Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Portrait Session!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to book your senior, teen or couples portrait session! Grey skies and fresh, snow-fallen landscapes make for stunning backdrops while you flaunt your style in lush, pop-colored outfits.  Bring your furbaby along with a snazzy new collar and leash that color-complements your outfit! 

Email me at [email protected] to enquire about booking your dreamy Valentine's Day Session.

Want to know where to find these amazing threads or similar ones? Check out these stores:

Forever21

H&M

American Eagle

Hollister

Abercrombie&Fitch

Hannah | Teen Cellist

This past summer we made our final move (yay!) to the State of Washington and my daughter, Hannah, wasn't all to thrilled to be starting over in a new school system - if you grow up in the military, moving every 2-3 years has it's drawbacks.  With that being said, we met with her guidance counselor at her new school, who told us that for the first time in the history of MWJH, they were going to have an Orchestra class. I'm pretty sure Hannah screamed with excitement and probably fell on the floor in tears. I think I did too. It was a miracle. An absolute blessing from God.  You see, it has been Hannah's dream to play the cello, and no other school, she attended, had ever offered this program before.  

So, of course we had to do a photoshoot with her new cello. I, mean, duh! lol. I asked Hannah what she was envisioning for the shoot and she thought it would be cool to shoot in the woods, so this is what happened...

Jacket: DownEast

Scarf: Zara Kids

Kenny is a senior at Bitburg American High School in Germany and plans to study Forensics at the University of Utah this fall. Kenny is an academic athlete, who currently holds a 4.2 GPA, and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. He's self-described as being very laid back and fun to be around - very humble in attitude, yet clever. He’s adventurous and devoted to his family.

Kenny’s senior session was split into two different days, due to his incredibly busy schedule with his team’s highly successful football season. The first day we shot in two different locations - a harvested wheat field that bordered the dairy farm where Kenny and his family live. Afterwards, we headed back to the farm where we shot in front of the most amazing weathered barn door.

Do you have a favorite clothing brand?

American Eagle

What do you like to do on the weekends?

I like to hang out with my friends, travel, read, hike and catch up on sleep

That's a pretty ring. Where did you get it?

We won the Division II European Football Championships 2 years in a row

If you could go on a road trip with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

My grandfather, Kenneth Hilley

If you could live in any movie, what would it be?

Harry Potter

What are your future plans?

I plan to study Forensics at The University of Utah this fall

DAY 2

Sports Illustrated-Inspired Shoot

Ask any athlete about what goes into becoming their absolute best and they’ll tell you it’s the hours of training, discipline, dedication, clean-eating, self-sacrifice, and working through injuries and sore muscles. Kenny is no stranger to this and has suffered multiple injuries, including a broken nose from last year and a gnarly concussion from this year. This inspiring young man is all heart, 100% fearless and yet remains so humble; it is no wonder why he was elected captain of his football team. 

Are you involved in any sports or extra curricular activities?

I'm a Running Back on my Varsity Football team. I also compete in Basketball and Soccer (my coach says I'm too aggressive) *Laughs* and I'm a member of the National Junior Honor Society

That is incredibly impressive! Are there any hidden talents that we don't know about?

I'm a monster a jump rope

If, every time you entered a room, a theme song played to announce you, what would it be?

The theme song from the movie, Rocky

Do you have a favorite quote?

"Life's not about how hard of a hit you can give...it's about how many you can take, and still keep moving forward"

~ Rocky Balboa

"First off just let me tell you how much these pictures mean to me, They are just BEAUTIFUL!!!... I truly mean it, You have a GOD given talent and I am so grateful for you taking the time to work with us. I will be able to look over these for years to come and enjoy them. Again THANK YOU !!! " ~ Kendall Love (Kenny's Mom)

I just want to give a huge shoutout to Kenny's parents, Scott and Kendall. They both acted as my Lighting Assistants and graciously helped haul my lighting equipment all over the place. Kendall buttered up Bitburg's Head Football Coach to let us shoot in the Guy's Locker Room, long after he would normally lock things up. Forever grateful. 

I also want to thank JiminyVintage on Etsy for selling me the vintage intercollegiate football (circa 1950's) we used as a prop in Kenny's wheat field location shoot. 

Savannah | Bitburg High School | 2014 Senior

Bitburg High School | Volleyball | National Junior Honor Society | Western Governors University

- 2014 Senior Representative for Sheri Vitullo Photography -

When Virginia contacted me about booking her daughter's high school senior portraits, we discussed Savannah’s passions and one of them is playing violin. I asked if Savannah owned a gown, and to my delight, she said "YES, in fact, it's the dress she plans on wearing to prom!" Holy smokes, calm me down, because I got just got a little excited. 

I replied, "Okay, picture this: Savannah...in her breathtaking prom dress...playing her violin...at sunset". I knew we'd have a slim chance for a spectacular sunset in gloomy Germany, but I'm a girl of faith and I knew He'd surprise us!

And were we surprised! On a spectacular SUNNY day, Savannah’s transformation began with pampering by the FAB.U.LOUS,  Whitney Garcia of Kiss&Makeup. 

So, without further ado...I am so excited to present to you the sweet and talented, Savannah, in her unforgettable senior shoot...

What is the first thing people usually notice about you?

My freckles and my height

What part of yourself are you most proud of?

Being short

Are you involved in any sports or extra curricular activities?

Volleyball, Cheer, Gymnastics, Band, German & National Junior Honor Society

How would you describe your style and/or personality?

Casual, shy, smart, helpful, serious, smart, spiritual, always on time

What do you like to do on the weekends?

Watch movies, homework, sleep in and church events

What is your favorite clothing store?

H&M Kids

​If you could go on a road trip with anyone, who would it be?

​My besties, Josh & Abigail Cole

If you could live in any movie, what would it be?

High School Musical

I had such an incredible time working with Savannah and she was game for anything. More than anything, she wanted to to be portrayed very naturally in her images.