet are. Ambitious, motivated, hard workers, great students, just what parents hope for.  They are beautiful in and out.

Megan is from DeForest High. How fabulous and fun is she? Check out a sneak peak of her senior portraits. She’s been very active in drama club, arranging for things on the set, behind the set and sometimes acting. She also finds an artistic outlet in figure skating, photography, playing a flute and her guitar. Can you say multi-talented and well rounded? Her sense of humor is incredible! She’s just very fun to be around. She’s also a hard worker, holding down 2 jobs.

Today Megan dressed conservatively for her mom who’s in Iraq and cannot be here in person for this important event of senior portraits. So this post is for Megan and her mom. Your daughter spoke and thought about you at the session, you were here in the spirit!  Megan did not bring some of her super funky outfits like knee-high chucks (Converse) and colorful hair extensions.  She did bring the guitar her parents gifted her, an awesome Cindirella type red gown and a classic black cupcake dress.

Megan, thanks for choosing me to capture your senior portraits. You are incredible.

Big thanks to Scott Staples from I Du Hair for fabulous pro hair and make up on Megan. Ladies, check out Scott’s new studio on Butler St in Madison.

Pick your favorite 10 senior portraits and we’ll bind them into this cool accordion-style Wallet Book for you. They come in a set of 2, because your parents can use one as a “Brag Book”. Looks awesome when unfolded and displayed on a table (think graduation table?) or shelf (mantel, office desk). Choose from many colorful covers. Book size 2.5×3.5″.

Now booking Senior Portraits for Class of 2010 Madison, DeForest, Waunakee, Middleton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Fitchburg, McFarland, Stoughton, and more!

Only 3 spots left on 6/27:   11am, 12:30pm, 2pm.

Check out FaceBook Event and Funky Monkey Photography FaceBook Page!

Did I forget to mention that we have a brand new speaker system for iPods and iPhones in the studio? It’s also portable for on-location. So, since everyone listens to their own kind of music, please do bring your iPods and iPhones to your senior session! We will rock out to your favorite tune. Have you noticed how more relaxed people feel when they listen to their favorite music?

We had a blast again with Mary-Kayt, as she was one of our models in April photoshoot. Saturday we had fun creating beautiful senior portraits with a flare. A little bit in the studio, some outdoors, despite the rainy weather. Luckily, it stopped long enough to wonder around the neighborhood of cool brick walls and interesting alleys. Mary-Kayt is clearly very photogenic and looks great in so many colors- red, blue, green.

Thanks again for a fun session, Mary-Kayt!

*NEWS* Mark your calendars: Saturday, June 27th. ROCKSTAR SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSIONS at Funky Monkey Photography studio (Madison, WI) ***** Professional hair and make up included! **** Only 4 openings. More info coming tomorrow.

We just updated the “What To Wear Guide for Senior Portraits” with clothing, hair & make up tips. Go here to request this FREE guide.

Coming soon is a podcast with a professional make up artist and hair stylist to give you tips you can listen to.

Now booking summer sessions for Class of 2010 senior portraits in Madison, and area (Waunakee, Middleton, DeForest, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, McFarland, Stoughton, Verona, Oregon, Mount Horeb, Monona, and more).