brandon.| shelby county HS 2017 SENIOR. | {KELLYGOREEPHOTOGRAPHY.} HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER. SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY.

Meet Brandon, a fast-running, football-playing, super handsome, new 2017 Shelby County High School SENIOR!This young man is truly going places. He is a standout on our talent-packed football team, he and his relay team took the 4x100 State Title, and on top of that, he's a genuinely charming, polite person. And let's not forget his mega-watt smile! Brandon and I met up at the high school football field, naturally. This smile is because I teased him about posing in front of the scoreboard that he was going to light up this season! It's seriously too bad he's not photogenic. ;)

 

When I was finishing up this young man's gallery I saw this one. THIS is the Brandon I know on the football field - the focused, determined, amazing player that he is. I've always wanted to do locker room shots so I thank Coach Todd Shipley for allowing me access.

Brandon, I have no doubt that you are going to go on to do amazing things and I hope your senior year is just the start of that. Thank you for allowing me to capture these images of who you are now. My wish is that you enjoy them for years to come.

barby. | shelby county HS 2017 SENIOR. | {KELLYGOREEPHOTOGRAPHY.} HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER. SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY. LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY.

Meet the beautiful Barby! 

She's the first of my new 2017 SENIORS and she is amazing!
Barby attends Shelby County High School and believe it or not, throws discus! I love that!

She completely rocked out her session and I'm so excited to share a few of the images with you.

We started shooting in downtown Shelbyville. Barby and her mom loved the idea of an urban setting (if you can call our downtown Urban ;)) and they really wanted to have some of our hometown be a part of her photos. We wandered around a bit and had a great time looking for beautiful spots with wonderful light....

I think we found it!

I love that they also brought fun props like umbrellas, balloons, bubbles and even pizza! Yes, PIZZA!

 

Our next stop was one of my favorite parks to capture a few wildflower and sunset shots. Her beautiful yellow dress was perfect for it!

 

And let me tell you, this girl is fierce!

I truly see this shot on a billboard! I adore it and all the attitude it possesses!

And the equation for a perfect ending to a fun session?

1 beautiful sunset + 1 gorgeous girl + party balloons = amazing silhouettes! 

Thank you, Barby (and Edy) for choosing me to capture these wonderful moments for you! It was a pleasure! May your senior year be all that you ever dreamed it to be!

walls family. | may 2016 | {KELLY GOREE PHOTOGRAPHY} FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER. SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY.

Meet the Walls Family!

I first had the privilege of meeting this awesome family when I photographed daughter Raven for her senior portraits last year. She is such a stunning girl, inside and out, and I was so excited when her mom mentioned that she wanted family portraits done as well! We finally made that happen and I am in love with them! 

This beautiful family made my job so easy last night! Aren't they gorgeous?! There's just something so classic about brick + black!

I honestly can't pick a favorite from their session but this might be one if I was forced to do so - I just love all the smiles in this image! 

We had to utilize quite a few sitting poses as little brother broke his ankle the day or so before our session! Yikes! But he was a real trouper and he made it really hard to notice!

He did amazing even t hought it was a bit of a struggle to maneuver around. But big sister was there to lend a hand. They were laughing as she was helping him up and collect his balance and the result was one of my favorite sibling images! She really got him to give a great smile!

Okay. I lied. I think THIS might be my favorite. Mike picked out this spot on his own because he really liked the green. It was a fantastic choice!

Thank you, Walls Family, for allowing me the honor of capturing your special moments once again! I loved our time together and hope we get to do it again soon!

caitlin. | mercy academy SENIOR. | HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER. | SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY.

Meet the gorgeous Caitlin, a 2016 Mercy Academy Senior!! Caitlin was yet another recommendation of my beautiful senior, Raven - they are classmates together at Mercy - and I can't thank her enough for sending this young lady my way!

I took Caitlin to several of my favorite locations and we had a fantastic time! This girl is such an easy spirit with a stunning smile that made my work so easy - and FUN!

I think this just might become my signature shot! I LOVE taking this photo in the middle of the street - and you should see some of the looks we get! (Thank you, traffic, for working with us!)

I hope you have an amazing end to your senior year, Caitlin, and I selfishly hope that when the fall comes around again, you'll be a Transy Pioneer just like I was!

jessi. | ballard HS 2016 SENIOR. | {KELLYGOREEPHOTOGRAPHY.} HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER. SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY.

Meet the beautiful Jessi, a 2016 Ballard High School Senior!

First, let me just say that I absolutely love when my seniors recommend me to their friends! It is the biggest compliment I can receive and it truly helps my little business grow more than anything *I* could do personally. So that's exactly how Jessi came to me! Her friend, Raven (from earlier in the summer) suggested that she come see me and I couldn't have been happier!

Wasn't this fall setting just perfect for her? We were running a bit out of fall color due to a rain the day before but I think we still managed to find enough fall to showcase this gorgeous girl!

Seniors in bright, pretty colors are my favorite! This pink blouse was just perfect to give Jessi a beautiful glow. I can't stop looking at this series of photos. I adore them!

 

Thank you so much, Jessi, for allowing me to have a small part of your senior year! I hope it's an amazing one for you!

makayla. | shelby county HS SENIOR. | HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER. LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY. SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY.

Meet Makayla, the absolutely beautiful, soccer-playing, football homecoming queen and 2016 Shelby County HS SENIOR!! 

This girl just glows and I'm so glad we had a spectacular October day to capture all the radiance that defines her. And truly? This gold dress couldn't have been more perfect.

 

I also think it was fabulous that she picked a much more casual outfit for her senior photos. It made them have an "easy-going" feel that I just love. I could have shot for hours in this beautiful light.

 

I so enjoyed my day with you, Makayla! I hope your senior year is a magical one for you!

burke family mini session | october 2015 | {KELLY GOREE PHOTOGRAPHY} FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER. LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY.

Each fall I do mini sessions! They are probably some of my most favorite sessions of the year because they are quick, fun and I get to see so many of my returning families all at once!

This particular family is one of my favorites! Meet the Burkes. This was actually the first time I got to photograph ALL the children but baby Silas has been with me since he was 3 months old! Aren't they such a gorgeous group?!

The oldest, Miss Maggie, is an awesome mini-mom and is so amazingly helpful in organizing/gathering the others!

I want this photo on MY wall, I love it that much!

And each mini session also comes with individual shots as well. I think it's so important to document each kiddo at each age and stage! They truly grow up so fast!

 

  

And my little man! Those blue eyes and that smile slay me every time!

I can't wait to see you again next year, Burke family!