Kailie is a smart, confident girl and knows what she wants and she knew exactly what she wanted for her senior session. When she decided on Chicago, she already had an idea of where she wanted to shoot and she even mentioned wanting to see some "bokeh" from the city lights in her images. She did her own hair and makeup, which is something she enjoys. She did a fabulous job and looked beautiful. Her pretty eyes especially popped in her images.

We planned our shoot to hit all the places on her wish list, with some room for some spontaneous backdrops. Navy Pier was was a must, then the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. I love how tropical the garden felt and gave us a totally different setting in the middle of the city. After that we walked around Michigan Avenue and finally a rooftop for some night shots. Shooting in Chicago can be a little challenging with people everywhere, but we worked our way around the crowds. 

Luckily Kailie also has a laid back attitude and didn't sweat a tiny wardrobe malfunction or a few unexpected raindrops! We had fun driving and walking around the city with her wagon full of clothes and shoes (and gummy bears). Mom even gave her a little ride in her wagon when she got tired of walking in her heels. Haha!  Our biggest challenge was at the end of our shoot finding a rooftop that was open on top and accessible. I think we did a mini-tour of Chicago's parking garages before we found one that would work. Our little adventure reminded me of one of Kailie's fave quotes:

Not all who wander are lost!

1. You're going on a road trip. A: Where are you going? B: What one person are you driving with? C: Which song is definitely on your playlist? D: What's your must have snack?: 

A. California
B. My best friend
C. Anything EDM
D. Sour patch kids

2. If you were putting on a concert for your school, which three bands/artists would you book?: 

1. Excision
2. Fox Stevenson
3. Slander

3. Movie you could watch over and over?: The Sandlot

4. Tell us one stand out memory from your year so far.: I went to my first music festival with my boyfriend and best friends for New Years in Minnesota

5. Dream job when you were a kid? Dream job now?: Always wanted to be a nurse, I still want to be a nurse

6. What skill would you like to master?: Shuffling

7. Fave Quote:

Positive mind
Positive vibes
Positive life

8. 3 words your friends would use to describe you:

Outgoing
Positive
Funny

9. What do you value most in a friend?: Trustworthiness

10. Favorite way to treat yourself?: Getting my nails done

11. Tell us something about yourself that not everyone knows.: I am actually very smart

12. What would a world populated by clones of you be like?: Very loud

13. For what reason did you last cry?: A really sad song came on in my car

14. What's the last thing that made you laugh?: My best friend and I were making jokes left and right and I couldn’t breath from laughing so hard

15. Name something you are proud of.: My mom.

16. What fictional place would you most like to visit?: Wonderland

17. What is one of your favorites smells/scents?: I love the smell of the ocean

18. You are building a virtual time capsule commemorating your senior year. What 3 things would you include?:

19. Your advice for incoming freshman:: Stay on the right side of the hallway

20. What are your plans after graduation?: I’m going to college at IUN to be a nurse.

Best of luck Kailie! I've had so much fun with you! Thanks for being an awesome senior model rep/muse!